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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
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
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
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
World
If America Can Trade Russian Sanctions for Diesel, What Commitment Will It Sacrifice When the Next, Bigger Crisis Comes?
Washington's decision to temporarily reopen trade in Russian diesel on 9 October 2026 has placed the credibility of American economic commitments under renewed scrutiny, with President Donald Trump's
Oct 12, 2026
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Zanaco'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
15 hours agoCoca-Cola’s US$3.6 Billion COMESA Footprint Reveals Scale of Regional Industrial Opportunity
ZimTrade data shows that Zimbabwe exported US$222 million worth of goods to COMESA in 2025, representing a 10.4% increase from US$201 million in 2024. Despite the recovery, regional exports accounted
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