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Petrol price rises by 3%
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has slightly adjusted upwards the price of petrol by three cents to US$1.53 per litre from the previous price which was US$1.50 and Liquid Petroleum Gas...Published: 14 Jan 2023 at 07:39hrs | 142 | by Staff reporter
4 Zimbabweans die in Joburg tanker explosion
Four Zimbabweans have been confirmed to be among the 18 people killed when a tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) exploded in Boksburg, in South Africa's Gauteng province on Saturday morning....Published: 28 Dec 2022 at 20:32hrs | 702 | by Staff reporter
Zera hikes LPG prices
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has increased prices for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) by five cents with effect from December 12, 2022.In a statement on Monday, Zera said the ...Published: 14 Dec 2022 at 06:42hrs | 461 | by Staff reporter
Dutch investor seeks Mnangagwa's intervention over US$8m botched venture with Zimbabwe partner
Director of Dutch-based investor Euro LPG BV Omar Abdallah, has sought the intervention of President Emmerson Mnangagwa after the Sheriff failed to act on a High Court order overturning a controversia...Published: 07 Dec 2022 at 05:22hrs | 1286 | by Staff reporter
Zera slashes fuel dealership licence renewal fees
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has reduced fuel dealership licence renewal fees for 2023 by 13%.In a circular to the petroleum sector, Zera said the wholesale licence fee woul...Published: 07 Dec 2022 at 05:07hrs | 270 | by Staff reporter
High Court sheriff under spotlight
THERE is a new twist to the saga involving Netherlands Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) equipment manufacturing giant Euro LPG BV, which lost millions of United States dollars to a consortium of local busin...Published: 02 Dec 2022 at 19:32hrs | 484 | by Staff rteporter
Zimbabwe developing a new US$60bn capita city
Plans to develop Zimbabwe's new capital city in Mt Hampden are gathering momentum, with a masterplan for the multi-billion-dollar ultra-modern development now complete.The US$60 billion metrop...Published: 31 Jul 2022 at 08:10hrs | 17126 | by Staff reporter
ZESA power cuts trigger gas shortage in Bulawayo
THE current countrywide power cuts have triggered severe shortages of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Bulawayo.The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) last week...Published: 18 Jul 2022 at 08:41hrs | 929 | by Staff reporter
Oil, gas equipment lands in Zimbabwe this week
INVICTUS Energy, the Australian firm exploring oil and gas in Muzarabani and Mbire districts of Mashonaland Central, north of Zimbabwe, expects the first batch of key pieces of the exploration drillin...Published: 26 Jun 2022 at 08:08hrs | 683 | by Staff reporter
New Beitbridge fire station complete
GOVERNMENT in partnership with the Zimborders Consortium has completed constructing a new fire station in Beitbridge to address the perennial fire and emergency rescue services deficiencies in the bor...Published: 15 Jun 2022 at 07:31hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa hikes petrol, diesel prices
The price of 95-octane unleaded petrol will rise by R2,33 a litre from today, while 93-octane unleaded petrol will go up by R2,43 a litre, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy announced yest...Published: 01 Jun 2022 at 06:28hrs | 616 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe mulls fuel levy cuts
Zimbabwe has hinted it may further reduce fuel levies to stymie a sustained spike in the domestic price of petroleum products after global prices soared on market uncertainty due to the conflict betwe...Published: 21 Mar 2022 at 06:23hrs | 233 | by Staff reporter
Govt blames international developments after hiking fuel prices twice in 4 days
Energy and Power Development Minister, Zhemu Soda, has explained the frequent fuel price increases saying they are a result of international developments which Zimbabwe has no control over.He ...Published: 10 Mar 2022 at 05:54hrs | 115 | by Staff reporter
Zera announces LPG price increase
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has announced an upward review on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).Retail price for LPG has been set at US$2.07 up from, US$2.03 and ZWL$268.11 up ...Published: 08 Mar 2022 at 05:41hrs | 312 | by Staff reporter
LPG prices reduced
LIQUEFIED petroleum gas (LPG) users will pay 4,3 percent less this month after the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority reduced the retail price for the commodity in both local and foreign currency....Published: 11 Jan 2022 at 18:36hrs | 1276 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo hit by gas shortage
BULAWAYO has been hit by a shortage of liquified petroleum gas (LPG), a situation that has left residents stranded as the city is experiencing erratic power supplies.Indications are that the m...Published: 14 Dec 2021 at 05:55hrs | 623 | by Staff reporter
Gas price up 4,3%
LIQUIFIED Petroleum Gas (LPG) gas users will pay 4,3 percent more this month after the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) increased the retail price for the commodity in both local and foreig...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 20:01hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa's govt allows big fuel price hikes
The petrol price will be hiked by 81c a litre on Wednesday, while diesel will go up by between 72.5c a litre (0.05% sulphur) and 74.5c (0.005% sulphur), the department of mineral resources and energy ...Published: 30 Nov 2021 at 07:42hrs | 48 | by Staff reporter
ZERA hikes LPG gas prices
Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has made an upward review of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices to US$2,05 per kg effective from November 8, 2021.The liquid petroleum gas i...Published: 09 Nov 2021 at 05:35hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Zera releases new retail price for LPG
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has set retail prices for Liquid Petroleum (LP) Gas following complaints of overpricing. Most residents in suburbs where there is no electricity use gas...Published: 24 Aug 2021 at 06:29hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa to blame for Zimbabwe's energy crisis'
LEADER of opposition political party, New Innovative Mordernisation Front (NIMF), Peter Munyanduri has predicted shortages of electricity in the country will persist as long as the Energy Ministry is ...Published: 17 Aug 2021 at 07:24hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zera warns unlicensed LPG fillers
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has warned against the mobile sale of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) saying such conduct is criminal and potentially dangerous.Zera said LPG fill...Published: 26 May 2021 at 06:22hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
'Our electricity tariffs are too low'
Dr David Madzikanda was appointed board chairperson of the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) in January this year. His team was immediately tasked with facilitating the country's access to m...Published: 23 May 2021 at 07:24hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa preaches unity
WITH Zimbabwe starting to experience relative economic stability following years of markets turmoil, President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday called for national unity and discipline to improve the lot ...Published: 19 Apr 2021 at 18:06hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Family loses clothes, furniture as house gutted by fire
A HOUSE in Killarney suburb, Bulawayo, was on Friday gutted by fire after a five-year-old child, who was playing with matches set it ablaze.The affected family was left with nothing after all ...Published: 04 Apr 2021 at 22:35hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Chingases still keen on US$15 million Bulawayo plant
A CHINESE gas manufacturer, Chingases Company Limited is still committed to setting up a US$15 million plant in Bulawayo but the project has been delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic, an official has said...Published: 04 Feb 2021 at 19:28hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zera introduces electronic licensing
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has introduced electronic licencing for players in the petroleum sector.The energy regulator said it started issuing out the electronic licences...Published: 29 Jan 2021 at 18:53hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimdollar flat as street traders push cash transactions
The local currency was flat on Tuesday after it depreciated by a marginal 0.004% at the latest auction to trade at 81.3531 against the US dollars while the street rate remains range bound at between 9...Published: 27 Oct 2020 at 17:45hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zimdollar gains against the US dollar
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe held its weekly foreign currency auction today, which saw the local currency maintain its appreciation trend against the US dollar after it gained 0.26% to 81.4965 from 81...Published: 22 Sep 2020 at 18:42hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Zimdollar continues to regain strength
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe allotted its highest foreign currency to date at the weekly foreign currency auction today as the local currency continues to regain strength. The Zimbabwe do...Published: 15 Sep 2020 at 17:40hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimdollar strengthens against the real US dollar
The local currency appreciated for the first time against the US dollar after it firmed a marginal 0.094% to 83.3209 from 83.3994. This followed a drop in both the highest and lowest bids to 87.5 and ...Published: 01 Sep 2020 at 18:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) usage in Zimbabwe low
THE use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in Zimbabwe is still at its infancy as the country makes headway to ensure its populace make use of alternative energy sources instead of relying on grid elect...Published: 01 Sep 2019 at 05:00hrs | 1330 | by Staff Reporter
Living together during a divorce - What you should know
Living together during or after a divorce might sound really strange, you might even think that that could be the worst idea ever! You got divorced for a reason, right? But you would be surpri...Published: 23 Aug 2019 at 14:40hrs | 1974 | by Staff Writer
Safe use of LPG in the Home
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is a clean, safe and portable form of energy, which has been fully embraced in Zimbabwe by domestic and industrial users. However, like all other flammable fuels, it has ...Published: 18 Jul 2019 at 21:15hrs | 2145 | by Staff reporter
General Electric eyes Zimbabwe methane gas
ZIMBABWE plans to conduct a full exploration of its gas deposits in a bid to establish the quantum of the key resource before engaging potential investors. Top United States firm, General Elec...Published: 01 Jul 2019 at 07:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Expert advice on gas usage
• LPG has an added odour which should be used as a security feature as you should make sure you use LP Gas in well ventilated places only • Cylinder valves should be checked regularly and ...Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 11:49hrs | 2372 | by Staff reporter
Gas prices go up
RESIDENTS in urban areas who have turned to other sources of energy because of power outages are moaning the continuing rise of gas prices. A survey by Sunday News revealed that gas costs US$1...Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 08:09hrs | 967 | by Staff reporter
Fuel price hike a step in some direction
With the unending queues and the bond crashing against the dollar, the Energy ministry has once again raised fuel prices to stem the so-called 'under-recoveries' of oil companies. According to the lat...Published: 26 May 2019 at 08:12hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Ginimbi's bid to escape weekend detention flops
THE bid by embattled Harare socialite, Genius "Ginimbi" Kadungure, to avoid spending the weekend in remand prison hit a brickwall after his urgent chamber application at the High Court was heard on Sa...Published: 19 Nov 2018 at 06:03hrs | 1475 | by Staff reporter
Ginimbi denied bail in $3,5m fraud, money-laundering case
SOCIALITE and businessman Genius Kadungure, popularly known as Ginimbi, was yesterday denied bail by a Harare magistrate in a case in which he is accused of prejudicing Treasury of $3,5 million in a t...Published: 17 Nov 2018 at 06:53hrs | 2381 | by Staff reporter
Govt speaks on fuel situation
Erratic fuel supplies being experienced throughout the country have now been addressed, the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) told the Daily News on Sunday yesterday.Zera chief execu...Published: 16 Sep 2018 at 13:28hrs | 1072 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo to get $15m gas plant
A LEADING Chinese gas manufacturer, Chingases Company Limited, plans to set up a $15 million plant in Bulawayo under the Special Economic Zones (SEZs).The company, which is presently operating...Published: 14 Jun 2018 at 07:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZMDC, Sakunda seal $63m Lupane gas exploration deal
The Government and Sakunda Energy have signed a $63 million agreement to explore for gas in the Lupane area in Matabeleland North province, Mines Minister Walter Chidhakwa has said.Through the...Published: 22 May 2017 at 06:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Horrific accident involving 3 haulage trucks on Victoria Falls Highway
THREE people died and one of them was burnt beyond recognition in a horrific accident involving three haulage trucks at the 82km peg along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road in Insuza.The accide...Published: 05 Sep 2016 at 06:47hrs | 2295 | by Pamela Shumba
Fuel imports for own consumption to be banned in Zimbabwe
GOVERNMENT is in the process of crafting a legal instrument that will ban petroleum companies from holding both wholesaling and retailing licences as a deliberate move to loosen the stranglehold that ...Published: 03 Apr 2016 at 08:03hrs | 5106 | by Africa Moyo
The link between Zezuru and Zulus
Adopted from the book titled ...Published: 26 Mar 2016 at 08:46hrs | 7610 | by Staff writer
Buhera is an adulterated Ndebele name?
Adopted from the book titled ...Published: 25 Mar 2016 at 15:52hrs | 9364 | by Online
Dangote gets green light
PRESIDENT Mugabe has issued Special Grants to four new companies to explore and extract coal and coalbed methane gas in Matabeleland North Province, bringing the number of firms to exploit the resourc...Published: 07 Feb 2016 at 08:25hrs | 1109 | by Dumisani Nsingo
RDZ position paper on the imperatives of a national democratic renewal in Zimbabwe
RENEWAL DEMOCRATS OF ZIMBABWE POSITION PAPER ON THE IMPERATIVES OF A NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC RENEWAL IN ZIMBABWEINTRODUCTIONRenewal Democrats of Zim...Published: 24 Oct 2015 at 14:21hrs | 2335 | by RDZ
Power outages suffocate already struggling remaining few industries' business
The goings are getting tough and tougher for Industries in Bulawayo and other parts of the country due to the advent of the current escalated electricity load shedding forcing the already struggling r...Published: 23 Oct 2015 at 07:30hrs | 2385 | by Stephen Jakes
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