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At the SADC Sustainable Energy Week 2026, Mozambique’s MIREME Permanent Secretary, António Manda, emphasized the country’s vital role in the Southern African energy sector. He highlighted Mozambique’s energy production capabilities, particularly in hydropower, and its strategic position as an energy transit corridor, showcasing projects like the Mphanda Nkuwa Hydroelectric Project.
Africa-Press – Mozambique. The Permanent Secretary of Mozambique’s Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy (MIREME), António Manda, on 25 February in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, highlighted Mozambique’s strategic role within the Southern African energy landscape during the SADC Sustainable Energy Week 2026 Conference. In his address at the ministerial panel under the theme’ Driving Policy Synergies for a Sustainable Energy Transition in the SADC Region’, Mandla underlined that Mozambique is one of the region’s main energy producers and a strategic energy transit corridor.
He stressed that hydropower continues to form the backbone of the national electricity system, ensuring low-cost baseload power and sustaining the country’s commitment to regional energy exports. By way of example, he referred to the development of the Mphanda Nkuwa Hydroelectric Project, with an expected capacity of 1,500 MW.
In a second panel held on Thursday, which brought together policymakers, energy regulators, private sector leaders and development partners, António Manda presented an update on Mozambique’s Energy Compact, highlighting the progress achieved in implementing structural reforms, mobilising investment and accelerating a just and sustainable energy transition.
The SADC Sustainable Energy Week (SEW) 2026, taking place from 23 to 27 February, is organised by the Ministry of Energy and Power Development of Zimbabwe, in collaboration with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency – SACREEE.
Source: Ministério dos Recursos Minerais e Energia – MIREME / Press Release
Mozambique has been a significant player in the Southern African energy landscape, primarily due to its abundant hydropower resources. The country has invested in various energy projects to enhance its production capacity and facilitate regional energy exports. The Mphanda Nkuwa Hydroelectric Project is a key initiative aimed at boosting the national grid and supporting sustainable energy initiatives across the region. As part of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), Mozambique collaborates with neighboring countries to promote energy security and sustainability in the region.
