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Private players to enter Zimbabwe's electricity retail market

Zimbabwe is set to open its electricity sector to private players who will be allowed to generate, transmit, and distribute power directly to households, especially in newly developed suburbs. This strategic shift aims to complement the ef…

Published: 16 May 2025 at 09:58hrs | 115 | by Staff reporter

South Africa back to Stage 6 load shedding

Eskom announced that Stage 6 load shedding would continue on Sunday due to multiple trips at Camden Power Station. The national power utility said Stage 6 would continue until further notice. "This measure followed the implementation of St…

Published: 23 Feb 2025 at 10:52hrs | 395 | by Staff reporter

Ex-Eskom CEO challenges settlement related to his graft case

Former Eskom CEO Matshela Koko has launched a court bid to challenge a settlement deal between the Investigating Directorate ID) and multi-national company ABB relating to bribery at the power utility.The Directorate is part of South Afric…

Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 07:39hrs | 349 | by Staff reporter

Brian Molefe smeared by Corruption Watch?

The Pretoria High Court on Friday, 07 June 2024, announced the withdrawal of the case brought by the Oppenheimer-funded Corruption Watch against former Eskom CEO Brian Molefe and several high-ranking officials.The case, filed in November 2…

Published: 08 Jun 2024 at 15:00hrs | 53 | by Staff reporter

Thabo Mbeki lied about causes of load-shedding

Former President Mbeki referred in his yesterday's speech to the coal stockholding at Eskom in 2007-2008. He got the facts wrong, and unless corrected, gullible South Africans will believe the lie.The coal stock until 2008 was ten days. It…

Published: 14 Mar 2024 at 16:23hrs | 7 | by Engineer MatÅ¡hela Koko

'Incompetent' Eskom chief executive resigns

AndrÃ© de Ruyter, Eskom's group chief executive, has resigned.News24 understands that he notified board chairperson Mpho Makwana of his decision earlier in the week. Makwana has also informed Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan.This…

Published: 14 Dec 2022 at 20:21hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Eskom has to cut off Zimbabwe or 'SA's grid will collapse'

Although South Africa is well-known for its "humanitarian approach" towards Zimbabwe, according to experts and Eskom, Zimbabwe is now on its own following its electricity shortages which are set to worsen given SA's energy crisis.Foll…

Published: 29 Nov 2022 at 05:27hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean charged with 'Eskom coal theft' goes scot-free after case thrown out of court

The case against a 28-year-old Zimbabwean truck driver, who was arrested last Tuesday at the Camden power station in Mpumalanga on charges of fraud and theft of Eskom's coal, has been withdrawn.The Mpumalanga spokesperson for the National …

Published: 29 Nov 2022 at 05:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa in bid to block SA from taking over foreign electricity deals

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa will visit Mozambique and Zambia in a bid to save the country's electricity import contracts that are being eyed by Eskom.Mnangagwa's trips come at a time when South Africa, which is undergoing an el…

Published: 01 Aug 2022 at 19:08hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

'Pravin must fall, chants Wits students

A Wits School of Governance event featuring Public Enterprises Minister, Pravin Gordhan ended in mayhem after students refused to accept his false narrative about the privatization of Eskom and the 'nine' wasted years.After he had finished…

Published: 08 Jul 2022 at 09:59hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Pravin Gordhan lies about Eskom wage settlement

South Africa's Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan said while protest disruptions at Eskom operations had plunged South Africa into stage 6 load shedding, his department and Eskom were hopeful that workers would report for duty o…

Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 19:42hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

South Africa fails to avoid Zimbabwe type load shedding

Embattled and underperforming Eskom CEO Andre De Ruyter said the power utility was working to restore capacity to power stations to mitigate the "very real risk" of Stage 6 load shedding on Tuesday evening.Eskom said the loss of further ca…

Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 12:06hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Eskom to hit South Africans with an above-inflation tariff hike

Eskom's tariff increase for 2022/23 will be 9,61 percent, The National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) announced on Thursday.The tariff increase is made of 3,5 percent for the 2022/23 year as well as legacy decisions from previous years, wh…

Published: 27 Feb 2022 at 07:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF reinstates women's league boss

THE Zanu-PF leadership in Mashonaland East Province has reinstated Nyarai Tsvuura as the provincial Women's League boss following the recommendations of the Central Committee.Tsvuura who hails from Mutoko district was relieved from her pos…

Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:38hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

DJ plays Chamisa's song in Chiwenga's presence, CIOs in trouble

STATE security details, on duty at a government function in Chikomba, are reported to be in trouble after a disc jockey mistakenly played an MDC Alliance song in the presence of Constantino Chiwenga.Chiwenga, who also doubles as the Health…

Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:38hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF warns motorists driving cars with fake 'ED PFEE' plates

Zanu-PF has warned party members to stop abusing Zanu-PF emblems and the name of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and violate road rules and regulations in the name of the ruling party.The Zanu-PF VVIP stickers are usually placed on car windsc…

Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:38hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

'Zimbabwe morphing towards dictatorship'

ZIMBABWE is witnessing heavy militarisation of businesses through the emergence of opaque security sector-run companies since President Emmerson Mnangagwa took over power in 2017, with the country now migrating towards full-blown dictators…

Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:37hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers shoot abattoir boss, steal 3 guns, money

POLICE in Marondera have launched a manhunt for six armed robbers who shot Surrey managing director Simon Arnold during a house robbery.The armed robbers got away with US$1 500 and three guns, among other valuables.Surrey is one of Africa'…

Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:37hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

COVID-19 triggers fatal disputes

COVID-19 is said to be one of the major causes of a surge in disputes within communities and has also contributed significantly to loss of lives.This was said yesterday by National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) deputy chairper…

Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:36hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe judges hear own appeal

SUPREME Court judges on Tuesday presided over their own appeal against a judgment by the High Court, which outlawed President Emmerson Mnangagwa's extension of Chief Justice Luke Malaba's term of office by five years.In May this year, High…

Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:36hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

'City dams hold 15 months water supply'

WATER levels at Bulawayo's supply dams have gone down due to evaporation as well as heavy use by farmers and local authorities, Southern Eye has learnt.Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) spokesperson Marjorie Munyonga yesterday said…

Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:35hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Nation has lost a fountain of wisdom in Khaya Moyo

NATIONAL Hero Simon Khaya Moyo, who died on Sunday, left a legacy of patriotism, unity and dedicated service to the nation.From President Mnangagwa to many people that Khaya Moyo, popularly referred to as "SK", worked with, were testimonie…

Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:35hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Matebeleland South records decrease in malaria cases

THE implementation of malaria elimination activities in Matebeleland South is now paying dividends as the province has this year recorded a decrease in malaria cases with four deaths from about 800 patients.Responding to questions on the s…

Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:35hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

'Mzee' SK Moyo was a real brother to all

I FIRST met SK in 1974 when I went to study at Makerere University, in Kampala, Uganda. I was in the company of around 10 young men who were former students of the University of Rhodesia from which we had been expelled the previous year.Al…

Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:35hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

PSL cancels matches

THE Castle Lager Premier Soccer League was thrown into disarray by the suspension of the Zifa board and forced to cancel all league games yesterday after the national association allegedly withdrew all match officials.The Zifa board was su…

Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:34hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Councils forced to pay $32m for Auxillia Mnangagwa's orphanage

URBAN local authorities across the country were recently forced to contribute $32 million towards the construction of First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa's orphanage in Chiredzi, investigations by NewZimbabwe.com over the course of two weeks hav…

Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:34hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga's estranged wife remanded in custody

HARARE magistrate Mr Lazini Ncube yesterday remanded Marry Mubaiwa in custody for 10 days at the Harare Remand Prison pending medical examinations by two Government doctors to ascertain whether or not she is mentally fit to stand trial.Mub…

Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:14hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to commission Beitbridge projects today

President Mnangagwa is today expected to commission 28 houses for civil servants and also assess progress on projects being implemented under the Beitbridge Redevelopment Programme (BRP).The Government and its partner (Zimborders Consortiu…

Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:14hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga mourns Khaya Moyo

Tributes continued to pour in for Simon Khaya Moyo yesterday, who succumbed to cancer on Sunday at a Bulawayo hospital, with Vice President and Minister of Health and Child Care Dr Constantino Chiwenga saying his death was devastating.Khay…

Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:14hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Chiyangwa partners ZTTU

DIVARIS Makaharis Group of Schools owner, Philip Chiyangwa, has partnered the Zimbabwe Table Tennis Union for their preparations for the upcoming USCP Games, in Gaborone, Botswana, next month. Chiyangwa, who attended the 2021 Zimbabwe Open…

Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:13hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Warren Park family abandons house after sewer burst

SERIOUS sewer bursts in Warren Park 1 suburb of Harare have resulted in a family having to evacuate their home as raw sewage flowed over their premises, the neighbouring yards and a car park.Mrs Charity Dembezeko of 34, 4th Avenue and her …

Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:12hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

By-elections spook opposition

PROSPECTS of by-elections in the first quarter of next year have spooked the broke and divided MDC-Alliance led by Mr Nelson Chamisa, which is now threatening to boycott the polls for alleged absence of electoral reforms.This comes as Pres…

Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:12hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

Blacklist for tender cheats

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) is looking at blacklisting tender cheats despite improvements in the processes that have seen all suppliers having to be vetted before they are allowed to bid on tenders.Some suppliers fail to…

Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:10hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to host ICC WC again

ZIMBABWE will co-host the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 alongside South Africa and Namibia, the International Cricket Council have announced. The ICC confirmed the decision yesterday, after finalising the host countries for each of the …

Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:09hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Eskom warns of more load shedding

Just as South Africans had some sight of relief, power utility Eskom yesterday warned of load shedding at short notice after five units failed, losing over 16000MW of power.The power utility is urging residents to reduce their electricity …

Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:08hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Eskom plunges South Africa into darkness

South African power company Eskom has announced that the country will experience Stage 4 loadshedding from Monday 13:00 until 05:00 on Friday. The surprise stage 4 comes a day after the stage was suspended on Sunday. Read the full statemen…

Published: 08 Nov 2021 at 11:30hrs | 12 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Zimbabweans move into SA's deadly power's stations and make them home

Foreign nationals have made their homes in ageing City Power substations, despite the danger they pose.The power utility company has over 18 000 transformer chambers across the City of Joburg, however, they are being phased out because mos…

Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 17:55hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zesa fights to keep lights on

ZESA announced yesterday that it had acquired new transformers and vehicles worth US$18 million, as the power utility battles to keep the lights on in the country.This comes as the country is reeling from worsening power cuts due to antiqu…

Published: 08 Dec 2020 at 06:56hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

ZESA to increase load shedding hours

ZESA Spokesperson Fullard Gwasira says the power utility company will be implementing  Stage 2 load-shedding after there was a breakdown at one of the units in Hwange. The Stage means Power will be off for a long time that what has be…

Published: 05 Sep 2019 at 08:56hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Eskom not responsible for current Zimbabwe power cuts

South African power utility Eskom says it is not responsible for the power outages being experienced in Zimbabwe, saying it is supplying 400MW to the southern African country as agreed.After experiencing improved power supply following a p…

Published: 21 Aug 2019 at 21:43hrs | | by Staff reporter

Eskom sets Zesa stringent demands

South Africa's power utility Eskom has set stringent conditions for its Zimbabwean equivalent after agreeing to a payment plan for US$33 million debt owed by Harare and to the subsequent supply of 400MW. The deal was inked last month to ea…

Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe still negotiating SA power deal

Zimbabweans grappling with power outages have to hold on a little longer for a power import breakthrough, with Cabinet yesterday disclosing that negotiations were still on-going with South Africa.Briefing the media after yesterday's Cabine…

Published: 31 Jul 2019 at 08:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

Eskom rejects Zimbabwe govt guarantee, accepts bank guarantee

Electricity supplies are expected to improve significantly following a payment plan that was agreed on by Zimbabwe and South African power utility, Eskom, coupled with a US$2 million import facility through a local financial institution. T…

Published: 31 Jul 2019 at 07:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

South Africa promises Zimbabwe electricity bailout

THE South African Government is considering a proposal put forward to increase power exports to Zimbabwe after high level talks between the two countries' energy ministers last week.In a telephone interview with the Sunday News yesterday, …

Published: 28 Jul 2019 at 09:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zesa says deal with Eskom close

State power utility Zesa has commenced commercial discussions with South Africa's, Eskom, with a view to resume imports and plug a crippling power deficit.Zesa used to supplement a far less power deficit with imports from Eskom, but has re…

Published: 26 Jul 2019 at 08:43hrs | | by Staff reporter

South African tycoon's invasion of Zimbabwe analysed

Matshela Koko served as acting CEO of South African power utility ESKOM, he has been awarded a contract to produce 100MW of solar-generated power in Gwanda. This comes on the back of a project that was awarded to Wicknell Chivhayo and noth…

Published: 24 Jul 2019 at 13:06hrs | 1 | by Nicholas Ncube

'World class team assembled to solve Zimbabwe power problems'

South Africa's Engineer Matshela Koko says he has assembled a team of experts to assist in the construction of a solar plant that will feed 100MW into the power grid.Said Koko on Wednesday, "Matshela Energy has assembled a World Class team…

Published: 24 Jul 2019 at 11:14hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Zesa engages Eskom over debt

Power utility Zesa Holdings will this week head to South Africa for crunch talks with fellow electricity supplier, Eskom, over a payment plan relating to a US$33 million debt for power imports. This comes as Zimbabwe is facing debilitating…

Published: 03 Jun 2019 at 07:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Residents should heed President Mnangagwa's call

Both commercial and domestic users of electricity owing the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) large amounts of money should heed President Emmerson Mnangagwa's call to pay for electricity bills in order for the power utility com…

Published: 29 Mar 2018 at 12:11hrs | | by Chido Chikuni

Dabengwa named in new Eskom board

Telkom Chairperson Jabu Mabuza will chair Eskom's board as part of a host of measures announced on Saturday by government, to "stabilise management" at the power utility.Government has also recommended that former Land Bank CEO and Absa Ca…

Published: 20 Jan 2018 at 16:47hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

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Zim schools to introduce anti-sanctions curriculum, from ECD

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