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NewsDay cartoon January 21, 2026 edition

By The Watcher Feb. 21, 2026

Zesa ordered to pay Mangwe minors US$60K

Represented by Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) attorney Prisca Dube, the 11-year-old’s family filed a damages claim in August 2024.

By Staff Reporter Feb. 19, 2026

Zesa ordered to pay Mangwe minors US$60K

Man jailed 20 years for stealing Zesa cables

Prosecutor Cecilia Mashingaidze told the court that on February 8 this year, Sande admitted during police interviews that he had vandalised a substation near Vaka Concrete Company in Msasa, Harare.

By Trevor Mutsvairo Feb. 17, 2026

Man jailed 20 years for stealing Zesa cables

ZESA says power supply ‘stable’ over festive season

The utility said the country has also secured additional electricity imports through the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) to cushion the grid against potential shortfalls.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Dec. 18, 2025

ZESA says power supply ‘stable’ over festive season

Binga is being left behind

He highlighted several critical areas of failure, which include dilapidated roads, shortages of schools and clinics and other basic services.

By Berita Kafesu Nov. 13, 2025

Zimbabwe’s macro-economic stability, risks (II)

Although domestic fuel prices remain too high compared to regional and global averages, they have remained relatively stable since July, consistent with obtaining global patterns

By Zvikomborero Sibanda Nov. 7, 2025

Zimbabwe’s macro-economic stability, risks (II)

Plumtree water crisis worsens

In a public notice issued last week, Plumtree Town Council announced that water supply services have been severely impacted by non-payment of rates and water bills by clients.

By Sharon Sibindi Nov. 2, 2025

Great Zimbabwe hydro power plant boosts Masvingo

The five-megawatt (MW) power facility, which began generating electricity in November last year, has already brought remarkable transformation to the province’s energy landscape.

By Staff Reporter Oct. 29, 2025

Great Zimbabwe hydro power plant boosts Masvingo

Policy empowering independent power producers hailed

MBABWE’S decision to allow independent power producers (IPPs) to generate, transmit, distribute and retail electricity has been hailed as a landmark reform that could reshape the country’s energy

By Moses Mugugunyeki Oct. 29, 2025