Paris: Zimbabwe's Finance Minister, Mthuli Ncube, is set to engage with global investors at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 Forum in Paris next week. As a keynote speaker, Minister Ncube will outline Zimbabwe's energy investment outlook, economic reform agenda, and initiatives to mobilize private capital across various energy sectors, including power, hydrocarbons, and renewables.

According to African Press Organization, Zimbabwe is focused on rapidly expanding its energy sector to meet increasing industrial and consumer demands, reduce dependency on electricity imports, and support the nation's long-term economic transformation. The country is opening up key investment opportunities in areas such as power generation, transmission infrastructure, oil and gas exploration, and the deployment of renewable energy, particularly solar and hydroelectric resources. Zimbabwe faces a $4.8-billion funding gap for large-scale solar projects and is actively working to increase available capital. Additionally, efforts are underway to enhance financial inclusion and secure more favorable investment terms for foreign investors in energy infrastructure.

Minister Ncube's keynote address will provide investors with direct insights into the policy direction and financing mechanisms that will shape Zimbabwe's energy future. His participation at IAE 2025 highlights Zimbabwe's commitment to strengthening international investment partnerships to enhance energy access and support industrialization, as noted by Sandra Jeque, Events and Project Director at Energy Capital and Power.