The Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit, set to take place from November 18th to 20th at the stunning Elephant Hills Resort in Victoria Falls, offers an unparalleled opportunity for investors to engage with transformative energy projects in both nations.
Centered around the theme “Powering Zimbabwe and Zambia’s Sustainable Energy Future: Unlocking Opportunities in Renewables, Grid Modernization, and Energy Access,” the summit aims to accelerate key projects towards financial closure while addressing critical risk mitigation strategies.
The event will bring together international finance institutions, private sector leaders, government officials, utilities, and energy regulators, to foster innovative solutions for expanding renewable energy, modernizing grids, and enhancing energy access. Attendees will have the privilege of networking with global investors, private financiers, and technology providers to unlock investment opportunities and shape the future of the energy sector in the region.
Against the iconic backdrop of Victoria Falls, this gathering will stimulate collaboration and provide actionable insights into sustainable energy development in Southern Africa. Key topics of discussion include creating an attractive energy investment climate, leveraging innovative and profitable renewable energy solutions to achieve universal access targets, strengthening regional energy networks to enhance resilience against energy supply disruptions, and working collaboratively with the mining sector to support economic growth and a cleaner energy future.
This summit serves as a platform for Zimbabwe and Zambia to showcase their respective energy sector investment opportunities to a global audience. It aligns with Zimbabwe’s significant economic progress under the Second Republic and is pivotal in driving the country’s sustainable energy aspirations.
Recognizing energy as a critical enabler for sustainable development, Zimbabwe aims to become a prosperous upper-middle-income society by 2030. To power this vision, the country is prioritizing sustainable energy solutions. As the world transitions from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources, the Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit provides a platform to attract investments and accelerate this shift.
Given the increasing demand for power from key sectors like mining, manufacturing, and agriculture, coupled with the need for resilience against climate-related disruptions, both countries are strategically prioritizing renewable energy sources such as solar and wind. Leveraging their historical link and shared resource in the Kariba Dam, Zimbabwe and Zambia are poised to embark on a transformative era in energy, unlocking potential for growth, innovation, and collaboration.
Text by Martin Chemhere