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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
World
Zambia to Have Electricity 3 Hours per Day

Zambia is grappling with critical power shortages, as citizens are set to receive electricity for only 3 hours per day on a rotational basis. This drastic reduction follows a significant drop in wate

Sep 02, 2024
Companies
Dual Challenge, Single Solution: Old Mutual Launches US$100 Million Renewable Energy Fund

As Zimbabwe grapples with an ongoing energy crisis, Old Mutual Zimbabwe has announced the launch of a US$100 million private equity fund aimed at renewable energy investments. With the country strivi

Sep 24, 2024
Zimbabwe
Power and Panic: Kariba Dam's Water Levels Drops Below 5%

As November 2024 unfolds, Zimbabwe faces alarming news regarding the dwindling water levels at Kariba Dam, a critical resource for the nation's energy supply. The lake level has dropped to 476.14 m,

Nov 02, 2024
Zimbabwe
ZPC Gives Update on Nationwide Blackouts: What’s Went Wrong, What’s next?

Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) has attributed the nationwide blackouts experienced yesterday in the country to a system disturbance. The disturbance resulted in a complete loss of power supply, but ‘mo

Nov 25, 2024
World
Drought Threatens Regional Power Supply: What Lake Cahora Bassa's Water Level Erosion Means for Zimbabwe

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

Dec 17, 2024
Zimbabwe
South Africa’s 2025 Budget: A Fragile Lifeline for Zimbabwe’s Ailing Economy?

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

Mar 13, 2025
World
What if Coal is the Answer?: SADC's Immediate Imperative

he Southern African Development Community (SADC) is grappling with a severe energy crisis that threatens its economic stability and growth prospects. Frequent power outages across the region result in

Apr 08, 2025

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Turnall’s Production Declines in Q1 25, Plans Resizing for Efficiency

Turnall Holdings, a Zimbabwe-based manufacturer of fibre cement roofing products, pipes, and concrete tiles has reported a 18% decline in production for the first quarter of 2025, producing 7,357 tonn

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FBC Holdings Starts 2025 on Firmer Note, Loan Base Surpasses 9 Billion

FBC Holdings, one of the leading financial services provider has reported a loan base of ZWG 9.56 billion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, supporting the strong asset base of ZWG 19.9 billion. The

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Independent Retailers Fuel Afdis’s FY 2025 Sales Volumes Growth

The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed wine and spirits manufacturer, African Distillers (Afdis), has recorded a 15% volume growth for the financial year ended 31 March 2025, according to its latest finan

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ZB Financials Launch Innovative Digital Payment Solutions: How They Compare to Existing Ones

ZB Financial Holdings, a prominent financial services provider in Zimbabwe, has launched two innovative digital payment solutions: Smile Cash, a digital wallet, and Smile & Pay, a payment gateway desi

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New Leasing at Pomona Commercial Centre Drives Mash Holdings Q1 Revenue to US$2 Million

Mash Holdings , a leading real estate investment and development company  has recorded a 24% increase in revenue to US$1.7 million for the first quarter ended 31 March 2025 from US$1.4 million  in the

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Dairibord’s Exports Surge 36% in Q1, USD Dominate Sales at 95%

Largest milk processor, Dairibord Zimbabwe Limited’s export performance in Q1 2025 shone brightly, with a 36% year-on-year surge, underpinned by an 8% increase in raw milk intake to 9.95 million liter

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UK Changes Immigration Policy: Ban on Care Home Workers, 10-Year Residency Requirement, Focus on High-Skilled Labour and More

The United Kingdom has introduced a series of stringent immigration reforms through its 2025 Immigration White Paper, aimed at reducing net migration and prioritising high-skilled workers to bolster e

2 days ago

GMB Secures Funds for Wheat Farmers' Payments

The Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has secured USD 5 million and ZWG 15 million this week to settle outstanding wheat payments, pushing total disbursements to USD 28 million and ZWG 230 million, accordin

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