Vusumuzi Dube
Rutendo Nyeve, Sunday News Reporter
ZIMBABWE has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Republic of Mozambique on co-operation in the field of energy for the enhancement of energy supply which will enhance investment in the energy sector and further improve the exchange of expertise, training and technical support.
Speaking in a post-cabinet briefing on Tuesday, the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Dr Jenfan Muswere confirmed the signing of the MoU.
“The Republic of Zimbabwe entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Republic of Mozambique to cooperate in several areas that make up the energy sector. Zimbabwe and Mozambique will benefit in areas that include trading in petroleum products; utilisation and development of petroleum infrastructure as well as in investment and trade in natural gas
Both nations will also benefit in the promotion of renewable energy; electricity supply, generation as well as refurbishment and transmission reinforcement. The upgraded engagement will enhance investment in the energy sector and further improve the exchange of expertise, training and technical support,” said Dr Muswere.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe has also signed a MoU with Malaysia on co-operation in broadcasting particularly on programming.
“The Memorandum of Understanding between the Republic of Zimbabwe and Malaysia seeks to develop cooperation in media and broadcasting in terms of radio and television programmes between the two countries,” said Dr Muswere.
He said the Memorandum of Understanding provides the areas of cooperation between the two parties in the exchange of news and news materials; exchange of radio and television programmes; cooperation in the field of radio and television productions; cooperation in the field of broadcasting technology; sharing of best practices and experiences; and promoting exchange visits between officials and experts in the areas of cooperation mutually identified by the parties, among others.
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