Kariba Dam rehabilitation programme hits milestone
The checks, which form part of the commissioning phase, involved releasing 1 500 cubic meters of water, equivalent to the power generated for about 30 seconds.
By Obert Siamilandu
Apr. 26, 2025
Kariba Dam level increases 6%
According to ZRA’s latest hydrological update, the Kariba reservoir’s water level has been steadily increasing, with a current reading of 476,39 metres above sea level.
By Ophar Mavuri
Feb. 5, 2025
Diversify power sources
The bulk of the IPPs are in the renewable space which dovetails with government policy to scale up renewable energy generation.
By Newsday
Sep. 5, 2024
El Niño phenomenon worsens receding Kariba Dam levels
In a statement yesterday, ZRA said water level in Lake Kariba had dropped significantly. It was recorded at 476,75m this year compared to 479,34m last year.
By Gracious Daniel
Aug. 28, 2024
Water levels at Kariba remain low
The water levels at Kariba Dam have been declining over the past two decades, with a sharp drop in 2022 due to a severe drought and high demand for water.
By Obert Siamilandu
Aug. 14, 2024
We’ve lost over 800MW at Kariba: Govt
The acute power cuts have forced some business entities to scale down operations, with others temporarily laying off staff.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Jun. 24, 2024
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Dark weeks ahead as Kariba inflows drop
In an update on the hydrological outlook at Kariba Dam, the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) yesterday said river flows into Zambezi River were decreasing rapidly.
By Garikai Tunhira
May. 18, 2024
Blackouts spoil ZITF
Zimbabwe and Zambia share equally water to generate power at their separate power plants at Lake Kariba.
By Innocent Magondo
Apr. 25, 2024
ZRA repackages Batoka Gorge project
The project scope includes construction of the dam wall for US$1,4 billion, power station at US$1,3 billion and other aspects giving a total of US$4,5 billion.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Apr. 18, 2024
