THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has received an application from Tariro yeVana Power (Private) Limited to construct and own a 100-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic plant at Arcadia Farm in Bindura, Mashonaland Central Province.In a notice issued yesterday, Zera said the company was seeking a licence to construct, own, operate and sell electricity to private…
FIVE Bulawayo men have been arrested following a night of terror in which they allegedly kidnapped, drugged and gang-raped a 13-year-old girl.According to Bulawayo police yesterday, the young victim was ambushed in broad daylight by five men — Nkosana Ngwenya, 35, of New Lobengula; Derick Gama, 34, Brian Ncube, 26,, and George Ndebele, 20, all…
LEADING telecommunications and technology company Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has once again won the award for the overall best stand at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), the country’s supreme exhibit award.The award — a second consecutive win for Econet — underscored the company’s consistency in delivering a world-class exhibition aligned with strong consumer and business…
UNYIELDING authorities have warned anew that they are ready to deal decisively, and harshly, with anyone who organises or participates in unsanctioned demonstrations in the country. In this regard, and to ensure that any planned gatherings in urban areas align with official guidelines — while also striving to combat rising armed robberies in urban areas…
A GROWING environmental crisis in Matabeleland South is raising alarm over the safety of Bulawayo’s water supplies, as pollution linked to gold mining spreads through the Umzingwane catchment area —the city’s primary water source.Authorities say pollution of rivers and dams, largely blamed on illegal mining and the misuse of cyanide by some operators, was threatening…
THE European Union (EU) has pledged US$30 million to strengthen Zimbabwe’s horticulture value chains, boosting productivity, export competitiveness, and sustainable growth. Speaking to the media on the side-lines of the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) yesterday, the EU Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Katrin Hagemann, said the bloc would support access to longer-term finance for productive…
SEVEN people were remanded in custody yesterday for allegedly planning to demonstrate against Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3 in support of the Douglas Mwonzora-led MDC.Clifton Zumba, Shingirai Chitauro, John Simon, Tonderai Makuyana, Decent Zaina, Jane Makovere and Austin Name appeared before Harare provincial magistrate Ruth Moyo facing allegations of incitement to commit public violence.They were…
ZIMBABWE’S cultural heritage sector is undergoing a dramatic turnaround, with the government declaring the National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe (NMMZ) a key driver of national identity, education and economic development following a period of instability.Addressing the NMMZ annual general meeting in Harare yesterday, the minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage, Kazembe Kazembe, said…
Cloud Fusire SENIOR SPORTS WRITER CAPS UNITED coach Takesure Chiragwi is wary of Bulawayo giants Highlanders, describing them as one of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League’s most dangerous teams ahead of their blockbuster clash at Barbourfields Stadium this weekend. The Green Machine, who are leading the pack at the top of the table with…
Anesu Mirisawu and Angela Mtombeni THE weekend is back, time to shake off the weekday grind, from electrifying music shows to must-watch movie moments, the entertainment scene is fully loaded for every kind of vibe. Music lovers are in for a treat nationwide, with Dendera and Sungura sounds crossing borders into South Africa, while top…
