Zimbabwe

Zimplats starts phase 2A of its solar project in Zimbabwe, with a $54 million investment to add 45 MW to its capacity, bringing its total to 80 MW to power its mining sites.
More than 40 developers will gather in Livingstone from 26 to 28 November to turn Southern Africa’s energy commitments into bankable and interconnected projects.

Africa aims for local transformation to gain weight in the global energy economy

Opportunities are emerging for African countries to move from extraction to industrial manufacturing in energy technology value chains, as the 2025 G20 discussions highlight these issues.
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With a new $800 million investment agreement, Tsingshan expands the Manhize steel plant and generates an energy demand of more than 500 MW, forcing Zimbabwe to accelerate its electricity strategy.
SANY begins construction of a 10 MW solar power plant in Zimbabwe, the first African project integrating engineering, procurement and financing, while continuing its expansion in microgrids and hybrid solutions across the continent.

Green Hybrid Power launches billion-dollar floating solar project on Lake Kariba

Green Hybrid Power secures initial $4.4mn financing to launch a 1 GW floating solar power plant in Zimbabwe, aiming to supply 500 MW to industry under a twenty-year contract.
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The two companies join forces to deploy battery-backed solar systems in two Southern African countries, leveraging existing infrastructure to accelerate implementation.
Backed by Chinese funding, Zambia and Zimbabwe are reviving coal projects in contrast to international energy sector trends.

Karpowership invests USD 1 billion in LNG power for Southern Africa

Karpowership allocates $1 billion to convert LNG into electricity in Mozambique, strengthening the Southern African energy grid.
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Zambia will import 200 MW of electricity from South Africa and Zimbabwe to compensate for severe power cuts caused by prolonged drought.
Invictus Energy boosts Zimbabwe's economy with a major gas discovery, promising a renewed energy future.

GameChange Solar’s expansion in Southern Africa

GameChange Solar is equipping four major solar projects in Southern Africa, totalling over 500 MW, to boost the region's energy supply.
GameChange Solar lance quatre projets solaires en Afrique Australe pour augmenter la capacité régionale et soutenant les opérations minières.
The revelation of McKinsey & Company's active involvement in the promotion of carbon credits at a COP28 preparatory summit highlights the stakes and controversies surrounding this practice in the context of global climate policies.
The Zimbabwean government is considering an application to explore the Mana Pools National Park for oil and gas. This initiative risks scaring away wildlife and repelling tourists, jeopardizing Zimbabwe's national interest.

Zimbabwe: the first green hydrogen power plant by HDF Energy

HDF Energy has reached a major milestone in the implementation of its ambitious Middle Sabi Renewstable® project, the first high-powered green hydrogen power plant in Zimbabwe. This collaboration with the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) will provide non-intermittent, guaranteed renewable electricity for more than 220,000 people, while supporting the country's national development goals.
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Karo Mining, a mine in Zimbabwe will benefit from competitive electricity thanks to the Total Eren and Chariot project.
PowerChina is expanding its international business in Africa by implementing various large-scale infrastructure projects.

Voltalia Plans 300GW in South Africa

Voltalia has signed a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) with Richards Bay Minerals, a South African mining company.
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