Appreciation to the government and the Energy ministry for empowering independent power producers (IPPs).
It is with immense honour and deep patriotic pride that I express my profound appreciation to President Emmerson Mnangagwa and to the Energy and Power Development minister July Moyo, for their visionary decision to allow IPPs to generate, transmit, distribute and retailing of electricity within Zimbabwe.
This policy development marks a historic shift, one that will forever redefine the country’s energy landscape, economic architecture, and industrial future.
It is a bold step that demonstrates the government’s commitment to fostering a resilient, inclusive, and competitive energy sector, unlocking both domestic innovation and global investment.
Since 2021, I have consistently advocated for the liberalisation of the electricity market.
I believed, and still firmly believe — that the synergy between government, private enterprise, and citizens is the missing link to achieving energy sovereignty.
The move to empower IPPs is therefore not just a policy reform, but the unlocking of Zimbabwe’s vast potential to become an energy exporter and regional powerhouse.
Electricity is not just a utility, it is the lifeblood of every economy. Without it, factories fall silent, innovation stagnates, and growth is paralysed.
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Yet with it, nations rise. With the introduction of a framework that enables IPPs to participate meaningfully, Zimbabwe has declared that it is ready to take charge of its energy destiny — anchored on sustainability, innovation, and inclusive development.
As a proud Zimbabwean engineer and CEO of Power Giants Private Limited, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges our industries, farmers, and institutions face due to intermittent power supply.
I have also seen the transformative power of consistent, reliable energy. It fuels industrialisation, strengthens healthcare systems, empowers education, and ignites entrepreneurial ecosystems. Every kilowatt generated is a promise of productivity; every megawatt transmitted is a signal of progress.
The new policy empowering IPPs also aligns with the spirit and vision of National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) and Vision 2030, as articulated by the President, a vision that places energy at the centre of economic transformation. Sustainable power generation will directly accelerate the attainment of several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:
SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy — through increased renewable and private-sector-driven power generation.
SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth — by creating thousands of engineering, construction, and maintenance jobs.
SDG 9: Industry, innovation, and infrastructure — through investment in new substations, smart grids, and energy storage systems.
SDG 13: Climate action — by encouraging solar, hydro, and other green technologies to reduce emissions and promote a low-carbon future.
Energy is the bridge between aspiration and achievement. It connects rural communities to urban opportunities, enables technology adoption, and empowers industries to thrive sustainably.
By inviting IPPs to participate actively in generation and distribution, Zimbabwe is not only expanding its generation capacity, it is decentralising innovation, democratising access, and building resilience against future energy shocks.
Furthermore, this development positions Zimbabwe to leverage regional energy trading platforms such as the Southern African Power Pool. With abundant natural resources, engineering expertise, and emerging, renewable projects, Zimbabwe has the capacity to export surplus power and strengthen its foreign currency reserves. transforming energy from a national challenge into a continental opportunity.
I also wish to commend the Energy and Power Development ministry for maintaining an open-door policy, engaging stakeholders, and listening to voices from across the industry.
Such inclusivity builds trust, aligns national objectives with industry capabilities, and ensures that policies are both visionary and implementable.
At Power Giants Private Limited, we remain steadfast in our commitment to play our part in this national journey. With over 27 years of technical experience in high-voltage power infrastructure, transmission lines, substations, transformers, and renewable energy systems, we stand ready to partner with the government, parastatals, and investors to engineer Zimbabwe’s energy renaissance.
Our mission has always been to build systems that are not only technically sound but also socially impactful, bringing power where it matters most.
This announcement is more than just good news for engineers, it is a symbol of national progress. It tells the world that Zimbabwe is ready to innovate, ready to invest, and ready to lead Africa into a future powered by clean, reliable, and locally-generated energy.
To the President, I say: thank you for your visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to infrastructure development. You have demonstrated that leadership is not only about governance but about foresight, about believing in the potential of your people and the private sector to build a prosperous future together.
To my fellow engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovators: this is our moment to rise, to collaborate, to turn ideas into energy, and energy into opportunity. Together, let us power Zimbabwe. Let us power Africa. Let us illuminate a legacy that future generations will thank us for.
With patriotic conviction and engineering passion,
- Engineer Edzai Kachirekwa Chief Executive Officer Power Giants Private Limited – Zimbabwe: [email protected]/www.powergiantsgroup.com
