Mozambique and Zambia have signed an agreement to interconnect their energy systems, enhancing electricity supply within the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
The project will be carried out by Mozambique’s state-owned electricity company, EDM, and Zambia’s ZESCO.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Wednesday by António Manda, Permanent Secretary of Mozambique’s Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy, and Zambia’s Minister of Energy, Makoze Chikote.
With an estimated investment of $411.5 million, the initiative aims to increase energy supply capacity between the two nations while strengthening Mozambique’s role in the regional energy market. The interconnection will enable energy trade with other SADC countries, generating additional revenue for Mozambique.
The project involves constructing a 400 kV transmission line spanning approximately 376 kilometers, linking the Matambo Substation in Mozambique to the Chipata West Substation in Zambia.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, EDM Chairperson Joaquim Ou-Chim emphasized that the agreement marks the transition from planning to execution.
“In today’s global energy landscape, regional cooperation is not just an option—it’s a necessity. As Africa moves toward greater energy integration, projects like this pave the way for a more connected and self-sufficient continent,” Ou-Chim stated.
