March 04
Zimbabwe: Solar Power Breaks Through, Expanding Fast
A LOT of solar power has been installed in Zimbabwe, but almost all of it is connected in isolation to single buildings providing back-up power for businesses and homes, or in some… Read more »
February 27
East Africa: East Africa to Plug Regional Electricity Gap
East Africa's electricity supply is set for a boost once the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) goes online. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Cost of Power Could Burn the Glitter Off Padenga
Listed diversified crocodile breeder, Padenga Holdings Limited, is expected to cash in on its gold operations, but the high cost of energy is seen as a huge stumbling block,… Read more »
February 21
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe Joins International Energy Forum
The International Energy Forum today announced that Zimbabwe has joined as a full member of the organisation, bringing the total number of member countries to 73. Read more »
February 22
Zimbabwe: Global Group to Help Expand Power Grid
ZIMBABWE has become a full member of the International Energy Forum (IEF), with the organisation immediately declaring that it will work with Harare on the energy transition and… Read more »
February 12
Zimbabwe: Karo Forges Ahead With Project Despite Price Fall
Karo Platinum Holdings is going ahead with the development of its platinum mine despite the falling global platinum group metals (PGM) prices, with US$100 million already spent on… Read more »
February 09
Zimbabwe: Increased Power Generation a Giant Leap
ZIMBABWE has increased its power generation with the national grid currently producing at least 1 430MW, much to the applause of the general citizenry. Read more »
January 31
Zimbabwe: Lake Mutirikwi Hydro Power Project 75% Complete
Construction of the US$14,5 million mini-hydro power plant at Lake Mutirikwi Dam in Masvingo by Great Zimbabwe Hydro Power Company is now in the home stretch with the 5-megawatt… Read more »
January 19
Zimbabwe: Lithium Breathes New Energy Into Kamativi Infrastructure
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January 10
Zimbabwe: Power Outages Not a Reflection of Subdued Generation
Many of the recent power outages have arisen from faults since generation capacity is up and many private businesses have reduced their demand on the grid by installing solar… Read more »
January 05
Zimbabwe: Substation Fault Hits National Grid
A major technical fault at the Insukamini substation in Bulawayo triggered countrywide loss of power early yesterday resulting in a loss of production time by business, which… Read more »
December 28, 2023
Zimbabwe: Excavation Works on Kariba Dam Plunge Pool Complete
The Plunge Pool reshaping of Kariba Dam has been competed as rehabilitation works that will improve power generation and the bridge lifespan continue at one of the country's main… Read more »
October 09, 2023
Zimbabwe: ZETDC Tariff Increase Request Must Be Examined Very Carefully
THE application for a 20 percent increase in power tariffs, to an average of US12c for a kilowatt hour, by the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC)… Read more »
August 24, 2023
South Africa: New Energy Projects Resolve SA Power Woes
The ever-deepening energy cooperation between China and South Africa, especially in fields of renewable energy, will become a new driver of economic and trade cooperation between… Read more »
March 21, 2023
Zimbabwe: History Made as Hwange Unit 7 is Synchronised
It was a historic moment yesterday evening here, when one of the Second Republic's signature projects, the Hwange Thermal Power Station's Unit 7, was successfully synchronised with… Read more »
March 16, 2023
Zimbabwe: Chivayo Speaks On Gwanda Solar Project
Businessman Mr Wicknell Chivayo's Intratrek Zimbabwe is planning to forge ahead with the 100MW Gwanda Solar Project after a Harare magistrate this week ruled that there had been an… Read more »
March 14, 2023
Zimbabwe: Chivayo Acquitted Over U.S.$5,6 Million Gwanda Solar Project
Businessperson Wicknell Chivayo has been acquitted together with his company Intratrek Zimbabwe (Private) Limited of misappropriating US$5,6 million for the abortive 100MW Gwanda… Read more »
March 09, 2023
Zimbabwe: Demand for Solar Loans Grows, Says Nedbank
Nedbank Zimbabwe says it has seen increased demand for solar financing and renewable energy initiatives by corporates in Zimbabwe in order to counter power challenges. Read more »
February 27, 2023
Zimbabwe: 100mw Solar Project Begins
CONSTRUCTION of the 100MW Victoria Falls-Chidobe Solar Plant outside the resort city has started taking shape, with contractors saying over 9 000 solar panels have been installed… Read more »
February 20, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe-Rwanda U.S.$800 Million Energy Deal On Course
Zimbabwe and Rwanda have made significant progress on the rural electrification programme with modalities for rolling out the US$800 million project almost complete. Read more »
February 11, 2023
Zimbabwe: ZESA Starts Buying Solar Power From Households
So far, 117 householders and businesses with solar power are selling their surplus to Zesa Holdings as net metering is being speeded up, allowing those generating renewable energy… Read more »
February 10, 2023
Zimbabwe: Power Woes to Ease From July - ZESA
STATE power utility, ZESA, says the prevailing electricity challenges will subside significantly from the second half of the year up to the end of 2024 buoyed by improved… Read more »
February 03, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zim, 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… Read more »
February 02, 2023
Zimbabwe: Econet Partners Zesa Holdings On Smart Meters
ZESA Holdings has partnered with Econet Wireless Zimbabwe to roll out its ambitious US$35 million prepaid and smart metering programme aimed at reducing debt risks due to payments… Read more »
January 31, 2023
Zimbabwe: Swelling Kariba Dam Bodes Well for Power Stations
Water level in Lake Kariba, which reached a record low in December 2022, has been rising rapidly as a result of heavy rains attributed to Cyclone Cheneso, building up the storage… Read more »