SADC Energy Giants Head to Victoria Falls for Major 2026 Sustainable Power Summit

Zimbabwe will host the 2026 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Sustainable Energy Week in Victoria Falls next February, in a move expected to strengthen regional cooperation and unlock investment in renewable energy. The high-level gathering will bring together heads of state, policymakers, investors, development partners, and private sector players from across the region to discuss strategies for scaling up sustainable energy generation in support of industrial development .

Minister of Energy and Power Development, Honourable July Moyo, said the event would serve as a critical platform for mobilizing investment and accelerating the transition to renewable energy across SADC member states. "The 2026 Sustainable Energy Week will bring together heads of state and stakeholders to mobilize investment in renewable energy. Development partners, banks, pension funds, and energy investors will engage on ways of increasing power generation to drive the region's industrial development," Minister Moyo said .  Follow & Share Our WhatsApp Channel

The conference is expected to attract a broad range of participants involved in renewable energy generation, infrastructure development, and financing, reflecting the growing emphasis on clean and sustainable power solutions within the region. Power Giants Chief Executive Officer, Engineer Edzai Kachirekwa, underscored the importance of private sector involvement in addressing persistent energy deficits. "The private sector is key in addressing energy challenges, and there is a need for a conducive environment to foster investment. This event will help address these issues," Engineer Kachirekwa said

Lanforce Energy executive director, Ms. Judith Marera, said the forum would also provide an opportunity to showcase practical renewable energy solutions already being implemented. "We are involved in biogas energy generation, and it is of paramount importance to drive renewable energy initiatives