Online Reporter
Blessings Chidakwa
Online Reporter
THE Government is placing the private sector at the heart of its strategic drive towards a sustainable, reliable and inclusive energy in the future.
The Government has been undertaking bold reforms to modernise infrastructure and expand access to clean energy, with private investment being recognised as essential to translating policy into tangible progress.
Speaking at a National Energy Compact workshop in Harare today, Energy and Power Development Permanent Secretary, Engineer Gloria Magombo, said the Government is also playing its part.
Dr Magombo said Government initiatives aim to enhance the energy environment to attract much needed capital while addressing challenges around access, reliability and sustainability.
She said these efforts include the modernisation of transmission and distribution networks, a growing commitment to renewable energy, and the rollout of a new energy policy targeting more than double the current levels of energy efficiency.
“We recognise the importance of the private sector as a partner in the implementation of all these initiatives,” Dr Magombo said, underscoring the collaborative approach being pursued.
The proposed National Energy Compact represents Zimbabwe’s pledge to achieve universal access to clean and modern energy services by 2030 an ambition that cannot be realised without strong private sector participation.
With the right partnerships and investment climate, Zimbabwe is laying the foundation for a more resilient energy sector, one that not only powers growth but ensures long-term sustainability.
Charles Duri