Online Reporter
Blessings Chidakwa
Zimbabwe’s drive towards a sustainable, reliable, and inclusive energy future places the private sector at the heart of its strategy, an official has said.
Speaking at a National Energy Compact workshop that is currently underway in Harare, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy and Power Development, Dr Gloria Magombo said the Government is also playing its part.
Dr Magombo said as the Government undertakes bold reforms to modernise infrastructure and expand access to clean energy, private investment is essential to translating policy into tangible progress.
She said Government initiatives aim to enhance the environment to attract much-needed capital while addressing challenges around access, reliability, and sustainability.
These efforts include the modernisation of transmission and distribution networks, a growing commitment to renewable energy, and the roll-out 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,” she 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.
