AS the country prepares to host the seventh edition of the Sadc Industrialisation Week (SIW) in Harare later this month, Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) have vowed to leverage the strategic event to forge partnerships, expand their operations and unlock new opportunities for growth and development of the sector. Government expects about 300 guests and 150 companies to participate in deliberations during the SIW, which will take place ahead of the Sadc Summit next month. The SIW, which runs from July 28 to August 2, 2024, under the theme: “Promoting Innovation to Unlock Opportunities for Sustainable Economic Growth and Development: Towards an Industrialised Sadc”, will include conferencing and exhibitions.
In an interview, Zera chief executive officer Mr Edington Mazambani said the energy sector plays a crucial role in the SIW by supporting and enabling industrial growth and development across the region. He said the contribution of the sector is through power supply for the industrialisation sector, where he said affordable and reliable energy is essential for industrial operations. Mr Mazambani said the energy sector ensures that there is sufficient power generation and distribution infrastructure to support industrial activities during the SIW and beyond.
“As the energy sector prepares for the upcoming SIW, several expectations and priorities typically emerge, expectations often revolve around fostering partnerships and collaboration among stakeholders wit.