Zimbabwe cannot industrialise in the dark
The economic cost of the energy crisis is immense. A government report, citing World Bank data, estimated that power shortages cost Zimbabwe 6,1% of GDP in 2022 alone.
By Lawrence Makamanzi
Jul. 6, 2026
Energy minister Moyo commissions Chitulipasi 120kW solar mini-grid in Beitbridge
He was accompanied by Matabeleland South Provincial Affairs minister Albert Nguluvhe.
By Sharon Sibindi
Jun. 25, 2026
Govt flies blind on mining industry’s 700MW power demand
The admission highlights a growing challenge for policymakers as mining activity expands, driven by increased base-metal, coal and lithium processing.
By Freeman Makopa
Jun. 22, 2026
Rural electrification gains momentum in Matabeleland North
Government has pledged to connect all remaining schools in the district to electricity before the end of the year.
By Sharon Sibindi
Jun. 22, 2026
Parly, Energy minister petitioned over fuel price hikes
PARLIAMENT, Energy and Power Development minister July Moyo and the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) have been petitioned over the recent hiking of fuel prices.
By Silas Nkala
Mar. 21, 2026
Huge salary hike spells trouble: Govt
Government reviewed the salaries to US$364 from US$324 for the lowest paid employee backdated to September.
By Melody Chikono and Silas Nkala
Oct. 18, 2024
Paltry 9% of 2,7m hungry citizens receive food
The food insecure population requires 100 482 tonnes of grain during the three-month period.
By Problem Masau
Mar. 6, 2024
Govt struggles to clear BEAM arrears
In May this year, teachers unions questioned the continued existence of BEAM, describing it as a breeding ground for corruption.
By Tafadzwa Kachiko
Nov. 9, 2023
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‘Low civil servants wages a time bomb’
Contacted for comment, the newly-appointed Public Service minister July Moyo said he was not aware of the situation as he was still acquainting himself with the ministry’s mandate.
By Lorraine Muromo
Sep. 19, 2023
