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ZESA restores power after national blackout

ZESA said restoration efforts began at 19:01 hours, with electricity supplies restored through Eskom, Kariba Power Station, Hydro Cabora Bassa and Hwange Units 1, 2 and 3.

By Staff Reporter Jul. 7, 2026

ZESA restores power after national blackout

Normal power supply has resumed: Zesa

The power utility said the fault also caused local electricity generation to shut down due to voltage instability and under-frequency, leading to a nationwide loss of supply.

By Donald Nyandoro Jul. 7, 2026

Powertel join Paratus Zimbabwe to launch new digital highway

Powertel Communications managing director Willard Nyagwande said the project was a significant milestone for the company and Zimbabwe's telecommunications sector.

By Donald Nyandoro Jul. 3, 2026

Powertel join Paratus Zimbabwe to launch new digital highway

Powersales returns with massive expansion drive

While the company retains its original name and logo, Blatch emphasised that it is now an independently operated business using an updated retail model tailored to the modern customer.

By Nizbert Moyo Jul. 3, 2026

Powersales returns with massive expansion drive

Zim govt ring-fences 150MW for winter wheat

Moyo, however, said thermal power would continue to provide the country’s baseload electricity even as Zimbabwe expands renewable energy generation.

By Blessed Ndlovu Jul. 2, 2026

Zim govt ring-fences 150MW for winter wheat

A vote of confidence in Zimbabwe’s IPP future

It is a vote of confidence in Zimbabwe’s evolving electricity market and a potential turning point for private investment in power generation.

By Newsday Jun. 29, 2026

A vote of confidence in Zimbabwe’s IPP future

Kariba powers Zim as load-shedding eases

During drought years, water allocations decline, forcing the utility to rely more heavily on higher-cost electricity sources.

By Obert Siamilandu Jun. 29, 2026

Kariba powers Zim as load-shedding eases

DataWired equips young women for AI, data careers

Implemented in partnership with the Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) and supported by the US embassy, the programme equips participants with practical skills in data and technology.

By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa Jun. 27, 2026

DataWired equips young women for AI, data careers

City Parking rolls out smart traffic systems to tame Harare congestion

City Parking is set to install forty-nine intelligent traffic management systems across Harare in a major drive to ease the capital's notorious traffic congestion, the company has announced.

By Staff Reporter Jun. 25, 2026