MIREME underscores Mozambique’s strategic role in the SADC energy sector

In his address at the ministerial panel under the theme’ Driving Policy Synergies for a Sustainable Energy Transition in the SADC Region’, Mandla underlined that Mozambique is one of the region’s main energy producers and a strategic energy transit corridor. He stressed that hydropower continues to form the backbone of the national electricity system, ensuring low-cost baseload power and sustaining the country’s commitment to regional energy exports.

In a second panel held on Thursday, which brought together policymakers, energy regulators, private sector leaders and development partners, António Manda presented an update on Mozambique’s Energy Compact, highlighting the progress achieved in implementing structural reforms, mobilising investment and accelerating a just and sustainable energy transition. The SADC Sustainable Energy Week (SEW) 2026, taking place from 23 to 27 February, is organised by the Ministry of Energy and Power Development of Zimbabwe, in collaboration with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency – SACREEE.