Miners seek $182m for solar projects
Some of Zimbabwe’s biggest miners are seeking $182 million to develop 200 megawatts of locally-generated solar power, according to the head of the renewables company responsible for the projects. The … Read More
Category: Energy
Harare morphs into a fuel station village
AS he drove around the streets of Harare listening to the multi-award-winning maskandi singer Thokozani Langa, Bulawayo resident Thabo Khumalo observed that the once bustling metropolis known for its iconic … Read More
‘Banks must help prepay farmers’ Zesa bills’
THE Government has implored local banks to pre-pay a portion of electricity bills for farmers and treat power as an essential input like seed and fertiliser. The move is expected … Read More
HCC proposes joint electricity, rates bill
HCC spokesperson Stanley Gama said the council had informed the ministries of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion and of Local Government and Public Works of the proposal to accelerate … Read More
Zera wants no VAT on renewable energy products
The energy regulator wantys to fast-track renewable energy projects, which have a combined capacity to generate about 1 800MW.THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) is lobbying government to consider removing … Read More
Sawmill plants can generate 63,42MW in biomass energy
A residue is any material that has been generated because of a human or animal activity, but has no economic value in the context it has been produced and can, … Read More
ZETDC mandates prepaid billing for medium, large customers
The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) said its ongoing migration of domestic and small business customers to a prepaid electricity platform has significantly progressed with 95 percent of … Read More
ZETDC mandates VAT Number on electricity bills amid ZIMRA system upgrade
The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has announced a new directive requiring all Value Added Tax (VAT) registered customers to include their VAT Number and Taxpayer Identification Number … Read More
Grid Africa, local miners partner to set up 72MW solar plant
GRID Africa has partnered with local miners to develop a 72 Megawatt (MW) solar power plant, which is expected to save the mines over US$9,2 million annually while reducing the … Read More
Invictus Energy unveils multi-prospectivity with ambitious future plans
HARARE – Invictus Energy, an independent oil and gas exploration company, has announced significant advancements in its exploration activities within the Cabora Bassa Basin in Mashonaland Central. Following the successful … Read More
