CZI fights Zesa power hike

CZI fights Zesa power hike http://www.dailynews.co.zw By Taurai Mangudhla, Business WriterTuesday, 06 September 2011 13:57 HARARE – Confederation of Zimbabwe Industry (CZI) says its lawyers are consulting stakeholders to formulate a “strong” legal argument against a unilateral 31 percent power hike by Zesa Holdings (Zesa). Joseph Kanyekanye, CZI president told businessdaily that CZI’s lawyers were also validating Zesa’s …

ZESA won’t budge on tariffs

ZESA won’t budge on tariffs http://www.zimonline.co.za by Thulani Munda     Monday 05 September 2011 HARARE – The state owned Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) has turned down pleas to reduce a 31 percent tariff hike consumers say is too steep and unjustified given shoddy service from the power utility characterised by intermittent supplies. ZESA chief executive officer Josh Chifamba …

Zesa justifies tariff hike

Zesa justifies tariff hike http://www.dailynews.co.zw By Everson Mushava, Staff WriterSunday, 04 September 2011 16:24 HARARE – Zesa holdings says its operations will be severely crippled to the extent of a gradual shutdown if it is forced to reverse the new tariff hikes. The power utility said the new rates were the only way it could sustain its operations. …

Hre Residents Trust: ZESA Rates Hike Unacceptable

Hre Residents Trust: ZESA Rates Hike Unacceptable Harare- The Harare Residents’ Trust (HRT) has been battling to convince residents to be patient with the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) over the intended increase in tariffs by 31 percent with effect from 01 September 2011, as approved by the Zimbabwe Electricity Regulatory Commission (ZERC). The ZERC authorized the ZESA to …

CZI set for showdown with Zesa

CZI set for showdown with Zesa http://www.dailynews.co.zw By Diana Chisvo, Business WriterWednesday, 31 August 2011 11:20 HARARE – The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) is preparing a lawsuit against Zesa Holdings in a bid to force the power company to reverse its tariff increase which it says has far reaching consequences on business and the economy. Zesa, through …

Zimbabwe raises electricity tariffs 31 percent

Zimbabwe raises electricity tariffs 31 percent http://af.reuters.com Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:06am GMT By Nelson Banya HARARE Aug 25 (Reuters) – Zimbabwe’s electricity regulator has ordered a 31 percent tariff increase, in a move it said was meant to ensure the state-owned power utility ZESA’s profitability, the authority said on Thursday. The increase would see the average tariff …

Zim handing out energy saving bulbs

Zim handing out energy saving bulbs http://www.timeslive.co.za/ Sapa-AFP | 15 August, 2011 10:55 Zimbabwe’s electricity authority is to hand out 5.5 million energy-saving fluorescent bulbs to its consumers in a bid to curb consumption. “We will give the compact fluorescent lamps for free in exchange for incandescent bulbs which we will destroy,” Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) spokesman …

We need 18 hours of power supply –– CZI

We need 18 hours of power supply –– CZI http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ Thursday, 04 August 2011 16:01 Paul Nyakazeya LOCAL industries need at least 18 hours of uninterrupted power supply per day in order to operate at optimum levels, according to the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI). At its just ended annual general congress, the CZI resolved that its …

Zimbabwe Forcing Industries To Rely On Erratic ZESA Power Supplies

Zimbabwe Forcing Industries To Rely On Erratic ZESA Power Supplies http://www.voanews.com 28 July 2011 Ruth Labode, president of the Matabeleland Confederation of Industries said private companies will rather import expensive power than rely on the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority which is failing to cope with demand. Gibbs Dube | Washington The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) says …