Zimbabwe, SA, Mozambique to construct 550km interconnector transmitter

Zimbabwe and power utility firms in South Africa and Mozambique are set to construct a 550-kilometre inter-connector transmitter.

A grant agreement of $3,5 million has already been signed between the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) to enable feasibility studies to begin.

According to a document presented to delegates attending the Sadc Finance ministers and central bank governors meeting in Bulawayo, Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa said the 400 kilovolt (kV) high-voltage inter-connector would boost regional power supplies.