Mozambique has taken on May 8 a strategic leap toward solidifying its role as a pivotal energy player in Southern Africa by signing two landmark memorandum of understanding with neighbouring Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The accords, unveiled during the 11th Mining and Energy Conference (MMEC) in Maputo, underscore a collective ambition to foster cross-border energy integration, stimulate industrialisation, and enhance sustainable development within the framework of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
The agreement with Zambia sets the stage for a transformative gas pipeline linking the Port of Beira to the city of Ndola. Designed to transport up to 3.5 million metric tonnes of petroleum products annually, the project promises not only to stabilise Zambia’s fuel supply chain but also to revitalise Mozambique’s coastal economy through increased throughput and job creation at Beira’s fuel terminal. Meanwhile, the accord with Zimbabwe focuses on electricity generation, supply, and infrastructure development, aligning energy collaboration with Zimbabwe’s industrial ambitions while deepening bilateral trade in fuels.
Mozambique’s Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy framed the deals as more than transactional—they reflect a regional vision of mutual reliance and economic convergence. By enhancing energy interconnectivity, Mozambique is not only bolstering its export capacity but also reinforcing its geopolitical relevance as an energy corridor within SADC. The trilateral cooperation, grounded in pragmatism and shared prosperity, sets a precedent for coordinated regional development amid growing global demand for energy security and sustainability.