Kariba Dam
Power generation at the Kariba Dam has seen a slight increase in recent weeks, reaching 185 MegaWatts (MW) compared to the previous output of 124,5MW. However, this increase is considered temporary as water levels at the dam remain critically low. Currently, the Hwange Power Station is generating 700MW, while Independent Power Producers (IPPs) are contributing […]
A series of earthquakes has struck Kariba and its surrounding areas, with the most recent occurring on December 23, 2024, registering a magnitude of 4.9. According to the Zambezi River Authority, the epicenter of the quake was located approximately 19 kilometers from Kariba Dam, within the Kariba reservoir. Since December 1, 2024, six other earthquakes […]
The Zambezi River Authority recently reported that water levels remain significantly lower compared to this time last year, with a notable decrease of 2.61 meters when comparing current lake levels to those of the same period in 2023. In a statement, Sithembinkosi Mhlanga, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Zambezi River Authority, reassured the public […]
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