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
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
