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Topic : Batoka

Let’s talk about solutions to energy woes
Zimbabwe has faced power challenges for close to 25 years now, but the authorities have not shown that they have a clue on how to improve the situation.
By Newsday Nov. 21, 2024
Let’s talk about solutions to energy woes

Experts call for global cooperation on Batoka project
However, as southern Africa has been experiencing diminishing water levels and rising temperatures over the years, the viability of the BGHPS project is under threat.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Mar. 31, 2024
Experts call for global cooperation on Batoka project

Misplaced priorities cost economy due to power cuts
Bullish commodity (metals) prices on the global market have seen the birth of new mining projects and expansion of current mines.
By Victor Bhoroma Oct. 7, 2022
Misplaced priorities cost economy due to power cuts

Zim’s desperate power situation points to poor planning
All these scenarios make us laughing stalks and a joke of a people.
By Editorial Sep. 30, 2022
Zim’s desperate power situation points to poor planning

Coal crisis pegs back power generation

In a quarterly review covering the first three months of 2022, ZPC, a unit of power utility Zesa Holdings, said small thermal power stations contributed only 1% to total electricity output during the period.

By The Standard May. 15, 2022
Coal crisis pegs back power generation

Coal crisis pegs back power generation

In a quarterly review covering the first three months of 2022, ZPC, a unit of power utility Zesa Holdings, said small thermal power stations contributed only 1% to total electricity output during the period.

By The Standard May. 15, 2022
Coal crisis pegs back power generation

No hope for Batoka 50 years on . . .Zimbabwe, Zambia just rotating around, says Gata

Existing power utilities, Zesco in Zambia and Zesa in Zimbabwe, have been struggling to sell electricity from the Kariba facility.

By The Standard Mar. 27, 2022
No hope for Batoka 50 years on . . .Zimbabwe, Zambia just rotating around, says Gata

No hope for Batoka 50 years on . . .Zimbabwe, Zambia just rotating around, says Gata

Existing power utilities, Zesco in Zambia and Zesa in Zimbabwe, have been struggling to sell electricity from the Kariba facility.

By The Standard Mar. 27, 2022
No hope for Batoka 50 years on . . .Zimbabwe, Zambia just rotating around, says Gata

No hope for Batoka 50 years on . . .Zimbabwe, Zambia just rotating around, says Gata

Existing power utilities, Zesco in Zambia and Zesa in Zimbabwe, have been struggling to sell electricity from the Kariba facility.

By The Standard Mar. 27, 2022
No hope for Batoka 50 years on . . .Zimbabwe, Zambia just rotating around, says Gata

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