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Zimbabwe
Water Levels at Critical Point: Kariba Dam on ‘Brink of Collapse’, Leave Millions in Darkness
imbabwe is teetering on the precipice of a catastrophic power crisis, with the situation at the Kariba Dam reaching a terrifying nadir. As of August 19th, 2024, water levels have plummeted to a criti
Aug 19, 2024
Companies
Dual Challenge, Single Solution: Old Mutual Launches US$100 Million Renewable Energy Fund
As Zimbabwe grapples with an ongoing energy crisis, Old Mutual Zimbabwe has announced the launch of a US$100 million private equity fund aimed at renewable energy investments. With the country strivi
Sep 24, 2024
World
Drought Threatens Regional Power Supply: What Lake Cahora Bassa's Water Level Erosion Means for Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's struggles with power challenges have extended beyond its borders, affecting one of its key electricity import sources. The Cahora Bassa dam in Mozambique's Tete province has reached a crit
Dec 17, 2024
Zimbabwe
South Africa’s 2025 Budget: A Fragile Lifeline for Zimbabwe’s Ailing Economy?
For Zimbabwean businesses and policymakers, this figure raises a pressing question: is it enough to pull South Africa—and the region—out of its economic quagmire? As Zimbabwe’s largest trading partner
Mar 13, 2025
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Edgars Lines Up New Store Openings with Quality Affordable Clothes to Take on Informal Sector
Edgars Stores Zimbabwe Limited, a prominent fashion retailer established in 1946 by Sydney Press, has been a cornerstone of Zimbabwe’s retail landscape for over 77 years, catering primarily to middle
Jul 23, 2025Econet Enhances Connectivity in Underserved Communities, Sustains Dominance in Data, Voice Traffic in Q1
Econet has intensified its efforts to bridge the digital divide by deploying ten lightweight, cost-effective base transceiver stations (BTS) in underserved rural areas during the first quarter ended 3
Jul 22, 2025