Hwange’s Unit 7 Reconnected, Boosting Power Supply Amid Load-Shedding

Hwange Thermal Power Station’s Unit 7 was reconnected to Zimbabwe’s national grid on Friday, providing an additional 300 megawatts (MW) of power following a month of routine maintenance. This boost in power generation capacity is expected to ease the country’s load-shedding challenges, which have worsened recently due to reduced output …

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Cimas, HIT Embark On Solving Zimbabwe’s Perennial Healthcare Challenges Through Tech

By Judith Matanire Cimas Health Group and the Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) have partnered to use technology by developing practical, technology-driven healthcare solutions for the country, Nhau/Indaba has learnt. This emerged at a groundbreaking healthathon held at HIT dubbed Healthathon’24 Friday, designed to foster innovative solutions for Zimbabwe’s current …

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Government Tightens Firearms Act With Stricter Licensing, Training, Psychological Tests

The Government of Zimbabwe has moved to tighten the Firearms Act, introducing comprehensive amendments aimed at modernizing the 1957 legislation. The changes will see stricter conditions for the issuance of firearms licenses, including mandatory psychological and training tests, age restrictions, firearm profiling for easy tracing, and increased penalties for violations. …

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Consumer Watchdog Launches Campaign Against Cash-Only Transactions

The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) has embarked on an enforcement campaign to crack down on businesses that refuse to accept Point-of-Sale (POS) transactions, making it mandatory for all businesses to allow swipe machine payments. The move is designed to protect consumers and ensure compliance with the country’s financial regulations. POS …

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Cimas Health Group Unveils Healthathon 2.0 To Drive Healthcare Innovation

By Judith Matanire Cimas Health Group has launched Healthathon 2.0 second edition, a groundbreaking competition designed to foster innovation in the healthcare sector. The event, which will bring together students, professionals, and innovators, aims to develop innovative solutions to tackle key challenges within the healthcare industry, furthering Cimas’ commitment to …

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Surge In Crime & Traffic Accidents Alarm Authorities

The crime rate in Zimbabwe surged by 11% from January to August 2024 compared to the same period last year, a stark revelation presented by Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe during a senior officers’ conference in Harare on October 16, 2024. This alarming increase coincided with a …

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