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Masvingo City to develop new CBD
Masvingo City is set to begin the development of a new central business district (CBD) in August this year, a move aimed at expanding the city's commercial infrastructure and alleviating congestion in...Published: 27 Feb 2025 at 11:01hrs | 392 | by Staff reporter
Great Zimbabwe Hydro-Power, Lake Mutirikwi ready for NDS-2
MASVINGO - The Great Zimbabwe Hydro-power plant at Lake Mutirikwi and other prominent sites are ready to continue transforming several communities within ...Published: 21 Feb 2025 at 13:12hrs | 6668 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole recently in Mutirikwi
Water levels in Zimbabwe's major dams have started rising
Water levels in Zimbabwe's major dams have started rising following recent rainfall across the country, offering hope for improved irrigation prospects. After a prolonged dry spell that had raised con...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:38hrs | 331 | by Staff reporter
Lake Gwayi-Tshangani construction set to resume
The long-awaited construction of the Lake Gwayi-Tshangani Dam in Matabeleland North is set to resume, thanks to a ZWG1 billion allocation in the 2025 national budget aimed at completing the remaining ...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:35hrs | 1056 | by Staff reporter
Great Zimbabwe's hidden tunnels, Mutirikwi sunset view to boost tourism
The iconic Great Zimbabwe's hidden monumental tunnels and majestic lake Mutirikwi sunset view have been identified as part of complementary tourism sites ...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 07:27hrs | 3329 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Masvingo
The day Sadc failed
THREE weeks ago, the regional bloc,Southern African Development Community (Sadc), hosted the 44th summit in Harare.The summit saw Zimbabwe becoming the chair of the region for the next...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 10:12hrs | 221 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
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 | 815 | by Staff reporter
Lake Mutirikwi hydro power plant nears completion
THE US$14,6 million hydro power plant that has a rated output of five megawatts of electricity that will be added to the national grid is now 70 percent complete and is expected to be commissioned in ...Published: 03 Mar 2024 at 08:45hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Lake Gwayi-Shangani completion date unknown, might take decades
THE completion of Lake Gwayi-Shangani which might take ages will see Matabeleland South also benefiting from the project through increased land under irrigation as dams which are currently supplying B...Published: 02 Feb 2024 at 04:54hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
$7 billion water boost for Bulawayo
GOVERNMENT has given Bulawayo City Council (BCC) $7 billion, which will be channelled towards repairs and purchasing of essential materials in the water supply chain.The funds will boost infra...Published: 01 Feb 2024 at 04:57hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Lake Mutirikwi hydro power project 75% complete
Construction of the US$14,5 million mini-hydro power plant at Lake Mutirikwi Dam in Masvingo by Great Zimbabwe Hydro Power Company is now in the home stretch with the 5-megawatt station set for commis...Published: 31 Jan 2024 at 04:48hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Completion of Lake Gwayi-Shangani to benefit Matebeleland South
THE completion of Lake Gwayi-Shangani will see Matebeleland South also benefiting from the project through increased land under irrigation as dams which are currently supplying Bulawayo with water wil...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 05:52hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa's Vision 2030 unstoppable'
Vice President Kembo Mohadi expressed that President Mnangagwa has achieved remarkable strides in promoting socio-economic development and has paved the way for the nation to swiftly reach its Vision ...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 06:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga says Zimbabwe is on unstoppable march to prosperity
Zimbabwe is on an unstoppable march to prosperity under the leadership of President Mnangagwa and not even desperate shenanigans by some of the country's opposition political parties will slow down th...Published: 12 Aug 2023 at 07:48hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga says Mnangagwa deserves another term
VICE-PRESIDENT Dr Constantino Chiwenga yesterday implored the electorate to vote for President Mnangagwa in the August 23 harmonised elections as he has religiously fulfilled the promises he made when...Published: 03 Aug 2023 at 06:44hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF sets 600 000 votes target in Masvingo
The ruling Zanu-PF has set a target to garner over 600 000 votes for President Mnangagwa in Masvingo in next month's harmonised elections, it aims for a clean sweep in the province.This develo...Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jabulani Sibanda joins Mnangagwa praise singers club
ZANU-PF Bulawayo Provincial chairperson Jabulani Sibanda has hailed President Mnangagwa for being a dedicated visionary who is working flat out to develop the City of Kings.Sibanda also applau...Published: 13 Apr 2023 at 17:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Big surprises in Zanu-PF primaries
SOME ministers and veteran parliamentarians fell by the wayside in the Zanu-PF primary elections that were held over the weekend as the ruling party entrenches democracy and reenergises its base ahead...Published: 28 Mar 2023 at 06:42hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo dam levels still critically low
BULAWAYO's major supply dams have received insignificant inflows of water since the onset of the rainy season, raising fears of more water woes in the city.According to the latest update by th...Published: 20 Jan 2023 at 06:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Lake Gwayi Shangani inches closer to completion
THE gigantic Lake Gwayi-Shangani will be completed ahead of the 2023/24 summer cropping season, Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Minister, Dr Anxious Masuka, has said....Published: 11 Jan 2023 at 16:45hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Lake Gwayi-Shangani to miss completion deadline
CONSTRUCTION works at the gigantic Lake Gwayi-Shangani in Hwange District, Matabeleland North have resumed following the release of funds by Treasury.Lake Gwayi-Shangani, a major component of ...Published: 09 Nov 2022 at 05:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
US$800m rural power deal ready
A US$800 million rural electrification programme will be launched this month, with Rwandan President Paul Kagame set to visit the country for the historic unveiling, President Mnangagwa has said....Published: 09 Oct 2022 at 07:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa vows to shake off basket case status
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe is on course to regain the regional breadbasket status and his government remained committed to putting 350 000 hectares under irrigation.Writing in ...Published: 13 Sep 2022 at 06:03hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora ally praises Mnangagwa's Second Republic
MDC-T leader Mr Douglas Mwonzora has hailed the Second Republic for progress made in the construction of Lake Gwayi-Shangani.Upon completion, Lake Gwayi-Shangani, will become the third largest...Published: 01 Sep 2022 at 06:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Contractors race to meet Lake Gwayi-Shangani deadline
A SYMPHONY of massive flood lights illuminates the sky at night at the construction site of the gigantic Lake Gwayi-Shangani in Hwange District in Matabeleland North province.The clangour of t...Published: 20 Aug 2022 at 07:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's re-engagement drive continues to pay off
Zimbabwe continues to reap economic dividends from its engagement and re-engagement drive, with French President Emmanuel Macron facilitating the rehabilitation and upgrading of the historic Great Zim...Published: 01 Jul 2022 at 07:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Gwayi-Shangani Power Station design awaits finalisation
THE design of the 10MW Hydro Power Station to be constructed at Lake Gwayi-Shangani will be finalised this month while a treatment plant that will process water from the dam for Bulawayo residents wil...Published: 15 Jun 2022 at 07:32hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo dams 50% empty
WATER levels in dams supplying Bulawayo are said to be above 50% full following the latest rains.This was revealed by Zinwa spokesperson Marjorie Munyonga in a statement yesterday. She said Bu...Published: 26 Apr 2022 at 08:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Government ramps up efforts to complete Lake Gwayi-Shangani by year-end
CONTRACTORS have started opening access roads and doing pipeline servitude clearance for the laying of the 245km pipeline from Lake Gwayi-Shangani to Bulawayo as Government steps up efforts to ensure ...Published: 21 Apr 2022 at 11:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa satisfied with Lake Gwayi Shangani project progress
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday toured Lake Gwayi-Shangani site and expressed satisfaction on progress made in the construction of the giant water project.He proved his commitment to hard work b...Published: 19 Mar 2022 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
$2,2bn set aside for Gwayi-Shangani works
GOVERNMENT is working on an integrated master plan for the renamed Lake Gwayi-Shangani in Hwange District, Matabeleland North as Treasury is set to release $2,2 billion next month to speed up the comp...Published: 02 Aug 2021 at 07:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Gwayi-Shangani lake master plan set in motion
GOVERNMENT is working on an integrated master plan for the renamed Lake Gwayi-Shangani in Hwange District, Matabeleland North as Treasury is set to release $2,2 billion next month to speed up the comp...Published: 31 Jul 2021 at 05:47hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Gwayi-Shangani Dam construction on course
ALL major infrastructure projects being undertaken by the Government will be completed to ensure they improve people's livelihoods, a Cabinet Minister has said.Finance and Economic Development...Published: 11 Jul 2021 at 10:33hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Race for December deadline at Gwayi-Shangani Dam
WORK on the construction of the Gwayi-Shangani Dam in Hwange district, Matabeleland North has gathered pace with the contractors optimistic that they will meet the December 2021 deadline. The ...Published: 10 Jul 2021 at 10:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Inconsistent funding hampering Gwayi-Shangani dam completion
Inconsistent funding of the Gwayi-Shangani dam in Matabeleland North is hampering its completion, a ZINWA official has said.The project which was awarded to China International Water and Elect...Published: 08 Jul 2021 at 19:16hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Govt yet to award the Gwayi-Shangani dam-Bulawayo pipeline tender
GOVERNMENT is yet to award a tender for the construction of the 260km Gwayi-Shangani dam-Bulawayo pipeline, an ambitious project that seeks to pipe water from the Zambezi River to the country's second...Published: 04 Jul 2021 at 14:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Gwayi-Shangani dam construction resumes
THE Gwayi-Shangani Dam site was yesterday a hive of activity with onsite engineers from the Zimbabwe National Water Authoriy (Zinwa) and Chinese contractors supervising construction works following th...Published: 27 Apr 2021 at 08:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga says no one will be displaced in Chilonga
No villager will be displaced from where they are settled by the planned Chilonga Irrigation Scheme in Chiredzi, whose aim is to develop and empower people in the drier region, Vice President Constant...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 18:14hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Gwayi-Shangani Dam engineers back on site
THE attainment of Independence in 1980 has seen the Government implementing several developmental projects for citizens who had been sidelined under white colonial rule for many years. The Sec...Published: 01 Apr 2021 at 07:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Evictions fiasco rocks Mnangagwa govt
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government was forced to hold crisis meetings after a controversial edict paving the way for the eviction of thousands of Chiredzi villagers caused an uproar.The...Published: 08 Mar 2021 at 13:56hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Government steps up efforts to complete Gwayi-Shangani Dam
MATABELELAND region is poised for economic growth as Government has stepped up efforts towards the completion of the massive Gwayi-Shangani Dam project before the end of next year.It is envisa...Published: 22 Feb 2021 at 21:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
71 inmates test positive to COVID-19
SEVENTY-ONE people at the Beitbridge isolation centre as of yesterday tested positive to COVID-19 with 59 of them being local cases referred from the district hospital, it has emerged.This was...Published: 13 Jan 2021 at 08:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
US$14 million plant to kick off
Plans to build a 5-megawatt mini-hydro power plant at Lake Mutirikwi here have gathered momentum with a local firm behind the $US14 million project awaiting independent assessment of the dam wall befo...Published: 06 Jan 2021 at 16:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Govt injects $1 billion into Gwayi-Shangani Dam project
GOVERNMENT has since the beginning of last year injected more than $1 billion towards the Gwayi-Shangani Dam in Matabeleland North as the Second Republic under President Mnangagwa steps up efforts to ...Published: 19 Nov 2020 at 05:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF hails ZCC Mutendi
The Zanu-PF leadership in Masvingo has praised Zion Christian Church (ZCC) Mutendi and its leader Bishop Nehemiah Mutendi for initiating projects aimed at engendering socio-economic transformation amo...Published: 22 Sep 2020 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe clansmen threaten to occupy Great Zimbabwe
Scores of people who settled at Zero Farm at the onset of the Land Reform Programme over 18 years ago have threatened to occupy the adjacent Great Zimbabwe monuments as they do not have anywhere else ...Published: 02 Feb 2019 at 06:20hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Tourists love 'Zimbabwe sex tree'
Mbuya Mujena, a traditional healer and fortune-teller at Great Zimbabwe's Karanga Village, says her customers never return to denounce herbs drawn from the legendary 'sex tree' left behind by Nyatsimb...Published: 03 Dec 2018 at 17:54hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Tugwi-Mukosi: All that glitters is not gold
WHEN the 1,8 billion cubic metre Tugwi-Mukosi Dam, the largest inland water reservoir in the country, was completed in December 2016, many thought the perennial woes of the drought-prone Masvingo prov...Published: 22 Aug 2018 at 06:12hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Gwayi-Shangani Dam construction gathers momentum
Construction work at Gwayi-Shangani Dam in Matabeleland North province has gathered momentum, with placement of concrete on the river bed already in progress, Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa)...Published: 25 Oct 2017 at 06:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Government commits to Gwayi Shangani dam construction
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to the construction of the Gwayi Shangani dam which will cost $114 million.The dam, which will be third largest inland project in the country after...Published: 08 Oct 2017 at 14:51hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
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