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Zimbabwe
Water Levels at Critical Point: Kariba Dam on ‘Brink of Collapse’, Leave Millions in Darkness
imbabwe is teetering on the precipice of a catastrophic power crisis, with the situation at the Kariba Dam reaching a terrifying nadir. As of August 19th, 2024, water levels have plummeted to a criti
Aug 19, 2024
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Records Highest Electricity Output, New Projects Online Bring Renewed Hope
Zimbabwe has achieved a historic milestone in its energy sector, recording its highest electricity generation output to date at 1,619 MW, according to the latest data from the Zimbabwe Power Company (
May 23, 2025
Zimbabwe
Lake Kariba Water Level Recovers to 12%, but Power Generation Remains Deeply Constrained
Lake Kariba, southern Africa’s largest man-made reservoir and a linchpin of regional power supply, water levels has gradually risen to 11.83% as of 9 February 2026 from 6% in the same period last year
Feb 10, 2026
Zimbabwe
Diesel Jumps 20% in First Quarter as Zimbabwe’s Power Crisis Turns Into a Fuel Bill Problem
Zimbabwe has consumed significantly more fuel in the first quarter of 2026 than it did in the same period a year ago, according to data released by the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority. Diesel dem
May 11, 2026
Zimbabwe
ZRA Cuts Kariba Water Allocation 36%, Adds Pressure to Zimbabwe’s Electricity Shortfall
The Zambezi River Authority, which manages Kariba Dam on behalf of Zimbabwe and Zambia, has cut the combined water allocation for electricity generation in 2027 by 36.1% to 23 billion cubic metres, ac
Oct 14, 2026
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Zambia Re Profits Nearly Triple as Underwriting Improves, Outpacing Zimbabwean Insurers
Zambia Reinsurance, formerly Prima Reinsurance, has recorded a 198% increase in profit after tax to K6.09 million (approximately US$338,000) for the six months ended 30 June 2026, despite reinsurance
28 minutes agoZimbabwe Hosts COMESA Heads of State Summit, Mnangagwa to Lead Regional Economic Bloc
Zimbabwe is hosting the 25th Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Heads of State and Government Summit today, 22 October 2026, at the New Parliament Building in Mt Hampden, with Pres
33 minutes agoZanaco's 13% Revenue Growth Fails to Lift Profits as Costs Rise, Echoing CBZ's Earnings Pressure
Zambia National Commercial Bank (Zanaco) has recorded a 13% increase in operating income to K3.30 billion (approximately US$183.2 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2026, but the improvement fa
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