Manhize reset: To build or break
But the math remained stubbornly, cruelly the same: We dug rocks out of the ground for pennies and bought them back as rebar for dollars.
By Fungisai Nota
Jan. 9, 2026
Four Zesa employees arrested over US$28k theft
FOUR Zesa employees based at the Karoi Depot have been arrested in connection with the alleged theft of electrical materials valued at more than US$28 000, police confirmed.
By Nunurai Jena
Jan. 5, 2026
Veil on Mutapa earnings lifted
Infrastructure, including in information and communication technology and logistics sectors, followed with assets valued at US$4,2 billion, while mineral resources were valued at US$2,4 billion.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Jan. 4, 2026
The worst minister in 2025 revealed
Among the mindboggling revelations was that at a time when nearly half the country are knee deep in poverty, a staggering US$64 000 was spent on curtains for Mabel’s home.
By Doctor Stop It
Jan. 4, 2026
Zesa employees arrested for theft
The suspects are Christen Mutabvure, a chief security officer, Emma Kamba, a former customer care clerk, Beloved Mudiwa, a stores clerk and Blessing Guramatunhu, a lead artisan.
By Nunurai Jena
Jan. 4, 2026
Power restored to Cowdray Park
While residents expressed relief, many voiced concern over the burden placed on communities during such incidents, especially when they are asked to contribute financially towards repairs.
By Langelihle Nyathi
Dec. 20, 2025
2025 quotable quotes
The Zimbabwe Independent presents the most notable remarks from 2025.
By Julia Ndlela
Dec. 19, 2025
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
Deregulation, digitalisation, decarbonisation and decentralisation of an efficient power system
Social benefits, such as empowering the consumers and prosumers, hence Fostering the development of energy communities, and promoting social and environmental justice.
By Edzai Kachirekwa
Nov. 23, 2025
Tungwarara bags lucrative govt contract… Prevail gets exclusive rights, sparking monopoly fears
Local News
Jan. 9, 2026
SA Hawks’ probe into R1,1bn Zec tender still active … as Zacc ‘clears’ Chivayo without telling Pretoria
Local News
By Julia Ndlela and Tinashe Kairiza
Jan. 9, 2026
Mutapa Investment Fund’s first financials draw mixed feelings
Local News
By Nhau Mangirazi and Tinashe Kairiza
Jan. 9, 2026




