Over 300 local and foreign delegates drawn from a cross section of the energy sector, financial institutions, regulators and Government departments have gathered in Victoria Falls attending the Zimbabwe-Zambia (Zim-Zam) Energy Projects Summit.
The summit was officially opened by the first Vice President Dr C.D.G.N Chiwenga on November 18th, 2024. Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit is running under the theme “Powering Zimbabwe and Zambia’s Sustainable Energy Future: Unlocking Opportunities in Renewables, Grid Modernisation and Energy Access”.
The three-day conference seeks to take stork of challenges and opportunities in the energy sector, as well provide an opportunity for both countries to unlock value and potential through co-operation with partners and financiers.
Speaking during the official opening, Vice President Dr Chiwenga called for the harnessing of the power of new technologies such as solar mini-grids, energy storage systems and smart grids, to bring electricity to even the remotest corners of the two countries.
“We cannot afford to leave anyone behind. Access to energy is not a luxury, it is a fundamental right that underpins education, healthcare, agriculture, and job creation. Therefore, through expanding energy access, we are laying the foundation for sustainable development that benefits every Zimbabwean and Zambian,” he said.
The gathering comes at a time when both nations are strategically prioritising renewable energy, such as solar and wind, as alternative energy sources that can offer resilience against climate-related disruption.
