Investors needed to build modern energy infrastructure in Zimbabwe
Chronic power outages, caused by aging infrastructure, equipment breakdowns, and rampant vandalism, have become a persistent challenge.
By Edzai Kachirekwa
May. 11, 2025
‘RBZ directive to trigger more power cuts’
The power utility has always indicated that Zimdollar indexed power tariffs were unsustainable, as it requires foreign currency to import equipment and spares.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jun. 9, 2023
Power outages hinder sound health service delivery
For over a decade, the country’s main local sources of energy which include both hydroelectric and thermal power stations have been failing to meet demand.
By Johannes Marisa
Apr. 16, 2023
Mobile operators sweat over power cuts
This resulted in mobile penetration rates declining by 1,7%, to 94,2% from 95.9% recorded in the previous quarter.
By Mirriam Mangwaya
Apr. 10, 2023
Let’s migrate from Zesa to solar, gas
The old equipment at Hwange thermal power station, most of it over 40 years old, is continually breaking down.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Mar. 3, 2023
In the groove: Mokoomba: Live in concert at Alliance Francáis
Mokoomba held their first show in Zimbabwe this year on February 4.
By Fred Zindi
Feb. 12, 2023
Power outages causing revenue loss: BCC
Unavailability of electricity has adversely affected service delivery
By Emmanuel Mpofu
Oct. 13, 2022
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