A 200 KVA transformer valued at approximately US$10,000 was stolen from the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) in Dangamvura's Area 3 on Wednesday, May 21, sparking wid...

Published: 24 May 2025 at 11:05hrs | 371 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe is currently grappling with a severe energy crisis, characterized by daily load-shedding lasting up to 16 hours. Meanwhile, neighboring Zambia remains cautiously optimistic about easing its p...

Published: 24 May 2025 at 10:59hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter

Residents of Pumula North have voiced outrage over the increasing theft of Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) infrastructure and what they describe as a lack of transparency and accountabili...

Published: 22 May 2025 at 18:13hrs | 995 | by Staff reporter

A Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) employee who went viral earlier this year for sawing off a clamping device from his vehicle has been cleared of theft charges after Tendy Three Investmen...

Published: 21 May 2025 at 15:42hrs | 573 | by Staff reporter

It's mind-boggling how easily some people slip into delusion.Wicknell Chivayo's recent outburst on social media - declaring that he has no obligation to assist public hospitals and can do what...

Published: 20 May 2025 at 21:36hrs | 1423 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

As early morning mists lift over Zimbabwe's farming belts, tractors roar to life and irrigation pivots sweep across golden fields, signaling the start of the 2025 winter wheat season. The Government b...

Published: 17 May 2025 at 12:06hrs | 67 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe is set to open its electricity sector to private players who will be allowed to generate, transmit, and distribute power directly to households, especially in newly developed suburbs. This st...

Published: 16 May 2025 at 09:58hrs | 96 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's largest coal-fired power plant, the Hwange Thermal Power Station, is steadily recovering operations after a technical fault earlier this month disrupted power production on several units....

Published: 15 May 2025 at 14:41hrs | 217 | by Staff reporter

The long-awaited reopening of BETA Bricks has been delayed due to unresolved negotiations with three potential investors who were expected to inject capital into the company. Initially scheduled for t...

Published: 13 May 2025 at 10:07hrs | 161 | by Staff reporter

ZESA Holdings has announced that normal electricity supplies from Hwange Power Station are expected to resume by Friday, May 9, following an emergency outage caused by tube leaks that crippled all uni...

Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:36hrs | 238 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans are facing intensified electricity blackouts after the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) announced a significant drop in power generation due to a fault at the Hwange Power Stat...

Published: 05 May 2025 at 13:43hrs | 269 | by Staff reporter

Two brothers from the Midlands Province have been sentenced to a combined 93 years in prison after being convicted of vandalising ZESA Holdings infrastructure and stealing over 11,000 litres of transf...

Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:22hrs | 132 | by Staff reporter

The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has issued a stern warning to the public about the dangers of hiring unqualified electricians to carry out electrical work, follo...

Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 09:06hrs | 847 | by Staff reporter

In a significant legal ruling, the Labour Court of Zimbabwe has annulled the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU)'s decision to retire its secretary-general, Japhet Moyo, at the age of 60. Justice...

Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 23:28hrs | 292 | by Staff reporter

A 29-year-old man from Insukamini in Emganwini has been arrested by Bulawayo police in connection with the alleged murder of his wife, Shylet Siyabonga, aged 21.Assistant Inspector Nomalanga M...

Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 23:26hrs | 704 | by Staff reporter

A recent quality monitoring exercise conducted by the Bulawayo City Council has revealed alarming levels of water contamination in the city, with seven out of 10 water samples showing unsatisfactory r...

Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 09:18hrs | 1442 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo Province is set to benefit from the construction of four new schools in Cowdray Park, as part of a strategic Government initiative aimed at improving access to education in rapidly expanding ...

Published: 06 Apr 2025 at 11:27hrs | 290 | by Staff reporter

Former Energy Minister Elton Mangoma has criticised the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) over its new policy requiring consumers to pay a US$25 fee for mandatory insp...

Published: 04 Apr 2025 at 08:24hrs | 593 | by Staff reporter

A Bulawayo city councillor has urged the municipality to retain full control of the proposed water utility, arguing that local ownership is the best approach for managing the city's water supply....

Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 15:05hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's power generation and supply have significantly improved, driven by increased water allocation from the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) and enhanced output from the Hwange Power Station. This ...

Published: 30 Mar 2025 at 15:34hrs | 850 | by Staff reporter

The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has announced a mandatory US$25 fee for inspections and re-inspections of electrical installations across the country. This measu...

Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 08:28hrs | 895 | by Staff reporter

Zimasco, one of Zimbabwe's largest ferrochrome producers, has been placed under corporate rescue following court filings by controversial businessman Shepherd Tundiya, who claims the company owes cred...

Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 11:00hrs | 859 | by Staff reporter

Fast growing agricultural seeds company, Tocek Zadzamatura has projected a bumper harvest from 2024/25 farming season throughout the country (from contracted and non-contracted farmers who use their v...

Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 10:35hrs | 216 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole recently in Mhondoro

In November 2017, former President Robert Mugabe was removed from office and his crime, according to the putschists who ousted him in a coup, was that he had allowed himself to be surrounded by crimin...

Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 15:51hrs | 1703 | by Luke Tamborinyoka

Water levels at the Kariba Dam, which is shared by Zimbabwe and Zambia, have seen a steady increase in recent months, providing a glimmer of hope for both countries as they grapple with power shortage...

Published: 03 Mar 2025 at 13:05hrs | 30284 | by Staff reporter

The Indian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, His Excellency, Mr Bramha Kumar, has lauded trade prospects between Zimbabwe and India while reminding that he looks forward for Zimbabwe to implement agenda items a...

Published: 28 Feb 2025 at 12:58hrs | 330 | by Gideon Madzikatidze

Zimbabwe risks plunging into an energy abyss that could severely undermine its economic prospects if it fails to address its ongoing power challenges, a parliamentary report has revealed.The d...

Published: 16 Feb 2025 at 07:48hrs | 1006 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's power utility, Zesa Holdings (Zesa), is grappling with a staggering US$350 million debt for renovations at the Kariba South Power Station, as its foreign currency obligations continue to hi...

Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 13:55hrs | 187 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe is grappling with a worsening power crisis, with the country's electricity deficit now standing at a staggering 1,560 megawatts (MW), according to a new report from Parliament's Portfolio Com...

Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 15:27hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe, under President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has sank deeper into poverty.Granted, when President Emmerson Mnangagwa took power in November 2017 through a military coup, Zimbabwe was already ...

Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 22:56hrs | 1176 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has proposed the establishment of a corporate water utility company as a critical step toward addressing the city's aging water and sewer infrastructure, which requires...

Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:37hrs | 220 | by Staff reporter

Rampant theft and vandalism of electricity cables supplying power to Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo have raised serious concerns, putting patients' lives at risk and placing immense strain on the ...

Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:49hrs | 53 | by Staff reporter

Former Bulawayo South MP Nicola Watson has accused Zanu-PF of orchestrating Sengezo Tshabangu's controversial recalls of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) members to serve its political agenda, incl...

Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 21:58hrs | 1020 | by Staff reporter

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has revealed that the city's municipality is struggling to maintain street lights due to ongoing issues stemming from the takeover of the thermal power station by the power u...

Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 07:03hrs | 156 | by Staff reporter

Police in Mutoko have apprehended five suspects for allegedly vandalising a Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) 100 KW transformer and stealing copper cables at Mazezuru...

Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 07:02hrs | 313 | by Staff reporter

Acting President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga will today preside over the burial of national hero Justin Mupamhanga at the National Heroes Acre in Harare. He will stand in for President Mnangagwa, who is ...

Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 08:19hrs | 338 | by Staff reporter

The pursuit of wealth and material possessions has long been a source of fascination, aspiration, and, indeed, controversy throughout human history. The Bible succinctly captures this paradoxi...

Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 13:32hrs | 1504 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

The Nyamandlovu Aquifer, a crucial water source for Bulawayo City Council, has become the target of rampant vandalism, prompting urgent calls for enhanced security measures. Deputy Mayor Edwin Ndlovu ...

Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:23hrs | 472 | by Staff reporter

The quest for energy solutions in Zimbabwe has often been marred by corruption, incompetence, and misplaced priorities, and the latest developments at ZESA Holdings follow this all-too-familiar script...

Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 23:07hrs | 515 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

The government has announced an increase in the retirement age for civil servants and members of the uniformed forces by an additional five years, effective 1 January 2025.According to Statuto...

Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:57hrs | 1194 | by Staff reporter