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Hwange Power Station output increases to 661MW – January 24, 2018 POWER generation at Hwange Thermal Power Station has increased to 661 megawatts (MW) following the completion of refurbishment works at one of its units which had been inactive for years, Energy minister Simon Khaya Moyo has said. BY XOLISANI NCUBE Moyo told journalists in …
Zesa imports 11 000 faulty meters Harare BureauMore than 11 000 prepaid meters imported by Zesa were faulty as it emerged that the power utility failed to send inspectors to certify the gadgets during the manufacturing stage before their shipment, an audit has revealed. The audit said there was no evidence that Zimbabwe Electricity …
Firm completes power plant feasibility study January 10, 2018 Clearance Munondo MASVINGO & SOUTH-WEST George Maponga Masvingo BureauThe Great Zimbabwe Hydro Power Company has completed feasibility studies on the planned $11 million mini-hydro power plant at Lake Mutirikwi. The plant is expected to augment power supply in Zimbabwe, as it is envisaged to produce at least five megawatts into …
Kariba South extension now producing 150MW December 27, 2017 Business Kariba South extension comes alive Golden Sibanda Senior Business ReporterZIMBABWE has started generating 150 megawatts from the newly completed first unit of the Kariba South extension project after the Zimbabwe Power Company on Monday commenced a seven-day test run of the 300 megawatt power station. The initial …
ZESA urged to expedite forensic audit December 7, 2017By Own Correspondent ZESA Holdings group chief executive officer, Josh Chifamba By Alois Vinga ZIMBABWE Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) employees have called on the power utility’s chief executive officer to urgently expedite a forensic audit that will ascertain the magnitude of losses suffered due to corruption scandals that …
Zimbabwe, Zambia strike US$115m power debt deal December 7, 2017By Phillimon Mhlanga, Business Reporter Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, permanent secretary Willard Manungo AFTER almost a year of complex negotiations, Zimbabwe has finally struck a deal with Zambia on payment modalities for a US$114,8 million interest on the federation-era debt that Lusaka is owed by …
SADC plugs power deficit December 7, 2017By Own Correspondent The region slipped into a power deficit a decade ago, partly due to its old plants failing to match expanding populations and economies. REGIONAL power supply has improved, with excess power now being generated, but inadequate transmission infrastructure and lack of funds are causing electricity defi cits …
Farmers get pre-paid meters 0 December 7, 2017 1:18 PM Source: Farmers get pre-paid meters | The Financial Gazette December 7, 2017 By Tabitha Mutenga, Features and Supplements Editor The electricity meters are expected to be on the market in the first quarter of 2018. THE Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) will next year introduce a …
Old Mutual to build solar power projects December 7, 2017 Business Old Mutual intends to lay solar panels on the rooftops of all its properties countrywide Martin Kadzere in VICTORIA FALLSOld Mutual intends to construct solar power projects with capacity to generate at least 50 megawatts, a senior official has said. The projects will entail the construction …
ZETDC RESPONSE TO ELECTRICITY SUPPLY ISSUES IN THE FARMING SECTOR Minutes of the meeting held between Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) & Zimbabwe Farmers on 05 October 2017 at 14:30 hours in the ZERA boardroom, 45 Century Towers, Samora Machel Avenue, Harare. 1. Welcoming Remarks The Chairperson: a) Welcomed all members to the …
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