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COMMENT: Letโ€™s expand use of solar power to other health centres nationwide

WITH the national grid constrained due to poor hydropower production and inefficiencies associated with ageing coal-based facilities, many local electricity users are investing in alternatives. Frequent droughts mean Kariba Hydropower…

Zimbabwe receives bids for electricity storage facilities

Tapiwanashe Mangwiro, Harare Bureau Several international firms have submitted bids to construct three large-scale power facilities to store electricity generated during periods of low demand and then release it back…

Karo Mining Holdings inches towards securing $226 million

Nqobile Bhebhe, [email protected] Mining Holdings is in the advanced stages of securing US$226 million in debt funding to finalise the construction of its ambitious mining project in Zimbabwe.Additionally, the company…

Sabi Star power plant nears completion

Oliver Kazunga, Harare BureauThe construction of a 15-megawatt (MW) thermal power station by Sabi Star Lithium Mine is nearing completion, with commissioning expected during this quarter, a senior official has…

Zimbabwe receives bids for electricity storage facilities

Tapiwanashe Mangwiro,Harare BureauSeveral international firms have submitted bids to construct three large-scale power facilities to store electricity generated during periods of low demand and then release it back into the…

Fast food prices remain stable

Nokuthaba Brita Ncube, [email protected] FAST food prices have remained remarkably stable despite the introduction of a new fast food tax, aimed at addressing rising concerns related to non-communicable diseases (NCDs).…

Diaspora remittances surge by 16,5pc

Sikhulekelani Moyo, [email protected]  GOVERNMENTโ€™S ongoing engagement with Zimbabweans in the diaspora is paying dividends, with remittances from abroad increasing by an impressive 16,5 percent in the first nine months of 2024…

Winnie Khumalo dies

VETERAN singer and dancer Winnie Khumalo, has passed away at the age of 51.  Her death was confirmed by her family.  Winnie was always open about her health struggles.  Daily…

Inaugural #53 Nkayi Festival a success

Mthabisi Tshuma, [email protected] THE inaugural #53 Nkayi Festival, an event aimed at promoting music and creating opportunities for artistes in Nkayi District, Matabeleland North Province, was held successfully despite the rains…

Hundreds witness ex-Bosso chairman laid to rest

Lovemore Dube, [email protected] FORMER Highlanders chairman, Josiah Dube, was laid to rest at Emhlangeni Cemetery in Inyathi Mission yesterday. He died at his Inyathi Centre home on Friday at the…

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