TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Powertel to bring high-capacity fibre network To Zimbabwe

Powertel Communications and Paratus Zimbabwe have signed a high-capacity fibre network deal, an infrastructure sharing agreement set to transform Zimbabwe's digital landscape. This partnership aims to...

By Staff reporter | Published: 05 July 2025

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

Zimbabwe hit by nationwide power outage

Zimbabwe experienced a nationwide power outage on Thursday afternoon after a major system disturbance knocked out power generation at Kariba and Hwange power stations, the country's main electricity s...

By Staff reporter | Published: 03 July 2025

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

Chinese-funded projects power Zimbabwe

The Chinese-funded expansion of Hwange Thermal Power Station, specifically Units 7 and 8, emerged as the main source of energy supply for Zimbabwe in 2024, according to the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 28 June 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Tagwirei breaks silence on Dema power plant tender

Zimbabwean multi-millionaire tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei has for the first time publicly explained how he secured the highly controversial tender to construct the ill-fated Dema Power Plant project in ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 26 June 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Midlands empowerment seminar turns sour

A national youth empowerment seminar held in Gweru from June 12 to 14 has drawn outrage from participants, who allege they were subjected to abuse, neglect, and broken promises by organisers of the ev...

By Staff reporter | Published: 19 June 2025

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

Zimbabwe set for 300MW coal power plant boost

Zimbabwe's push to strengthen its energy infrastructure has received a significant boost, with independent power producer Huoyuntong Investments (Private) Limited applying to establish a 300-megawatt ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 20 May 2025

POLITICS

Zimbabwe opposition power struggles a gift to Zanu-PF

Zimbabwe's opposition movement is increasingly being torn apart by internal power struggles and factionalism, raising fears it could soon collapse altogether, analysts warn.The Citizens Coalition for ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 11 May 2025

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

RioZim in firing line over US$5m power debt

Renco Mine, a subsidiary of Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed miner RioZim Limited, is facing a looming power disconnection due to an outstanding US$4.7 million debt owed to the Zimbabwe Electricity Tran...

By Staff reporter | Published: 09 May 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Mnangagwa to unveil AI-powered grain silos

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to commission Zimbabwe's first-ever artificial intelligence-powered grain silos at the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) depot in Kwekwe tomorrow, marking a groundbre...

By Staff reporter | Published: 04 May 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Zimbabwe ramps up power generation to 1 553MW

The Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) has significantly increased the nation's electricity output, generating 1,553 megawatts (MW) on May 2, 2025 - up from 1,304MW the previous day - bringing relief to con...

By Staff reporter | Published: 03 May 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Zimbabwe in US$17bn power investment push

Zimbabwe has embarked on an ambitious initiative to attract global investment into its energy sector, aiming to mobilise over US$16.8 billion over the next five years to enhance electricity generation...

By Staff reporter | Published: 28 April 2025

AFRICA NEWS

Botswana president rebukes leaders clinging to power

Botswana President Duma Boko has condemned leaders who attempt to extend their presidential terms beyond the established limits, boldly stating that such leaders are failures. His remarks came during ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 24 April 2025

MINING & RETAIL

Crippling power cuts afflict RioZim

Listed miner, RioZim, has been hit by crippling power cuts adversely impacting on production across all its mining operations. Gold production at Rena) Mine plunged 21% in the quarter to March 31, 202...

By Staff reporter | Published: 02 June 2022

BUSINESS NEWS

Zera delists seven power producers

THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has cancelled licences of seven Independent Power Producers (IPPs) that have failed to kick start their projects within stipulated timeframes as it move...

By Staff reporter | Published: 06 October 2019

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

Zesa to review power tariffs monthly

Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) holdings acting group chief executive officer, Engineer Patrick Chivaura says electricity tariffs will be now reviewed monthly at inter-bank market rates a...

By Staff reporter | Published: 05 October 2019

BUSINESS NEWS

Powerless Zesa blacklists debtors

ZESA Holdings has embarked on a nationwide blitz on defaulters and is blacklisting them so that they cannot open new accounts using different addresses. In an interview, ZESA spokesperson Mr Fullard G...

By Staff reporter | Published: 05 October 2019

BUSINESS NEWS

11 500MW required to power Zimbabwe's Vision 2030

GOVERNMENT has called on the private sector to come on board and help increase investment in the energy sector to buttress attainment of an upper middle-income economy by 2030, which will require abou...

By Staff reporter | Published: 04 October 2019

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

Power supply to improve long-term

Government is working on various policies to ensure sustainable electricity supply in the long-term after securing a deal from Mozambique's Hydroelectrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB) of Mozambique for the s...

By Staff reporter | Published: 01 October 2019

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

ZESA set to increase power exports to Namibia

State-run Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) senior officials are expected to meet with executives from Namibia's electricity company NamPower and finalise some on-going negotiations for the...

By Staff reporter | Published: 30 September 2019

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

39 solar power projects get nod

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has processed 39 solar power projects that have capacity to generate up 1 151,87MW, as the country moves towards renewable energy to contain shortages. ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 27 September 2019

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

Mutoko Independent Power Producer pumps 2.5 megawatts into national grid

MUTOKO community is experiencing less hours of load shedding after a local Independent Power Producer, Nyangani Renewable Energy (NRE) started pumping its solar power into the national grid.NRE is the...

By Staff reporter | Published: 22 August 2019

BUSINESS NEWS

Zimbabwe power outages a manifestation of endemic corruption in govt

THE massive daily power outages rocking the country have had a devastating impact on an already fragile economy, throwing into disarray President Emmerson Mnangagwa's mantra that "Zimbabwe is open for...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 July 2019

TRANSPORT & TOURISM

Power cut claims at JM Nkomo airport dismissed

The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (Caaz) has dismissed claims that a fastjet aircraft failed to land at Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo International Airport in Bulawayo on Wednesday evening due ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 July 2019

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

Power blackouts shatter Bulawayo firms

POWER outages are wrecking Bulawayo's businesses, amid fears that the debilitating electricity cuts may force the closure of some firms, captains of commerce and industry have warned.This comes as Zim...

By Staff reporter | Published: 11 July 2019

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

RioZim, Zesa to ink power deal

RIOZIM says its US$1,5 billion investment into building a 2 800 megawatts thermal power station in Sengwa, Gokwe North, remains firmly on course with the company now moving to the next phase of prelim...

By Staff reporter | Published: 10 July 2019
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