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
2h ago
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
2h ago
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
4 000 Zvimba families escape eviction
This emerged last week when High Court judge Justice Neville Wamambo issued an interim relief stopping their eviction.
By Desmond Chingarande
Mar. 5, 2023
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Fading Cyclone Freddy wreaks havoc
CABINET yesterday said despite tropical Cyclone Freddy having weakened, it left a trail of destruction in some parts of the country.
By Priveledge Gumbodete
Mar. 1, 2023
