Zimbabwe/Zambia energy summit set for November

Zimbabwe is set to host the inaugural Zimbabwe-Zambia energy projects summit in November, serving as a crucial platform for both nations to present their energy sector investment opportunities to global investors.

Scheduled for 18-20 November in Victoria Falls, the summit, themed “Powering Zimbabwe and Zambia’s Sustainable Energy Future: Unlocking Opportunities in Renewables, Grid Modernisation, and Energy Access,” seeks to expedite major projects to financial completion while tackling risk mitigation strategies

“Bringing together international finance institutions, private sector leaders, Ministries, utilities, and energy regulators, the summit will explore innovative solutions for expanding renewable energy, modernising grids, and enhancing energy access.

“Attendees will have the opportunity to network with global investors, private financiers, and technology providers to unlock investment opportunities and shape the future of the energy sector in the region,” reads part of the summit notification.

The planned gathering will foster collaboration and provide actionable insights into sustainable energy development in Southern Africa.

Topics to be discussed include creating an attractive energy investment destination, using innovative and profitable renewable energy solutions to reach universal access targets, strengthening regional energy networks to increase resilience against dependence on dominant energy sources and working collaboratively with the mining sector to support economic growth and their vision for a cleaner energy future.