Zimbabwe–Zambia Energy Projects Summit (ZimZam 2025) Is A Chance for Stakeholders To Take Action As Energy Crisis In Both Nations Persists. - CleanTechnica

The Zimbabwe–Zambia Energy Projects Summit (ZimZam 2025), held from November 26 to 28, 2025, in Livingstone, Zambia, serves as a critical platform for policymakers, investors, and energy developers to address the ongoing energy crisis in both countries. This second edition follows the inaugural summit held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, and is supported by key regional bodies such as the African Union (AU) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), alongside major sponsors including Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC), Petrodex, ZESCO, and Standard Bank. The summit aims to foster sustainable investment, regional cooperation, and tangible initiatives to unlock new energy generation capacity amid worsening power shortages. Both Zimbabwe and Zambia continue to face severe electricity rationing, with Zimbabwe experiencing daily outages lasting up to 17 hours, forcing many homes and businesses to rely on costly diesel generators or increasingly on solar and battery storage solutions. Zambia’s situation is reportedly more dire, with some customers