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Hwange Unit 3 shuts down for 44 days

Zesa Holdings has announced that Unit 3 at Hwange Power Station will be taken offline for statutory maintenance from 10 September to 24 October 2025, a move aimed at enhancing the unit's reliability and efficiency.In a statement, the power…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 13:09hrs | 36 | by Staff reporter

Matebeleland war vets bear brunt of evictions

War veterans across Matebeleland are raising alarm over alleged land grabbing and intimidation by corrupt officials in the Lands Ministry, with some facing eviction and others reporting that their plots have been downsized to benefit relat…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 12:43hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter

Hwange struggles to complete projects

Hwange Local Board Town is struggling to complete several development projects outlined in previous strategic plans due to financial constraints, with much of its funding dependent on intergovernmental fiscal allocations that have consiste…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 12:42hrs | 74 | by Staff reporter

Hwange power station hits record output

Zimbabwe's flagship Hwange Power Station expansion has achieved its highest electricity output since coming online last year, producing 498 million kilowatt hours (kWh) in August, project contractor Power China has revealed.The output tran…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:26hrs | 102 | by Staff reporter

Hwange Colliery sinks US$3,5m in new Equipment

Hwange Colliery Company Limited (HCCL) has injected over US$3.5 million into the acquisition of new equipment as part of its ongoing modernisation and turnaround strategy aimed at boosting Zimbabwe's energy security and industrial output.T…

Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 09:41hrs | 164 | by Staff reporter

Hwange units 7 and 8 power Zimbabwe's energy stability

Zimbabwe's energy security has received a major boost from Hwange Thermal Power Station's Units 7 and 8, which have emerged as vital contributors to the national grid, powering key economic sectors including agriculture, mining, and manufa…

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 19:16hrs | | by Staff reporter

Hwange's new CBD takes shape

The Hwange Local Board (HLB) has officially launched a long-anticipated greenfield development project that will see the creation of a brand-new central business district (CBD), in a major step toward modernising the coal-mining town's com…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:43hrs | 356 | by Staff reporter

Surge in wildlife road deaths alarms conservationists near Hwange Park

Wildlife conservationists have sounded the alarm over a sharp rise in road accidents involving endangered animals in and around Hwange National Park, warning that reckless driving, poor road design, and weak law enforcement are threatening…

Published: 26 Jun 2025 at 17:25hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter

Hwange mining concessions, rights taken by outsiders

Shocking revelations have surfaced showing that all mining concessions and rights in Hwange District are held by non-residents, sparking widespread outrage over what critics say is the government's deliberate marginalisation of local commu…

Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 09:27hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter

Hwange locals marginalised in coal mining rights

Only three residents from Hwange currently hold mining rights in the coal-rich district of Matabeleland North, raising alarm over the systematic exclusion of locals from the region's lucrative mining sector.This revelation was made by Depu…

Published: 22 Jun 2025 at 09:03hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter

Love triangle ex-Minister transferred to Mpilo Hospital

Former Cabinet minister and Binga legislator Joel Gabbuza is fighting for his life at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo after sustaining serious injuries in a brutal attack last Friday in Kamativi, Matabeleland North. His condition is rep…

Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 08:58hrs | 1119 | by Staff reporter

Hwange slaps snooker tables with surprise tax

In an unexpected move that has left many bar and leisure spot owners stunned, the Hwange Local Board has introduced a new annual tariff requiring snooker table owners to pay US$80.50 each year to legally operate their tables.The announceme…

Published: 31 May 2025 at 13:49hrs | 204 | by Staff reporter

Decade-long Hwange chieftaincy wrangle ends with Mlotshwa's appointment

The protracted succession battle over the Mvuthu chieftaincy in Hwange District has finally come to an end following the appointment of 29-year-old Silibaziso Mlotshwa as the substantive Chief Mvuthu. Her appointment by President Emmerson …

Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:29hrs | 292 | 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.The incident, which occurred on May 4, wa…

Published: 15 May 2025 at 14:41hrs | 227 | by Staff reporter

African Sun tables aggressive refurbishment initiatives

Leading hospitality group African Sun Limited (ASL) has announced an ambitious refurbishment program aimed at boosting its competitive edge on the global tourism stage, despite economic headwinds and operational challenges.Presenting the g…

Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zesa expects normal service at Hwange on Friday

ZESA Holdings has announced that normal electricity supplies from Hwange Power Station are expected to resume by Friday, May 9, following an emergency outage caused by tube leaks that crippled all units at the country's largest coal-fired …

Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:36hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter

Hwange communities seek govt's nod to draw water from Zambezi

Communities living along the Zambezi River in Hwange are urgently appealing to the government for help in harnessing the river's water for irrigation schemes aimed at ensuring food security. Hwange East legislator, Joseph Bonda, has called…

Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 09:17hrs | 204 | by Staff reporter

Mudenda rejects coal mining proposal inside Hwange National Park

Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Mudenda, has firmly rejected a proposal to conduct coal mining within Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park, emphasizing that alternative coal-rich areas are available elsewhere in the country.This opposition comes a…

Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 07:44hrs | 914 | by Staff reporter

ZimParks urges cancellation of mining application in Hwange National Park

The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has called on the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development to cancel the application for exclusive prospecting rights for mining activities in Hwange National Park, particular…

Published: 06 Mar 2025 at 15:21hrs | 355 | by Staff reporter

Hwange Power Station breaches 1 000MW output

Consumers across Zimbabwe have expressed their satisfaction with the recent improvement in power supply, attributed to the successful completion of maintenance works at the Hwange Power Station. The facility, which has breached a daily out…

Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 06:52hrs | 3153 | by Staff reporter

Upgrade of Hwange thermal station's old units begins

Officials from India's Jindal Steel and Power Company are finalising contracts and assessments for a major refurbishment of six aging generation units at the Hwange Thermal Power Station. The ambitious project, scheduled to commence in ear…

Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 08:49hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter

Chinese debt threatens to switch off Zimbabwe's Hwange

Zimbabwe's industrial sector is on edge this week as concerns grow over the future of the Hwange Thermal Power Station, a critical asset for the country's beleaguered power grid. With power utility Zesa Holdings struggling to meet its debt…

Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

Hwange stun Bosso to keep survival hopes alive

Hwange 4 - 3 HighlandersHwange FC delivered a sensational performance, edging out Highlanders 4-3 in a thrilling Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at a packed Colliery Stadium yesterday. With the win, the coalminers have kept their …

Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:03hrs | 211 | by Staff reporter

Nurses graduate in Hwange

The Hwange Medical Company's School of Nursing proudly celebrated the graduation of 31 trainees who received diplomas in general nursing on Friday, achieving an impressive overall performance rate of 94 percent. Out of 33 candidates who sa…

Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:11hrs | 276 | by Staff reporter

Hwange's Unit 7 reconnected, boosting Zimbabwe's power capacity

In a significant boost to Zimbabwe's electricity generation, Hwange Thermal Power Station's Unit 7 was reconnected to the national grid on Friday, adding an additional 300 megawatts (MW) to the country's power capacity. The reconnection fo…

Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:04hrs | 217 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe power outages to ease as Hwange Unit 7 returns to operation

The Zimbabwean government has assured citizens that severe power outages affecting the country will ease this weekend as Hwange Unit 7, recently down for maintenance, is set to resume operation. The unit's return is expected to boost power…

Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:32hrs | 386 | by Staff reporter

9 power stations planned for Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's energy sector is poised for a significant transformation next year, as nine new public and private power projects are expected to add 2,690 megawatts (MW) to the national grid. This increase in capacity is projected to reduce po…

Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:32hrs | 711 | by Staff reporter

Zimparks ranger arrested for lion poaching in Hwange National Park

A Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority ranger has been arrested in connection with the recent poaching of three lions, whose carcasses were discovered headless and without paws in Hwange National Park. Hali Mabuya (39)…

Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 07:00hrs | 1113 | by Staff reporter

Hwange sink deeper into relegation zone

Ngezi Platinum 6 - 0 HwangeNgezi Platinum Stars, the reigning champions of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League, delivered a dominant performance yesterday, thrashing Hwange FC 6-0 and pushing them deeper into the relegation zone. The ma…

Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 12:20hrs | 87 | by Staff reporter

Hwange show resilience in relegation battle

Hwange 2 - 2 FC PlatinumRelegation-threatened Hwange displayed immense fighting spirit as they came from behind to secure a crucial 2-2 draw with former champions FC Platinum at the Colliery Stadium yesterday. The coalminers, battling to a…

Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 07:50hrs | 63 | by Staff reporter

Ghost wards attributed to Hwange poor performance

Hwange Local Board (HLB) has been facing significant challenges in service delivery, a situation exacerbated by the existence of 10 "ghost" wards. These wards, whose councillors do not fall under HLB's jurisdiction, have been a key factor …

Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 08:16hrs | 374 | by Staff reporter

Hwange Power Station Unit 8 fault resolved

Zimbabwe's load-shedding is expected to improve following the resolution of a technical fault at Hwange Power Station Unit 8, which is now awaiting synchronization. ZESA Holdings is taking multiple steps to address power outages, including…

Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 15:24hrs | 632 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe braces for prolonged power cuts amid technical glitch

ZIMBABWE'S national power utility has warned of extended load-shedding across the country due to decreased electricity generation at the Hwange Thermal Power Station.In a statement released on Saturday evening, the Zimbabwe Electricity Sup…

Published: 26 Aug 2024 at 08:11hrs | 693 | by Staff reporter

ZESA increases load-shedding schedules across Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's national power utility, ZESA Holdings, has announced extended load-shedding across the country due to decreased electricity generation at the Hwange Thermal Power Station.In a statement released on Saturday evening, ZESA detaile…

Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 18:40hrs | 1262 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe set to add 600MW to ease power cuts

Zimbabwe is poised to gain an additional 600 megawatts (MW) of electricity upon the completion of the Hwange Deka Upgradation Project, a major energy infrastructure development. The project, valued at US$48.1 million, is a collaborative ef…

Published: 06 Aug 2024 at 09:02hrs | 655 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to build two new generators at Hwange

The Zimbabwean Government has commenced preparatory work on developing two new units at Hwange Power Station to enhance the nation's base load capacity. This follows the commissioning of Hwange Units 7 and 8 in August of the previous year,…

Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 07:22hrs | 499 | by Staff reporter

100MW boost for Zimbabwe power supplies

Local power supplies in Zimbabwe are set to improve significantly in the coming weeks, with an additional 100 megawatts (MW) to be injected into the grid. This boost will come from a refurbished unit at Hwange Thermal Power Station and the…

Published: 14 Jul 2024 at 09:53hrs | 293 | by Staff reporter

Marvin Sibanda scores again as Bosso beat Hwange

Highlanders 1-0 HwangeMarvin Sibanda's brilliance ended Highlanders' six-game winless streak as they defeated Hwange 1-0. Sibanda scored the decisive goal three minutes into the second half with a superb first-touch shot from inside the bo…

Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 06:29hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Man in trouble for raping girl 13

A 22-year-old man from Masimini Village at Kenilworth, Lupane is in trouble after he allegedly grabbed a 13-year-old girl and dragged her into the bush where he raped her without protection.Evans Mpofu is appearing before Hwange Regional C…

Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 15:26hrs | 3 | by Stephen Jakes

Chief Dingani-Nelukoba appeals for restoration of his area

Chief Dingani-Nelukoba of Mabale in Hwange District has called upon the government to reconsider the boundaries of his chiefdom, citing a significant reduction in its size due to encroachments by neighboring chiefdoms.Installed as chief in…

Published: 26 Oct 2023 at 14:36hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Hwange Power Station technical faults cause increased load shedding

ZESA has said technical faults at the Hwange Power Station have led to a decrease in power generation, resulting in increased load shedding.In a statement,  Zesa Holdings said that the  Hwange Unit 7 will undergo necessary Class …

Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 15:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Improved power supply as Zesa completes unit maintenance

Improved electricity generation in the country has been achieved following the completion of maintenance works on one of the units at Hwange Power Station last week. The government remains committed to ensuring uninterrupted power supply t…

Published: 01 Oct 2023 at 07:32hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Hwange Unit 6 shutdown leaves Zimbabwe short of power

Zimbabwe's diminished electricity supply can be attributed to the temporary closure of Hwange Unit 6, as disclosed on Tuesday. This coal-powered generator was taken offline for maintenance last Friday and is not anticipated to be operation…

Published: 13 Sep 2023 at 18:53hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to commission Hwange Units 7, 8

President Mnangagwa is on Thursday expected to formally commission the Hwange Thermal Power Station expansion of Units 7 and 8, as the Second Republic continues to make good its promises to address the country's power challenges, permanent…

Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 06:27hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Hwange's graveyard a tourism hanging fruit!

Rutendo Mapfumo is one of the few scribes who deserve special mention in a Hall of Fame of Zimbabwean journalists because of her doggedness, which leaves latter day fundis salivating with awe in terms of news gathering.To the uninitiated, …

Published: 07 May 2023 at 07:47hrs | 2 | by Burzil Dube

Dynamos in head start

Hwange  0 - 1 DynamosDYNAMOS missed a glut of chances but still managed to see off Castle Lager Premier Soccer League returnees Hwange at Barbourfields Stadium yesterday.Second-half substitute Tinashe Makanda rifled home the winner in…

Published: 19 Mar 2023 at 07:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Hardly Ndazi retires

FAMED Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Hwange-based referee Hardly Ndazi has retired from the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) referees panel to pursue other avenues in life.Ndazi has called it a day at the age of 39 having started h…

Published: 05 Mar 2023 at 16:26hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Hwange Thermal Power Station Unit 7, 99% complete

THE expansion of the Hwange Thermal Power Station's Unit 7 is 99 percent complete and is set to add 300MW into the national grid upon completion, Minister of Energy and Power Development Zhemu Soda has said.Addressing journalists in Harare…

Published: 13 Feb 2023 at 21:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Hwange Thermal Power Station Unit 7 and 8 expansion to ease power cuts in Zimbabwe

THE US$1,4 billion Hwange Thermal Power Station Unit 7 and 8 expansion project set to ease power cuts in Zimbabwe in line with Vision 2030 is now 90 percent complete and on course to meet set deadlines, an official has said.Projected to in…

Published: 20 Jul 2022 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe-Zambia: There goes the puppies again!

OVER the past few months, the political temperature has been heating up as if the country's general elections are scheduled for next year.Watching developments from my poshto has been quite intriguing.For those who have not yet been politi…

Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 20:06hrs | 14 | by Retired Major Action Mandingo

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