ZIMBABWE STALLS CONSTRUCTION WORK OF MAROWANYATI DAM
The government of Zimbabwe has stopped the construction work of Marowanyati Dam in Zimbabwe due to the cyclone idai as […]
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ZIMBABWE COMMISSIONS US $10M TILE AND BRICK PLANT
The government of Zimbabwe has officially commissioned US $10m million brick and tile manufacturing plant at Sino Zimbabwe Cement Company (SZCC) on […]
LAFARGEHOLCIM INJECTS US$25M INTO ZIM OPERATION
THE LafargeHolcim Group has availed US$25 million to its Zimbabwe subsidiary to increase its capacity utilisation, but the expansion programme […]
Zimbabwe set deliver over 500 000 housing units in 10 years
The government of Zimbabwe is set to 500 000 housing units in 10 years, in line with their Vision 2030, of a radical […]
ZESA seeks US $128m for Gairezi hydro power project
The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) Holdings is seeking US $128m to finance construction of the Gairezi hydro power project in the […]
Zimbabwe: Chinese firm to build hotels
Chinese multinational group, Touch Road International Holdings, has revealed plans to construct two hotels in Harare and Victoria Falls. The group […]
Batoka Project to spur industrial growth in Zimbabwe and Zambia
Zimbabwe and Zambia have said the multi-billion Batoka Gorge Hydro Electric Scheme project will reignite local industry and provide employment […]
Zimbabwe: PPC hit hard by foreign currency crisis
PPC Zimbabwe Ltd is stuck with R896 million (US$64,2 million) due to its parent company in South Africa after the […]
Zimbabwe to construct 470 000 houses
The government of Zimbabwe under the Command Housing programme, is set to construct 470 000 house in the next five years following identification […]
Zimbabwe requires US $2.3bn to fix water and sewer systems
An investment of at least US $2.3bn is required in the next five years to fix Zimbabwe’s water and sewer […]
Zimbabwe: cement sector has excess capacity – Lafarge
The cement industry has excess capacity to meet the 1,3 million tonnes annual domestic demand as the sector has an […]
Zimbabwe: contractor finalises $241m border designs
The company contracted by Government for the $241 million Beitbridge Border Post modernisation project yesterday said they were now finalising […]
Zimbabwe: $500k for Roads Rehab
Chirumhanzu Rural District Council has embarked on a $500 000 road rehabilitation exercise expected to cover Mvuma urban roads and […]
Zimbabwe seeks US $600m to rehabilitate Harare roads
The Government of Zimbabwe is seeking US $600m to rehabilitate Harare roads. This is according to Chief Engineer of Works George […]
Zimbabwe commissions Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport rehabilitation
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has commissioned the US $153m Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport upgrading and rehabilitation project, as his […]
Zimbabwe to rehabilitate bridges across the country
The government of Zimbabwe has prioritized the maintenance and rehabilitation of bridges throughout the country under the Government’s initiative on […]
Entries for the 2019 PPC Imaginarium Awards now open!
Entries for the 2019 PPC Imaginarium Awards in South Africa and Zimbabwe are now open! The prestigious competitions invite creatives […]
Zimbabwe, China seal US $1bn power deal
Zimbabwe has signed a US $1bn deal with Sinosteel Corp in a development that will see the Chinese firm building a 400MW […]
Zimbabwe: Parliament okays $153m airport deal
The National Assembly has ratified the $153 million Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport expansion project following the signing of a […]
Dangote commits US$1.5bn to Zim
Business mogul, Aliko Dangote, has made a firm undertaking to invest US$1.5 billion in the energy sector in Zimbabwe, a […]
New Zimbabwe luxury boutique hotel to welcome guests from early 2019
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, will soon boast a new luxury boutique hotel in the region’s famous world heritage site. From early 2019, the new […]
Zimbabwe to benefit from US $2bn solar financing arrangement
Zimbabwe is soon going to benefit from a US $2bn solar financing arrangement availed by the Government of India to […]
Zimbabwe: Govt plans $100 million airport for Beitbridge
Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister, Joram Gumbo said Government plans to construct an airport for Beitbridge at an estimated cost […]
Zimbabwe: B/Bridge gets over US$14 million for infrastructure upgrade
Beitbridge residents have applauded Government for availing more than $14 million to resuscitate infrastructure in the border town. The Minister […]
Zimbabwe: Govt sets aside $139m for infrastructure
Government has set aside a cumulative budget of $139 million for rail, road and air projects to improve and rehabilitate […]
Zimbabwe: construction firms want new regulatory act
Stakeholders in the construction industry have called on Government to expedite the passing of Contractors Bill that will help regulate […]
PPC Imaginarium extended to Zimbabwe
The PPC Imaginarium is a competition originating from South Africa, which will take place in Zimbabwe for the first time. […]
Zimbabwe: IDBZ floats $27m infrastructure bonds
The Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) is floating infrastructure bonds worth $27 million to finance the Kariba and Sumbeni […]
Zimbabwe to embark on a US $400m rail project
The Zimbabwean cabinet has given a nod to an investment deal between the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ), the Diaspora Infrastructure […]
Zesa Holdings pays Eskom US$12 million
Zesa Holdings has paid South African power utility Eskom US $12 million to avoid disconnection. It will pay another US$20 […]
Zimbabwe: Kariba South Project nears completion
Kariba South extension project is going to start feeding 150 MW into the national grid before the end of the […]
Relax visa regime, expert tells Zim
Zimbabwe has to relax its visa regime to attract Nigerian tourists and market the country as a destination for meetings, […]
ZPC seeks to set up three 100MW solar power plants
The Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) has applied to set up three solar power plants in the country. This is in […]
Zimbabwe: $300m set aside for Kondo Dam
Zimbabwe’s Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA) recently met South African potential investors for the Kondo Dam project. The $300m project involves […]
PPC Zimbabwe highlights import risk to Colleen Bawn plant
PPC Zimbabwe has hinted that it may be looking to shut down its Colleen Bawn Cement plant in Gwanda, citing […]
China’s R&F to invest up to $2bn to revive Zimbabwe steelmaker Zisco
China’s R&F plans to invest up to $2-billion to revive operations at Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Company (Zisco), the southern African nation’s industry and commerce […]
PPC Zimbabwe achieves record cement volumes
PPC has recorded the highest production volumes in Zimbabwe for the first time in 18 years following the opening of […]
Zimbabwe: US$ 10m shopping mall to be constructed
A US$ 10m shopping mall will be constructed in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe before the end of this year. This is […]
Struggling Zimbabwe to spend $1bn on “Mugabe University”
Despite an unemployment rate of 90% and rising debts, Zimbabwe’s cash-strapped government plans to build a brand new university for […]
Kariba South Extension project 91% complete
The $533m Kariba South extension project began in November 2014. The dam is expected to add 300MW to the national […]
Kariba south project to be effective before end of 2017
About 86% of work on the Kariba South Power expansion project that was first commissioned in 2014 has been completed, Sinohydro chief […]
Standard Bank provides $120m debt package to increase energy supply in Zimbabwev
Standard Bank has finalised a $120-million debt package with Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) for the rehabilitation of existing power infrastructure at the Kariba South hydropower station and the […]
Sweden promotes renewable energy in Zimbabwe
The Swedish Embassy in Harare has signed a major agreement to support UNICEF in the second phase expansion of its Green Innovations Hub (GiHub) […]
Zimbabwe: council to partner Chinese firm in road deal
Harare City Council is set to partner one of the largest state-owned companies in China, Sinohydro Corporation, in a deal […]
Zimbabwe: Lafarge posts $3,1m profit
Lafarge has returned to profitability, posting a $3,1 million net profit for the year ended December, 2016 from a $1,9 […]
Zimbabwe seeks $100m for emergency road repairs
Zimbabwe requires $100-million for emergency road repairs following above normal rains that have severely damaged the urban road network and highways, a government minister said on Wednesday.
Zimbabwe: Chinese firm to launch US$10m mortgage facility
Chinese company, China Industrial International Group Zimbabwe intends to launch a US$10 million mortgage facility in Zimbabwe targeting low-cost housing developments.
Zimbabwe: construction of largest inland dam completed
The construction of the largest inland dam in Zimbabwe, Tokwe Mukorsi Dam, has been completed. Construction of the dam began in June […]
Kariba South Hydro power station to save Zimbabwe millions
Falling levels in the Zambezi River initiated the need to import power for Zimbabwe, because the Zambezi River Authority had […]
China’s Exim Bank boosts Zimbabwe’s Hwange power project
The Zimbabwean government has approved a US$1 billion loan facility from the Exim Bank of China, facilitating work to commence on […]
PPC commissions Zimbabwe plant
Million cement plant in Msasa, Harare. PPC has two other plants in the country, one in Bulawayo and another Collen Bawn, near Gwanda.
PPC opens new cement plant in Zimbabwe
JSE-listed cement and lime producer PPC on Friday opened its $85m milling plant in Zimbabwe’s capital Harare. Speaking at the commissioning […]
Eskom and Cahorra Bassa threaten to pull the plug on Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has been given two months to pay its bills for power from South African power utility Eskom and Mozambique’s Hydro Cahora Bassa, HCB.
PPC threatens to shut Colleen Bawn mine in Zimbabwe
Local cement producers have warned of possible scaling down of operations and closures owing to an influx of cheap imported […]
Chinese group to design $2.1bn power plant in Zimbabwe
RIOZIM chose a state-owned Chinese company to design a $2.1bn power plant it plans to build in Zimbabwe, which faces […]
PPC Zimbabwe remains optimistic on planned targets
PRETORIA Portland Cement (PPC) Zimbabwe remains optimistic that its performance will be in line with its planned targets, but expects […]
Zimbabwe unveils $100 Million housing project
The government of Zimbabwe is set to partner Chinese investors to construct $100 million worth of houses made from prefabricated […]
African nations sign MOU for railway construction
According to Africa Agency Network, the governments of Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the construction of a regional railway […]
PPC’s Zimbabwe cement plant on track, says CEO
The construction of PPC’s cement plant in Zimbabwe remains on track for completion in 2016, the company’s CEO says, even […]
China presents free $145m parliament building to Zimbabwe
A special envoy of Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe last week to present three designs for a new $145m legislature China
Mugabe announces big construction plans for roads in Zimbabwe
During Zimbabwe’s 36th Independence celebrations on Monday, President Robert Mugabe announced a $2-billion construction plan for road in Zimbabwe. He […]
Kariba dam at risk of collapse, report warns
Concerns around a “catastrophic” failure of the Kariba dam, between Zambia and Zimbabwe, have again been spotlighted, as Zambia’s Energy […]
Dangote Cement – benefit for Zimbabwe economy
African investment will be the oil that spurs the growth of the Southern African economy in the wake of an […]
Zimbabwe begins construction of a mammoth 935km power line
The country has started working on the construction of a 935km power transmission line linking Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe […]
Zimbabwe: U.S $1.2 billion Dangote projects licensed
The Zimbabwe Investment Authority has issued the Dangote Group with licenses for three projects worth $1.2 billion,
Race against time to save Kariba dam
A catastrophic failure of the Kariba Dam on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia would put 3.5 million lives at risk and knock out 40%
Lafarge Zim struggles amid increasing rivalry
Lack of major national projects and large commercial infrastructure projects saw Lafarge Cement Zimbabwe Limited report reduced revenues for the half year ended 30 June 2015.
Danger of Kariba dam collapse threatens African economies
Should the Kariba dam, a hydroelectric dam in the Kariba Gorge of the Zambezi river basin between Zambia and Zimbabwe, […]
Dangote considers new cement plant in Zimbabwe
Africa and Nigeria’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, is set to land at the Harare International Airport today on a two-day […]
Mugabe pins hopes on China to restore Zimbabwe economy
President Robert Mugabe pinned his hopes on China helping to revive Zimbabwe’s struggling economy and outlined reforms to investment rules […]
Chinese construction group to build Zimbabwe coal power plant
Zimbabwe’s PER Lusulu Power has signed an agreement with China State Construction Engineering Corp to build a coal power station […]
PPC Limited to expand business in Zimbabwe
PPC Limited is set to expand its business in Zimbabwe by 2020 by spending US $200m for the construction of milling […]
Chinese firm to construct new cement plant in Zimbabwe
Mortal Investments Manufacturing Company, a Chinese company is set to construct a cement manufacturing plant worth US $10m in Redcliff, […]
Rehabilitation of Kariba Dam to get $75M injection
The African Development Bank Group has promised to inject $75 million which will be shared between Zimbabwe and Zambia for […]
Zimbabwe signs massive US$1.9bn housing plan
The Ministry of Local Government, Public Works & National Housing has awarded a housing project to China-Africa Construction Company, a subsidiary […]
Zimbabwe to spend US$5bn on more power projects
In a bid to curb the power shortage in Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) has announced plans to construct […]
Quality and testing of precast products on the agenda for CMA
The Concrete Manufacturers Association (CMA) has recently welcomed its new Executive Director, Frans Minnaar to its helm. Here, Minnaar explains […]
Zambia, Zimbabwe power plant plan expanded
Plans for a hydro-electric power plant between Zambia and Zimbabwe have been expanded to 2,400 MW from 1,600 MW, an […]
Zimbabwe: Jesuit Province to undertake U.S$96m housing project
Jesuit Province of Zimbabwe has set aside US $96 million for one of the largest housing projects in the country. […]
Zimbabwe: Jesuit Province to undertake U.S$96m housing project
Jesuit Province of Zimbabwe has set aside US $96 million for one of the largest housing projects in the country. […]
PPC Ltd – Strength beyond the bag
PPC is the leading supplier of cement in southern Africa through eight cement manufacturing facilities and three milling depots in […]
PPC Ltd – Strength beyond the bag
PPC is the leading supplier of cement in southern Africa through eight cement manufacturing facilities and three milling depots in […]
Chinese cement deal in limbo
Plans to set up a cement-making factory in Zvishavane in Zimbabwe by the Chinese have hit a snag after it […]
PPC Africa expansion on schedule
PPC reported positive cement sales in the first quarter and said construction is underway in Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia and the […]
Zimbabwe: PPC Zimbabwe optimistic
Cement manufacturer PPC Zimbabwe is positive its acquisition of an indigenisation certificate in 2012 will enable it to forge ahead of competition as the building industry improves.
Plans for PPC are developing swiftly in Africa
PPC’s Africa expansion strategy is progressing well with construction underway in Rwanda, Zimbabwe, DRC and Ethiopia, Bheki Sibiya, the executive […]
PPC African expansion strategy has ‘gained solid momentum’
JSE-listed cement producer PPC have reported headline earnings a share (Heps) of 179c for the financial year ended September 30, […]
Six candidates shortlisted for PPC’s CEO
PPC Ltd. (PPC) has a shortlist of six candidates to succeed Ketso Gordhan as CEO and plans to make an appointment if shareholders vote to retain the board, Chairman Bheki Sibiya said.
PPC’s stake in Habesha increased to 51%
PPC says it has bought the Industrial Development Corporation’s 20% stake in Ethiopia-based Habesha Cement Share Company for $13m, raising its share from 27% to 51%.
Jaguar Overseas limited to rehabilitate Harare thermal power station
Indian industrial engineering firm Jaguar Overseas Limited has been awarded a tender to rehabilitate Harare Thermal Power station. Rehabilitation will […]
Zimbabwe signs $1.5bn deal to tackle electricity shortage
Zimbabwe signed a $1.5-billion deal with China’s Sinohydro Corp on Friday to expand a coal-fired power plant to tackle the […]
US$ 100m for Beitbridge border post rehabilitation
Rehabilitation of the post will include upgrading of the road network to and from the post Zimbabwe has announced it […]
Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation shortlist announced
The shortlist of innovations in the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation was announced on Wednesday, comprising 12 new innovations from […]
China to help Zimbabwe build special economic zones
China will help Zimbabwe build special economic zones and industrial parks to jump-start exports and a struggling economy, its ambassador […]
Mugabe to seek China’s help with infrastructure
The president of Zimbabwe Mugabe has visited China, in a bid to seek help to build the country’s infrastructure. This […]
China firm awarded Kariba South Hydro Power Station expansion contract
Chinese firm Sino Hydro has been awarded a contract to expand Kariba South Hydro Power Station by 300MW at the […]
Zimbabwe: Govt lines up $14bn infrastructure facelift plans
The government of Zimbabwe has lined up various infrastructure rehabilitation programmes around the country for the next few years, including […]
China Sunlight Africa to give $52m for Zimbabwe dam construction
China Sunlight Africa will provide the Zimbabwean government with US$52m to be used in the construction of Gwayi-Shangani Dam in Matabeleland to help provide
EU bank may lend to Zimbabwe’s private sector
The European Investment Bank is considering extending loans to Zimbabwe’s private sector, more than a decade after the European Union […]
Lafarge to increase Zimbabwe cement production capacity
Lafarge Cement Zimbabwe plans to increase its cement production capacity to 0.5Mt/yr once a current plant upgrade is complete, according […]
$400m deal to upgrade Harare roads
Zimbabwe’s capital Harare has agreed to sign a $400-million deal with a South African company to upgrade its dilapidated road […]
