Blackouts spoil ZITF
Zimbabwe and Zambia share equally water to generate power at their separate power plants at Lake Kariba.
By Innocent Magondo
20h ago
ZRA repackages Batoka Gorge project
The project scope includes construction of the dam wall for US$1,4 billion, power station at US$1,3 billion and other aspects giving a total of US$4,5 billion.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Apr. 18, 2024
Candid Comment: Zim must give PPPs a chance
If the dam falls short, both countries would have to rely on imports from neighbouring countries. However, Zimbabwe has a bad reputation when it comes to imports.
By Kudakwashe Gwabanayi
Apr. 5, 2024
Zambia, Zimbabwe to retender $5bn Batoka hydropower plant
Water levels at Kariba, which straddles Zambia and Zimbabwe, are expected to keep receding due to poor rainfall, Munodawafa said, although he ruled out decommissioning the dam.
By Bloomberg News
Mar. 26, 2024
Zim faces crippling power outages... as Kariba water level drops
The country has been witnessing extended periods of load shedding in recent days.
By Obert Siamilandu
Mar. 8, 2024
Staying the course.
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By Newsday
Jan. 1, 2024
Excavation work on Kariba Dam complete
In total, about 750 000 tonnes of rock have been excavated coupled with the stabilisation of 20 000m² of slopes using anchors and shot-crete.
By Obert Siamilandu
Dec. 27, 2023
El Nino effect puts pressure on Kariba Dam power generation
The below normal rainfall could affect inflows into Kariba Dam, which produces two-thirds of the country’s electricity.
By Sydney Kawadza
Oct. 27, 2023
Kariba rehab delays worry funders
The project is being funded by the European Union, World Bank, African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Swedish government.
By Sydney Kawadza
Oct. 16, 2023
Banks, Zimra struggle with ZiG switchover
Local News
By Vincent Mungofa and Tinashe Kairiza
Apr. 19, 2024
Uproar as Zimparks seals off Vic Falls …tourists barred to make way for private event
Local News
Apr. 19, 2024
