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Fresh concern over jump in service station numbers

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) revealed that it issued at least 3 000 retail licences between 2020 and the beginning of last year.

By Harriet Chikandiwa Feb. 19, 2025

Fresh concern over jump in service station numbers

Traders demand clarity on unleaded fuel policy

In August 2024, the government issued Statutory Instrument (SI) 150 of 2024, mandating fuel importers to blend a specific percentage of ethanol with petrol before selling it to motorists.

By Blessed Ndlovu Jan. 31, 2025

Traders demand clarity on unleaded fuel policy

Zimbabwe-Zambia energy summit excites Zera

Under the official patronage of Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Energy and Power Development for 2024, the summit will unveil energy project plans from both countries.

By Business Reporter Nov. 13, 2024

Zimbabwe-Zambia energy summit excites Zera

Why fuel prices are high in Zim

Zimbabwe’s fuel prices are considered some of the most expensive compared to other countries in the Sadc bloc.

By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Nov. 12, 2024

Zera confiscates smuggled LP gas containers

Zimbabweans are enduring punishing power outages running into more than 12 hours per day due to depressed electricity generation capacity.

By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Nov. 7, 2024

Zera confiscates smuggled LP gas containers

Substandard solar installations fuel infernos: Zera

In an interview, Zera senior engineer Man’arai Ndovorwi said about three to four lives were lost in a month due to fake solar products and bad installations.

By Margaret Lubinda Nov. 6, 2024

Substandard solar installations fuel infernos: Zera

Zera explores use of methane to fuel cars

Sibanda said Zera was exploring how petrol or diesel can be substituted with methane for cars to improve energy efficiency.

By Melody Chikono Sep. 15, 2024

Zera explores use of methane to fuel cars

Zera wants no VAT on renewable energy products

According to the Southern African Power Pool, the country has an installed capacity of 2 412MW.

By Melody Chikono Sep. 10, 2024

Zera wants no VAT on renewable energy products

Contaminated fuel: ZERA in nationwide clampdown, 12 suppliers brought to book

In terms of the Petroleum Act [Chapter 13:22] and Petroleum (Fuel Quality) Regulations, ZERA are allowed to test and monitor fuel quality at every retail site in the country.

By Trust Makore Aug. 27, 2024