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Zida courts investors for US$150m Victoria Falls project
The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) is actively seeking both local and international investors to participate in the development of Lot 1 of Jafuta Estate, a flagship project within ...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:26hrs | 88 | by Staff reporter
ZETDC switches off Bulawayo traffic lights
Bulawayo motorists have recently been navigating more dangerous roads after several critical traffic lights in the city were switched off by the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Comp...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:16hrs | 617 | by Staff reporter
Border gridlock as Zimbabwe's new cement tax faces legal challenge
Over 50 haulage trucks loaded with white cement have been stranded at the Chirundu Border Post after the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) began enforcing a newly introduced 30 percent surtax on impo...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:12hrs | 98 | by Staff reporter
Trabablas Interchange commissioning on Friday
The state-of-the-art US$88 million Trabablas Interchange is scheduled for official commissioning this Friday, heralding a significant infrastructural milestone under President Emmerson Mnangagwa's adm...Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:57hrs | 395 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's electricity supply improves
Zimbabwe's electricity supply continues to show steady improvement, with national power generation reaching 1,586 megawatts (MW) on Tuesday, up from 1,417MW recorded the previous day. This marks a sig...Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:40hrs | 165 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's debt indaba on, AfDB meetings start
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has commenced its 2025 annual meetings today, featuring key agenda items including Zimbabwe's arrears clearance and debt resolution process, as well as ...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:31hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter
Zim targets 1,8 million solar systems by 2030
HARARE - Zimbabwean population needs over a million and eight-hundred thousand (1,8 million) solar infrastructure-related systems to be installed countrywide as safe alternative to resolve possible en...Published: 20 May 2025 at 19:04hrs | 401 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Zimbabwe set for 300MW coal power plant boost
Zimbabwe's push to strengthen its energy infrastructure has received a significant boost, with independent power producer Huoyuntong Investments (Private) Limited applying to establish a 300-megawatt ...Published: 20 May 2025 at 09:47hrs | 286 | by Staff reporter
Donor-dependent lawyers take Zimbabwe govt to court over PVO Act
The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has filed a landmark application at the High Court, seeking to have several provisions of the amended Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Act declared un...Published: 18 May 2025 at 15:17hrs | 740 | by Staff reporter
Ariston reduces costs with new solar plants
Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed agricultural company, Ariston Holdings Limited, has reported substantial financial savings driven by its investment in solar energy projects, which have helped reduce de...Published: 16 May 2025 at 10:08hrs | 69 | by Staff reporter
Hwange Power Station output increases as repairs near completion
Zimbabwe's largest coal-fired power plant, the Hwange Thermal Power Station, is steadily recovering operations after a technical fault earlier this month disrupted power production on several units....Published: 15 May 2025 at 14:41hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter
Whi-Zim's cement plant progressing well in Zimbabwe
Construction of a multi-million-dollar cement manufacturing plant by Chinese firm Whi-Zim on the outskirts of Magunje Growth Point is progressing smoothly, with commissioning scheduled for June 2025, ...Published: 10 May 2025 at 20:48hrs | 1451 | by Staff reporter
Ghana army delegation visits Geo Pomona
A high-level military delegation from Ghana's Armed Forces Command has visited the Geo Pomona waste-to-energy plant to gain insight into the project's innovative approach to sustainable waste manageme...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:46hrs | 93 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe adapts to use technology in agriculture
Zimbabwe is rapidly transforming its agricultural sector through the adoption of agritech and climate-smart solutions as it works to combat the effects of climate change, improve yields, and reclaim i...Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:40hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe introduces rebate for EV Charging systems
In a bid to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and strengthen sustainable energy infrastructure, the Government of Zimbabwe has introduced a duty rebate on imported equipment used to s...Published: 04 May 2025 at 09:13hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe introduces rebate on solar equipment for EV charging stations
In a bid to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and bolster the country's transition to cleaner energy, Zimbabwe has introduced a duty rebate on imported equipment for the establishment...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:34hrs | 179 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe in US$17bn power investment push
Zimbabwe has embarked on an ambitious initiative to attract global investment into its energy sector, aiming to mobilise over US$16.8 billion over the next five years to enhance electricity generation...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:33hrs | 84 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe courts energy sector investors
Zimbabwe is seeking to attract US private sector investment to rejuvenate its energy sector, with key Government officials outlining an ambitious blueprint for the future during the World Bank's Sprin...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:18hrs | 29 | by Staff reporter
The Smart Investor's Guide to Thriving After a Crash
Warren Buffett's advice that "fear when everyone is greedy and greed when everyone is fearful" remains particularly relevant for investors in today's unpredictable market, especially after a crash. Th...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 12:21hrs | 116 | by Staff Reporter
Duty free access into EU for Zimbabwe exports
The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting foreign direct investment (FDI) and offering duty-free access to European markets for Zimbabwean products, EU Ambassador to Zimbabwe, ...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:29hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe rural industrialisation is underway
It is important that I begin by highlighting the changing face of rural industrialisation in Zimbabwe.My kick-off point is the advent of the Land Reform Programme as of Year 2000.With ...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 22:44hrs | 553 | by Chris Mutsvangwa
Fresh US$100m gold scandal rocks treasury as top Zanu-PF ally implicated
A major financial scandal has erupted at Zimbabwe's Finance Ministry, exposing what appears to be a fraudulent US$100 million payout to a shadowy company linked to a top Zanu-PF gold dealer, Pedzisayi...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 08:29hrs | 6502 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's steel revolution begins
Zimbabwe has taken a major step toward economic transformation and self-sufficiency with the launch of full-scale finished steel production at the Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) plant in Manhiz...Published: 17 Apr 2025 at 07:29hrs | 7205 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sets ambitious electrification and clean cooking targets
The Zimbabwean government has announced a bold plan to electrify over three million households and achieve 70% clean cooking access by 2030. This ambitious target was unveiled following today's Cabine...Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 23:32hrs | 284 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe steel production cuts import reliance
A monumental step forward for Zimbabwe's import substitution strategy has been achieved with the commencement of extensive finished steel production at the Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) plant ...Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 08:43hrs | 1041 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to produce solar panels, lithium batteries
Zimbabwe is set to begin large-scale manufacturing of solar panels and lithium batteries as part of a bold new initiative to boost the country's renewable energy sector. The development follows the re...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 09:08hrs | 319 | by Staff reporter
ZanuPF's interference in Matabeleland traditional and cultural activities spark vitriol
THE spirited efforts by the ruling Zanu F to always mindle in the cultural and traditional activities conducted in Matabeleland has sparked vitriol from t...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 23:24hrs | 666 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe's dodgy mandatory electrical inspections suspended
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has proposed a temporary suspension of mandatory electrical inspections for households and commercial buildings, citing the need for broader consultatio...Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 14:58hrs | 3769 | by Staff reporter
ZPC seeks 25-year renewal for Hwange Power Station licence
The Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) has applied to the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) for a 25-year renewal of its licence to operate and maintain the 920-megawatt (MW) coal-fired Hwange Pow...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 17:54hrs | 443 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's power supplies improve on Kariba water boost
Zimbabwe's power generation and supply have significantly improved, driven by increased water allocation from the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) and enhanced output from the Hwange Power Station. This ...Published: 30 Mar 2025 at 15:34hrs | 851 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe welcomes US investment in coal production
Zimbabwe is prepared to welcome investment in coal production from the United States following Washington's major shift in energy policy, which now seeks partnerships with African countries in coal pr...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 13:07hrs | 314 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe courts US gas investors
Energy and Power Development Minister July Moyo has urged U.S. businesses to invest in Zimbabwe's vast gas reserves, which he says are three times larger than those found in South Africa. Speaking at ...Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 14:41hrs | 62 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to launch US$3.6 billion energy industrial park in Beitbridge
President Mnangagwa is expected in Beitbridge today for the ground-breaking ceremony of the Palm River Energy and Metallurgical Special Economic Zone (SEZ), a collaborative project between the Governm...Published: 24 Feb 2025 at 08:48hrs | 457 | by Staff reporter
How Trump's Paris Climate Agreement withdrawal impacts Zimbabwe and the path forward
THE decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement this year has once again sent shockwaves across the global community.While the move w...Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 20:16hrs | 921 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zesa owes US$350m for Kariba South renovations
Zimbabwe's power utility, Zesa Holdings (Zesa), is grappling with a staggering US$350 million debt for renovations at the Kariba South Power Station, as its foreign currency obligations continue to hi...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 13:55hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's power deficit soars to 1,560 megawatts
Zimbabwe is grappling with a worsening power crisis, with the country's electricity deficit now standing at a staggering 1,560 megawatts (MW), according to a new report from Parliament's Portfolio Com...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 15:27hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter
Rampant cable theft threatens lives at Mpilo Central hospital
Rampant theft and vandalism of electricity cables supplying power to Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo have raised serious concerns, putting patients' lives at risk and placing immense strain on the ...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:49hrs | 53 | by Staff reporter
African countries urged to resist pressure to abandon fossil fuels
Developed nations should not pressure Zimbabwe and other African countries to abandon fossil fuels, as alternative energy sources remain costly and could hinder economic growth, Russian energy expert ...Published: 31 Jan 2025 at 07:28hrs | 114 | by Staff reporter
Kariba Dam water level rises slightly
The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has reported a steady rise in water levels at Kariba Dam, reaching 475.87 metres as of January 6, reflecting a 2.61% improvement in usable storage capacity for power ...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:11hrs | 2338 | by Staff reporter
A battery of corruption: ZESA's dubious energy storage deal
The quest for energy solutions in Zimbabwe has often been marred by corruption, incompetence, and misplaced priorities, and the latest developments at ZESA Holdings follow this all-too-familiar script...Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 23:07hrs | 515 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Electricity availability in Zimbabwe is now worse than Rhodesia in the 1940s
The irony of Zimbabwe having worse electricity availability today than Rhodesia in the 1940s is a stark and painful reminder of how far we have regressed as a nation. For Zimbabweans who have ...Published: 06 Jan 2025 at 12:10hrs | 1137 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zesa explains national blackouts
Zimbabwe’s power utility, Zesa, has attributed the two major blackouts on Monday night and yesterday afternoon to an imbalance in the international connectors, which affected both the national grids...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 17:01hrs | 1692 | by Staff reporter
Is Zimbabwe on the brink of collapse?
Zimbabwe is standing at a dangerous crossroads as the nation endures an escalating energy crisis that threatens its economy, livelihoods, and future prospects. The recent wave of prolonged pow...Published: 18 Dec 2024 at 13:05hrs | 2014 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe power surge triggers shutdown in Zambia?
Zimbabwe and Zambia were hit by a synchronized nationwide power blackout on Tuesday, following a shutdown initiated by South African power utility Eskom due to a surge in the regional power grid....Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 16:24hrs | 2473 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa chairs final Cabinet Meeting of 2024
President Emmerson Mnangagwa today presided over the 41st and final Cabinet meeting of 2024 at State House, reflecting on a year marked by significant milestones and setting the tone for the year ahea...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 10:13hrs | 368 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's capital city plunged into darkness
Harare, the Zimbabwean capital city, usually a hub of activity even during late evening hours, was plunged into darkness last night due to a power outage. Even the State House, Zimbabwe House, and the...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 04:41hrs | 2677 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe cuts power exports to ease load-shedding
Zimbabwe has significantly reduced power exports to neighbouring countries to bolster local electricity supplies, leading to a notable reduction in load-shedding across the country over the past two w...Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 09:10hrs | 4999 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe power users raise US$250 million for floating solar plant on Kariba Dam
Zimbabwe's industrial power users have secured $250 million from the African Export-Import Bank to build floating solar panels at the world's largest man-made lake.The Intensive Energy User Gr...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 07:14hrs | 758 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa breaks ground for 720MW power plant in Hwange
President Emmerson Mnangagwa today led the groundbreaking ceremony for a new 720MW thermal power plant in Hwange District, marking a major milestone for Matabeleland North Province and Zimbabwe's ener...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 07:19hrs | 1855 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube squeezes taxpayers
Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister, Mthuli Ncube, yesterday unveiled a set of new taxes aimed at bolstering government revenue in the 2025 national budget. The tax measure...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 07:16hrs | 825 | by Staff reporter
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