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Qatari firm injects $500m into Zimbabwe gas project

Qatari investment company Al Mansour Holdings has acquired a 19.9% stake in Australiaâ€™s Invictus Energy and pledged up to $500 million to support the development of the Cabora Bassa gas project in Zimbabwe.The stake, worth A$37.8 million…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 08:45hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe oil and gas project gains momentum

The Muzarabani oil and gas project has advanced into a new phase following the signing of a consolidated Production and Profit-Sharing Agreement (PPSA) between the Government and Invictus Energy, a landmark development for Zimbabwe's petro…

Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 22:44hrs | 421 | 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 | 190 | by Staff reporter

Gas explosion turns car into fireball in Bulawayo

Bulawayo was rocked by another terrifying gas explosion on Monday night when a car burst into flames near the Amakhosi Cultural Centre, reducing the vehicle to a charred shell and raising fresh concerns about the growing menace of poorly h…

Published: 28 May 2025 at 12:14hrs | 1348 | by Staff reporter

Gas cylinder explosion destroys Honda Fit in Nkulumane

A parked Honda Fit was completely gutted by fire on Thursday morning at Manyenziwe Shopping Centre in Nkulumane 12 after a gas cylinder inside the vehicle exploded.Bulawayo Chief Fire Officer Mr Mhlangano Moyo confirmed the incident, stati…

Published: 15 May 2025 at 14:47hrs | 1044 | by Staff reporter

Lupane methane gas project set to begin operations in Q2 2025

The Lupane Methane Gas (LMG) Project is expected to commence operations in the second quarter of 2025, according to the project's executive chairperson, Thabani Hove.Hove revealed that the project is still in the process of raising capital…

Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 07:12hrs | 466 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe scraps VAT on LPG, prices fall 10%

Zimbabwe's push for sustainable energy solutions has received a significant boost following the government's removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), a move that has led to a 10% reduction in the price of the comm…

Published: 10 Jan 2025 at 12:06hrs | 774 | by Staff reporter

Lupane methane gas project stuck on paper

The long-awaited Lupane methane gas project is facing delays as investors have reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with the terms and conditions set by the government, preventing the initiative from moving forward.Michael Montana, environ…

Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 08:26hrs | 513 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe sitting on 40 trillion cubic feet of gas in Lupane

Zimbabwe holds vast reserves of untapped methane gas in the Lubimbi area of Lupane, Matabeleland North province, but has struggled for years to secure an investor to begin exploiting this valuable resource. Opposition legislator Thoko…

Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:28hrs | 13476 | by Staff reporter

Lupane Gas Project to start in third quarter of 2024

The Lupane Gas Project in Matabeleland North is set to start during the third quarter of this year, the consultant of the project has said.CEWALE Discovery Investment Environmental Consultant Michael Montana told Southern Eye that the inve…

Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 14:29hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter

We've gas in Zimbabwe, so what?

So, it has finally been confirmed!Zimbabwe has significant reserves of natural gas!This was announced by a clearly excited mines and mining development minister Zhemu Soda at a media briefing on Thursday, 7th December 2023.According to the…

Published: 07 Dec 2023 at 15:03hrs | 13 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

US$11m LP gas depot complete

GAS supplies are now more assured with the operationalisation of the first phase of the US$11 million liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage and handling facility with a holding capacity of 650 tonnes in Ruwa.State-owned National Oil Infras…

Published: 30 Nov 2023 at 06:51hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe digs for oil, gas despite environmentalists' opposition

Zimbabwe's government is continuing with oil drilling near the border with Mozambique and Zambia, despite opposition from activists who warn that fossil fuel exploration will damage the environment.

Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 18:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Massive explosion rocks Joburg CBD, leaving devastation in its wake

Authorities rushed to the Johannesburg Central Business District on Wednesday evening following reports of an explosion in Bree Street.The city's emergency medical services confirmed an explosion but said they were not yet aware of any dea…

Published: 19 Jul 2023 at 17:57hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe edges closer to oil, gas discovery

Zimbabwe is inching closer to making a commercial discovery of oil and gas after Invictus Energy last week said results from initial evaluation of data from its Mukuyu-1 well site showed strong evidence of gas-bearing zones.Invictus had ea…

Published: 20 Nov 2022 at 15:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

US$44m war chest to drive Zimbabwe's oil/gas search

Oil and gas explorer Invictus Energy, says the discovery of commercially viable quantities of petroleum deposits at its Mukuyu-1 or Baobab prospects in the north of Zimbabwe would transform the country and region's energy security situatio…

Published: 24 Oct 2022 at 06:06hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

It's A War: UK group attacks African oil and gas

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, June 22, 2022/ â€“ UK-based events company, Hyve Group, has filed a lawsuit to blackout the African Energy Chamber (AEC).According to AEC, the lawsuit is intended to silence both the AEC and Africa while preventing…

Published: 22 Jun 2022 at 13:24hrs | 5 | by Thandisizwe Mgudlwa

Zimbabwe may be sitting on more oil and gas deposits

ZIMBABWE may be sitting on more oil and gas deposits than initially projected.  The country has five other basins capable of hosting hydrocarbons such as oil and gas, in addition to the Zambezi Valley basin, which is being prospected …

Published: 13 Sep 2020 at 07:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Duping the public through false presentation

The gas outlet at Chadcombe Shopping Centre in Harare is selling the commodity at 20 RTGS per kg yet the sign on-site displays 8.88 RTGS per kg. Informal outlets around the area are selling the same at 19 RTGS per kg. The public are blindl…

Published: 20 Jul 2019 at 19:24hrs | 1 | by Gabarinocheka

Pregnant woman was burnt to death

A CHITUNGWIZA pregnant woman was burnt to death while trying to save essentials, popularly known as preparation, for her unborn child. Primrose Panganai, 23, of Unit P in Chitungwiza was burnt to death on Monday night following a fire that…

Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 11:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Storing an LP gas cylinder safely

There are specific guidelines that should always be followed when storing LP gas cylinders.These guidelines help to prevent unnecessary accidents that could cause serious damage.The storage area should be carefully selected and monitored.T…

Published: 27 Nov 2018 at 10:32hrs | 1 | by Thomas Shane Matle

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 in Zambia, produces industrial, medical and do…

Published: 14 Jun 2018 at 07:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Redan to source gas outside SA

Redan Gas (Pvt) Ltd is looking at procuring liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from outside South Africa after the shutdown of refineries affected local supplies. Redan Gas director Paul Bowen said the gas would be an imported product which is …

Published: 14 Aug 2015 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff reporter

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