Zim govt ring-fences 150MW for winter wheat
Moyo, however, said thermal power would continue to provide the country’s baseload electricity even as Zimbabwe expands renewable energy generation.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jul. 2, 2026
Zimbabwe should push for enhanced integration of renewables in local energy mix
Our thermal power stations have succeeded in keeping the economy afloat in the face of heavy sanctions imposed on the country.
By Edzai Kachirekwa
Feb. 1, 2026
Parts of Harare experience power outage as fire blows up power station
In a statement, the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) - a subsidiary of Zesa Holdings - said the fire damaged critical equipment at the facility.
By Donald Nyandoro
May. 5, 2025
Local firm seeks US$62m for solar plant
The country's power generation deficit is mainly due to low production of electricity at the two main plants, the Kariba South Hydropower Station and the Hwange Thermal Power Station.
By MELODY CHIKONO
Sep. 27, 2024
‘Systems disturbance hits Hwange Power Station’
Power utility Zesa Holdings says a system disturbance at the Hwange Thermal Power Station
By GARY GERALD MTOMBENI
Mar. 13, 2024
US$3bn investment underlines coal boom
Muchesu Coal Mine began production last year following a US$20 million investment.
By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 2, 2024
Hwange Colliery pays off US$350m debt
The Colliery runs a direct conveyor belt from its coalfields in Matabeleland North, to the State-controlled Hwange Thermal Power Station a few kilometres east.
By Freeman Makopa
Dec. 15, 2023
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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
