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MOZAMBIQUE has threatened to cut off power supply to Zimbabwe over a US$5 million debt.
Hydro Cahora Basa supplies Zimbabwe with about 500 megawatts to cover shortfalls.
Zesa Holdings has capacity to generate between 900 megawatts and 1200 megawatts against a growing national demand of 1900 to 2200 megawatts.
To cover the shortfall, the company has been importing electricity from Mozambique and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
However, due to the shortage of capital, Zesa has had problems in repaying debts to the companies.
Local firms that were benefiting from the power imports
Mali through to semis
LIBREVILLE – Mali beat Gabon 5-4 on penalties yesterday after this finely balanced Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final ended 1-1 following extra time. Barcelona star Seydou Keita converted the decisive spot kick after the co-hosts’ top striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang watched in disbelief as Mali keeper Soumaila Diakite saved his effort. The Eagles’ reward is a
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Augustine Hwata Sports Reporter
ZIFA are expected to name an interim coach, to take charge of the Warriors’ 2013 Nations Cup qualifier against Burundi, either today or tomorrow, with all pointers leading to German gaffer Dieter Klaus-Pagels. Zifa chief executive Jonathan
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Dr Tony Monda Art Zone
It is gratifying to note that the national Gallery of Zimbabwe has spread its tentacles beyond the capital city of Harare and are commemorating the works of a great Bulawayo-based Zimbabwean artist – Rashid Jogee, born on the February 11, 1951.
Iranian ambassador calls for cultural co-operation
Entertainment Reporter
Islamic Republic of Iran Ambassador to Zimbabwe Mohammad Pournajaf has called on greater collaboration between Zimbabwean artists and Iranians to promote social and cultural cohesion. Speaking at the embassy in Harare after receiving a
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Macheso, Mjintu bury the hatchet?
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Former Orchestra Mberikwazvo rhythm guitarist Innocent Mjintu, who left Alick Macheso’s band after being fired for secretly recording an album, is expected to return into the Extrabasso’s orbit albeit as a supporting act. The talented guitarist has been
Zambezi Express delights theatre-goers
Entertainment Reporter
Zambezi Express roared at Harare’s Reps Theatre when it opened last Tuesday and delighted an appreciative crowd.
The 90-minute musical opens with the introduction of a young boy named Mzilikazi (Makula Moyo), who has a dream to be a
Mutodi, Utakataka strike deal
UTAKATAKA Express band leader Peter Moyo has agreed to sell off two of his band members, Spencer Khumulani and Gift “Shiga Shiga” Katulika, to Energy Mutodi’s Real Sounds of Africa in a deal set to change the face of the music industry.
The deal brokered byPartson “Chipaz” Chimbodza, the president of the Music Promoters Association of Zimbabwe, sought to
Western media brainwashed us?
Brian Mnkosana
From times past, it has been impossible to get a good man down, yet it is in this instance that an issue arises that pertains to the qualities that do determine or define a good man though these might differ from race to religion and culture. The