Zimbabwe and Mozambique have taken a significant step in deepening bilateral relations by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at enhancing collaboration in the energy sector.
The agreement, signed Thursday by Zimbabwe’s Minister of Energy and Power Development, July Moyo, and Mozambique’s Minister of Mines and Energy, Estavao Pale, outlines joint efforts in electricity, petroleum, and renewable energy development. It also seeks to boost trade and investment across the entire energy value chain.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Minister Moyo emphasized Zimbabwe’s commitment to the partnership, noting the countries’ long-standing cooperation and the need to strengthen collaboration in energy infrastructure.
“Zimbabwe imports a substantial amount of electricity from Mozambique,” he said. “This MOU paves the way for joint infrastructure initiatives, including the ongoing upgrade of the Beira–Feruka corridor, and will ensure better coordination between our utilities.”
Electricity remains one of Zimbabwe’s top imports from Mozambique, and the agreement is expected to enable expanded cooperation on local power projects. It also opens opportunities for joint ventures in petroleum distribution, use of fuel infrastructure, and investments in gas, electricity, and energy efficiency.
The deal marks a strategic move to secure regional energy stability and drive economic integration between the two neighboring countries.