President Mnangagwa Inaugurates 5th Renewable Energy Conference ExpoThe President of Zimbabwe, President Mnangagwa, has formally opened the 5th Renewable Energy Conference Expo, calling upon participants in the energy sector to present and execute strong solutions to drive the achievement of the 2030 energy sector goals.

The conference, held from February 27 and concluding today, is themed “Building a sustainable energy future.” Represented by Vice President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga, President Mnangagwa highlighted the imperative for players and stakeholders in the energy sector to propose and implement effective solutions to advance the realization of the 2030 energy sector targets.

Emphasizing the importance of Zimbabwe’s commitments at the global level, including support for the Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge and the Cooling Pledge at COP 28 in the United Arab Emirates last November, the President stressed the significance of these pledges in achieving Vision 2030, Sustainable Development Goal 7, and enhancing access to clean and affordable energy.

As a pioneering member of the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa, Zimbabwe is working in concert with other African nations to execute sustainable energy initiatives, aiming to elevate the national energy mix, bolster regional energy security, and foster inclusive investment opportunities.Zimbabwe’s commitment to renewable energy is demonstrably increasing, evident in the award of licenses to several independent power producers today to generate 271MW of clean energy.

This step comes at a crucial time when the world is grappling with the challenges of climate change.The official inaugural ceremony was attended by key figures such as Matabeleland North Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Richard Moyo, Energy and Power Development Minister Edgar Moyo, Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube, along with various high-ranking government officials.