Record breaking droughts in Eastern and Southern Africa in recent years are forcing utilities to scenario plan around the potential of dams running dry more regularly over the coming years. Bilateral and regional infrastructure will play a critical role countering the impact thereof, so we’re sounding the alarm for a massive wave of urgent grid-infrainvestment.

• Critical near-term needs for Zimbabwe and Zambia’s grid infrastructure
• Lessons from ZTK – avoiding excessive delays and financing
• How is SAPP’s work on interconnection allowing its member countries to trade in electricity?
• How advanced is the ZiZaBoNa interconnector project linking Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia?
• Grid planning, security and modernisation