Government says it aims to electrify more than three million in the next five years and reach 70% clean cooking access by 2030.
This come amid protracted and persistent power shortages in Zimbabwe.
After today’s cabinet meeting, government said:
“Zimbabwe aims to electrify 3.1 million households and reach 70% clean cooking access by 2030. Regulatory reforms will support this effort by streamlining investment processing, for Independent Power Producers adopting mini-grid regulations, and unlocking private sector investment.”
It added: Government said cabinet considered and approved the Energy Compact for the Republic of Zimbabwe which was presented by the Minister of Energy and Power Development July Moyo.
“The Compact is in terms of Dar-es-Salaam Declaration on the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit held from 27th to 18th January, 2025. Zimbabwe signed the Declaration under the main objective Mission 300 which aims to increase the number of African households accessing electricity by 2030. Members are required to develop and submit Energy Compacts for their respective countries.
“The Zimbabwe National Energy Compact sets forth a strategic roadmap to achieve universal access to affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity by 2030. Rooted in Vision 2030 and guided by the National Development Strategies, the Compact addresses critical energy challenges such as outdated infrastructure, generation shortfalls, and limited access in rural areas. The Compact seeks to enhance energy security and build resilience in the face of climate-related risks.
“The Compact is structured around five strategic pillars, namely: Expanding Generation and Infrastructure; Strengthening Regional Integration; Promoting Distributed Renewable Energy and Clean Cooking; Catalysing Private Sector-led Investment and Ensuring the Financial Viability of Utilities.
” Zimbabwe aims to electrify 3.1 million households and reach 70% clean cooking access by 2030. Regulatory reforms will support this effort by streamlining investment processing, for Independent Power Producers adopting mini-grid regulations, and unlocking private sector investment.”
