Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. LEADING corporates and energy sector stakeholders from Zimbabwe and Zambia converged in Harare for the Energy Forum for Africa (EFA) networking event, in a bid to forge stronger partnerships aimed at closing southern Africa’s energy gap.
The high-level gathering brought together government officials, private sector leaders, energy consultants, financiers and independent power producers to explore innovative solutions for sustainable energy development in the region.
The meeting, organised by Zambian engineer Hope Chanda, was building momentum towards the main EFA conference set for Lusaka next month.
The event focused on enhancing synergies between independent power producers, government agencies, financial institutions and consultants.
Director of policy and planning in the Energy and Power Development ministry, Benson Munyaradzi, said Zimbabwe was actively engaging financiers, developers and technology innovators to co-create solutions from large-scale solar farms to mini-grid expansion.
“We have recently developed the National Energy Compact, a strategic roadmap designed to ensure affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity for all citizens by 2030. Some of the compact targets are to electrify 3,1 million households, whereby we are providing universal access to electricity,” he said.
“We want to achieve 70% clean working access, thereby reducing dependence on traditional fuels like firewood and other renewable resources.
“This initiative aligns with the Mission 300 objective, which seeks to increase electricity access across Africa by 2030, and was launched in Dar es Salaam in January 2025 by African principal States.
“The compact also supports Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030 and national development strategies, addressing critical energy challenges such as outdated infrastructure and limited access to electricity in rural areas.”
The event also featured a partnership with EFA announcement by Absolom and Shepherd Attorneys, which emphasised the importance of legal and strategic alliances in unlocking the energy sector’s potential.
Managing partner Shepherd Machigere said collaboration across sectors was essential to overcoming Africa’s energy challenges.
Chanda expressed optimism about the future of the region’s energy sector, saying the collaboration and enthusiasm witnessed during the forum reaffirmed that “we are on the right path.”
“The collaboration and enthusiasm we have witnessed today reaffirm that we are on the right path,” she said.
“Our goal is to create a sustainable energy future for Africa, one where we can all share resources, expertise, and investments to overcome the challenges that hinder growth. This event marks an important step forward in achieving that vision.”
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