Inside Geo Pomona's multi- million-dollar waste project...all is well with HCC, says Dilesh Nguwaya

We have the knowledge and capacity to manage municipal solid waste in line with modern trends, technologies and practices.
By Tinashe Kairiza May. 10, 2024
‘Abandoning coal will backfire’
‘Abandoning coal will backfire’
This figure represents about half of Zimbabwe’s power requirements.
By Freeman Makopa May. 10, 2024
Grain imports gobble US$128m in Q1
It usually results in below-average rainfall in southern Africa, which this year has experienced the worst drought in decades.
By Mthandazo Nyoni May. 10, 2024
CFU sticks to US$3,5bn Zim deal…as expelled farmers lose in South African court
He could not disclose the value of the deal offered to Profca.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Freeman Makopa May. 10, 2024
ZTA loses lucrative fund as Rwodzi cracks whip
This investigation resulted in the suspension of chief operating officer Givemore Chidzidzi and other ZTA executives.
By Freeman Makopa May. 10, 2024
Mangudya talks profits as MIF begins operations
In his address to staff, Mangudya indicated he would push to drive most of them to profit under his plan to create value.
By Freeman Makopa May. 10, 2024
Zupco sinks in US$28m debt...Transporters threaten to withdraw service
The Independent’s calculations based on information received showed operators could be owed about US$24 million for March and April.
By Tinashe Kairiza May. 10, 2024
Interview: Behind cotton payment gridlocks
MN: Do local banks have the capacity to fund the cotton sector?
By Mthandazo Nyoni May. 10, 2024
Economists condemn iron hand tactics in push for ZiG acceptance
Informal traders and some retail outlets are only accepting payments in the US dollar, while government is offering some of its services exclusively in foreign currency.
By Tinashe Kairiza May. 10, 2024
‘Zim lagging behind on gender policy implementation’
According to the report, the prevalence of gender-based violence is high, and incidences of several forms of GBV remain unchanged.
By Melody Chikono May. 3, 2024
DWP congress to unlock opportunities for tourism
Mukoti stressed that Zimbabwe’s event will leave an indelible mark on the global tourism landscape.
By Staff Writer May. 3, 2024
Workers commemorate May Day in despair
This week, the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) forecast inflation at 57,5% though US economist Steve Hanke estimates it to be over 1 000%.
By Staff Writer May. 3, 2024
ZimInd to host capital markets conference
The conference, slated for June 3-4 in Nyanga, comes at a time the capital markets  have been undergoing significant transformations in the past two decades although challenges remain.
By Melody Chikono May. 3, 2024
WB mobilising US$20m for women
Early child marriages, sexual harassment, and physical violence against women and children are some of the gender-based violence cases prevalent in Zimbabwe.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga May. 3, 2024
Miners’ body unveils bank plan
Dosmain Mangisi, secretary general at JCMZ, told the Independent that plans to form the bank were being discussed.
By Freeman Makopa May. 3, 2024
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Zim hostile to US despite US$5bn aid.
Elaine French, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. at the US embassy in Harare, told the Independent Washington was committed to supporting Zimbabwe.
By Mthandazo Nyoni May. 3, 2024
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Mutapa Investment Fund here to stabilise economy: Mangudya
Zimbabwe is now into its 24th  straight year of economic upheavals characterised by foreign currency shortages, high inflation and regular changes to the local currency.
By Freeman Makopa May. 3, 2024
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Zim aims for Q3 launch of 3bn litres oil pipeline rollout
A bigger crisis has been simmering this year, following a brutal drought that has affected water levels at the 1 050 megawatt Kariba south hydroelectric power facility.
By Freeman Makopa May. 3, 2024
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RBZ mounts crackdown as POS machines flood parallel market
RBZ governor John Mushayavanhu told the Independent that the apex bank cautioned banks to monitor how recipients, who received POS machines, use the electronic gadgets.
By Freeman Makopa May. 3, 2024
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Fresh spat over Geo Pomona deal
The sources, in separate briefings questioned the “legality” of Harare City Council to continue levying tariffs from residents for a service that it would no longer be providing.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Nqobani Ndlovu May. 3, 2024
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Zim secures multi-million dollar jet deal
Mushshak is an Urdu (official Pakistan national language) word which translates to proficient.
By Tinashe Kairiza Apr. 26, 2024
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Cutbacks leave jet-setting state bosses without ZITF air fares
This is after 80% of the 2023/2024 crop was wiped out by high temperatures and low rainfall.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Apr. 26, 2024
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Zim mulls categorising black market as money laundering
Several suspected illegal foreign currency traders were arrested in Harare’s central business district this week.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Apr. 26, 2024
Health sector cautiously optimistic
This month, Zimbabwe redenominated Zimbabwe dollar (ZWL) balances to ZiG, which is backed by gold reserves.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa Apr. 26, 2024
Residents say Harare meetings ‘mere talk shows’
Akili’s concerns were shared by Precious Shumba, director of Harare Residents Trust.
By Tanyaradzwa Kapuru Apr. 26, 2024
US$5m Harare water project unsettles govt
Politburo meetings are traditionally held on Wednesdays, but it had to be moved to a Thursday, a fortnight ago.
By Tinashe Kairiza Apr. 26, 2024
Let the world hear
Having attained his first Medical Degree at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ), Chidziva sought to further his education.
By Catherine Murombedzi Apr. 26, 2024
‘Reduce carbon emissions’
This is an innovation aimed at fostering green industrialisation and consequently affecting trade.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Apr. 26, 2024