In 2025, Zimbabwe struck a bold, decisive chord with the launch of its Energy Compact, our local commitment under Africa’s Mission 300.
This initiative is a rallying cry to deliver electricity to 3,1 million households and clean cooking solutions to 70% of our population, in line with SDG Goal 7 (Affordable & Clean Energy) and our nation’s Vision 2030.
But for me, as an engineer, entrepreneur, and citizen, this is more than a policy milestone. It’s a signal that Zimbabwe has entered a decisive chapter, one where we must not just meet our own energy needs, but produce a surplus to sell electricity to the world.
We should be a net energy exporter, not a net importer. The potential is here, the technology exists, and the will is building.
From importer to exporter: A national imperative
Every unit of power we buy today could, in the near future, be one we sell to our neighbors and to the global grid. This will require:
Massive renewable deployment, solar parks, wind farms, hydro rehabilitation, biogas systems, and battery storage at scale.
Transmission and export corridors, high-capacity interconnectors that link Zimbabwe to regional grids in SADC and beyond.
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Investor confidence, long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships that bring capital, technology, and global expertise into our national energy space.
I am already working — tirelessly, on forging these relationships with credible investors and technology providers from around the world.
These are not just business deals; they are nation-building partnerships that will directly support President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa’s vision for a modern, industrialized, and energy-secure Zimbabwe.
When we speak of Vision 2030, we are talking about a Zimbabwe that is self-reliant, competitive, and able to power its industries, homes, and innovation hubs without depending on external supply.
Power Giants Global: Engineering for the national agenda
At Power Giants Global, our mission is aligned with the Ministry of Energy and Power Development and the Government of Zimbabwe. For over 27 years, we’ve designed, built, and maintained major energy infrastructure across Zimbabwe, Africa, and India, including:
-High-voltage transmission lines
-Modern substations
-Utility-scale solar and wind farms
-Battery energy storage systems
-Mini-grids for rural electrification
-Biogas and biomass energy plants
We don’t just install systems, we engineer national resilience. Our EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) capacity means we deliver from blueprint to commissioning, backed by in-house expertise, advanced machinery, and international licenses.
We have always believed that energy projects must serve the people first, because a well-powered nation is a well-fed, well-educated, and prosperous nation.
The investor equation
Zimbabwe’s journey to energy sovereignty hinges on our ability to attract, retain, and protect investors. This requires:
- Policy stability — clear frameworks that assure long-term returns.
- Public-private synergy — government sets the vision, private sector delivers the capacity.
- Local empowerment — building skills and industries that keep more value in Zimbabwe.
As I work to bring in these partnerships, I ensure they are not extractive, but mutually beneficial, where Zimbabwe gains both infrastructure and skills transfer. In my view, investor trust is as important as megawatts.
Supporting SDG goals & national leadership
The Energy Compact is a golden opportunity to accelerate not just SDG 7, but related goals:
Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth -Power is the engine of industry.
Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Reliable electricity fuels manufacturing and technology hubs.
Goal 13: Climate Action, Renewable energy reduces emissions and builds climate resilience.
Our leadership has already signaled its readiness to embrace energy transition. As President Mnangagwa often emphasises, “Zimbabwe is open for business.” I take those words as a personal mandate. I stand ready to support the Government, the Ministry of Energy, and our leadership in turning energy policy into megawatts on the grid.
A vision of abundance
I picture a Zimbabwe where:
-Rural schools run computer labs without worrying about outages.
-Cities are powered by a mix of solar, wind, hydro, and storage systems.
-Farmers irrigate fields with clean, renewable-powered pumps.
-We export electricity to Botswana, Zambia, South Africa, and even further, turning our grid into a regional powerhouse.
The Energy Compact is not the end, it is the beginning of Zimbabwe’s rise as an energy leader.
At Power Giants Global, we are not waiting for change to happen; we are building it, one substation, one solar park, and one partnership at a time.
Because in the end, energy is not just about light, it is about life, sovereignty, and dignity. And I, Edzai Kachirekwa, will keep standing with our leadership, our people, and our vision, until Zimbabwe’s lights shine for the whole world to see.
