Zimbabwe’s former leader Robert Mugabe passes away at 95
Zimbabwe’s former longtime ruler Robert Mugabe who was forced to give up power in 2017 has died at 95, president Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced early […]
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Zimbabwe charges ex-Vice-President with abuse of power
In Zimbabwe, the new Anti-Corruption Commission, appointed in July, has charged Phelekezela Mphoko, a former deputy to ousted Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe, with criminal abuse […]
Electricity: Zimbabwe gets $42.5 million from Exim Bank of India
Exim Bank of India has approved $42.5 million in financing to improve electricity supply in Zimbabwe. The loan, to be repaid within 20 years, will […]
Over $330 million needed to cope with ‘worst-ever’ hunger crisis in Zimbabwe – WFP
With Zimbabwe now experiencing its “worst-ever hunger crisis”, the UN food relief agency has revised its humanitarian appeal to step up food assistance to people […]
Zimbabwe: power utility warns of massive power cuts
Zimbabwe may soon go blackout as low water levels reduce output from its biggest hydro plant, state-owned power utility warned on Thursday. According to Reuters, […]
Zimbabwe: US energy provider Labacorp Power eyes 900 MW mega solar project
Labacorp, an American company specializing in renewable energy production, has proposed to build a 900 MW solar project in Zimbabwe. The company is currently negotiating […]
Zimbabwe: Independent power producers gear up for solar power plants
Three independent power producers have applied to the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) for licenses to establish solar power plants that will add about 100 […]
Zimbabwe: Government rejects multi-million pipeline project
Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Energy has rejected a plan by South Africa-owned Mining, Oil and Gas Services Company (MOGS) to construct a $1 billion fuel pipeline […]
Zimbabwe lays off over 3,000 civil servants
zimbabThe government of Zimbabwe has laid off over 3000 workers, as President Emmerson Mnangagwa tries to make good on its promise to cut the bloated […]
Tourism: Africa receives only 5% of the international arrivals
Africa’s travel and tourism industry continues to record impressive growth over the years. In 2017, the continent hit a 63 million high in international tourist […]