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Zimplats turns to direct imports and own generation to counter power cuts
Zim Now WriterTo counter power shortages, Zimplats, is now importing power directly from Zambia and is targeting to construct a solar plant that will have 185MW capacity on completion.Responding to a...
US Embassy’s startling revelation exposes decades of economic sabotage in Zim
Zim Now WriterIn a declaration that has rekindled fervent discourse, the United States Embassy proclaimed Zimbabwe’s potential as a burgeoning economic powerhouse within Southern Africa, a revelation...
Farmers warned of crop damage in wake of heavy rains
Audrey GalawuIn light of the heavy rains predicted by the Meteorological Services Department in some parts of the country, the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board has urged farmers to be wary of crop...
TIMB confident of successful 2023/24 season
Audrey GalawuThe Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board said it is confident of another successful season after experiencing a record crop yield for the 2023/2024 season with 136 000 hectares already pl...
Kamativi Mine Revival: Lithium Production Marks a Milestone
Zim Now WriterKamativi Mine in Hwange District, Matabeleland North is set to start operations focusing on lithium mining instead of tin. The lithium project, a joint venture between Sichuan Pude Techn...
From tragedy to transformation: Redwing Mine’s shaft collapse sparks mining safety revolution
Philemon JambayaOn a fateful Thursday, swallowing fifteen miners in its depths. The Redwing Mine tragedy, not the first in Zimbabwe’s mining history, ripped open a painful reality: safety cracks yawne...
Dinson plant now 90% complete as it increases manpower to 1 500
Zim Now WriterProgress at the Dinson Iron and Steel Company US$1.5 billion plant in Manhize, Chirumhanzu District in the Midlands Province is 90% complete with manpower increased to 1 500 to accelerat...
Aggressive Bikita Minerals appoints new MD
New Bikita Minerals Managing Director, Gong Xuedong Nyashadzashe NdoroBikita Minerals, one of the world’s biggest suppliers of the lithium mineral, petalite, has appointed Gong Xuedong as the new Mana...
PLZ challenged to consider making lithium batteries
Patricia MashiriThe Minister of State Mashonaland East, Appollonia Munzverengwi, has challenged Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe company to consider making lithium batteries for export.Speaking during a tour...
Govt adjusts some measures in 2024 Budget
Finance and Investment Promotion Minister, Mthuli NcubeAudrey GalawuFinance and Investment Promotion Minister Mthuli Ncube has adjusted some of the measures introduced in the 2024 budget after consult...