Year: 2024
Titan Power Plant Project—A Beacon of Hope for Zimbabwe’s Energy Future
The ground-breaking ceremony for the 720MW Titan Power Plant Project on December 2, 2024, marks a historic moment in Zimbabwe’s journey toward energy self-sufficiency. This transformative initiative, based at the Hwange Power Station, reflects Zimbabwe’s determination to overcome its energy challenges and catalyze economic growth. With its completion, the Titan Power Plant promises to alleviate […]
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A Brighter Future as Captive Power Producers Energize Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s energy sector is undergoing a remarkable transformation, signaling a new era of sustainability, self-sufficiency, and growth. The forthcoming unveiling of project outlines by seven Captive Power Producers (CPP), with a combined capacity of over 1,000MW, marks a pivotal moment. Coinciding with the ground-breaking ceremony of the 720MW Titan New Energy project in Hwange, officiated […]
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Cabinet Greenlights Upgrade of Forbes Border Post to Boost Economic Growth
The Second Republic, led by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has taken another significant step toward achieving its Vision 2030 goal of an upper-middle-income economy. The Cabinet has approved a comprehensive modernization and upgrade of Forbes Border Post in Manicaland Province under a public-private partnership (PPP) framework. This initiative builds on the government’s ongoing infrastructure development agenda, […]
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ZSE Halts Meikles shares trading amid row
Meikles Limited shares have been halted from trading on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange for a period of up to one hundred and eighty days (180) to allow the company to address some corporate governance issues. The suspension is effective the 26th of November 2024. The company has recently been in turmoil following major shareholder John […]
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Bridgefort Capital delists from ZSE, sets sight on VFEX
Bridgefort Capital Limited has voluntarily terminated its listing on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) with effect from the 26th of November 2024. The company’s class A and B shares can no longer be traded on the bourse. The company’s shareholders resolved to terminate the listing on the 15th of November. The move is in line […]
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PSL 11 Soccer star finalists unveiled, Simba contributes five players
The Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) curtain came down last weekend with Simba Bhora being crowned the 2024 champions. Four teams were relegated namely, Bulawayo Chiefs, Chegutu Pirates, Arenel Movers and Hwange. The voting for the eleven finalists was done this Wednesday by a panel of journalists, club coaches and club captains. Newly crowned […]
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President Mnangagwa’s 2018 Hwange Power Expansion Masterstroke Saves the Day
Zimbabwe’s recent intensification of load shedding has triggered criticism on social media, with some attributing the situation to government inefficiency. However, without the Second Republic’s foresight in expanding the Hwange Power Station with Units 7 and 8, the current power shortages would have been far worse. This strategic investment, championed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in […]
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Hwende’s Explosive Admission: CCC’s Weaknesses Laid Bare
Charlton Hwende, the Citizens Coalition For Change (CCC) legislator for Kuwadzana East and Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee in the National Assembly, has stirred controversy with a post on X (formerly Twitter) that seemingly critiques his party’s weaknesses. Hwende’s comment predicted a victory for Namibia’s SWAPO party and its candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, citing key […]
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Mbare Musika Fire Victims Receive Timely Boost from Chinese Ambassador
The Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Zhou Ding, has extended a compassionate hand to families affected by the devastating Mbare Musika fire, which occurred on October 8, 2024. This tragedy, declared a State of Disaster by President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, impacted 4,695 traders, leaving many vulnerable and in need of support. In collaboration with @teen_rescue, Ambassador […]
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U.S. Ambassador Pamela M. Tremont Commends Zimbabwe’s Progress in Economic Reforms
In a notable display of diplomatic recognition, U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pamela M. Tremont, on 25 November 2024, applauded Zimbabwe for its significant progress in economic and governance reforms. Speaking at the High-Level Structured Dialogue on Debt and Arrears negotiations held at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC), Ambassador Tremont highlighted the importance of collaboration […]
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