Mines and Minerals Development Minister, Paul Kabuswe, has emphasised the need for African Countries to work together to leverage each other's strengths and resources.
Speaking at the 1st Day of the Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference (ZIMEC), Mr. Kabuswe said the energy crisis between Zambia and Tanzania underscores the need for integrated infrastructure to ensure energy security and support economic growth.
And speaking at the same event, Tanzanian Deputy Minister of Minerals, Steven Kiruswa, emphasised the need for modernizing infrastructure to enhance efficiency and competitiveness in the mining sector.
Mr. Kiruswa said the proposed railway system linking Tanzania to neighbouring countries can be a game-changer for regional trade.
And Zimbabwe's Deputy Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Ephraim Noyo, said reducing cost-reflective tariffs should help make the sector more profitable, emphasizing the need for governments to treat local investors with the same regard as foreign ones.
He added that there is also a need for the government to come up with a fair cost of capital, appropriate technology, proper corporate tax, and ensure communities benefit from investment.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe's Deputy Minister of Energy and Power Development, Yeukai Simbanegavi, said energy is a critical enabler for development, adding that it is gratifying to note that Zimbabwe and Zambia are working together to address the energy challenges.
ZIMEC 2026 has gathered about 600 attendees from 20 countries and featured 65 exhibitors.
