HH Calls for Power Grid Investment

The President said the achievement demonstrates what can be accomplished when Government policy, private investment, financing and project implementation work together effectively.

He, however, stressed the need to further diversify the country’s energy mix through investments in solar power, thermal generation, battery storage and other technologies to reduce reliance on hydropower.

Meanwhile, Ministry of Energy Permanent Secretary ARNOLD SIMWAMBA urged investors with signed implementation and power purchase agreements to move forward with project implementation.

And Zimbabwean Energy Minister JULY MOYO called for stronger regional electricity interconnections across Africa to facilitate cross-border power trade.

Mr MOYO said integrated regional power systems would help countries respond more effectively to energy shortages while supporting industrialisation and economic growth.

He added that countries in Southern Africa should not wait for energy crises before strengthening interconnections, especially as climate-related challenges become more frequent.