Online Reporter
Ivan Zhakata
Herald Correspondent
Zimbabwe is positioning itself as a key player in Africa’s energy transition, with Energy and Power Development Minister July Moyo leading a high-level delegation to the Africa Energy Forum 2025, currently underway in Cape Town, South Africa.
Minister Moyo met his South African counterpart, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, in a bilateral engagement held on the sidelines of the continental event. Their discussions centred on strengthening regional cooperation in energy infrastructure, project financing and investment attraction.
Minister Moyo said the time has come for African utilities and regulators to work more closely together to unlock the region’s full energy potential.
Zimbabwe’s delegation includes top officials from the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA), Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) and the Rural Electrification Fund (REF).
The forum presents an opportunity for Zimbabwe to showcase its investment opportunities in the energy sector and attract international partners.
The Africa Energy Forum, which runs from 17 to 20 June 2025, brings together global financiers, original equipment manufacturers, policymakers and utility executives to accelerate the continent’s energy development agenda.
Whilst it was traditionally hosted outside Africa, this year marks a shift, with South Africa hosting the event – a move widely seen as symbolic of Africa taking greater ownership of its energy future.
Minister Moyo is also scheduled to participate in closed-door roundtable discussions focusing on fast-tracking project implementation through enhanced public-private collaboration.
He toured various exhibitor stands showcasing innovations in battery storage, wind energy and hydrogen power, and held engagements with financial institutions, including Afrifin Financial Solutions and the African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI), of which Zimbabwe is a member.
With Zimbabwe experiencing energy shortages and ageing infrastructure, participation in forums like the AEF offers not only exposure to cutting-edge technologies but also opportunities to forge critical partnerships needed to modernise its power sector.
As the forum continues, Zimbabwe’s message is clear: it is open for business and ready to partner for a sustainable energy future.
