Leonard Ncube in Hwange PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday led the groundbreaking ceremony to kick-start the new 720MW waste-to-thermal-coal power plant being implemented by Titan New Energy in partnership with Zesa Holdings in Hwange where he commended mutually beneficial private-public sector cooperation in developing a diversified energy mix. Titan Energy has invested a massive US$1 billion into […] …
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18 power projects to end load shedding in Zimbabwe
Leonard Ncube in Hwange ZESA Holdings executive chairman, Dr Sydney Gata, has said the prevailing electricity supply challenges will be a thing of the past once the country completes implementation of 18 power projects, which will generate close to 4 000MW within the next two years. He said yesterday’s ground-breaking ceremony for the 720MW waste-to-thermal-coal […] …
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COMMENT: End of blackout era, the birth of a regional energy hub
ZESA Holdings Executive Chairman Dr Sydney Gata yesterday put his head on the block during a ground-breaking ceremony for a 720MW thermal power plant and 200MW solar project in Hwange by declaring that the event signified the end of Zimbabwe’s blackout era. “I am tired of being insulted for the energy crisis,” he boldly declared, […] …
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Pracas nominees revealed
Sipepisiwe Moyo, moyosipepisiwe@gmail.com Pumula Royal Arts and Community Awards (Pracas) are back for their fifth edition, set to take place on December 21. The two-day event will begin with a festival at Pumula North Hall, culminating in the main awards ceremony the following day. The awards, held annually, celebrate excellence in the Cultural and Creative Industries […] …
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Chevrons batting headache
Brandon Moyo, Brandonmalvin9@gmail.com ZIMBABWE T20I captain Sikandar Raza believes his team must return to the drawing board to address their batting issues as they aim to bounce back in the second T20I match, scheduled for Queens Sports Club this afternoon. An abysmal batting display in the series opener on Sunday saw Zimbabwe collapse from 87/3 […] …
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Pollution concerns: BCC to relocate Ngozi Mine
Raymond Jaravaza, raymondjaravaza@gmail.com BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) is set to relocate the Richmond landfill, commonly known as “Ngozi Mine” in response to growing pollution concerns by residents amid calls for partnerships with a private sector for a waste-to-energy project at the dumpsite. The intervention is expected to safeguard residents in nearby suburbs, as well as […] …
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President leads groundbreaking for new 720MW power plant
Leonard Ncube in Hwange THE groundbreaking ceremony for the new 720MW thermal power plant in Hwange District today is a huge milestone for Matabeleland North province and Zimbabwe at large as President Mnangagwa’s administration lures more investment in the energy sector to accelerate the growing economy momentum in line with Vision 2030. He will lead […] …
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397 uniformed officers graduate at Zimbabwe School of Infantry in Matebeleland South
Sikhumbuzo Moyo recently in Mbalabala A TOTAL of 397 uniformed officers graduated with certificates during a combined graduation ceremony at the province on Friday after completing training in nine different courses. Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Chief of Staff Administration, Major-General Emmanuel Matatu, presided over the colourful graduation event. He charged the graduating officers, who were […] …
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Original Messiah Choir celebrates 50 years of heavenly harmonies
Mkhululi Ncube, themkhust@gmail.com THE powerful voices of choral musicians filled Hall One at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre in Bulawayo on Saturday evening as The Original Messiah Choir Ministries celebrated an incredible 50 years of singing choral music. The evening was made even more special with the presence of supporting groups Sounds of Comfort and 12 […] …
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Police smash 7-man armed robbery syndicate in Bulawayo
Peter Matika, peter.matika@chronicle.co.zw IN a relentless effort to combat the rising incidents of armed robberies, police have scored yet another milestone, smashing a suspected seven-member syndicate that had been terrorising Bulawayo residents. The recent operation is part of the police’s ongoing commitment to ensure safety and security of citizens in the face of escalating criminal […] …
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