THE government of Zimbabwe and Australian energy investor, Invictus Energy, would partner to lead the session: “Invest in Zimbabwe Energies Closed Door Summit” at the African Energy Week (AEW) slated for 29 September to 3 October 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa.
The session is expected to provide a strategic opportunity for investors, project developers and global partners to gain direct insight into the country’s energy and mining sectors, according to organisers.
As one of Africa’s oil and gas frontiers and one of the continent’s biggest mineral producers, Zimbabwe offers significant opportunities for companies across both the natural and mineral resource sectors.
“Strong political will and an improved business have strengthened the country’s attractiveness for foreign investment, while Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s position as chairperson of the Southern African Development Community in 2025 reflects a commitment to working with regional partners to advance economic development”, the African Energy Chamber, the organisers of the conference, said in a statement issued on Friday.
“The ‘Invest in Zimbabwe Energies Summit’ builds on these efforts, offering a platform for global investors to connect with Zimbabwean projects.
“Invest in African Energies is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy.”
While Zimbabwe’s energy matrix has been dominated by hydropower, forays into natural gas exploration show the promise of a diversified energy portfolio.
The country has emerged as one of Africa’s top frontier gas markets in recent years, with ongoing drilling activities led by Invictus Energy yielding positive results, said the agency.
It noted how Invictus Energy was advancing the development of the Cabora Bassa Project in northern Zimbabwe – one of the world’s largest untested frontier rift basins – following a string of discoveries made in 2023 and 2024.
The Government is currently the Petroleum Production Sharing Agreement with Invictus Energy and has recently provided National Project Status to the Cabora Bassa development.
As an Australian oil and gas company focused on the Cabora Bassa Project, Invictus Energy is leading Zimbabwe’s gas agenda having secured the green light in 2025 to begin pilot production activities in the country, including supplying gas to the Eureka Gold Mine.
This not only underscores the potential for gas utilization in the country but reflects opportunities for cross-sector development, said the agency.
Looking ahead, Invictus Energy is preparing to drill its next exploration well at the Musuma-1 site in H2, 2025, backed by an agreement signed with Al Mansour Holdings (AMH).
Beyond natural gas, Zimbabwe continues to cement its position as an emerging energy producer, with projects in coal production, renewable energy development and power infrastructure set to enhance energy access and security.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe is consolidating its position as a leading mineral producer, with the anticipated restructuring of the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill supporting mining activities. As one of Africa’s largest lithium producer, the country has already begun to play a central role in global supply chains and is poised to be a driver for Africa’s energy transition.
Zimbabwe is also emerging as a front-runner in gold and platinum group metal production. Striving to reach 40 tons in gold production in 2025, the country is inviting investments across the gold value chain.
The Invest in Zimbabwe Energies Summit is expected to serve as a vehicle for this investment.
“Zimbabwe is positioning itself as one of Africa’s most exciting frontiers for both energy and mining investment. The country’s emerging natural gas potential, combined with its vast mineral wealth, creates opportunities that few markets can rival.
“Strong political will, regulatory reform and a commitment to regional integration make Zimbabwe an attractive destination for capital. Investors who move now will be well-placed to benefit from the country’s transformation into a diversified energy and mining powerhouse,” says NJ Ayuk, executive chairman, African Energy Chamber. – Herald
