International Renewable Energy Conference & Expo 2024: 10 power projects get govt backing

The oversubscribed conference was organised by The Standard in conjunction with the Energy and Power Development ministry.
By Tatira Zwinoira Mar. 2, 2024

Thermal energy overtakes hydro as Zim’s biggest electricity source

The ministry will also promote research in modern energy technologies for sustainable clean energy solutions.
By Tatira Zwinoira Mar. 1, 2024

Brace for more power cuts: Zesa

The 100MW Dema diesel power plant built in 2016 by Sakunda Holdings has also been abandoned.
By Mirriam Mangwaya Oct. 26, 2023

The case for nuclear energy II

By 2025, the power utility, Zesa aims to add 2300 MW in order to respond to increased demand from the mining sector.
By Kevin Tutani Aug. 18, 2023

No power for the people

There is a growing global movement to consider electricity access as a human right.
By Dzikamai Bere and Kenneth Magwada Aug. 11, 2023

In-Depth Interview: ‘Zim may begin power exports’

But that demand is being met, and we hope if we get better rains next year, we will have much room to export or reduce our imports.
By Freeman Makopa Jul. 7, 2023

Victims of Hwange expansion project get new homes

Chief Deli commended government for honouring its pledge to provide decent accommodation to the affected families.
By Nizbert Moyo Jun. 29, 2023

More power cuts loom as Hwange Unit 7 goes off grid

ZETDC said the unit, which produces 300MW, would be temporarily shut down.
By Tatira Zwinoira May. 12, 2023

Govt dangles tax breaks for IPPs, power investors

According to the Energy and Power Development ministry, more than 90 licences have been issued to IPPs for renewable energy projects, with only 20 being active
By Freeman Makopa Apr. 28, 2023