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SADC Executive Secretary, His Excellency Mr. Elias Magosi By Dickson Bandera The SADC Conference of Ministers of Energy and Water wrapped up this Friday in Harare following five intense days of deliberations that brought together key decision-makers, experts, and partners to shape the future of two of the region’s most vital sectors: energy and water….
Dr Gata By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe is mourning the passing of Dr. Sydney Zikuzo Gata, the Executive Chairman of ZESA Holdings, who died on 3 July 2025 at a local hospital after a short illness. Dr Gata’s departure marks the end of an era in Zimbabwe’s energy sector — one shaped by vision, resilience, and…
By Dickson Bandera | Harare The Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) has honoured legendary figures from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) who played instrumental roles in shaping the region’s energy sector over the past three decades. Held on the sidelines of the SADC Joint Meeting of Ministers of Energy and Water at the…
By Dickson Bandera The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has laid out a bold and coordinated plan to tackle regional energy shortages and build resilience in the water sector. Addressing the Joint 43rd Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Energy and Water, SADC Deputy Executive Secretary for Regional Integration, Ms. Angele Makombo N’Tumba, delivered a powerful…
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy and Power Development Eng Gloria Magombo By Dickson Bandera Bulawayo, April 22, 2025 — The Ministry of Energy and Power Development has revealed that a total of US $16 billion is required to achieve universal electricity access by 2030—a critical catalyst for Zimbabwe’s rural industrialisation. Speaking at the Rural Industrialisation…
Gwede Mantashe, South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources By Washington Chikombingo in Capetown, South Africa The 31st edition of the Invest in African Mining Indaba commenced on Monday, drawing significant enthusiasm from attendees. The event, themed “Future-Proofing African Mining, Today!”, coincides with the 70th anniversary of South Africa’s Freedom Charter, which declared that…
Zimbabwe’s Vice President General (Retired) Dr. Constantino Guveya Dominic Nyikadzino Chiwenga (centre) pose for a group photo with other Summit attendees By George Swarei Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – November 18, 2024 The inaugural Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit has set the stage for transformative collaborations aimed at fostering sustainable energy and economic growth. The event, graced by Zimbabwe’s…
The Top CEO Dr Edzai Kachirekwa By Staff Writer High-flying businessman, Dr. Edzai Kachirekwa, the CEO and Transmission Director of Power Giants Africa has been conferred with the Global Well Respected CEO in Transmission and Electricity Distribution at the second edition of the Global Well Respected CEOs Awards held in Qatar on Wednesday. The recognition…