Electricity: The real test lies ahead
FOR years, power supply has stood as one of the biggest obstacles to economic recovery. Daily power cuts lasting 16 hours or more became part of everyday life, disrupting production
By The Zimbabwe Independent
May. 15, 2026
Edith Mugarisanwa: Driving excellence in national programmes
Her impact has earned her a nomination for the Top Leadership and Strategic Support Executive Assistant of the Year Award 2026 by the Global Business Achievers Network.
By Takemore Mazuruse
May. 3, 2026
A look at market concentration in Zim
Competitive markets represent the opposite of concentrated ones. T
By Kevin Tutani
Mar. 13, 2026
Markets turn to firewood as US$5m Zesa tech struggles
A US$5 million Chinese billing platform introduced by state power utility Zesa Holdings (Zesa) on January 6 was bogged down by teething problems, locking out new customers and costing the company
By Tinashe Kairiza
Mar. 13, 2026
Market concentration in Zim context
Competitive markets represent the opposite end of the spectrum. They are characterised by many firms competing to offer the best value in terms of price, quality and service.
By Kevin Tutani
Feb. 20, 2026
2025 quotable quotes
The Zimbabwe Independent presents the most notable remarks from 2025.
By Julia Ndlela
Dec. 19, 2025
Zesa Holdings unveils ambitious plans to ease power outages
This initiative signals a continued push to expand national generation capacity beyond the recently commissioned Hwange Units 7 and 8.
By Staff Reporter
Nov. 18, 2025
Zesa Holdings restores Hwange Unit 6
ZESA Holdings has confirmed the successful completion of maintenance work on Hwange Unit 6, restoring 150 megawatts (MW) to the national grid
By Brent Shamu
Oct. 16, 2025
Afreximbank powers Zesa with US$210m facility
POWER utility Zesa Holdings has secured a US$210 million facility from Afreximbank as it moves to strengthen its infrastructure network and import electricity.
By Ndamu Sandu
Sep. 10, 2025
Afreximbank injects US$15m into Ecobank Zimbabwe to drive SME export growth
Business Digest
May. 18, 2026
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Zim imposes Africa’s heaviest oil price hikes... shocking rip-off exposed in AU, AfDB regional report
Local News
May. 15, 2026
US$23bn debt overshoot places Zim among Africa’s seven worst distressed…poorest, war-ravaged regional economies now in the same league as Harare
Local News
By Mthandazo Nyoni and Freeman Makopa
May. 15, 2026




