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Major Kariba Dam rehabilitation to end in 2025

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BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI 

The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) says the on-going Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project (KDRP) will be completed in 2025 with the reshaping works involving excavation of rocks in the plunge pool to facilitate its stabilisation now underway.

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ZRA said the implementation of the KDRP, which comprises reshaping the plunge pool and refurbishment of the spillway gates will be done in phases.

The authority 60 percent of the works have already been done and this has  ensured sustainable generation of power in Zimbabwe and Zambia.

“Works on the reshaping of the Plunge Pool have been progressing well,” ZRA said in a statement on Monday.

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“The reshaping works involve bulk excavation of the rock in the existing pool to facilitate the stabilisation of the plunge pool and prevent further scouring/erosion along the weak fault zone towards the dam foundation.

“This will be achieved through construction of a temporary water-tight cofferdam to facilitate the reshaping works under dry conditions.

” The plunge pool reshaping works, which commenced in May 2017 are scheduled for completion by the end of 2024.”

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ZRA said despite some delays encountered during implementation, in particular the unforeseen geological complexities, the project remained on course to be completed on schedule.

“The spillway refurbishment works are also progressing well,” the authority said.

“These works are meant to replace secondary concrete and built-in-parts of upstream guide slots of the stop beams and ensure free movement of the electromechanical equipment that is used to block the flow of water from the upstream face of the dam wall.

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” An emergency gate for closure of sluices under  emergency conditions (to be used where a gate fails to close after release of excess flood  water) is also under manufacture.”

The rehabilitation of the Kariba Dam will be completed in 2025

The spillway refurbishment works, which commenced in November 2019 and

Are being implemented by a consortium of GE Hydro and Freyssinet International of France are targeted to be completed in January 2025.

ZRA said while consistent measures have been adopted and implemented to mitigate the effects of Covid-19 on KDRP, the project has not been spared as it still suffered some considerable impact in respect of site arrangements, offshore supplies and logistics.

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” The impacts include loss of time due to returning expatriates and other local employees having to be quarantined each time they were diagnosed positive,” it added.

“Furthermore, the owner and owner’s engineer failed to timely witness the factory acceptance tests and vendor quality surveillance for project equipment before such equipment could be approved and shipped to the project site.

“The prevalence of the pandemic also led to tightening of border crossing restrictions resulting in traffic congestion, which impacted the project and hence impeding timely delivery of project equipment.”

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The authority said such disruptions resulted in both time and cost overruns against the project baseline schedule and budget, respectively.

ZRA is a bi–national organisation mandated by the governments of Zambia and Zimbabwe to sustainably harness the hydropower potential offered by the waters of the Zambezi River for socio-economic and industrial development of the two countries.

 

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Police Hunt For A Nkayi Murder Fugitive

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A Nkayi man is reportedly on the run after allegedly assaulting a fellow villager with an unknown object on the head on New Year’s Day. 

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Police have identified the fugitive at Joinisa Tshuma from Dabe village who is being sought for a murder charge. 

“ZRP is appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of Joinisa Tshuma who is being sought in connection with a case of murder in which Mcebisi Moyo died on 07/01/24,” police appealed. 

“The suspect allegedly assaulted the victim on the head with an unknown object near a bush in Dabe Village, Nkayi on 01/01/24 before he fled the scene.”

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According to police, the victim sustained some head injuries and he was admitted at Nkayi District Hospital where he succumbed to the injuries.

Meanwhile, Police in Machipisa are also  investigating a case of murder which occurred on Wednesday, in which a yet to be identified male adult approximately aged 30 years who was wearing a yellow t-shirt, black trousers, black gum boots and a black cap, was found lying dead with a stab wound on the back near Mapuranga Transport Service Garage in Harare. 

Police are also appealing to the public with information surrounding the incident. 

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“Anyone with information to report at any nearest Police Station.” 

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Full ZRP Statement on Armed Robberies Raiding Elite Schools 

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As the schools open, parents and guardians are in the process of paying school fees, levies and other related school costs, for their children.

School authorities are therefore urged to deposit all monies at financial institutions to curb armed robbery cases.

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The issue of collecting cash by school authorities at schools should be reconsidered given the recent armed robbery cases.

The Police has recorded armed robbery cases in Bulawayo and Chinhoyi in which schools are being targeted.

In one of the cases, unknown suspects pounced at George Silundika High School at corner George Silundika Street and Third Avenue, Bulawayo on 06th January 2024, where they stole US$17 280.00 cash which was in a cash box.

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In another case which occurred at Lomagundi College, Chinhoyi on 09th January 2024, 12 unknown suspects attacked security guards before stealing an undisclosed amount of cash, a Mazda Tribute motor vehicle, cellphones and laptops, among other valuables.

School authorities are urged to step up security measures at schools and employ guards from reputable security service providers who constantly monitor and review deployments.

Above all, school authorities should install CCTV at points of entry and administration offices.

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The Zimbabwe Republic Police is concerned that some of these robbery cases are resulting from leakage of information.

Members of the public are warned that those who provide inside information to robbery syndicates will be arrested.

Police crack teams are firm on the ground and will pounce on armed robbery syndicates for the law to take its course in earnest.

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ARTUZ condemns government for opening of school amid Cholera outbreak

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The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has condemned the government’s decision to reopen schools due to the cholera outbreak wreaking havoc in most parts of the country, labeling the move reckless and disregarding the pressing concerns raised by parents and teachers. 

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Statistics released by the Ministry of Health and Child Care last week showed since the outbreak of cholera, Zimbabwe has recorded 15 137 suspected cholera cases, 1 759 confirmed cases, 14 578 recoveries, 67 confirmed deaths and 266 suspected deaths.

“We vehemently condemn the government’s reckless decision to open schools amidst the widespread cholera outbreak, completely disregarding the pressing concerns raised by parents and teachers,” reads the statement.

“We demand that the government immediately mobilize substantial resources to ensure the safe reopening of schools because our children deserve nothing less than a secure and conducive learning environment. 

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“It is the duty of the government to provide sanitary solutions and ensure the safety and well-being of our children.

The union also called on the government to consider an upward increment of teachers’ salaries, criticizing the government’s lack of engagement with educators, particularly regarding their ongoing demand for a US$1 260 salary.

“Also, it is utterly disappointing to witness such a hasty move without even bothering to engage with the educators who have been tirelessly advocating for a just salary of US$1260.

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“The safety and welfare of our students and teachers should be the utmost priority, but it seems that the government is callously neglecting this responsibility.

“It is high time for the government to prioritize the well-being of our education system and take meaningful action to address the urgent needs of our dedicated teachers. ” 

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