Zambia and Zimbabwe are set to co-host the Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Project Summit (Zim-Zam 2025) in Livingstone from November 26 to 28, a landmark event aimed at accelerating investment in southern Africa’s power sector and advancing renewable energy projects.
Organized by Zambia’s Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC), the summit will convene government officials, investors, and developers to explore financing solutions and develop critical energy infrastructure across the region.
The initiative comes at a pivotal moment, as aging power grids, rising industrial demand, and chronic energy deficits place increasing pressure on southern African electricity networks.
Zambian Energy Minister Makozo Chikote is scheduled to deliver the opening address, highlighting lucrative investment opportunities and strategies for regional power interconnections. The summit will showcase innovative financing models intended to secure the financial closure of ongoing and planned energy projects.
Both countries have committed to expanding their clean energy portfolios. Key initiatives include Zambia’s 100-megawatt Chisamba Solar Park, Zimbabwe’s Great Zimbabwe Hydroelectric Project, and the Zambia-Tanzania Interconnector, which aims to strengthen cross-border energy trade and improve supply reliability.
“The summit provides a platform for governments and private investors to collaborate on sustainable energy solutions while addressing the challenges of infrastructure, buyer risk, and climate resilience,” the organizers said.
The Zim-Zam 2025 agenda will also focus on integrating solar, wind, and hydro power generation to balance renewable portfolios, while promoting regional cooperation to ensure energy security.
Participants will examine how innovative financing, technological solutions, and policy alignment can accelerate the transition to a sustainable and reliable energy system.
As southern Africa continues to contend with electricity shortages and growing industrial demand, the summit represents a critical step toward transforming the regional energy landscape.
By leveraging cross-border collaboration and private sector investment, Zambia and Zimbabwe aim to position the region as a hub for renewable energy development and climate-resilient infrastructure.
The event is expected to cement stronger bilateral ties while encouraging regional stakeholders to adopt forward-looking strategies for sustainable energy growth, marking a significant milestone in southern Africa’s energy transformation.
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