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Sep
25
ZERA appoints new CEO
25.09.20 The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has appointed Edington Mazambani as the new Chief Executive Officer effective 16 September 2020. Mr. Mazambani has been acting CEO since 2018 following the appointment of Dr. Gloria Magombo as Permanent Secretary for Energy and Power Development. Announcing the appointment, ZERA Board Chairperson, Dr. Esther Khosa said Mr […]
Sep
20
Electric mobility framework to accelerate adoption of EVS
20.09.20 An electric mobility framework is set to open space for increased adoption and uptake of electric vehicles, a move that will significantly reduce the country’s fuel import bill, said Mr Eddington Mazambani, Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (ZERA) Acting Chief Executive Officer. Speaking at a Renewable Energy summit held recently, Mr Mazambani said [...]
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Sep
06
Fire guts down fuel service station
A fuel retail site in Ruwa was extensively damaged when fire broke out as the fuel tanker offloaded its petroleum product. The incident happened during the early hours of this past Saturday (the 5th September), fortunately, no casualties were reported. The Fire Brigade attended the scene and extinguished the fire, but, by that time the […]
Aug
29
Regulations and Licenses for Solar PV Installers on the cards
29.08.20 INSTALLERS of solar energy systems at household and commercial level shall require licenses to operate as part of measures aimed at improving service delivery and to protect consumers from substandard workmanship in the wake of increased uptake of renewable energy technologies. This is contained in the draft Electricity (Solar Photovoltaic Systems) Regulations being proposed [...]
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Jul
22
Fuel Sector Notice: Petroleum Licenses Application Fees Effective 22/07/2020
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) would like to inform the stakeholders in the Petroleum Sector of the new License Fees Application fees effective 22 July 2020. The prices are cited in the Fuel Sector Notice (above).
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Jul
10
Solar energy finds space in the petroleum sector
By Takudzwa Chakwana The development of solar-powered petroleum retail sites in Zimbabwe is a welcome trend which is in synch with the national, regional and global developments of a green energy revolution. This was said by the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) Acting Chief Executive Officer, Edington Mazambani, with reference to the official opening of [...]
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Jul
10
Save energy, use solar geysers for efficient water heating
Winter is still with us and the lure to do laundry, wash dishes or even taking a bath with warm water is always high. There are several technologies that one can use to heat up water while conserving energy and money. An electric geyser accounts for 40% of the electricity bill at household level. A [...]
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Jul
07
The Authority chips in towards the Zimbabwe Covid 19 disaster Fund
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulator Authority (ZERA) donated ZWL 1 million dollars and sanitizers to the Covid 19 Disaster Fund to help in the fight against the pandemic. The donation was handed to His Excellency, the President E. D. Mnangagwa by the Acting CEO, Mr. E.T. Mazambani and Board Chair, Dr. E. Khosa on 06/07/2020 at [...]
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