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Zimbabwe's energy reforms spark investor confidence, says African energy chief
via NewsDay Zimbabwe1 min read
An African energy chief stated that Zimbabwe's energy reforms are sparking investor confidence. This development comes amidst various other news items in Zimbabwe, including reports on infrastructure projects, agricultural initiatives like ARDA delivering 120,000MT and Buhera farmers embracing crop insurance, and economic updates such as POSB declaring a record US$5.1 million dividend. Other notable events include the completion of the Plumtree-Victoria Falls fibre upgrade project and the commissioning of a specialized honey testing laboratory to boost export competitiveness.
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Must ReadThe Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority ZERA will conduct a nationwide energy survey this year with the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency ZIMSTAT. The survey aims to determine the proportion of Zimbabwe's electricity demand met by privately-funded solar systems, as households and businesses increasingly adopt self-generation due to ongoing power supply challenges. ZERA chief executive officer Edington Mazambani noted a steady increase in private solar investment, citing 94MW from net metering and 117MW from operational utility-scale independent power producer projects, alongside other off-grid solutions. Despite this private sector expansion, Mazambani affirmed the government's commitment to public electricity generation projects through the Zimbabwe Power Company ZPC.
The Premier Soccer League PSL has postponed the Highlanders-Chicken Inn derby following the tragic death of officials from the Highlanders Football Club Bosso. This decision comes amidst other news from Zimbabwe, including discussions around proposed grain levies, the performance of the Post Office Savings Bank POSB which declared a record US$5.1 million dividend, and various economic and political developments. The article also touches on issues like power outages affecting ART operations, the commissioning of a specialized honey testing laboratory, and humanitarian efforts to support returning citizens.
Must ReadThree executives from Highlanders Football Club have died in a road accident. This news comes amidst other reports including hip hop artist Holy Ten facing a rape charge, Cuthbert Dube experiencing financial difficulties, and the death of Killer T's girlfriend being linked to a rival suitor. Other headlines cover government infrastructure projects, ARDA's 120,000MT delivery for El Ni帽o preparedness, proposed grain levies, and the ZPC Kariba victory over Highlanders. Additionally, there are reports on political tensions leading to violence, power outages affecting ART operations, and a Zanu PF ambush towards a referendum. Grace Harvest Ministries celebrated 17 years, and a parliamentary committee recommended an inquiry into the Hwange governance crisis. Zimbabwe also commissioned a honey testing laboratory to boost export competitiveness.