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Zimbabwe hit by nationwide power outage
Zimbabwe experienced a nationwide power outage on Thursday afternoon after a major system disturbance knocked out power generation at Kariba and Hwange power stations, the country's main electricity s...Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 16:41hrs | 1546 | by Staff reporter
ZRA to conduct leakage test on Kariba Dam plunge pool
The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has announced that a controlled leakage test on Sluice 3 at Kariba Dam will take place on 2 July 2025, marking a critical milestone in the ongoing Kariba Dam Rehabili...Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 17:24hrs | 404 | by Staff reporter
African Sun asset stripping continues
Hospitality giant African Sun Limited (ASL) has announced plans to sell its iconic Caribbea Bay Resort in Kariba, marking the latest move in the company's continued disposal of non-core assets....Published: 29 May 2025 at 13:36hrs | 682 | by Staff reporter
No end in sight to Zimbabwe's electricity crisis
Zimbabwe is currently grappling with a severe energy crisis, characterized by daily load-shedding lasting up to 16 hours. Meanwhile, neighboring Zambia remains cautiously optimistic about easing its p...Published: 24 May 2025 at 10:59hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter
Kariba Dam water levels records steady rise
Water levels in Lake Kariba have recorded a steady rise, offering renewed optimism for improved electricity generation in Zimbabwe and Zambia, according to the latest update from the Zambezi River Aut...Published: 05 May 2025 at 15:54hrs | 326 | by Staff reporter
Kariba Dam rehabilitation programme hits milestone
The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has successfully completed quality checks on Floodgate 1 of the Kariba Dam, marking a major milestone in the ongoing rehabilitation of one of southern Africa's most c...Published: 26 Apr 2025 at 09:41hrs | 667 | by Staff reporter
Kariba floodgates partially opened
The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has begun commissioning tests on the newly rehabilitated sluice gates at Kariba Dam, marking a critical phase in the near-completion of a major rehabilitation project...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 09:06hrs | 333 | 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 | 854 | by Staff reporter
Lake Kariba water levels rise
Water levels at the Kariba Dam, which is shared by Zimbabwe and Zambia, have seen a steady increase in recent months, providing a glimmer of hope for both countries as they grapple with power shortage...Published: 03 Mar 2025 at 13:05hrs | 30300 | by Staff reporter
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 | 195 | by Staff reporter
Kariba Dam level increases 6%
The water levels at Kariba Dam have been steadily rising, following the recent rains in the region, according to the latest hydrological update from the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA).As of Mon...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:59hrs | 827 | 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 | 2340 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa announces a significant Cabinet reshuffle
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced significant changes to his Cabinet and the leadership of the Central Intelligence Organisation. Two Cabinet Ministers have been reassigned, and a new Directo...Published: 04 Jan 2025 at 05:55hrs | 5282 | by Staff reporter
Earthquakes shake Kariba area in Zimbabwe
A series of earthquakes struck the Kariba area earlier this week, causing widespread concern among residents but, fortunately, no reports of significant damage or casualties. The Zambezi River Authori...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:49hrs | 679 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's power crisis set to persist into 2025
Zimbabwe's prolonged power outages, which have left ordinary citizens enduring hours without electricity, are expected to spill over into 2025 due to a lack of foreign currency needed for electricity ...Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 11:06hrs | 652 | by Staff reporter
Kariba Water levels critically low, expected to rise in 2025
Water levels in Lake Kariba, the world's largest man-made reservoir by volume, remain critically low but are forecast to rise early next year due to increased rainfall activity, according to the Zambe...Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 10:31hrs | 189 | 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 | 761 | by Staff reporter
Kariba rattled by twin earthquakes
Kariba, the resort town in Zimbabwe known for its picturesque dam, was shaken by two moderate earthquakes last Thursday, leaving residents startled and unnerved by the tremors. The first earthquake, m...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 06:59hrs | 711 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa leaves Parliament in darkness
President Emmerson Mnangagwa walked out of the New Parliament Building in total darkness on Thursday, underscoring the severity of Zimbabwe's ongoing electricity crisis. The 82-year-old Zanu-PF leader...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 07:18hrs | 2687 | by Staff reporter
Climate finance and mismanagement in Zimbabwe: Bridging the gap between promises and accountability
As the world grapples with the escalating climate crisis, financial commitments to support developing nations in climate change mitigation and adaptation have taken center stage in international negot...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 17:40hrs | 253 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe and Zambia combine efforts to solve their power woes
Zimbabwe and Zambia are combining efforts to deal with their electricity crises, which have seen power cuts of up to 21 hours per day.With no load shedding for eight months, Eskom has asked So...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:09hrs | 471 | by Staff reporter
Batoka Gorge Hydroelectric Project fraught with significant hurdles
The long-awaited Batoka Gorge Hydroelectric Project, heralded as a potential solution to Zimbabwe and Zambia's ongoing power shortages, may face insurmountable challenges that could delay or derail it...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:06hrs | 541 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe loses 18% of its energy
Zimbabwe's Energy and Power Development Minister Edgar Moyo has called for urgent upgrades to the country's grid network to address the unacceptable 18% energy loss rate, significantly higher than the...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:01hrs | 276 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans to endure 6 more years with load shedding
The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) is undertaking energy generation projects worth 3,000MW to eliminate load-shedding and achieve universal electricity access by 2030. The initiatives ar...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:49hrs | 435 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Energy Minister reveals shocking decline in electricity generation
Zimbabweans face unrelenting power outages, with homes and businesses left without electricity for over 18 hours daily. The crisis stems from failing infrastructure at Hwange Thermal Power Station and...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 15:25hrs | 1277 | by Staff reporter
ZESA singlehandedly destroying Zimbabwe: The shocking truth behind the power crisis
In Zimbabwe, there is a harsh reality that every citizen faces: power outages, or "load shedding," are an almost daily occurrence. Power cuts, sometimes lasting up to 18 hours, have become the...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 21:07hrs | 3692 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe's energy crisis deepens?
Zimbabwean businesses are once again counting the costs of electricity outages as low water levels at the Kariba Dam have resulted in reduced power generation while frequent breakdowns at the coal the...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 08:27hrs | 3825 | by Staff reporter
Zesa unveils strategy to end load-shedding
ZESA Holdings has announced a transformative strategy to eliminate load-shedding by next year and achieve universal electricity access across Zimbabwe by 2030. The plan, detailed by ZESA executive cha...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 08:44hrs | 325 | by Staff reporter
Potraz raises red flag over impact of power cuts on telcos
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has expressed serious concerns regarding the ongoing power outages that threaten to disrupt the country's telecommunications...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 08:58hrs | 89 | by Staff reporter
Hwange Units 7 and 8 set for scheduled maintenance
The Hwange Power Station's Units 7 and 8 will undergo scheduled maintenance during the upcoming festive season, a period when national power demand is traditionally lower due to the annual industry sh...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:17hrs | 302 | by Staff reporter
Zambezi River Authority increases 2025 water allocation
The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has announced an increase in water allocation for power generation in 2025 to 27 billion cubic meters (BCM), a significant rise from the 16 BCM allocated at the begin...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 15:42hrs | 515 | by Staff reporter
The Grand Tour Finale puts Zimbabwe tourism on the global map
The highly anticipated finale of The Grand Tour: One for the Road premiered on Amazon Prime Video over the weekend, showcasing the beauty of Zimbabwe's landscapes and placing the country's tourism in ...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 07:47hrs | 1151 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sitting on 40 trillion cubic feet of gas in Lupane
Zimbabwe holds vast reserves of untapped methane gas in the Lubimbi area of Lupane, Matabeleland North province, but has struggled for years to secure an investor to begin exploiting this valuable res...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:28hrs | 13466 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to continue generating power from Kariba
Zimbabwe will continue generating power from the Kariba Hydro-Power Station through the end of the year, despite facing challenges due to low water levels. This assurance comes as Zambia plans to...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:14hrs | 2690 | by Staff reporter
Kariba dam faces shutdown
Zimbabwe is facing increased load-shedding due to critically low water levels at Kariba Dam, a consequence of the El Niño-induced drought affecting the southern Africa region. The country received be...Published: 03 Sep 2024 at 15:43hrs | 846 | 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 st...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 15:24hrs | 629 | by Staff reporter
Zesa brokers a US$5 billion power deal with Indian company
ZESA Holdings has secured a $5 billion agreement with Jindal Steel and Power to overhaul Zimbabwe's aging power generation units at Hwange. This refurbishment is expected to boost the country’s powe...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 10:45hrs | 433 | by Staff reporter
Kariba Dam levels worsen
The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has reported that severe rainfall shortages and the El Niño-induced drought of the 2023/24 season continue to impact water levels in Lake Kariba.As of this y...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 10:19hrs | 497 | by Staff reporter
Lake Mutirikwi Hydropower station 95% complete
The Lake Mutirikwi Hydro Power Station, located at Mutirikwi Dam in Masvingo, is 95% complete, with an expected commissioning by the end of August 2024. The USD $14.6 million project will generate 5MW...Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 12:56hrs | 814 | by Staff reporter
Kariba Dam project adds 60 years to lifespan
THE refilling of the plunge pool at the Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project (KDRP) has commenced, with the facility 1% to completion.With the plunge pool new shape in place, the finalisation of ...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:52hrs | 369 | by Staff reporter
SADC leaders to be shielded from power cuts in Zimbabwe
Zimbabweans are facing daily power cuts, but regional leaders attending the SADC summit in Harare next month will be shielded from these blackouts. The government has instructed power utility ZESA to ...Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 12:57hrs | 654 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe national park to get 3 new airstrips
The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority is set to enhance connectivity in Matusadona National Park by opening three new airstrips at Tashinga, Fothergill, and Kanjedza. This development a...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:01hrs | 194 | by Staff reporter
Kariba Dam collapse claims rubbished
The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has dismissed social media rumors that the Kariba Dam wall is weak and on the verge of collapse. The ZRA, jointly managed by Zambia and Zimbabwe, oversees the river f...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 06:38hrs | 712 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa warns against attempts to sow discord
President Mnangagwa yesterday reiterated the nation's vigilance against attempts to sow discord by long-standing detractors, urging unity and resilience among Zimbabweans. As the country prepares to h...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:11hrs | 224 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe fret over new rolling blackouts
Zimbabwe's Energy Minister Edgar Moyo has been summoned by Parliament to address the severe hydrological challenges at Kariba Power Station, leading to extensive power outages of up to 18 hours in urb...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 17:01hrs | 31 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to install floating solar panels at Kariba Dam
Zimbabwe plans to install floating solar panels by early next year at the world's biggest man-made freshwater reservoir, according to the Ministry of Mines and Energy Development.An initial 15...Published: 20 Jun 2024 at 07:44hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Decreasing water levels threaten Zimbabwe power generation
The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) is closely monitoring the declining water levels at Kariba Dam, which are critical for power generation. As of June 5, 2024, the usable water level is at 477....Published: 06 Jun 2024 at 07:32hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ignores Sadc energy protocol
MEMBER of Parliament for Dzivaresekwa constituency Edwin Mushoriwa has demanded answers for government's failure to ratify the Amended Sadc Protocol on Energy which is projected to improve development...Published: 28 May 2024 at 12:43hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe load-shedding will not exceed stage-1 during winter season
ZIMBABWEANS can expect significantly limited load-shedding this winter season owing to considerably improved national grid stability that followed the commissioning of new generation units at Hwange T...Published: 20 May 2024 at 08:42hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Zambia, Zimbabwe to re-tender $5bn Batoka hydropower plant
Zambia and Zimbabwe are retendering a $5 billion project to build a hydropower plant they previously awarded to General Electric and Power Construction Corp of China, and expect to select new bidders ...Published: 26 Mar 2024 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
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