South Africa’s Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has arrived in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, to attend the 2026 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Sustainable Energy Week (SEW), an event aimed at enhancing collaboration toward regional and sovereign energy security.
The event is scheduled to take place from February 23 to 27, 2026.
Organised by the Southern African Development Community Secretariat in partnership with Ministry of Energy and Power Development and the SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE), this year’s SEW is centred on the theme, “Driving Regional Economic Growth through Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency.”
The forum provides an essential platform for energy sector stakeholders across the SADC region to engage in discussions aimed at addressing critical energy challenges facing member states.
Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, which resulted in 18 actionable recommendations, this year’s programme emphasises the alignment of policy and regulatory frameworks with regional development objectives, including promoting universal energy access and engaging the private sector through innovative financing solutions.
The agenda includes high-level plenary sessions, thematic presentations, breakout discussions, and technical site visits, with a focus on investment in renewable energy technologies, grid integration, energy efficiency, and clean cooking solutions.
South Africa’s participation highlights its leadership in regional energy initiatives, especially as it prepares to co-host the upcoming SADC Energy Ministers’ Meeting.
This year’s SEW aims to strengthen partnerships and mobilise investments for sustainable energy while addressing pressing issues such as rising demand and the impacts of climate change.
Throughout the event, Minister Ramokgopa will collaborate with fellow ministers, industry experts, and stakeholders to reinforce cooperation among SADC member states and work collectively toward a sustainable energy future.
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