Lusaka, Zambia – The governments of Zambia and Botswana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on joint power generation and cross-border electricity trading, a move poised to strengthen energy security across Southern Africa.
The agreement follows the approval of Zambia’s Energy Compact, a strategic framework backed by the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank. The compact outlines key reforms aimed at increasing electricity access, reducing costs, and encouraging private sector investment in the energy sector.
Botswana’s Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Bogolo Kenewendo, stated at the Energy Forum for Africa that the partnership is a significant step towards achieving universal access to electricity and clean cooking solutions while scaling up renewable energy. The collaboration is expected to enhance “last-mile connectivity” and expand power capacity, benefiting both nations and the wider region.
The partnership represents a significant milestone in regional energy cooperation, with potential to boost economic growth and improve living standards by ensuring a stable and secure power supply.
