Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit

Under the theme 'Mines and Energy: How Stakeholders have Fast-Tracked Private Sector Projects to Become Africa's Top Investment Destination,' Zim-Zam will bring together senior representatives from ministries, utilities, regulators, investors, and developers.

Speakers

Justin Loongo

MD, ZESCO, Zambia

Godfrey Mugaviri

Acting CEO, ZESA Holdings, Zimbabwe

Cletus Nyachowe

Acting CEO, ZESA Holdings, Zimbabwe

Edington Mazambani

CEO, Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA), Zimbabwe

Geoffrey Mabea

CEO, RAERESA

Elijah Sichone

Director General, Energy Regulation Board of Zambia (ERB), Zambia

Joseph Mutale

IRP Project Lead, CIGZambia & Chairman, Zambia Renewable Energy Agency (ZARENA), Zambia

Sokwani Chilembo

CEO, Zambia Chamber of Mines, Zambia

Isaiah Nyakusendwa

Chairperson, Renewable Energy Association of Zimbabwe (REAZ), Zimbabwe

Wesley Kaluba

President, Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ), Zambia

Mukwandi Chibesakunda

CEO, Zambia National Commercial Bank (Zanaco)*Mukwandi Chibesakunda, CEO, Zambia National Commercial Bank (Zanaco)*

Sipho Phiri

Executive Chairman, Western Power*

Abdul Yakubu

Senior Energy Specialist, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)

Katai Kachasa

CEO, Lufubu Power Company

Towera Temba-Nkanza

Co-founder & Principal, Hepta Advisory

Anthony Mukutuma

General Manager, First Quantum Minerals

Helen Zulu

Acting Regional Director, Southern Africa, ENGIE Energy Access

Jonathan Berman

MD, Autonomi Capital

Victor Utedzi

CEO, African Transmission Corporation (ATC)

ZimZam news

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On the brink of the Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit, Dr Snowy Khoza, the internationally acclaimed pioneer, business leader, and human rights activist, spoke to EnergyNet.

Unlocking Opportunities and Driving Progress: Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit

The Zimbabwe-Zambia (Zim-Zam) Energy Projects Summit will take place from November 18-20, 2024, in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, and could not be more timely. With the governments of both countries making innovative structural changes to make energy projects more bankable, appetite for investment is high. This is the opportunity to secure a more sustainable energy future for both Zimbabwe and Zambia.

Sustainable Energy

Professor Joseph Mutale, ZARENA, on Driving the Transition to Sustainable Energy, Zambia’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), and Innovations in Zambia’s Energy Sector

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Towera Temba-Nkanza, EY Zambia, on Green Bonds, Carbon Credits, and Why Dialogue Between the Public and Private Sector Needs to be Transparent, Candid and Accountable

Towera Temba-Nkanza is currently Associate Director at EY Zambia, providing strategic advice to clients on cross-border tax issues, managing risk and optimising investment structures. In the course of her career, Towera has worked on both public and private sector projects, advised on international tax transactions in Africa and the Middle East, and worked on some […]

Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit 2024 – Powering a Sustainable Future

Edington Mazambani, Chief Executive Officer of the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA), talks to EnergyNet about the pivotal role of the southern region for Africa, and why now is the time to unlock its potential for growth, innovation, and collaboration. Why is this summit so important? This summit will provide a platform for Zimbabwe and […]

Ruvyironza Hydropower Project Now Operational in Burundi

August 2025 – Gridworks is pleased to share that the Ruvyironza Hydropower Project, a 1.65MW run-of-river plant in south-central Burundi, is now fully operational. Developed by Songa Energy, a subsidiary of Anzana Electric Group (formerly Virunga Power), the project was officially commissioned in April 2025 with national partner REGIDESO, the state-owned electricity and water utility. […]

Capital Pulse – Woodhall Capital July 2025 Edition

Tracking Growth, Policy, and Opportunity Nigeria’s economic story in Q1 2025 is one of cautious but tangible progress. GDP expanded by 3.13% year-on-year, powered by a resilient services sector, renewed industrial activity, and a marginal recovery in agriculture. The rebased GDP figures reveal a larger, more dynamic economy than previously estimated—₦372.82 trillion in 2024—underscoring Nigeria’s […]

A Personal Reflection on Nigeria’s Indigenous Women Mining Sector

Travelling to Abuja, Nigeria, was more than just a work assignment, it was an inspiring and deeply moving experience that highlighted both the challenges and the strengths of women in the artisanal mining sector. As an organisation, EnergyNet was proud to support the Nigerian Indigenous Women in Mining and Natural Resources (NIWIMNRO) at their launch […]