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Zimbabwe’s worsening power cuts sound death knell to struggling small businesses

Many business owners have been forced to close doors, as they cannot afford the big costs of using backup generators.
By Sharon Buwerimwe Nov. 24, 2024

NewsDay cartoon 24 August, 2024 edition

NewsDay cartoon 24 August, 2024 edition
By The Watcher Aug. 24, 2024

Power cuts, pipe bursts disrupt Byo water supplies

Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association secretary for administration Thembelani Dube said the perennial water pumping interruptions were due to neglect by authorities at council.
By Silas Nkala Dec. 4, 2023

Power crisis needs lasting solution

Beyond the economic implications, the power cuts have taken a toll on the lives of ordinary Zimbabweans.
By Newsday Nov. 11, 2023

Persistent power crisis cripples mining, industry

Power cuts, according to Isaac Kwesu, chief executive officer of the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe, are endangering the sustainability of the mining industry.
By Tanyaradzwa Kapuru Nov. 10, 2023

Perennial power cuts choke health delivery system

The project is largely funded through the Global Fund. 
By Vanessa Gonye Jul. 8, 2023

Amid power cuts, food preservation made easy by grannies in cities

There are increasing reports of the theft of copper cables and transformer oil from power base stations.
By Ignatius Banda May. 14, 2023

Power cuts hamper Proplastics production

The group announced that it was working hard to ensure this risk is mitigated and the market does not suffer supply gaps.
By Tatira Zwinoira May. 1, 2023

Govt re-activates energy taskforce for wheat season

Power cuts have turned into a perennial crisis for winter wheat farmers, which has threatened viability.
By Freeman Makopa Apr. 28, 2023