Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority has converted 99 percent of its consumer base to prepayment systems while equipping 65 percent with advanced smart monitoring devices, a transformation that acting chief executive Cletus Nyachowe credits with stabilizing revenue collection after years of crippling arrears. The utility previously sold power at rates as low as two or three cents per kilowatt hour despite procurement costs exceeding nine cents, creating massive debt, particularly from large postpaid accounts that Nyachowe characterized as the primary operational challenge before late 2023.
The shift enables enforcement of cost-reflective pricing and provides real-time tampering alerts, though Nyachowe urged parliamentarians during a...
Four journalists earned nominations in the Bulawayo Arts Awards category, recognizing exceptional cultural reporting across multiple media platforms. Zimpapers correspondents Langalakhe Mabhena, Mbulelo Mpofu and Mthabisi Tshuma compete alongside ZBC television producer Lisa Masuku-Kurira for the honor of celebrating storytellers who documented the city's creative landscape.
Mabhena focuses on heritage preservation and traditional performance while Tshuma champions rural talent from districts such as Gwanda and Nkayi. Defending winner Mpofu analyzes urban music trends and cross-border collaborations, having expanded into radio broadcasting. Masuku-Kurira becomes the first woman shortlisted after amplifying regional performers through...
Zimbabwe faces cement shortages despite robust construction activity across the country, forcing authorities to lift import restrictions temporarily after prices jumped from $11 to $17 per 50-kilogram bag. Deputy Industry and Commerce Minister Raj Modi confirmed machinery failures at major producers such as Khaya, coupled with clinker supply problems, left PPC as the sole operational manufacturer, unable to satisfy soaring market demand.
Cement shipments approved for entry remain stuck at border crossings awaiting clearance. Officials expect the Huaxin Cement facility in Chegutu to begin production and inject competition into the sector, though the Chinese-owned plant will not commence operations until early next year.
Highlanders secured their top-flight status alongside Chicken Inn following a 1-1 draw that left both clubs level on 39 points, though Dutch manager Pieter De Jongh immediately questioned whether his squad possesses adequate talent for the Bulawayo institution. The tactician acknowledged completing his relegation rescue assignment but criticized multiple players for lacking the technical ability and competitive mentality required at Barbourfields.
Brian Muza converted a Michael Charamba delivery to put the Gamecocks ahead before Andrew Mbeba equalized with a curled set piece. Coach Joey Antipas welcomed the outcome that preserved both former champions in the league. Kwekwe United, Greenfuel, Bikita Minerals, and Yadah dropped into the...
Zimbabwe plans to boost wheat output to 1.4 million tons by the close of the decade, positioning the nation as a regional exporter after achieving self-sufficiency two years ago. Officials outlined the expansion in their latest agricultural blueprint, targeting growth from current yields of 640,000 tons through expanded irrigation covering nearly half a million hectares.
The southern African country grows soft wheat domestically while importing roughly three-tenths of its hard wheat needs for blending purposes, though some manufacturers already produce bread using entirely local grain. Deputy Minister Vangelis Haritatos said authorities formed an interagency committee to strengthen the value chain, with research underway to develop...
Zimbabwean organizations are highlighting male survivors of gender-based violence during Movember awareness campaigns, challenging societal assumptions that cast men exclusively as perpetrators. Advocates report that cultural expectations around masculinity prevent thousands of male victims from reporting abuse, with some enduring physical attacks, sexual assault, and psychological torment while fearing ridicule from law enforcement and family members who dismiss their experiences as weakness.
Police statistics show men filed 2,463 gender-based violence complaints compared with 16,444 reports from women during a recent ten-month period, though experts believe actual male victimization far exceeds documented cases. Rights groups note...
Dynamos secured their Zimbabwe Premiership status after battling FC Platinum to a scoreless stalemate at Rufaro Stadium, ending a turbulent campaign that saw the club flirt dangerously with relegation. Coach Kelvin Kaindu guided the team through an 11-match undefeated streak that lifted them from 17th position to 12th place, finishing level on 39 points with fellow heavyweight sides Highlanders and Chicken Inn.
The Zambian tactician described the turnaround as miraculous after inheriting a squad deep in the relegation zone. Norman Mapeza confirmed his departure from FC Platinum following more than a decade with the mining club, using the fixture as his farewell appearance. GreenFuel, Bikita Minerals, Yadah, and Kwekwe United dropped...
Malawian nationals residing in Zimbabwe continue accessing dual citizenship provisions that permit them to hold passports from both nations, according to Ambassador Peter Namathanga during consultations with expatriates in Bulawayo. The constitutional amendment took effect in 2021 and allows descendants of Malawian parents born after independence to register through simplified procedures requiring proof of ancestral origin.
Namathanga emphasized bilateral learning opportunities, particularly Zimbabwe's expertise in the mining and agricultural sectors that could benefit Malawi's development strategy. Consul Isaac Silumbu noted historical labor migration patterns dating to railway construction eras, when an estimated 40 percent of...
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga told G20 leaders in South Africa that the shift toward green and digital economies will fail unless developing nations extracting lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements receive fair compensation for their resources. Speaking on behalf of President Mnangagwa, he criticized the pattern whereby African countries provide raw materials, yet manufacturing profits and technological advances flow to wealthier regions.
The summit adopted a Critical Minerals Framework designed to guarantee that resource-rich nations benefit from extraction while supporting sustainable development. Chiwenga demanded technology transfers enabling value addition within producing countries rather than perpetuating...
