CEMENT SHORTAGE HIT ZIMBABWE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Posted on 4 September 2018 by Gambeta News

Zimbabwe hit by cement shortage which has result to resident looking for black market. Zimbabwe is facing a major challenge with cement production with resident now resorting to buy the black market products. Meanwhile, a survey show that PPC and Lafarge were out of stock. It also shows that in most retail outlets and building material warehouses that cement are not available. PPC and Lafarge are the most producer of cement in Zimbabwe. The two companies control more…

SHURUGWI ROAD REHABILITATION RESUME IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on 28 August 201829 August 2018 by Gambeta News

Rehabilitation of road set to resume in Shurugwi town which will help improve the road in the area. Shurugwi Town Council has kick-off the road rehabilitation which will help fix over a kilometre of its road network. It will also help the town in terms of providing the resident with a good road. Zimbabwe National Road Administration is funding the project which is worth $145 000. Meanwhile, the project is in a bidding process with a contractor…

LOCAL CONTRACTORS ASKING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on 14 August 2018 by Gambeta News

Local contractors are asking the government to reduce the cost of associated with getting contracts in the construction sector. Local contractors is asking the government to involve them in the construction sector. The contractor wants the government to consider reducing the cost of associated with getting contracts in the construction sector. Meanwhile they also want the locals to participate in the economic development. ZANU-PF House of Assembly member-elect for Murehwa North constituency, Daniel Garwe said construction sector is a “low-hanging…

PLANS UNDERWAY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW HOTEL IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on 8 August 2018 by Gambeta News

Zimbabwe set to have new hotel in the central business district. Construction of a new hotel is set to kick-off in zimbabwe capital harare. The new hotel which will be build in Harare’s central business district (CBD). Meanwhile the piece of land for the project will be on the corner of Jason Moyo and Third Street. Harare City Council’s Environmental Management Committee held a meeting to discuss the application they got to use the property. The proposal…

BECKER MINING SYSTEMS TO INSTALL SMARTSENSE MONITORING IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on 20 July 201831 July 2018 by Gambeta News

Installation of smartsense monitoring system set to kick-off in Zimbabwe Becker Mining Systems is set to install a robust atmospheric and environmental monitoring system at a mine in Zimbabwe. This monitoring system will help improve productivity in the mining sector in the nation. It will also be monitoring up to seven different parameters. Senior general manager, Electronics, Becker Mining South Africa, Andrew Trentelman said “This project in Zimbabwe will encompass the installation of 19 environmental points underground…

ZIMBABWE AND ZAMBIA AGREE DEAL FOR HYDRO-ELECTRICITY PROJECT

Posted on 9 July 2018 by Gambeta News

Batoka Gorge Hydro Electricity project deal agree by both nations. The both nations has agree a deal worth US$4,5 billion for the project. The batoka Gorge Hydro Electricity project will help bring both nations together due to the deal. Zimbabwe has also receive an interest from General Electric Africa to undertake the 1 600 megawatt power project. The project will be along the Zambezi River which is co-owned with Zambia. According to report, both nations will have a…

ZINARA TO RELOCATE DEMA TOLLGATE DUE TO PRESSURE IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on 4 July 2018 by Gambeta News

Zinara set to relocate tollgate after residents submit a request for it to be move to new area. Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (zinara) has bow to pressure to remove the tollgate. The parastatal obey the wishes from Dema residents as they are unhappy with it in their area. Zinara is also looking for a new location to install the tollgate after the relocation process kick-off. Zinara spokesperson Augustine Moyo said “zinara advise the residents of Dema and surrounding…

ZIMBABWE RECEIVED FUNDS FROM JAPAN FOR ROAD PROJECT

Posted on 21 June 2018 by Gambeta News

Japan grants US$21 million to zimbabwe for road project which will help boost the nation economic. Japan has given the sum of US$21 million to Zimbabwe which will aid in improving road projects. The grant will also be use to steep gradients on the Makuti-Chirundu section of the North-South Corridor. The grant which are non-reimbursable funds will be use to acquire product and service. This product and service will help the economic and social development. It will also…

LICENCE GRANTED TO ZIMBABWE WOMEN’s BANK.

Posted on 8 June 2018 by Gambeta News

Zimbabwe Women’s Bank granted licence by Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe to operate fully. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has authorized and issued license to the awaited women’s bank. Hence, with this development the bank operations will be kick-off by the end of this month. The lunching of Zimbabwe Women’s Micro-finance Bank is a step forward for a new dispensation in the financial institution. It has taking a long time for them to get to…

Lubes Sales Engineer Vacancy At Total, Zimbabwe

Posted on 7 June 2018 by Gambeta News

Total is the fifth largest publicly-traded integrated oil and gas company in the world, with 100,000 employees in more than 130 countries worldwide. Our size and performance rank us as one of the top five global oil companies. “We are among the majors that invest the most in exploration. More importantly, our teams are highly good. They have a real pioneering spirit we must keep cultivating!”. Job Description Engineering (Mechanical) Degree 3 Years Experiance in…

ZIMBABWE OPPOSITION PARTY MARCH TO STOP FRAUD AND CORRUPTION IN THE UPCOMING PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

Posted on 6 June 20186 June 2018 by Gambeta News

Zimbabwe opposition party demands for a free and fair presidential election come June 30. Zimbabwean opposition party supporters are protesting against fraud and voter intimidation in the upcoming presidential election. Despite the cold weather, the march organised by the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) went on at Harare. MDC leader Nelson Chamisa handed a petition to the electoral commission saying they want a free and fair election. Also, demanding for publication of voter roll, audit…

KENYA’S SOFTWARE GROUP AIDS ZIMBABWE BANK TO GO DIGITAL.

Posted on 23 May 201823 May 2018 by Gambeta News

Kenyan based software company leads Zimbabwean commercial bank into the world of digital banking. A Kenyan based software company, Software Group has come to an agreement with Metbank to digitize the bank’s operations. Metbank is a Zimbabwean commercial bank, with over 70,000 customers and is one of the fastest growing institute in Zimbabwe. While Software company have branches in over 65 countries globally. In the agreement, Software Group is to install agency, Internet and mobile banking platform…

ZIMBABWE STOPS SOLAR STREET LIGHT PROJECT

Posted on 16 May 2018 by Gambeta News

Zimbabwe halts solar street light project because of lack of funds. Failure to raise enough fund have caused the Kwekwe City Council in Zimbabwe to halt the solar street light project. Last year the council made plans of raising US$200,000 for the installation of solar-powered street lights. So as to cut down on its electricity bill. For the fund raising, each household was levied 50 cents per month, but this however failed to reach the budget. During…

ZIMBABWE PARLIAMENT GIVES GREEN LIGHT FOR AIRPORT PROJECT

Posted on 14 May 201814 May 2018 by Gambeta News

Zimbabwe parliament signal approval of the airport construction which will see more passengers and tourist in the nation. Zimbabwe Parliament has approve the deal for the construction of an airport. It will be worth US$153 million and will also be use to expand Gabriel Mugabe International Airport. The deal was agree between the government and the chinese firm. Finance and Economic Development Minister Patrick Chinamasa said “We should expect increase passenger and aircraft processing areas through…

ZIMBABWE SET TO CONSTRUCT MODERN GREEN BUILDING

Posted on 8 May 2018 by Gambeta News

NOIC set to fund the construction of a modern green building that will help cut the demand for grid electricity in Zimbabwe. The construction of the green building will be at he Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) grounds. It will be power by a solar plant and will help feed energy to the nation grid. The initiative will also help cut the demand for grid electricity in the country. Ministry of Energy Permanent Secretary, Mr Partson Mbiriri said “The intention…

ZIMBABWE SOLAR FARM RECEIVES US$52m GUARANTEE

Posted on 30 April 2018 by Gambeta News

Gwanda solar farm, Zimbabwe receives US$52m guarantee. Part of Zimbabwe national strategic power projects, Gwanda solar farm have received a US$52m guarantee from CHiNT Electric. The Chinese electrical engineering group is ready to provide a guarantee covering 30% of the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) aspect of the 100MW solar project. This solar project certainly comes with the expectation of closing the country’s severe shortage of power. The project contractor, Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC), has a contractual obligation…

ZIMBABWE

Posted on 18 April 201818 April 2018 by Gambeta News

Zimbabwe is a country rich in natural views and fascinating landscapes The name “Zimbabwe” is derived from two words of Shona language ‘dzimba’ (menaing ‘houses’) and ‘mabwe’ (meaning ‘stones’) and can be translated into English as ‘Big houses of stones’ or ‘honorable houses’. Zimbabwe is set in south-central Africa, between two of the well known African rivers the Limpopo and the mighty Zambezi. Fun Facts you didnt know about Zimbabwe Zimbabwe became independent from the United Kingdom on April…

CONSTRUCTION OF ZIMBABWE PARLIAMENT BUILDING KICK-OFF

Posted on 28 March 2018 by Gambeta News

Zimbabwe parliament building set to start soon after grant was approved. The construction of a new parliament building will kick-off in a few months time. The project which has receive grants from chinese government will help increase the country seat in parliament. The building is part of plan to develop a new city that will form a joint venture between three councils. The city list are Harare, Zvimba and Mazowe. Public Works and National Housing Minister…

ZIMBABWE’S TOP OFFICIALS HAVE BEEN GIVEN UNTIL THE END OF FEBRUARY TO DECLARE ASSET.

Posted on 24 January 2018 by Gambeta News

Cabinet ministers and senior government officials in Zimbabwe to declare their assets. President Emmerson Mnangagwa in his fight against corruption in Zimbabwe has given the cabinet ministers and senior government officials until the end of february to declare their assets. Misheck Sibanda, chief secretary to the president and cabinet, said in a statement that it was now compulsory for cabinet ministers, their deputies, senior government officials and bosses of state-owned businesses to declare their assets….

ZIMBABWE PETROL AND DIESEL PRICE TO DROP VERY SOON.

Posted on 23 January 2018 by Gambeta News

Zimbabwe to cut import tax on fuel. The government official said in a statement that “Zimbabwe has cut its import tax on petrol and diesel by as much as 17%, the first time it has done so since it adopted the U.S. dollar in 2009, in a bid to lower the pump price for motorists.” Motorists in Zimbabwe pay more for petrol and diesel than most southern African nations. The price of petrol is $1.41…

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