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Biti doubts Mthuli Ncube's growth figures
Tendai Biti led Parliamentary committee has described Finance minister Mthuli Ncube's projected economic growth for 3% next year as unrealistic given the acute electricity shortages and drought facing...Published: 20 hrs ago | 202 | by Staff reporter
Jatropha bio-diesel plant suffers stillbirth
EFFORTS to capacitate the multi-million-dollar Jatropha bio-diesel processing plant in Mount Hampden have been stalled due to logistical challenges, an official has said.Zimbabwe Energy Regula...Published: 20 hrs ago | 109 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean student among UK top 10 Rare Rising Stars
Zimbabwean - born economics and finance student, Hlanganiso Matangaidze has been named one of the UK's top 10 Rare Rising Stars for his start-up innovation that has dedicated time to building low-cost...Published: 07 Dec 2019 at 12:11hrs | 428 | by Staff reporter
Chinese firm to set up hospital in Zimbabwe
A group of doctors here intend to build a hospital in Zimbabwe specialising in Chinese medicine and a feasibility study for the project will be done at the beginning of next year, renowned Chinese med...Published: 07 Dec 2019 at 12:10hrs | 423 | by Staff reporter
Government officials try to extort South African businessman
South African based Engineer Matshela Koko has claimed that the 100MW solar power plant project which he was supposed to commence in August this year has been delayed because of people in government w...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 14:46hrs | 8512 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chivayo's Gwanda solar project impasse rages on
Businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who is embroiled in an impasse with the Zimbabwe Power Copany (ZPC) over a US$5 million Gwanda solar power project, has approached the High Court seeking to rectify a rec...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 14:27hrs | 626 | by Staff reporter
Liberation mine property goes under the hummer
Liberation Mining (Pvt) Limited in Gwayi area Matabeleland North will on Saturday have numerous of its property worth millions of dollars auctioned to settle debts the mining firm owes to two companie...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 09:46hrs | 628 | by Stephen Jakes
Mohadi launches community bakeries
Vice President Kembo Mohadi yesterday rallied the nation to make use of available indigenous resources and knowledge to enhance community resilience and tackle challenges of price increases for basic ...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 07:06hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter
CIO linked to stolen computer at Baba Jukwa's office
THE Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) has been fingered as a prime suspect in the October theft of a Surface Book computer at an office building where former Sunday Mail editor Edmund Kudzayi re...Published: 05 Dec 2019 at 21:15hrs | 3817 | by newzimbabwe
Westgate 50MW solar project licensed
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has granted Parvalue Energy (Private) Limited a 25-year licence to establish a 50 megawatts solar photovoltaic power plant at Westgate Suburb in Bulaway...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 07:20hrs | 219 | by Staff rpeorter
Does the people's land belong to the state or the government of the day
IN a recent article I attempted to explain the historical background of land ownership in this country, which was introduced by colonists and has since been inherited and accepted as the norm by today...Published: 01 Dec 2019 at 06:15hrs | 397 | by Jonathan Maphenduka
'Cops' arrested for robbery
FIVE men from Bulawayo who masqueraded as police officers before robbing several residents of more US$30 000 and R43 000 as well as an assortment of goods worth more than $200 000 have been arrested. ...Published: 29 Nov 2019 at 09:36hrs | 382 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, UAE ink 2 000MW solar deal
Zimbabwe and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a 2 000 megawatts solar power deal, which will go a long way in solving Zimbabwe's power deficit once implemented in 18 months. The firs...Published: 28 Nov 2019 at 06:21hrs | 700 | by Staff reporter
'Load shedding to end in 18 months time,' says Mnangagwa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has assured the nation that current power challenges will end in 18 months' time, following the signing of a 2 000 Megawatt Solar Power deal between government and the Uni...Published: 27 Nov 2019 at 18:57hrs | 2456 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa vows to criminalise machete possession
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has emphasised the important role the youth play as the pillar of the ruling party.He was addressing thousands of youths at the Zanu PF Youth League National Conve...Published: 27 Nov 2019 at 18:45hrs | 781 | by Staff Reporter
Hailstorm ravages Bulilima West
A HAILSTORM, which ploughed through Bulilima West over the weekend, destroyed entire classrooms at Ndolwane Primary School, leaving only one, with reports that yesterday pupils were turned away becaus...Published: 26 Nov 2019 at 07:28hrs | 537 | by Staff reporter
2020 Budget Hits and Misses
Zimbabwe's 2020 National Budget was presented amid high expectations from the market on the urgent need to turnaround the fortunes of the waning economy, restore incomes, and improve productivity and ...Published: 25 Nov 2019 at 11:17hrs | 1268 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa championing energy sector revival
BY the time of the advent of the New Dispensation, Zimbabwe was already in the throes of debilitating power cuts across the economy. It is not a secret that the country was failing to generate enough ...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 14:14hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter
Indian power giant eyes Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE'S efforts to resolve a crippling power shortage have received a major boost after India's largest power services company, NPTC Limited, expressed interest in building a 100-megawatt&nbs...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 14:04hrs | 374 | by Staff reporter
United Arab Emirates to send opportunity scouts to Zimbabwe
A high-powered business delegation from the United Arab Emirates will soon visit Zimbabwe to scout for potential business opportunities offered by the country under the new dispensation, Finance and E...Published: 20 Nov 2019 at 04:04hrs | 513 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo’s bid to delay trail flops
Attempts by former Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) board chairman Stanley Kazhanje and businessman Wicknell Chivayo to delay their trial over an alleged $10 000 bribe failed yesterday after the magistrat...Published: 19 Nov 2019 at 05:45hrs | 898 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe steps up battery storage
As a worsening drought slashes the country's hydropower production, creating lengthy power cuts, Zimbabwe's industries are beginning to turn to solar panels and battery storage systems to keep busines...Published: 17 Nov 2019 at 06:03hrs | 2062 | by Staff reporter
Govt allocates millions to irrigation schemes
TREASURY has allocated nearly $423 million towards the development of irrigation schemes countrywide. Presenting the 2020 National Budget in Parliament on Thursday, Finance and Economic Develo...Published: 16 Nov 2019 at 11:24hrs | 830 | by Sta Reporter
The Budget 2020 - Which way Zimbabwe
In the darkness of the Zimbabwean economy with ordinary people grinding beans using their back Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube casts a very bright light at the end of the tunnel. He said the count...Published: 14 Nov 2019 at 23:50hrs | 2061 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zimbabwe bans fitting of new electric geysers
Government has outlawed the fitting of new electric geysers, but existing geysers can continue to be used. Owners of electric geysers are encouraged to switch to solar, while new solar geysers can hav...Published: 14 Nov 2019 at 05:27hrs | 466 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt sets solar energy regulations
Energy and Power Development Minister, Advocate Fortune Chasi has banned the use of electric water heaters and has issued regulations guiding the installation, licensing and operation heating systems ...Published: 13 Nov 2019 at 13:16hrs | 3042 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge Hospital shuts down mortuary
INCESSANT power cuts have forced Beitbridge District Hospital to shut down its mortuary leaving members of the public at the mercy of private players who are offering the services at exorbitant prices...Published: 13 Nov 2019 at 06:35hrs | 206 | by Staff reporter
ZESA's corruption & incompetence an unwarranted burden on Zimbabweans - need for urgent accountability
As I write this article, we are just seated, or milling around, incapable of engaging in any meaningful productive work. Why? Because there is no electricity - which, we desperately need for our effec...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 17:58hrs | 1984 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
NSSA rot sucks in another minister
FORMER Public Service minister Sekai Nzenza allegedly ordered State pension manager, National Social Security Authority (NSSA) to pay $1,8 million to a group of local experts she handpicked to unpack ...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 07:27hrs | 5164 | by Staff reporter
School wrecked by storm
OVER 1000 pupils at Chakomo Primary School in Dotito, Mt Darwin, on Thursday escaped death after a whirlwind blew off rooftops of two classroom blocks, destroying property worth over $200 000....Published: 09 Nov 2019 at 10:12hrs | 964 | by Staff reporter
3 knife-wielding robbers arrested
POLICE have arrested three suspects accused of robbing a number of shops and homesteads in Plumtree, Matabeleland South province.Trust Nkomo, Richard Ncube and Mthabisi Moyo reportedly targete...Published: 08 Nov 2019 at 06:02hrs | 760 | by Staff reporter
Intratrek says Gwanda solar power plant can be ready by June
Intratrek Zimbabwe says it is ready to begin the long-delayed construction of the 100MW Gwanda solar power plant.Intratrek says it has secured US$14 million financing for the first phase o...Published: 07 Nov 2019 at 14:20hrs | 1022 | by ZimLive
US$14m funding for Chivayo's Gwanda solar project
The 100 megawatt (MW) Gwanda solar project has received fresh impetus after a local infrastructure fund, African Transmission Corporation (ATC) Holdings, agreed to extend US$14 million to finance the ...Published: 05 Nov 2019 at 06:37hrs | 3104 | by Staff reporter
Africa thrive to surpass German renewables cover of about 100% of power use
Most African countries have abundant renewable energy resources, including solar energy, wind power, geothermal energy, and biomass, as well as the ability to manufacture the relatively labour-intensi...Published: 30 Oct 2019 at 07:57hrs | 482 | by Enos Denhere
Wicknell Chivayo to stand trial for bribery
Flamboyant businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who is facing a charge of bribery after his company, Intratrek, transferred $10 000 to former Zimbabwe Power Company board chairperson Stanley Kazhanje's perso...Published: 30 Oct 2019 at 07:38hrs | 1148 | by Staff Reporter
Africa thrive to surpass German renewebles cover about 100% of power use
Most African countries have abundant renewable energy resources, including solar energy, wind power, geothermal energy, and biomass, as well as the ability to manufacture the relatively labour-intensi...Published: 28 Oct 2019 at 13:25hrs | 870 | by Enos Denhere
3 Bulawayo firms qualify for SEZs
THREE Bulawayo companies have qualified to operate under the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) model while 15 others have applied for consideration with their documents at different stages of the review p...Published: 28 Oct 2019 at 06:43hrs | 699 | by Staff reporter
NUST develops Zimbabwe's first trolley bus
The National University of Science and Technology (NUST) is developing Zimbabwe's first prototype electric bus which it expects to improve the country's public transportation system. Aleck Ncu...Published: 28 Oct 2019 at 06:30hrs | 1048 | by Staff reporter
LISTEN: Chiwenga's ex-wife threatens businessman after refusing to pay for batteries
A shocking audio recording has emerged of controversial motor-mouth Jocelyn Chiwenga, the ex-wife of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, bullying a Harare businessman named Mapfumo and refusing to pa...Published: 27 Oct 2019 at 19:36hrs | 9953 | by Staff reporter
Bosso coach makes new set of demands
NEW Highlanders coach Hendrik Pieter de Jongh has reportedly tabled a new set of demands to the club executive to make his stay at the Bulawayo giants "a little more comfortable", B-Metro Sport can re...Published: 19 Oct 2019 at 06:58hrs | 1757 | by Staff reporter
Pushing for a green economy & clean energy
Africa is grappling with myriad environmental and climate challenges, from drought to loss of biodiversity, cyclones and plastics pollution. Africa Renewal's Zipporah Musau spoke with the United Natio...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 18:27hrs | 1609 | by Zipporah Musau
Court reserves judgement in ZPC, Chivayo fight
The Supreme Court has reserved ruling in a contract battle between businessman Wicknell Chivayo and the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC), after hearing arguments by lawyers representing both parties. ...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 07:03hrs | 4600 | by Staff reporter
Winds destroy Mrs Mnangagwa's community irrigation project
A WINDSTORM, which hit Bulilima district last week, destroyed solar panels at a San community irrigation project funded by First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa in Makhulela village in rural Plumtree....Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 06:52hrs | 710 | by Staff reporter
Social media for development: A mirage for the marginalised
There is no doubt that the advent of social media has revolutionised the communication landscapes and networks. Not only have the worlds apart been brought closer than ever before, with the barriers a...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 06:41hrs | 89 | by Peter Makwanya
Rural Namibians pin hopes for prosperous future on tourism lodges & hunting despite animal rights' anti-use threats
Namibian rural communities are impressively running lodge and hunting agreements to reduce poverty in seemingly lifeless but wildlife rich semi-desert landscapes, despite the western animal rights gro...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 06:26hrs | 143 | by Emmanuel Koro
Hwange Power Station set for US$3,6m refurbishment
Power utility, Zesa, is undertaking a US$3,6 million refurbishment of Hwange Thermal Power Station Unit 6 expected to be complete in December.Completion of the works will pave way for the Zimb...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 06:58hrs | 160 | by Staff reporter
Construction of amacimbi plant nears completion
WORK on the country's first state-of-the-art mopani worm (amacimbi) processing plant in Beitbridge is nearing completion, a Cabinet Minister has said.In a telephone interview with Sunday News ...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 06:57hrs | 289 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo residents endorse solar farms at disused cemeteries
BULAWAYO residents have said they are not opposed to the setting up of solar farms at disused cemeteries as long as council does not tamper with graves.The residents said this during a Bulaway...Published: 12 Oct 2019 at 19:44hrs | 1100 | by Staff reporter
Police track down armed robbers
POLICE in Mutare have launched a manhunt of a gang of robbers that has transformed the Zimunya and Mutasa areas into a terror zones after attacking five business premises and escaped with cash and an ...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 11:32hrs | 1009 | by Staff reporter
Will ZESA tariff hike translate to more power?
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) on Wednesday approved an electricity tariff increase of $162,16c per kilowatt hour, following a recent application by power utility ZESA Holdings to adj...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 06:26hrs | 172 | by Beaven Dhliwayo
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