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Maponongwe–Dzivarasekwa Electrification Project Switched On in Murehwa South

Maponongwe–Dzivarasekwa Electrification Project Switched On in Murehwa South By Brenda Mazhambe MUREHWA, June 17, 2026 – Government has taken another significant step towards rural transformation following the successful commissioning of the Maponongwe–Dzivarasekwa Electrification Project in Murehwa South, a development set to improve access to electricity for schools, healthcare facilities, business centres and surrounding communities. The…

Zimbabwe to Host Key Africa Solar Energy Meeting

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By Dickson Bandera Harare — Zimbabwe is set to host the 8th Regional Committee Meeting for Africa of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), following a preparatory visit by a delegation from the global solar body. Ambassador Sh. Bramha Kumar, the Indian Ambassador to Zimbabwe received the ISA mission led by Mr. Shishir Seth, which is…

Rural Electrification Milestone: Zimbabwe Reaches 82% Coverage of Public Institutions

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By Brenda Mazhambe Zimbabwe’s rural electrification drive has reached a defining milestone, with approximately 82 percent of public institutions—schools, clinics, business centres and other community hubs—now connected to electricity, signalling steady progress toward universal energy access. The figure, confirmed by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), reflects years of sustained infrastructure rollout and positions the country…

ZESA National Training Centre Exhibits Renewable Energy Courses at SADC Sustainable Energy Week as Power Utility Deepens Renewable Energy Push

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ZESA NTC Officials at their stand during the SADC Sustainable Energy Week Conference By Brenda Mazhambe VICTORIA FALLS – Zimbabwe’s power utility, Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA), has intensified its transition to clean energy by introducing cutting-edge renewable energy training programmes anchored in digital technologies. The programmes, offered by the ZESA National Training Centre (NTC),…

SADC Power Access Rises to 56% as Magosi Urges Investment Beyond Political Will

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SADC Executive Secretary His Excellency Ellias Magosi By Dickson Bandera Victoria Falls– SADC Executive Secretary, His Excellency Ellias Magosi says strong political will across member states has driven notable gains in electricity access, with the regional average now reaching 56 percent, while warning that sustained investment is critical to maintain momentum. Electricity access in the…

Zimbabwe Rallies SADC on Energy Reforms, Efficiency, AS Sustainable Energy Week Kicks Off In Vic Falls

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Minister of Energy and Power Development Hon July Moyo : Images William Muchingamiri/Marcus Chimudzi By Dickson Bandera VICTORIA FALLS – Zimbabwe’s Minister of Energy and Power Development, Honourable July Moyo, has called for urgent regulatory reforms and improved energy efficiency across the SADC region, warning that weak and poor data are undermining progress toward energy…

2026 SADC Energy Week Begins Tomorrow in Victoria Falls as Delegates Arrive

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Images: William Muchingamiri/Marcus Chimudzi By Brenda Mazhambe VICTORIA FALLS – Energy and Power Development Minister July Moyo says all is set for the 2026 SADC Sustainable Energy Week, with delegates expected to converge in Victoria Falls for a packed programme of high-level engagements beginning Monday. Delegates have been flocking into the resort city, with all…

UN-Habitat, Action 24 Pilot Circular Economy Project to Tackle Solar E-Waste in Zimbabwe

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By Dickson Bandera Harare, February 11, 2026 — The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), in partnership with Action 24, has launched a pilot circular economy initiative aimed at addressing the growing challenge of solar and electronic waste in Zimbabwe by repairing, refurbishing and repurposing discarded batteries for community energy use. The pilot focuses on…

Zimbabwe Ready to Host the SADC Sustainable Energy Week in Victoria Falls

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By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe is ready to host the 2026 SADC Sustainable Energy Week from 23 to 27 February 2026 in Victoria Falls, with all arrangements now in place to ensure a successful conference aimed at strengthening energy security, promoting sustainability, and unlocking investment opportunities across Southern Africa. The five-day flagship event will be held…

It Was 600k ZiG, Not 600k USD, Rural Electrification Fund Clarifies Eat n Lick Tender

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By Washington Chikombingo The Rural Electrification Fund (REF) has moved to set the record straight following widespread social media claims that local catering company Eat n Lick was awarded a tender worth USD600,000. In a press statement issued this Friday, the REF dismissed the claims as false, misleading, and damaging to the Fund’s reputation, clarifying…