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Govt plans to produce 100 MW from wind 1 April 18, 2021 11:05 AM Source: Govt plans to produce 100 MW from wind | Sunday Mail (Business) Martin Kadzere Government is mobilising additional funds to undertake an assessment on possible sites for wind farms after initial bids for the project markedly exceeded the budget earmarked for the …
Power projects light up rural Nyanga 1 April 18, 2021 1:40 PM Source: Power projects light up rural Nyanga | The Standard BY TANGAI CHIPANGURA Life in the usually serene valley of Kaerezi, deep in rural Nyanga, was brought to a literal standstill last Thursday noon as a convoy of high-rider vehicles snaked its way down a deep …
‘No prolonged power cuts during winter’ Herald 16/4/2021 Minister Soda Martin Kadzere Senior Business Reporter Government has allayed fears of severe power cuts during winter, saying households and businesses would not see prolonged daily outages despite reduced imports. Electricity deficit is likely to widen after regional utilities Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa of Mozambique and …
Kariba to generate more power, as dam levels rise further Chronicle 9/4/2021 Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter WATER levels at Kariba Dam have continued to improve steadily rising by 1,21 metres to 481,97 metres, a development that maintains Zimbabwe’s potential to generate more electricity at Kariba Hydropower Station. Water levels at Kariba have of …
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Electric shock: No power to treat transformer ‘thief’ Chronicle 9/4/2021 Ishmael Mpofu sustained serious burns after allegedly attempting to steal a Zesa transformer at Mpilo Central Hospital on Saturday Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter In an ironic twist of fate, a Bulawayo man, who sustained horrific burns while allegedly attempting to steal a Zesa high …
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10 years no electricity…Victoria Falls residents decimate Chamabondo National Park Cyclists carry budles of firewood Lingani Nyika, Chronicle Reporter SOME suburbs in Victoria Falls have been without electricity for a decade and residents have been cutting down trees for firewood causing massive deforestation in the nearby Chamabondo National Park. The Victoria Falls City council …
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Tax break for solar investors Chronicle 30/3/2021 Minister Soda Zhemu Mashudu Netsianda, Senior Reporter INVESTORS who will participate in the generation of solar power in the country are set to enjoy a five-year tax holiday with those importing gadgets used for generating solar exempted from paying customs duty. Zimbabwe doesn’t have enough electricity to …
New power plant to feed 25MW into national grid 0 March 29, 2021 10:19 AM Source: New power plant to feed 25MW into national grid | Herald (Top Stories) Bulawayo Bureau A 13-kilometre power line linking Zimbabwe Zhongxin Electrical Energy (Private) Limited’s new plant in Hwange and Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) is being installed in readiness to …
Zesa fights to end blackouts By Blessings Mashaya 13/2/2021 Blessings Mashaya SENIOR STAFF WRITER mashayab@dailynews.co.zw AMID fears of a return to prolonged and debilitating power cuts in the country, following the blaze that engulfed Hwange Power Station on Wednesday evening, authorities were hopeful yesterday that the damage would be repaired quickly. Energy and Power Development …
140MW lost after Hwange fire Herald 12/2/2021 Dr Gata Business Writer The fire that broke out at ZESA’s Hwange Thermal Power Station on Wednesday due to diesel leak on Unit 1, has seen the country losing over 140MW leading to load-shedding in Matabeleland North and other parts of the country. The fire, which is …