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Zera, ZETDC iron out proposed private sector power retail deal

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) and the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) are working on modalities to operationalise the government's plan to open up the electricity retail market to privat…

Published: 28 Oct 2025 at 04:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zera warns against doorstep fuel delivery services

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has cautioned individuals and companies against launching doorstep fuel delivery services, saying such operations are not licensed in Zimbabwe and pose serious safety risks.In a statement, ZE…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 15:34hrs | 122 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe suspends new urban fuel station licences

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has announced a suspension on issuing new licences for fuel stations in urban centres, citing concerns over uncontrolled growth and clustering.The regulator said some suburbs now have filling…

Published: 02 Sep 2025 at 06:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zera announces drop in LPG prices

THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has announced a reduction in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices in both US dollars and local currency for August 2025.In its latest update, Zera pegged the new price at US$1.51 per kilogram…

Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 12:10hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zera reviews ZiG fuel prices downwards

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has announced a downward revision of fuel prices in local currency, effective from August 8 until September 4, 2025. The move follows the authority's routine monthly review of fuel costs base…

Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 19:20hrs | | by Staff reporter

ZERA issued 20 electricity licences in 2024

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has issued 20 electricity licences so far in 2024, with 17 designated for power generation projects boasting a combined installed capacity of 786.08 megawatts (MW). The remaining three licenc…

Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 19:09hrs | | by STaff reporter

ZERA Announces New Fuel Prices Effective 9 July 2025

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has released the new petroleum prices for July 2025, which came into effect on Wednesday, 9 July. The updated prices apply until 4 August 2025 and reflect the current blending ratio of E20.Ac…

Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 13:57hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Bulawayo leads in sale of contaminated fuel, says ZERA

Bulawayo has been identified as the city with the highest number of garages selling contaminated fuel in Zimbabwe, according to the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA).ZERA CEO Edington Mazambani revealed that the regulatory body h…

Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe explores the use of nuclear energy

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has reaffirmed the Zimbabwean government's commitment to pursuing nuclear energy, particularly through small modular reactors (SMRs), as part of efforts to build a diverse and sustainable energy portfoli…

Published: 10 Apr 2025 at 09:05hrs | 94 | by Staff reporter

Zera shuts down 73 unlicensed fuel stations

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has taken decisive action against unlicensed fuel stations, shutting down more than 70 facilities suspected of selling petroleum products from unauthorized suppliers and failing to comply wit…

Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:19hrs | 238 | by Staff reporter

ZERA Raises Fuel Prices

Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has raised fuel prices in its latest review, which is effective January 26, 2023.In a statement seen by Bulawayo24.com, the regulator said petrol would now be sold at US$1.59 or ZW$1 241.01 up fr…

Published: 27 Jan 2023 at 10:36hrs | | by Tarisai Mudahondo

Scottish MP wears Mnangagwa scarf

A Scottish MP photographed wearing President Emmerson Mnangagwa's signature scarf with Zimbabwean colours says she "deplores" the Zanu-PF government.Zimbabwe-born Maggie Chapman said she was deceived by Zanu-PF supporters who approached he…

Published: 05 Nov 2021 at 17:14hrs | 11 | 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 and those that have electricity also t…

Published: 24 Aug 2021 at 06:29hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

South African tycoon's invasion of Zimbabwe analysed

Matshela Koko served as acting CEO of South African power utility ESKOM, he has been awarded a contract to produce 100MW of solar-generated power in Gwanda. This comes on the back of a project that was awarded to Wicknell Chivhayo and noth…

Published: 24 Jul 2019 at 13:06hrs | 1 | by Nicholas Ncube

When hate has a shadow and body

Those hell bent on tarnishing the image of a democratically elected government of Zimbabwe have gone a gear up in their desperate efforts now bordering on insanity. Who in his/her right senses would believe that government wants to ban the…

Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 16:27hrs | | by Tondorindo. Chinehasha

ZERA should revise its pricing and regulatory structure

It really boggles the mind how the MDC-T constantly finger points at the ruling Zanu PF government in a bid to tarnish its good image with wild accusations.  Tsvangirai's MDC has been recently accusing the ruling party, ZANU-PF saying…

Published: 01 Feb 2016 at 19:17hrs | 2 | by Chido Chikuni

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'Mnangagwa is panicking'

Chiwenga's wife catching strays

Family yet to bury loved one 2 years after mysterious death

'Eat my wife, I kill myself'

RBZ policies, not banks, driving high lending rates

Zimbabwe to host major Africa trade fair from 2029

Govt urged to tighten screws on human trafficking

Zimbabwe night vending ban falters

Hughton, Redknapp among 200 applicants for Warriors job

Levy scandal as Harare buys only 2 ambulances

Chiwenga missed Mnangagwa's SONA

Mega Pak Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd manager up for fraud

Fugitive car dealer arrested after 5 years on the run

Harare Councillors and directors snub 2026 budget announcement

Bulawayo Polytechnic gutted by fire

Six Dead, 40 Injured in Harare–Mukumbura Road Bus Crash

No to 2030 extension

Police confirm Bulawayo-Beitbridge road accident

Zimbabwe loans ARVs to Botswana, donates portion in regional health solidarity

Govt to launch Responsible Mining Initiative amid worsening land degradation

MP Mhangwa urges govt to cut LPG Import Bill through local gas substitution

Man dies in bicycle accident

Relegation-threatened Bosso players boycott training

Pavillon bus involved in a serious accident

Tragedy in Mt Darwin as cow falls into well, killing young woman

Zimbabwe announces strict enforcement of axle load limits

Zanu-Pf, Eureka Mine unleash violence on artisinal miners

Church Leaders Unite to Tackle Africa's Social Crises at Landmark Summit

Minister to Lead Sanitation Awareness Drive in Guruve Amid Open Defecation Concerns*