Sharleen Mohammed
Assistant Editor
ZIMBABWE and the British government yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance strategic and technical cooperation in the energy sector.
The MoU will promote collaboration between the two governments as well as bring opportunities for private-sector trade and investment in Zimbabwe’s renewable energy sector.
Projects covered by the MoU will assist the country to achieve its target on renewable energy supply.
Energy and Power Development, Minister Soda Zhemu told journalists after the signing ceremony that the MoU would facilitate the sharing of technical knowledge, advice, skills and expertise as well as opening up new avenues for cooperation between the two governments on renewable energy while boosting jobs and investment.
“The signing of this MoU provides further evidence that not only are we strengthening our energy sector, we are unlocking huge opportunities for investment in the two country’s expertise,” said Minister Zhemu.
The Minister added that the MoU is greatly significant in light of the common interest of both countries as it helps them strengthen the energy sector which will result in stainable energy supplies at affordable prices.
