Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit returns to Livingstone

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The third edition of the Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit (Zim-Zam) is scheduled to take place in Livingstone, Zambia, from November 3 to 5, 2026. Organized by EnergyNet, the summit focuses on investment, project delivery, and energy connectivity between the two nations.

Recent developments in the region include Copperbelt Energy Corporation financing the second phase of the Itimpi project through a green bond programme. Additionally, First Quantum Minerals is partnering with independent power producers to support its Zambian mining operations.

In Zimbabwe, ZESA Holdings has reported that 635MW of private power generation is currently under construction, with another 730MW nearing financial close. The summit will address transmission infrastructure, interconnectors, and various regional projects such as the Lumwana Super Pit, Kansanshi S3 expansion, Chisamba Solar, and Kariba Floating Solar.

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Copperbelt Energy Corporation · EnergyNet · ZESA Holdings · Zambia · Zimbabwe

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[● 3 SOURCES] ZESA Holdings reports that 635MW of private power generation is currently under construction in Zimbabwe. panafricanvisions.com · www.maravipost.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Copperbelt Energy Corporation used a green bond programme on local capital markets to finance the second phase of the Itimpi project. panafricanvisions.com · www.maravipost.com
[● 3 SOURCES] An additional 730MW of private generation in Zimbabwe is progressing toward financial close. panafricanvisions.com · www.maravipost.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The third edition of the Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit will take place in Livingstone from November 3 to 5, 2026. panafricanvisions.com · www.maravipost.com
[● 3 SOURCES] EnergyNet is the organizer of the Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit. panafricanvisions.com · www.maravipost.com
[● 3 SOURCES] First Quantum Minerals is collaborating with independent power producers to supply electricity to its mining operations in Zambia. panafricanvisions.com · www.maravipost.com