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Hwange Power Station is set to undergo a US$450 million upgrade, with refurbishment work on Units 1 to 6 expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026.

The units were built in two stages starting in the 1970s, with commissioning taking place in phases throughout the 1980s. In his year-end message to stakeholders and employees, ZESA Holdings Acting Group Chief Executive Officer, Engineer Cletus Nyachowe, said the repowering project is meant to stabilise the national grid and restore the plant’s original output […]

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Hwange’s First Boarding School is Here!

Say hello to a historic first — Blackstone Academy Schools, the only full-time boarding school in Hwange!✨ From Grade 1 to A-Level✨ Modern dorms & safe facilities✨ Holistic, Christian-based education✨ Qualified, passionate teachers🔗 Enrolment now open – Limited slots available!📞 +263 785 547 578🌐 www.blackstoneacademyschools.com BoardingSchool #HwangeSchools #BlackstoneAcademy #ZimEducation #WankeFirst #ChristianSchool #zimbabweschools

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KMC SCOOPS THE COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT AND SOCIAL IMPACT AWARD

Kamativi Mining Company (KMC), a leading lithium producer, has been honored with the prestigious ESG Excellence in Community Empowerment and Social Impact Award. This recognition highlights KMC’s unwavering commitment to sustainable development, responsible mining practices, and meaningful engagement with local communities. The award, presented by the ESG Network, acknowledges KMC’s outstanding initiatives aimed at improving […]

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Highlights from the 2026 Youth Inclusive Budget Conference

Empowering Young Voices: Ambassador Makomborero Sivangani from Hwange Chronicles recently attended the Youth Inclusive 2026 Budget Conference at the Parliament of Zimbabwe, where he had the opportunity to interview Hon. Sheila Muchengeti from the Hwange constituency. The conference brought together youth and policymakers to discuss critical issues impacting young people and the national budget. A […]

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Hwange Diaspora Investment Forum ignites new hope for the Hwange  community.

Hwange District is witnessing a transformative moment as diaspora investments play an indispensable role in driving community development and economic growth across the region. At the inaugural  Diaspora Investment Event held today at the Golf Club, the Acting Hwange District Development Coordinator  Simbabrashe Kayela highlighted the profound impact diaspora engagement has on the district’s progress. […]

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Matebeleland North seminar on Climate change and Carbon Credits

Matebeleland North training on Climate Change Communication and Carbon Credits Seminar  By Tinashe Raphael Matika. Policy Analyst On Thursday 25 September 2025 the office of the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Lupane State University and Public Policy Research Institute of Zimbabwe partnered in a seminar to empower residents of Matabeleland North Province through […]

Story by  Tinashe Matika 282 views
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Lucky Ndlovu: Celebrating Innovation and Achievement in Sustainable Tourism

By Hwange Chronicles We are thrilled to celebrate Lucky Ndlovu, a remarkable young innovator from Bulawayo, who recently secured the 1st runner-up position at the Sanganai Hlanganani Scholastica Conference, earning a prize of $300! As he approaches graduation next month with a degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Lucky’s achievements are a testament to his […]

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