About ZRA

Water Resources Management

Monitor • Measure • Manage

Monitoring river flows, reservoir levels, and hydrological conditions.

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Dam Operations & Infrastructure

Ensuring Safe and Reliable Operations

Operate and maintain the Kariba Dam Complex to ensure safe, reliable infrastructure and efficient hydropower generation.

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Flood Forecasting & Risk Management

Preparing Communities Through Timely Information

Provide timely flood forecasts and river updates to help communities and stakeholders prepare for changing conditions.

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Environmental Sustainability

Protecting the Zambezi River Ecosystem

Promote sustainable water management through conservation, climate resilience, and protection of the Zambezi River ecosystem.

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Batoka Gorge Hydro-Electric Scheme

A bi-national hydropower project on the Zambezi River designed to increase renewable energy generation and strengthen regional energy security for Zambia and Zimbabwe.

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Batoka Gorge Hydro-Electric Scheme

Sustainability

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Reservoir Status

● OPEN
Issued 22 Jun 2026

Rehabilitation Of Kariba Dam Plunge Pool Downstream Apron — Phase III

Reinforced concrete apron works, dewatering and downstream scour protection following completion of Phase II excavation.

Closing
18 Aug 2026
Est. USD 1.2M
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● CLOSING SOON
Issued 05 Jun 2026

Basin-Wide Climate Resilience & Hydrology Modelling Study

Development of coupled climate–hydrological models for the Zambezi Basin to inform reservoir operating rules through 2050.

Closing
14 Jul 2026
Est. USD 1.8M
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● CLOSED
Issued 18 Apr 2026

Provision Of Security Services At Kariba South Installations

24-hour manned guarding, access control and patrol services across the dam wall, power intake and gantry crane facilities.

Closing
20 May 2026
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● AWARDED
Issued 04 Nov 2025

Refurbishment Of Kariba North Bank Spillway Gate Hoisting Mechanisms

Replacement of hydraulic power packs and servo cylinders on spillway gates 4, 5 and 6 with 20-year design life.

Awarded to SNC Lavalin / Aurecon Joint Venture — 12 May 2026
Closing
16 Jan 2026
USD 3.2M
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