THE government says lack of funding is hampering the growth of the country’s energy sector as reliance on power importation is leading to high tariffs. Speaking at the renewable energy fund launch organised by Old Mutual in Harare at the weekend, Energy ministry permanent secretary Gloria Magombo said there was a need to increase energy…
THE International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the government of Zimbabwe are intensifying their cooperation to end challenges facing migrants. Addressing the media in Harare yesterday after meeting Public Service minister July Moyo, chairperson of the IOM council Katharina Stasch said their cooperation was meant to find a lasting solution to the challenges facing migrants….
ZIMBABWE’s once-reliable hydropower supply from the Kariba Dam is facing increasing strain due to the effects of climate change. An El Niño-induced drought has contributed to lower water levels in the Kariba reservoir, while outdated equipment at Hwange frequently breaks down, reducing the country’s overall electricity production capacity. The southern African country ― with an…
MOST government departments will minimise the use of paperwork by digitalising their operations, ICT minister Tatenda Mavetera has said. She was speaking at the signing of the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) integrity pledge for senior officials in her ministry, where she said the digitalising move was part of the national ICT policy. “Integrity should be…
AUTHORITIES have approved TelOne (Private) Limited to be an official Starlink reseller in Zimbabwe. Starlink was recently licenced by the government to offer satellite internet and the partnership is seen by TelOne as a ground-breaking development in its efforts to provide innovative internet solutions Starlink’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology offers high-speed internet access,…
NETONE has introduced an innovative communication solution designed to meet diverse needs of businesses of all sizes — the OneBusiness Package. This comprehensive package offers a range of powerful features that not only enhance connectivity, but also streamline business operations. From OnNet minutes and OffNet voice calls to international call minutes and a dedicated WhatsApp…
AUTHORITIES say purchasing cheap refrigerators is costly as they consume more energy and also have high levels of toxic emissions. Addressing the media in Harare yesterday as Zimbabwe marked the International Ozone Layer Day, the national ozone unit projects manager in the Environment ministry, George Chaumba, said tertiary institutions were also now teaching refrigeration and…
THE National Social Security Authority (Nssa) is scaling up its efforts to improve health facilities across the country in a bid to ensure its clients acquire national health coverage. Speaking at a tour of some of Nssa’s health facilities in Bulawayo, acting director for occupational safety and health, Betty Nyereyegona said the authority was in…
A GOLD mobilisation exercise by the government has seen an increase deliveries in the country and a drop in leakages of the precious mineral, Mines minister Winston Chitando has said. The exercise encourages artisanal and small-scale miners to formalise their operations and deliver their gold through official channels and ensure adherence to regulations throughout the…
GWERU-BASED ferrochrome processor Zimbabwe Alloys Limited (ZimAlloys) says it is working on developing a 15-megawatt solar plant at its factory to alleviate the impact of power outages on its operations. Once a dominant player in the country’s ferrochrome industry, ZimAlloys experienced a downturn at the turn of the millennium resulting in it being placed under…
