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Powers cuts, high tarrifs weigh down Zim mines
Zimbabwe’s electricity shortages have been worsened by constant breakdowns at the Hwange Thermal Power Station and low water levels at Kariba Dam.
By Nizbert Moyo
Nov. 19, 2023
Association of Mines Managers of Zimbabwe annual conference kicks off
This comes as power cuts continue to negatively impact on the miners’ ability to continue operations or to scale up the production of their minerals.
By Nizbert Moyo
Nov. 16, 2023
Zimbabwe’s Look East Policy bears fruit as Chinese investments spike
China is now the biggest source of investments for Zimbabwe’s agriculture, mining and informal sectors of the economy. It is also this Harare’s third largest trading partner.
By Own Correspondent
Nov. 12, 2023
Sanctions must stay: ED
Mnangagwa made the remarks at Hwange Stadium during the commissioning of Hwange Thermal Power Station’s Units 7 and 8.
By Nizbert Moyo
Aug. 4, 2023
In-Depth Interview: ‘Zim may begin power exports’
But that demand is being met, and we hope if we get better rains next year, we will have much room to export or reduce our imports.
By Freeman Makopa
Jul. 7, 2023
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Hwange 7: Why Zesa boss panicked
Gata exclusively told The Standard how the events leading to last week’s milestone unfolded, including how at some point there were doubts that the exercise would go according to plan.
By Silence
Mar. 26, 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
Govt courts new bank for power deal
Export-Import Bank of India has already made available US$310 million to bolster the rehabilitation and expansion of Hwange Thermal Power Station.
By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 15, 2023
Where did we go wrong on electricity?
Zimbabwe failed to plan for its power requirement ending up in a quandary that has gripped the country.
By Sydney Kawadza
Dec. 23, 2022
