AfDB strikes deal for Africa solar energy

AfDB strikes deal for Africa solar energy   Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thandiwe Katinhimure, Business ReporterTHE African Development Bank (AfDB) has struck a partnership deal with International Solar Alliance (ISA) to scale up solar energy development in Africa. The agreement was sealed on the margins of the founding conference of the ISA held in New Delhi, …

Zesa gets tough on defaulters

Zesa gets tough on defaulters   Business ReporterZESA Holdings has given defaulting consumers up to the end of the month to make payment plans to clear their electricity bills within six months to avoid being switched off and litigation. The country’s power utility through its subsidiary, the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC), in …

Chivayo Gwanda project leaves Parly team shocked

UPDATED: Chivayo Gwanda project leaves Parly team shocked   Mines and energy Parliamentary Portfolio Committee members are stunned at the site that met their eyes where a multi-million-dollar project is supposed to be erected with the chairman of the committee Temba Mliswa scratching his head and other members astonished in Gwanda yesterday Oliver Kazunga, Senior ReporterTHE …

Zesa builds $7,5m plant for Beitbridge

Zesa builds $7,5m plant for Beitbridge – February 22, 2018   THE Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZEDTC) is building a $7,5 million sub-station to meet Beitbridge high’s demand for power and about 25 000 residents are expected to benefit from the plant.   By own correspondent The power utility is also lobbying the government …

ZPC resuscitates power stations

ZPC resuscitates power stations February 7, 2018 Local News Prince Mukuna Herald ReporterThe Zimbabwe Power Company is resuscitating the country’s four thermal power stations using new technology in a move that is expected to increase power output. The power generating entity operates four thermal power stations which are fired by coal in addition to Kariba Hydro Power …

Govt to reduce power tariffs

Govt to reduce power tariffs  0 February 4, 2018 8:31 PM   Source: Govt to reduce power tariffs – Sunday News February 4, 2018 Cde Khaya Moyo Livingstone Marufu, Harare BureauGovernment plans to reduce power tariffs to below what is charged by its regional counterparts in a bid to improve the country’s competitiveness. The average regional price stands …

Zesa raises $116m for Hwange Thermal Power Station

Zesa raises $116m for Hwange Thermal Power Station January 26, 2018 Headlines, Top Stories Eng Chifamba Felex Share Senior Reporter—Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) has raised $116 million as its equity contribution towards the expansion of Hwange Thermal Power Station, paving way for the financial closure of the $1,1 billion project. The power generating firm has a contractual obligation of …