INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

39 solar power projects get nod

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has processed 39 solar power projects that have capacity to generate up 1 151,87MW, as the country moves towards renewable energy to contain shortages. ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 27 September 2019

BUSINESS NEWS

Chasi pushes for duty free solar equipment imports

ENERGY and Power Development Minister, Advocate Fortune Chasi, says modalities are being put in place to ensure solar products are imported duty free to increase investment in renewable energy across ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 09 July 2019

BUSINESS NEWS

Chivayo breached solar project contract: ZPC

The Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) has accused Intratrek Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd of breaching the parties Gwanda solar project agreement by not contributing $1 million which it was supposed to inject into th...

By Staff reporter | Published: 05 July 2019

BUSINESS NEWS

Stanbic, SAZ in solar plant deal

FINANCIAL services institution, Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe, has facilitated the construction of a ZAR7 million 190kw solar plant for Standards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ) as part of interventions to aid ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 05 July 2019

BUSINESS NEWS

Judge blasts ZPC over Chivayo's solar project

High Court judge Justice Tawanda Chitapi has castigated the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) for its lackadaisical approach to finding common ground with Intratrek Zimbabwe fronted by Wicknell Chivayo to ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 20 June 2019

BUSINESS NEWS

Chivayo reaches to Mnangagwa over solar project

Harare businessman Wicknell Chivayo has written to President Mnangagwa explaining circumstances that have caused delay in the implementation of a 300 megawatt State power utility solar farm project, a...

By Staff reporter | Published: 29 June 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

Contractors submit Gwanda solar project survey report

CONTRACTORS for Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC)'s 300 megawatt Gwanda solar farm have completed and submitted to the power utility the geo-technical survey report for the project, in a development inside...

By Staff reporter | Published: 29 June 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

Chinese company, NUST sign solar deal

THE National University of Science and Technology (NUST) has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with Chinese company, Satewave Technologies, for the establishment of a solar photovoltaic farm proj...

By Staff reporter | Published: 28 June 2018

POLITICS

Mnangagwa agonises over Gwanda solar project

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa said the Government has learnt its lessons through the endless delays in implementing the Gwanda solar project.The Government, he said, will not repeat the same mistake of awarding...

By Staff reporter | Published: 10 June 2018

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Econet completes HQ solar installation

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe (EWZ), the country's largest telecom and technology company, has completed the installation of a solar power system at its head office in Msasa, Harare.The 99.9KW solar system...

By Staff reporter | Published: 10 June 2018

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

CHiNT to proceed with Gwanda solar

CHINESE electrical engineering giant, CHiNT Electric has reaffirmed its commitment to proceed with the implementation of the 100 megawatt Gwanda solar farm project, asserting the debarment by African ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 31 May 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

BCC mulls setting up mini solar farms

THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) plans to establish mini solar farms across the city in a bid to generate alternative power aimed at reducing the city's electricity bill.Should the project succeed, exc...

By Staff reporter | Published: 07 May 2018

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

ChiNT heads to Zim for Gwanda solar

A HIGH-powered delegation from Chinese electrical engineering giant, CHiNT Electric, is expected in Harare this week for high level discussions with Government and Zesa aimed at unlocking funding for ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 07 May 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

Wicknell Chivayo back at solar project site

PARLIAMENT heard yesterday that controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo was back on the site earmarked for the Gwanda solar project at a time legislators were still investigating circumstances lead...

By Staff reporter | Published: 24 April 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

$52m for Gwanda solar

CHINESE electrical engineering giant, CHiNT Electric, has committed a $52 million advance payment demand guarantee for the 100 megawatts Gwanda solar farm (Matabeleland South), as it seeks to unlock f...

By Staff reporter | Published: 23 April 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

Khaya Moyo summoned over Chivhayo solar project

ENERGY and Power Development Minister Simon Khaya Moyo and former ministers Samuel Undenge and Dzikamai Mavhaire are set to appear before the Parliamentary committee on Mines and Energy today to answe...

By Staff reporter | Published: 19 April 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

Private firm to set up 125MW solar plant in Vic Falls

A PRIVATE firm, Southpole Consulting Private Limited, has engaged the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) seeking a power generation licence to set up a 125 megawatts solar plant in Victoria F...

By Staff reporter | Published: 18 April 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

Econet gets licence to generate solar energy

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe (Econet) has been given a licence to generate power to meet the electricity and energy needs at its Willowvale premises in Harare. The Willowvale complex is a major hub for Ec...

By Staff reporter | Published: 17 April 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

Newly-installed CBZ solar street lights stolen

VICTORIA FALLS police have arrested several people in connection with the theft of CBZ solar street lights batteries and solar panels.CBZ recently started installing hundreds of solar street lights on...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 April 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

Govt orders use of solar geysers

GOVERNMENT will, in the next two weeks, introduce legislation to compel households to use solar-powered geysers, as it moves to regulate electricity consumption.Speaking yesterday in Harare at the off...

By Staff reporter | Published: 10 April 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

Zimbabwe to benefit from $2 billion solar facility

Zimbabwe stands to benefit from a US$2 billion solar financing arrangement availed by the Government of India to several African countries, The Herald learnt last night.Vice President General Constant...

By Staff reporter | Published: 26 March 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

Padenga sets up $1,8m solar plant

Listed crocodile venture firm, Padenga Holdings has set up a solar power plant at a cost of $1,8 million at its Kariba establishment.The solar plant is currently generating 300 kilowatts with an addit...

By Staff reporter | Published: 18 March 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

Gwanda solar project collapses

THE US$200 million Gwanda solar project has all but collapsed as controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has expressed fears that the fraud and corruption charges levelled against him by the Zimbab...

By Staff reporter | Published: 16 March 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

AfDB strikes deal for Africa solar energy

THE African Development Bank (AfDB) has struck a partnership deal with International Solar Alliance (ISA) to scale up solar energy development in Africa.The agreement was sealed on the margins of the ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 15 March 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

Solar project for Vic Falls airport

The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) is considering proposals from prospective investors who have expressed interest to establish a solar farm around the Victoria Falls International Airpor...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 March 2018
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