Search results for 'ZESA'
World
The Persistent Electricity Crisis in Zimbabwe: Ramifications for Businesses and the Quest for Sustainable Resolutions

Zimbabwe continues to grapple with a protracted electricity crisis, which poses a considerable operational risk to numerous enterprises within the nation. Consequently, these companies find themselves

Apr 18, 2023
Zimbabwe
Patchwork Power Solution Provides Fragile Respite as Hwange Unit 7 Joins National Grid

Zimbabwe’s Hwange Power Station Unit 7 has been officially integrated into the national power grid, adding 300MW of electricity generation capacity. This milestone comes after the power plant successf

May 29, 2023
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's Daily Electricity Output Drops Amid Blackouts

Zimbabwe's daily electricity generation dipped to 1556 megawatts from the previous day's record of 1681 megawatts, as reported by the Zimbabwe Power Company in its latest data release. Hwange Power S

Sep 26, 2023
Zimbabwe
Dark Days Ahead: Zimbabwe Plunged in Darkness

Zimbabwe is facing an extended period of blackouts as the power utility, Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority Holdings, announced that Unit 7 of the Hwange power plant will be taken offline for 30 da

Oct 26, 2023
South Africa
South African Rand: From Highs to Ashes

The South African rand reached its lowest point since late October, trading at 18.9 against the greenback. This sustained downward trend is attributed primarily to ongoing power outages, which are imp

Dec 04, 2023
Zimbabwe
Technical Glitch at Hwange Unit 8 Deepens Electricity Crisis

Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA), says the national power grid is currently facing reduced electricity generation capacity due to a technical challenge that occurred at the Hwange Thermal

Aug 26, 2024
Zimbabwe
A Nation Plunged into Darkness: What are Government’s Initiatives to Alleviate Power Crisis?

Zimbabwe is currently struggling with power blackouts due to recurring drought spells that are hindering power production at Kariba Dam. As of August 19, 2024, water levels have plummeted to a critica

Aug 29, 2024
Zimbabwe
A Looming Dark Christmas: Zimbabwe's Power Sector in Shambles

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

Dec 18, 2024

Top Stories

Zimre Holdings to List Emeritus International on Botswana Stock Exchange After a Mega Profit Jump in 2024

Zimre Holdings Limited (ZHL) plans to list its reinsurance subsidiary, Emeritus International, on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) in 2025, marking a pivotal step in its pan-African growth strategy.

59 minutes ago

Zambia's Solar Bet: Is Off-Grid Viable in SADC?

Zambia’s electrification journey has pivoted sharply toward off-grid solar solutions, driven by necessity and strategic foresight, as droughts have exposed the fragility of its 80% hydropower reliance

2 hours ago

Blanket Mine Sets New Gold Production Record in Q1 2025

Blanket Mine, flagship asset of Caledonia Mining Corporation, delivered a stellar Q1 2025, achieving a record first-quarter gold production of 18,671 ounces, surpassing the previous high of 18,515 oun

20 hours ago

Ariston’s Macadamia Production Rises 3%, Narrows Loss Position

Ariston Holdings Limited, a diversified agricultural company listed on the Zimbabwe stock exchange (ZSE), has reported a 3% increase in macadamia production to 1, 395 tonnes for the year ended 30 Sept

20 hours ago

VFEX Achieves Record Turnover in Q1 2025, Driven by Local Investor Confidence

The Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) posted a remarkable Q1 2025, driven by local investors who powered a record-breaking turnover of $58.5 million and a historic daily high of $40.1 million on Fe

21 hours ago

Caledonia Nets $22.35M from Solar Plant Sale, Bolsters Liquidity for Gold Expansion

aledonia Mining Corporation  has sold  its 12.2 MW solar plant to CrossBoundary Energy Holdings (CBE) for $22.35 million in cash according to the latest circular by the company. This move is to allow

22 hours ago

Nampak Sells Majority Stake in Zimbabwe Operations to TSL Limited

Nampak South Africa Limited (Nampak SA), a leading packaging company listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), has finalised an agreement to sell a 51.43% stake in its Zimbabwe operations, Nampak Z

1 day ago

Weekly Gold Wrap: Artisanal, Small Scale Miners Record Highest Gold Deliveries in March

Zimbabwe’s gold production in March 2025 achieved a historic milestone, with artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) recording their highest monthly output ever. The month also marked the highest combi

1 day ago