Energy
Reliable power is one of the main limits on mining, processing and industrial growth in Zimbabwe. MZM connects operations that need power with Asian equipment suppliers and developers.
The opportunity in Zimbabwe.
- Government has directed that new smelting capacity and large mines provide their own power.
- Rules gazetted in July 2026 remove licence fees for renewable plants under 10 MW and let own-use plants from 100 kW to 10 MW register rather than apply for a licence.
- Energy projects led ZIDA’s investment approvals by value in the first quarter of 2026.
- —Solar and storage sourcing for mining and agro-processing clients
- —Introductions to Asian solar equipment manufacturers
- —Supplier checks and procurement documents
- —Introductions between Zimbabwean projects and licensed power developers
- —Power planning for MZM’s mining and agriculture clients
Where we work, and where it stands today.
Each area shows its current position under Zimbabwean and Vietnamese rules, so you know what is open now.
Captive solar for mines
Solar plants for mines and smelters that must supply their own power.
Storage and hybrid systems
Battery storage and hybrid systems for operations that need power around the clock.
Own-use plants for industry
Plants from 100 kW to 10 MW for agro-processors and factories, registered with ZERA.
Grid and distribution projects
Private distribution and virtual net metering, opened by the 2026 rules and licensed by ZERA.
Where both countries’ priorities meet.
Zimbabwe’s priorities
- —National Development Strategy 2: energy infrastructure
- —2026 licensing and net metering reforms
- —Own-power direction for new smelting capacity
Vietnam’s priorities
- —A major solar panel manufacturing and export base
- —GoGlobal Programme: support for Vietnamese firms investing abroad
The bodies this sector works through.
MZM prepares clients for each of these institutions. MZM is a private firm and does not represent any of them.
Clear limits, stated up front.
MZM advises and connects; it does not build or operate power plants. Generation projects are licensed or registered with ZERA by the developer or operator, with MZM coordinating the suppliers and partners.
Every opportunity is verified before it reaches an investor, and every fee is agreed in writing and disclosed to all parties. Read our approach.
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