Speakers

        Featured Speakers
        We are currently working on a great line-up of international, national, and local speakers for 2026 SADC Sustainable Energy Week, with more speakers to be confirmed soon.
        His Excellency Dr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa
        President of the Republic of Zimbabwe
        General (Rtd) Hon. Dr. C. D. G. N. Chiwenga
        Vice President of the Republic of Zimbabwe
        Hon. Dr. Kembo C. D. Mohadi
        Vice President of the Republic of Zimbabwe
        H.E. Mr. Elias M. Magosi
        Executive Secretary
        Southern African Development Community (SADC)
        Hon. July G. Moyo
        Minister of Energy and Power Development
        Republic of Zimbabwe
        Hon. Bogolo Joy Kenewendo
        Minister of Minerals and Energy
        Republic of Botswana
        His Royal Highness Prince Lonkhokhela Dlamini
        Minister of Natural Resources & Energy
        Kingdom of Eswatini
        Hon. Mohlomi Moleko
        Minister of Natural Resources and Minister of Energy
        The Kingdom of Lesotho
        Hon. Ny Ando Jurice RALITERA
        Minister of Energy and Hydrocarbons
        Republic of Madagascar
        Hon. Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
        Minister of Electricity & Energy
        Republic of South Africa
        Eng. Arlindo Bota Manuel Carlos
        Secretary of State for Energy
        Republic of Angola
        Mr. Alfred Liboko Bin Gele
        Secretary General - Ministry of Water Resources and Electricity
        Republic of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
        Hon. Makozo Chikote
        Minister of Energy
        Republic of Zambia
        Hon. Yeukai Simbanegavi
        Deputy Minister of Energy and Power Development
        Zimbabwe
        Hon. Dr. Eng. Caleb Makwiranzou
        Deputy Minister of Mines and Mining Development
        Zimbabwe
        Mr. Sunjay Summun
        Acting Deputy General Manager - Central Electricity Board
        Republic of Mauritius
        Mr. Moses Pakote
        Executive Director - Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy
        Republic of Namibia
        Mr. Andrew Jean-Louis
        Chief Executive Officer - Utilities Regulatory Commission
        Republic of Seychelles
        Mr. António Eugênio Manda
        Permanent Secretary - Ministry of Mineral Resource and Energy
        Republic of Mozambique
        Dr. Kevin Kariuki
        Vice President, Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth
        African Development Bank Group (AfDB)
        H.E Romana Königsbrun
        Austrian Ambassador to South Africa, Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe
        Austrian Embassy
        Hon. Salome Wycliffe Makamba
        Deputy Minister for Energy
        United Republic of Tanzania
        Eng. Emmanuel Matapa
        Secretary for Energy
        Ministry of Energy and Mining, Malawi
        Hon. Richard Moyo
        Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution - Matabeleland North Province
        Zimbabwe
        Dr. George Ah Thew
        Acting Director of Infrastructure
        SADC Secretariat
        Dr. Gloria Magombo
        Permanent Secretary
        Ministry of Energy & Power Development, Zimbabwe
        Mr. Stephen Dihwa
        Executive Director
        Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) Coordination Centre
        Mr. Kudakwashe Ndhlukula
        Executive Director
        SACREEE
        Mr. Chinkusu Davies
        Director
        Kafue Gorge Regional Training Center (KRTC)
        Mr. Zwelibanzi Sapula
        Chief Executive Officer
        SADC Development Finance Resource Centre
        Mr. Francois Robinson
        Executive Director
        RERA
        H.E Per Lindgärde
        Ambassador of Sweden to Zimbabwe
        Embassy of Sweden
        Dr. Farai Gaba
        Chief Executive Officer
        State Pension Fund, Zimbabwe
        Mr. Hugo Ribatika
        Chief Executive Officer
        Africanminds Media Group
        Ms. Lindiwe Nyoni
        Communications and Public Affairs Manager
        Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA)
        Mr. Saidi Jabu Banda
        Deputy Director (Off-Grid Electrification)
        Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining, Malawi
        Mr. Zhenxing (Edward) Zhu
        Shareholder & Africa General Manager
        HD Solar /HD Green, China
        Dr. Andreas I. Elombo
        Director
        Namibia Energy Institute – Namibia University of Science and Technology
        Mr. Olympus Manthata
        Head Climate and Environmental Finance
        Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
        Ms. Asteria Markus
        Programme Support Officer
        SACREEE
        Ms. Selma Festus
        Project Assistant - SOLTRAIN+
        SACREEE
        Eng. Munyaradzi C. Munodawafa
        Chief Executive
        Zambezi River Authority (ZRA)
        Eng. Amos Marawa
        Deputy Chief Secretary
        Special Projects & Infrastructure, Zimbabwe
        Eng. Tinayeshe Mutazu
        Chief Director
        Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Zimbabwe
        Mr. Tanda Syamunyangwa
        Chief Executive Officer
        Kanona Power Electricity, Zambia
        Mr. Vimbayi Nyakudya
        Chief Executive Officer
        CAFCA, Zimbabwe
        Ms. Anja Berretta
        Head: Regional Programme Economy Africa
        Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
        Mr. Elijah Sichone
        Director General
        Energy Regulation Board, Zambia
        Ms. Nandini Venkata
        Communications Manager
        GWNET – Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition
        Mr. Kurai Matsheza
        Chairman
        Intensive Energy User Group (IEUG), Zimbabwe
        Mr. Wilson Masango
        Chief Engineer Markets
        Southern African Power Pool (SAPP)
        Ms. Constance Pepukai
        Team Leader for Nature, Climate, and Energy
        United Nations Development Programme, Zimbabwe
        Mr. Farai Kanonda
        Regional Sector Manager
        African Development Bank
        Mr. Moses Ntlamelle
        Senior Energy Programme Officer
        SADC Secretariat
        Mr. Tino Hess
        GIZ Country Representative, INSPIRED Agri-PV
        GIZ Namibia
        Mr. Alison Chikova
        Chief Engineer - Planning & Operations
        Southern African Power Pool (SAPP)
        Ms. Ene Macharm
        Head of Global Partnership GET.transform
        Global Energy Transformation Programme (GET.pro)
        Ms. Tenele Habangaan
        Goodwill Ambassador for Gender and Youth Empowerment
        SACREEE
        Mr. Johan van den Berg
        Country Window Coordinator, GET.invest
        Zimbabwe
        Ms. Aisma Vitina
        Head of APRA Secretariat
        Danish Energy Agency
        Prof. Tsitsi Musasike
        Professor of the Practice of Global Development Policy
        Boston University Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies
        Mr. Edington Mazambani
        Chief Executive Officer
        Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority
        Mr. Tafadzwa Chinamo
        Chief Executive Officer
        Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA)
        Ms. Reabetsoe Sehobai
        Engineering Lab Instructor
        National University of Lesotho
        Prof. Mqhele Enock-Hershal Dlodlo
        Vice-Chancellor
        National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe
        Prof. Nelago Indongo
        Executive Director
        Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL)
        Mr. Isaiah D Nyakusendwa
        Chairman
        Renewable Energy Association of Zimbabwe (REAZ)
        Dr. Francois Rozon
        Postdoctoral Fellow
        CRSES – Stellenbosch University
        Prof. Samson Mhlanga
        SOLTRAIN Zimbabwe Coordinator/Associate Professor
        National University of Science and Technology
        Prof. Leboli Zak Thamae
        Coordinator of the Energy Research Centre
        National University of Lesotho (NUL)
        Mr. Monde Bala
        Chief Executive Officer
        National Transmission Company South Africa SOC Limited (NTCSA)
        Mr. Dean Musukwa
        Snr. Consultant – Projects & Consultancy
        Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre
        Mr. Mafayo Ziba
        Acting Director of Energy
        Ministry of Energy, Zambia
        Mr. Doumeraj Jahajeeah
        Director Technical Services (Public Utilities)
        Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities, Mauritius
        Mr. Samuel Matsekete
        Group Chief Executive Officer
        Old Mutual Zimbabwe Limited, Zimbabwe
        Ms. Leoné Human
        Grid Consulting Engineer
        South African Independent Power producer Association
        Ms. Nadia Taobane
        Lead Energy Specialist
        World Bank Group
        Eng. Innocent Luoga
        Commissioner for Electricity and Renewable Energy
        Ministry of Energy, United Republic of Tanzania
        Mr. Cletus Nyachowe
        Acting Group Chief Executive Officer
        ZESA Holdings Private Limited
        Ms. Munashe Mukonoweshuro
        Principal Climate Change Scientist
        Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, Zimbabwe
        Eng. Lewis Makurumure
        Renewable Energy Engineer
        UNDP Zimbabwe
        Mr. Readlay Makaliki
        Lead Technical Expert
        SACREEE
        Mrs. Thabile Nkosi
        Director of Energy
        Ministry of Natural Resources & Energy, Eswatini
        Mr. Nico Snyders
        Deputy Director of Renewable Energy
        Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, Namibia
        Mr. Simasiku Titus Mukwaso
        Principal Energy Engineer
        Ministry of Minerals and Energy, Botswana
        Prof. Kevin N. Nwaigwe, PhD, Pr. Eng
        Botswana SOLTRAIN Leader
        University of Botswana, Clean Energy Research Centre (CERC)
        Mr. Victor Utedzi
        Managing Director
        African Transmission Corporation, Zimbabwe
        Mr. Petrus Johannes
        Executive : Technical Regulation  
        Electricity Control Board, Namibia
        Mr. Brian Tahinduka
        Executive Head of Energy, Infrastructure, and Mining, Africa Regions
        Standard Bank Group
        Ms. Mankuebe Nkuebe
        Assistant Statistician
        Ministry of Energy and Meteorology, Lesotho
        Mr. Kago R. Rabasoma
        Lecturer in Thermo-fluids and Energy Engineering
        University of Botswana
        Mrs. Felistus Makumbinde
        Acting Chief Executive Officer
        Rural Electrification Fund (REF), Zimbabwe
        Dr. Wale Aboyade
        Global Vice President, Public Policy & Government Relations
        Sunk King
        Ms. Tahwa Peter
        SOLTRAIN+ Gender Manager
        University of Botswana
        Mr. Welcome Nukeri
        SOLTRAIN Project Officer & Gender Manager
        South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI)
        Mr. Joseph Shigwedha
        Research Associate
        Namibia University of Science and Technology – Namibia Energy Institute
        Mr. Christoph Brunner
        Chief Executive Officer
        AEE - Institute for Sustainable Technologies
        Ms. Malitha F. Mochochoko
        Solar Technology Instructor
        Bethel Business and Community Development Centre
        Mr. Lavhelesani Maluleke
        Jnr. Engineer
        Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies - Stellenbosch University
        Ms. Litheba Leseeka
        Programme Officer
        Bethel Business and Community Development Centre
        Mr. Robert Keast
        Senior Manager
        The Carbon Trust
        Mr. Million Mafuta
        Director of Electricity
        Ministry of Energy and Mining, Malawi
        Ms. Cecilia Naule
        Founder & Renewable Energy Specialist
        Rural Power Solutions
        Mrs. Belinda Soko Kancheya
        Director – Technical Services
        Zambia Bureau of Standards
        Mr. Mzwandile Thwala
        Energy Efficiency Expert
        UNEP-United for Efficiency Initiative
        Mr. Mongameli Mehlwana
        Senior Economic Officer
        UN Economic Commission for Africa
        Dr. Meggan Spires
        Director, Energy, Climate Change and Resilience
        ICLEI Africa
        Mr. Habofanoe Makopela
        Deputy Principal Secretary
        Ministry of Energy and Meteorology, Lesotho
        Ms. Joyce Njogu
        Head Consulting Business Development and Sustainability
        Kenya Association of Manufacturers
        Mr. Victor Sibanda
        Research & Energy Efficiency Engineer
        Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA)
        Mr. Innocent Madziva
        Country Representative in Zimbabwe
        United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO)
        Ms. Hendrina Shinime
        SOLTRAIN+ Gender Manager
        Namibia Energy Institute
        Mr. Damião Victor Namuera
        Head of the Renewable Energy Department
        Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mozambique
        Mr. Denis Ariho
        Lead Technical Expert
        East African Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Efficiency (EACREEE)
        Mr. Emmanuel Aziebor
        Senior Regional Director, Africa
        CLASP
        Mr. Baruti Regoeng
        Acting Director of Energy
        Ministry of Minerals and Energy, Botswana
        Dr. Zebediah Chitanha
        Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
        CMED, Zimbabwe
        Ms. Doreen Bwalya
        National Project Coordinator for EELA Zambia
        UNIDO
        Ms. Elin Mathilda Karlsson
        Industrial Development Expert
        UNIDO
        Dr. Mawufemo Modjinou
        Principal Program Officer Energy Efficiency
        ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE)
        Ms. Judith Marera
        Chief Executive Officer
        Lanforce Energy Ltd, Zimbabwe
        Ms. Harini Naidu
        Principal Officer
        Utilities Regulatory Commission of Seychelles
        Ms. Tilana de Meillon
        Senior Operations Officer
        International Finance Corporation (IFC)
        Ms. Irish Goroh
        Portfolio Lead for the Sustainable Inclusive Green Growth
        UNDP Namibia
        Eng. Gift Bakumbi
        Acting Chief Operations Officer
        Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority
        Mr. Wolfgang Gruber-Glatzl
        Head of Department
        AEE – Institute for Sustainable Technologies
        Ms. Memory Mashingaidze
        Head: Renewable Energy
        Tatanga Energy
        Ms. Helen Zulu
        Regional Director for Southern Africa
        Ignite Energy Access
        Dr. Constance Van Zuydam
        Environmental Officer
        Eswatini Electricity Company, Eswatini 
        Eng. Peace Rugube
        Director of Power Development
        Ministry of Energy & Power Development, Zimbabwe
        Ms. Nosipho Simelane-Dlamini
        Research and Renewables Engineer
        Eswatini Electricity Company
        Ms. Helvi Ileka
        Centre Manager: Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
        Namibia Energy Institute
        Mr. Matanda Mwewa
        President of the Association
        Solar Industry Association of Zambia, Zambia
        Ms. Karen Gibson
        Chairperson of SIAB & SOLTRAIN+ Project Partner
        Solar Industry Association of Botswana
        Mr. Rudolf Moschik
        Project manager and senior expert
        AEE – Institute for Sustainable Technologies
        Ms. Cliftoline Nauses
        Acting: Chief Investments Officer
        Development Bank of Namibia
        Eng. Takudzwa Muhla
        NUST, Zimbabwe
        Mr. Simnikiwe Gulwa
        Project Engineer/Gender Manager
        Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies, South Africa
        Prof. Lameck Mugwagwa
        NUST, Zimbabwe
        Ms. Jenipher Chigerwe
        Researcher & Lecturer
        Midlands State University
        Ms. Elizabeth Marabwa
        Chief Director : Programme and Projects Management Office
        Department of Electricity and Energy , South Africa
        Ms. Tuhupa Kavendjii
        Project Engineer
        Namibia Power Corporation, Namibia
        Ms. Jane Nakasamu
        Consultant – Projects and Consultancy
        Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre (KGRTC)
        Mr. Amend Chiduma
        Chief Technical Officer
        Zimplats Private Limited
        Mr. Rolly Binama Tshingana
        Deputy Director in Charge of Production and Distribution of Energy
        Ministry of Hydraulic Resources and Electricity
        Mr. David Jarrett
        Chief Executive Officer
        RDJ Consulting, Namibia
        Dr. Ndivhuho Tshikovhi
        Project Administrator
        UNIDO
        Ms. Dina A. RAZAFIMAHATRATRA
        Director of Energy Development
        Ministry of Energy and Hydrocarbons, Madagascar
        Mr. Thabani Mpofu
        Thabani Mpofu
        National University of Science and Technology
        Ms. Apphia Nyasha Musavengan
        Founder and President
        Concord for Young Women in Business Global
        Mr. Edmund Higenbottam
        Chief Executive Officer
        Verdant Capital (IMAP South Africa)
        Mr. Ben Xu
        Chief Executive Officer
        Dinson Iron and Steel Company, Zimbabwe
        Eng. Pedzie Tapfumaneyi
        Chief Executive Officer
        Verify Engineering, Zimbabwe
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