The importance of this event lies in its direct contribution to accelerating the adoption of solar and storage technology, a cornerstone of Zimbabwe’s energy security and environmental commitments.
Category: Energy
ZERA Sets the Record Straight: No Solar Tax Imposed, Government Encouraging Green Energy Use
By Tendai Keith Guvamombe
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has moved swiftly to quell public anxiety, strongly dismissing a “malicious article” circulating on social media that falsely claimed the Authority intends to impose a tax on domestic solar energy users.
Sunlight To Darkness: Power Outage at SONA Is Zimbabwe’s Loudest Call For Energy Revolution
The moment President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) was plunged into pitch-black darkness at the new, grand Parliament Building on Tuesday 28 October 2025, it became the most public display of Zimbabwe’s persistent power crisis.
Unearthing Baghdad; A 2000 Year Old Clay Pot used as World’s First Battery
Discovered near Baghdad in 1936, the Baghdad Battery is a remarkable set of artifacts, potentially representing the world’s oldest known electric cell.
Danger Zone: Europe’s Largest Nuclear Plant Relies On Diesel Generators After Losing Primary Water Source
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in Ukraine is more than just Europe’s largest atomic facility; it is a live wire threatening the safety of the entire continent.
Zimbabwe’s Dr. Magombo Calls for Bold Action at SADC Water-Energy Meeting
Zimbabwe is currently playing host to a pivotal gathering of Senior Officials from SADC Member States for the 43rd Joint Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Energy and Water.