Zimbabwe's struggles with power challenges have extended beyond its borders, affecting one of its key electricity import sources. The Cahora Bassa dam in Mozambique's Tete province has reached a crit

Zimbabwe is likely to face a dark festive season due to persistent power outages. The continued nationwide blackouts and inadequate power generation, which fails to meet demand, support this predicti

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has announced an increase in fuel prices for January 2025. Diesel prices have risen slightly from US$1.53 per litre to US$1.54, while petrol prices hav

The United States President, Donald Trump, has withdrawn the United States from the Paris Agreement, citing national interests. Under the international climate accord, first negotiated in 2015, countr

The withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement has sent shockwaves throughout the global community, exacerbating concerns about climate change mitigation. This move, orchestrated

The Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion has reiterated its call for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) operators to lower prices following the removal of Value Added Tax (VA

Lake Kariba water levels  has gradually risen to 6.17% as of 3rd February 2025 from 3.09% in early January , attributed to intensified rainfall activity on and around the lake according to the Zambezi

Zimbabwe's largest corporate entity, Zimbabwe Platinum (Zimplats), has recorded a 7%  decline in mined volumes in the half year to full year 2025 from 1 915 000 tonnes in 2023 according to the group’s

imbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has increased  fuel prices for the month of February, from January in US dollar terms effective 5 February 2025. Petrol prices increased by 3% to  $1.53 per

Zimbabwe has seen a significant increase in daily electricity generation, with the national grid producing 1,395 megawatts (MW) today, its highest output in over six months according to Zimbabwe Power

The ground breaking ceremony  of the Palm River Energy Metallurgical, a US$3.6 billion project, has been officially launched yesterday by President Emmerson Mnangagwa at the energy industrial park are

Zimbabwe's largest corporate entity, Zimbabwe Platinum (Zimplats), a subsidiary of Impala Platinum, has reported a 15% decrease in 6E (platinum group metals) production, amounting to 279,890 ounces fo

Zimbabwe, as the nation braces for widespread power outages as two vital units at Hwange Power Station are set for Class B maintenance and statutory maintenance between March and May. This follows th

The electricity generation at the Kariba Hydroelectric Power Plant has more than tripled on the 4th of March to 485 megawatts (MW) , marking a nine-month record high since June 2024. This has increas

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has decreased diesel prices for March, effective 4 March 2025, from February's prices in US dollar terms. Diesel prices went down by 3% from US$1.58 in

The European Union (EU) is set to host a business forum in Zimbabwe from 20 to 22 May 2025, focusing on key sectors driving Zimbabwe’s economic growth, including agriculture, renewable energy, and min

For Zimbabwean businesses and policymakers, this figure raises a pressing question: is it enough to pull South Africa—and the region—out of its economic quagmire? As Zimbabwe’s largest trading partner

Magara is a qualified Mining Engineer with over 35 years of experience across Africa's mining landscape. His early career saw him cutting his teeth in Zimbabwe's rich mining sector before making his m

Fuel prices play a pivotal role in shaping economic growth or decline, acting as a lifeline for trade and mobility. Globally, the average price of gasoline stands at 1.26 USD per liter, but significan

Botswana, a landlocked nation in Southern Africa, is poised to deepen its reliance on coal to address persistent generation challenges. With proven coal reserves estimated at 212 billion tons though o