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Kariba Dam rehabilitation project is now 67% complete
Rehabilitation of the Kariba Dam wall is progressing well and work is 67 percent complete, the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA), a bi-national organization that manages the dam on behalf of the governmen...Published: 22 Jul 2023 at 15:55hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
ZRA reduces water allocation at Kariba
The Zambezi River Authority has reduced by a quarter the water allocation for power generation in the second half of the year owing to less than expected inflows from the upper Zambezi River catchment...Published: 20 Jul 2023 at 06:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zambezi River Authority further limits Kariba Dam water usage
THE Zambezi River Authority (ZRA), an agency established by Zimbabwe and Zambia to manage the river's basin, has tightened screws against its principals, pushing them to adhere to laid-down consumptio...Published: 28 Apr 2023 at 07:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Fastjet launches new domestic routes
ZIMBABWE'S fastjet has expanded its domestic route network by launching additional flights to Kariba and Hwange National Park.With the addition of these routes, the airline will now be flying ...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 10:43hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, Zambia to speed up two key power projects
Zimbabwe and Zambia are working to expedite the implementation of two key power generation projects to bring relief to citizens of the two countries who, along with others in the region, have been end...Published: 02 Feb 2023 at 23:02hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Kariba Dam records significant inflows
THE Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) says inflows into Lake Kariba and other upstream gauging stations since January 1 were encouraging, raising hope of increased power generation from the dam's turbines...Published: 07 Jan 2023 at 07:06hrs | 28 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe braces for dark Christmas
ZIMBABWEANS have to brace for a dark Christmas, with power outages projected to persist until February next year when the water level at Lake Kariba is expected to rise, The NewsHawks reported....Published: 04 Dec 2022 at 09:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe turns to Zambia for power bailout'
ZIMBABWE is reportedly negotiating with neighbouring Zambia for additional power imports following indications that the country's Kariba Power Station could soon be switched off due to low water level...Published: 30 Nov 2022 at 05:07hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Eskom has to cut off Zimbabwe or 'SA's grid will collapse'
Although South Africa is well-known for its "humanitarian approach" towards Zimbabwe, according to experts and Eskom, Zimbabwe is now on its own following its electricity shortages which are set ...Published: 29 Nov 2022 at 05:27hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe power crisis to worsen
MAJOR blackouts are imminent after the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) ordered power utility, Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA), to suspend power generation at Kariba South Power Station....Published: 28 Nov 2022 at 04:59hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zesa ordered to shut Kariba South till January
ZESA has been ordered to shut down Kariba South Power Station until January having exceeded its water ration with the little left in Lake Kariba above the power station intakes now reserved for Zambia...Published: 28 Nov 2022 at 04:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Depleted Kariba water level cripples power generation
THE water level at Kariba Dam continues dropping, affecting electricity generation, with inflows expected to make a difference in the first quarter of the 2023 rainy season, the Zambezi River Authorit...Published: 13 Nov 2022 at 17:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zesa, Zesco struggle hits ZRA project
THE Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) is struggling to settle its US$144 million loan to finance the Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project due to failure by Zesa Holdings and Zambia Electricity Supply Corpora...Published: 08 Apr 2022 at 12:10hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
ZRA reviews water allocation at Kariba
THE Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has increased the amount of water allocated to both Zimbabwe and Zambia for power generation at Kariba by three billion cubic meters (3BCM).The increase follo...Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 06:36hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
ZRA ups water allocation for electricity generation
ZIMBABWE and Zambia are set to enjoy optimum power generation from the Kariba power plants after the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) this week resolved to increase water allocation from Lake Kariba by a...Published: 02 Jul 2021 at 19:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lake Kariba water levels continue to rise exponentially
THE Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) says the heavy rains pounding the region have led to exponential rise in Lake Kariba water levels.ZRA said from December 22, 2020 to January 18, 2021, water l...Published: 29 Jan 2021 at 07:09hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Kariba water rises 25%
Prospects for improved power supply appear much brighter this year following indications that the water level in the Kariba Dam, which produces more than half the electricity consumed in the country, ...Published: 29 Jan 2021 at 06:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Increasing water levels at Kariba dam
The Zambezi River Authority hereby wishes to provide an update to the public regarding the water situation in the Kariba Catchment and lake levels at Kariba Dam This update is a follow up to that of 2...Published: 24 Jan 2021 at 11:42hrs | | by Munyaradzi Munodawafa
Evidence that Shonas arrived in Zimbabwe 300 years ago (1700's)
Dr. George MacCall Theal, Translator of Portuguese Documents to EnglishLet us start off t...Published: 24 Jun 2019 at 12:55hrs | 34 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo, PMP
Zesa to add 120MW to grid
The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority plans to expeditiously refurbish Hwange Power Station's Unit 3 to augment local power generation by 120MW, while negotiations with regional suppliers fo...Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 09:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Strategic planning, management needed in our electrical energy sector
Just after the Second World War, political leaders in what was Southern Rhodesia started to think about how they would meet the needs of the country for electrical energy.After that, the debat...Published: 10 Jun 2019 at 07:19hrs | 1 | by Eddie Cross
1893 MHRRM Launches Genocide Memorial Day Commemorative Events in the UK and South Africa
Each year the 1893 Mthwakazi (Matebeleland) Human Rights Restoration Movement (1893 MHRRM), in partnership with stakeholders will be organising and encouraging the organising of Matebelela...Published: 28 Apr 2019 at 07:57hrs | 2 | by Thembani Dube, 1893 MHRRM Secretary for Information and Publicity
Pricing madness hits Victoria Falls
NZALA Milimo was born in Victoria Falls in 1974 and did her primary and secondary education at public schools in the resort town's ghetto townships.But unlike the thousands of well-heeled fore...Published: 17 Mar 2019 at 18:09hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
5 of the most expensive apartments throughout the world
Today's luxury apartments are designed to provide you with ample space, top amenities, beautifully appointed rooms and balconies, flawless landscaping, stunning views and other features all in a prize...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 21:21hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
'Lake Kariba water levels rising'
Water levels in Lake Kariba are currently rising as expected during this time of the year, the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has said.In a statement, ZRA acting chief executive officer, Peter ...Published: 01 Jan 2019 at 11:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Protesters #shutdown Zimbabwe Embassy in London AGAIN!
Protesters organised by Zimbabwe Human Rights Organisation (ZHRO) kicked off another Wednesday Vigil at the Zimbabwe Embassy in London.The - ZHRO Wednesday Vigil, which began on Wednesday 27th...Published: 12 Oct 2017 at 07:34hrs | 14 | by Kingtone Jambawo
Cimas re-introduces online drug facility
Cimas Medical Aid Society has re-introduced the online drug facility after it was suspend due to massive fraud.The medical aid society lost $1,2 million in fraudulent claims, which saw i...Published: 01 Oct 2015 at 10:46hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Could a UN Transitional Authority rescue Zimbabwe from a failed state?
Inspired by Ndamu Sandu's "Giants feel the heat as economy tumbles," The Zimbabwe Standard, 19 July 2015, the author argues that a UN Transitional Authority could rescue Zimbabwe from a failed state....Published: 20 Jul 2015 at 10:04hrs | 3 | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 19 July 2015.
Is FIFA a victim of its own success?
Despite comfortably garnering 133 votes against his opponent's 73 votes in Geneva last week, Mr Sepp Blatter, FIFA president has not been spared the wrath of some sections of the Western media whi...Published: 31 May 2015 at 16:20hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
The EU's latest migrants' strategy and South Africa's xenophobic violence
The EU's latest migrants' strategy and South Africa's xenophobic violence.By Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 27 April 2015Here is why concerned global citizens and intellectuals have organised a...Published: 27 Apr 2015 at 15:36hrs | 2 | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri,
Threat of a catastrophic flood hangs over the Zambezi
ENGINEERS have started on a R3.3bn rescue marathon to prevent the "catastrophic failure" of the Kariba Dam. According to a World Bank special report on the beleaguered structure - one of the biggest m...Published: 17 Feb 2015 at 09:23hrs | 1 | by Tom Nevin
No Fresh Polls Before Diaspora Vote is Restored
The story, 'Fresh poll looms as Zanu- PF, MDC-T push to recall MPs," Newsday, 30/12/14, should be a matter of great concern for every serious-thinking Zimbabwean.What fresh polls are they ...Published: 30 Dec 2014 at 11:51hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Zimbabwe Diaspora Vote sacrificed for business by Britain and the EU
Despite admitting that Zimbabwe remains a country of concern, the UK has arguably sacrificed Zimbabwe's Diaspora Vote for business by sponsoring the first official trade delegation to Zimbabwe at ...Published: 27 Oct 2014 at 08:29hrs | 2 | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Grace Mugabe's hate-filled witch hunting is worse than Ebola
When Ebola strikes, Zimbabwe will be unprepared and without the necessary resources which are being daily squandered by Mr Mugabe's wife, Grace Marufu's stage-managed so-called 'Thank You' rallies. ...Published: 18 Oct 2014 at 16:38hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Death warrants: Is Mnangagwa playing God
News that Zanu-PF Justice Minister Emmerson Mnangagwa said he will not sign any death warrants because he was once sentenced to death appears to suggest he is now playing God. Of the 97 pe...Published: 26 Aug 2014 at 07:49hrs | | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Vatican City: Are these Robert Mugabe's 34 sins?
If EU sanctions were to apply in Vatican City, some people like Robert Mugabe and his wife would probably protest to the Holy See especially as Mugabe is reportedly having problems with his right ...Published: 27 Apr 2014 at 10:32hrs | 2 | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Will 2014 usher in an Egypt style revolution in Zimbabwe? Part 3
In Part One, we explored two contrasting perspectives on the possibility of an Egypt-style revolution in Robert Mugabe's Zimbabwe. On the one hand, the late Professor Makumbe emphasised that "...Published: 04 Feb 2014 at 07:20hrs | 3 | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 4th February 2014.
What planet is Chatham House on?
There is shock and incredulity within the Zimbabwe diaspora community in the UK at the invitation of Zanu-PF to Chatham House this week despite the regime disenfranchising millions of voters in th...Published: 27 Jan 2014 at 16:04hrs | | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Will 2014 usher in an Egypt style revolution in Zimbabwe Part 2
Crane Brinton's Theory of Revolution Historian Crane Brinton argues that the revolutionary "fever" begins with certain "symptoms." It is only right and ...Published: 13 Jan 2014 at 05:07hrs | 4 | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Will 2014 usher in an Egypt-style revolution in Zim? Part 1
Amid reports of Zimbabweans predicting a bleak future due to worsening economic challenges following what others see as rigged July 31 elections and a serious failure of leadership, questions are...Published: 01 Jan 2014 at 10:14hrs | 7 | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Bulawayo DJ set for ZiFM
One of Bulawayo's top DJs Gibson Ncube is set to rock the nation tomorrow evening on ZiFM Stereo. Ncube will host a show called The Link "Yo connection to the City of Kings & Queens"...Published: 06 Dec 2013 at 04:09hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Has the economy proved Mugabe's illegitimacy?
Contrary to assertions by Zanu-PF propagandists, Zimbabwe's economy seems to have proved Robert Mugabe's illegitimacy as President following the disputed polls on 31 July 2013.If you missed, ...Published: 05 Nov 2013 at 17:47hrs | 3 | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 5th November 2014
Zimbabweans can defeat tyranny
The recent agreement by Zimbabwe's main opposition parties to speak with one voice against the dictatorship of Robert Mugabe is of great significance in the country's political history at least since ...Published: 07 Jun 2013 at 18:31hrs | 1 | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 7th June 2013
Mzilikazi the Sequel U-X Ongasolveki: The Shona are by no means enemies of the Ndebele nation!
This threatens to be a long piece. Besides the two primary texts, Andrew Giddens Bain's 'Moselekatse the Bull Elephant and Moffat's Matabeleland Journals' edited by AJR Wallis, the piece h...Published: 14 Mar 2013 at 20:04hrs | 7 | by Tshepo Mabalane Mabalane
Miss Zimbabwe leaves for Miss World
After weeks of speculation and uncertainty, Miss Zimbabwe Bongani Dhlakama, leaves the country on Wednesday for Mongolia for the Miss World finals.Since being crowned Miss Zimbabwe at a colou...Published: 15 Jul 2012 at 07:03hrs | 2 | by Entertainment reporter
The Zimbabwean conundrum: A critical test for SADC
When ECOWAS swiftly and effectively intervened in the Ivory Coast crisis, analysts said SADC leaders should have turned green with envy, in view of the ongoing problem in Zimbabwe.In a brillia...Published: 07 Jun 2012 at 05:21hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
UN's Navi Pillay failed to press Mugabe on key issues
UN's Navi Pillay failed to press Mugabe on key issues Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 27 May 2012One would be excused for feeling short-changed by the UN human rights chief Ms Navi Pillay af...Published: 28 May 2012 at 13:35hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Betty Makoni on Question Time - SW Radio Africa
A day before she launched her new book, Girl Child Network founder Betty Makoni spoke to SW Radio Africa journalist Lance Guma on Question Time. The book “A Woman O...Published: 28 Mar 2012 at 16:05hrs | 1 | by Lance Guma
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