Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo recently paid a courtesy visit to Her Excellency, President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the first female head of state in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), while in Tanzania for the upcoming 2025 Energy Summit.
He is traveling with his fiancée, Lulu Muteke.
The summit, organized in collaboration with the African Union, African Development Bank, and the World Bank, aims to align with Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030 by enhancing energy access through renewable solutions.
Chivayo shared his experience on X (formerly Twitter), stating:
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“NYUMBANI TANZANIA… Upon my arrival in the UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA, I had the distinct honor of meeting with Her Excellency, President Samia Suluhu Hassan. As the first female leader in SADC, she has not only broken glass ceilings but also demonstrated a transformative leadership style, combining fierce determination with a genuine commitment to inclusive growth. I am grateful for her warm reception, which allowed me to express my unwavering dedication to renewable energy development across Southern Africa and the broader global landscape.
We both expressed a shared urgency for fostering a green energy revolution that transcends borders and generations. The timing of the 2025 ENERGY SUMMIT, initiated under Mama Suluhu Hassan’s visionary leadership, is crucial. Climate change has become a global challenge that necessitates universal solutions. This summit serves as a catalyst, uniting governments, development partners, and multilateral financing institutions to pave the way forward. The focus on sustainable energy solutions and regional collaboration underscores Tanzania’s vital role in shaping a greener and more resilient energy future for Africa and beyond.
During our discussion, Her Excellency highlighted that this year’s summit theme, “MISSION 300,” aims to connect 300 million people in Africa to reliable, clean energy by 2030. Topics of discussion include regulatory framework reform, innovative technologies, and financing mechanisms to enhance accessibility and sustainability. Distinguished speakers from the World Bank and African Development Bank underscored the importance of policy reform, private-sector investment, and regional cooperation. I am pleased to note that this aligns well with President E. D. Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030, which aspires to create a green, sustainable upper-middle-income economy by 2030. This shared vision for a resilient, low-carbon future strengthens the ties between our two nations and sets a compelling example for others.
In President Samia Suluhu Hassan, we see a leader who comprehends the complexities of the energy transition, addressing the challenges of fossil fuel dependency while embracing the economic advantages of renewable energy. Her policies align with international efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and set a standard for how governments can lead with clarity, purpose, and innovation.
Beyond the summit’s formalities, I was impressed by Tanzania’s remarkable development. The significant expansion of the Dar Es Salaam Rapid Transit System, the commissioning of the country’s first standard-gauge railway, and transformative investments in water infrastructure are not just infrastructure milestones; they reflect a commitment to improving living standards and fostering accountability and vision.
As we reflect on this transformative experience, many conglomerates are more motivated than ever to contribute to Tanzania’s renewable energy agenda and collaborate with the Tanzanian government to translate the ambitious principles agreed upon at this year’s summit into actionable outcomes. The time to invest in renewable energy is NOW, as it will shape our generation and those to come… ASANTE SANA…”
