Meet with Southern African Power Utility Leaders
Why you should attend:
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Connect with key Southern African decision-makers
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Learn about near term project opportunities and bidding processes
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Gain an understanding of current power sector dynamics and policies
Business Opportunities
The participating delegates are interested in:
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AI-enabled grid control systems
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Grid-enhancing technologies
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Energy storage
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Energy stability solutions
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Advanced conductors and cables
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Financing mechanisms to support project implementation
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency, The World Affairs Council Austin and McGinnis Lochridge will host an industry reception on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 5 to 7 PM at the offices of McGinnis Lochridge in Austin, TX to bring U.S. industry together with senior Southern African power utility executives.
The Southern African power utility delegation is in Austin, TX as part of the USTDA Southern Africa Reverse Trade Mission to learn about the latest U.S. technologies and best practices to support a secure and modern power grid in Southern Africa.
Attending U.S company and organization representatives who register before August 29, 2026 will receive a briefing book and other materials about the delegation and the upcoming projects and initiatives in advance of the reception.
Tuatara Group is organizing the Southern Africa Grid Reverse Trade Mission and Industry Reception on behalf of the USTDA.
For more information, contact Pamela Peseux, Tuatara Group at peseux@tuataragroup.com +1.301.335.1725.
REGISTRATION
Southern Africa Grid Security Industry Reception
Meet with Leaders Securing Southern Africa's Power Grid
September 3, 2026 | 5-7 PM at McGinnis Lochridge
1111 W. 6th St., Bldg. B, Ste. 400, Austin, TX 78703
There is no cost to attend, but advance registration is required.
Attendance to this event is limited to U.S. and African individuals, firms, or consultants as defined by USTDA’s Nationality Source and Origin Requirements available on USTDA’s website at www.USTDA.gov.
DELEGATION
The following delegates will participate in the upcoming Reverse Trade Mission and Business Briefing.
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Eng. Francisca Pereira, Director of Engineering and Project Management, Rede Nacional de Transporte de Electricidade (RNT-EP), Angola
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Dr. Never Tshabang, CEO, Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA), Botswana
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Mr. Mogomotsi Kebitseng, General Manager Generation, Botswana Power Corporation (BPC), Botswana
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Eng. Yara Cabrá, Director of System Planning and Engineering, Electricidade de Moçambique (EdM), Mozambique
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Eng. António Nhassengo, Director of Business Development, Electricidade de Moçambique (EdM), Mozambique
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Mr. Elton Sitoe, Operations Engineer, MOTRACO (Mozambique Transmission Company), Mozambique
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Mr. Virgilio Laisse, Senior Operation Engineer, MOTRACO (Mozambique Transmission Company), Mozambique
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Mr. Francis Namakanda, Director Planning and Projects, Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (ZESCO), Zambia
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Mr. Reuben Munungwe, Senior Manager – Renewables, Copperbelt Energy Corporation, Zambia
Following is additional information is about the delegate organizations.
Angola
Rede Nacional de Transporte de Electricidade (RNT‑EP)
RNT‑EP is Angola’s national transmission system operator overseeing high‑voltage infrastructure and grid operations. It manages system planning, dispatch, and regional interconnections to support reliability and future generation growth.
Botswana
Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA)
BERA regulates Botswana’s electricity sector, overseeing licensing, tariffs, and compliance with national energy policy. It ensures fair competition, reliability, and consumer protection across the power industry.
Botswana Power Corporation (BPC)
BPC is Botswana’s state‑owned utility responsible for electricity generation, transmission, and distribution nationwide. It is expanding domestic capacity and strengthening regional interconnections.
Mozambique
Electricidade de Moçambique (EdM)
EdM is Mozambique’s national electricity utility managing transmission, distribution, and retail supply. It plays a pivotal regional role due to major hydropower assets and strategic interconnections with South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Malawi.
MOTRACO (Mozambique Transmission Company)
MOTRACO is a joint‑venture transmission company owned by EdM, Eskom, and Eswatini Electricity Company. It operates cross‑border transmission lines supplying the Mozal aluminum smelter and strengthening regional power flows within SAPP.
Zambia
Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (ZESCO)
ZESCO is Zambia’s state‑owned utility overseeing generation, transmission, and distribution across the country. With a predominantly hydro‑based system, it is a major participant in SAPP’s regional power market.
Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC)
CEC is a private transmission and distribution company serving Zambia’s Copperbelt mining region. It operates dedicated transmission assets and participates in regional power trading to support industrial load centers.
BACKGROUND
Transmission and distribution networks play a vital role in sub-Saharan Africa, where rapid population growth, accelerating urbanization, and rising industrial demand are driving the need for secure, modern power infrastructure.
To help close this gap and strengthen the foundation for efficient, reliable electricity trade across Africa, regional planners and power institutions are prioritizing major interconnection and Transmission and Distribution modernization efforts. These initiatives open the door for trusted U.S. technologies, engineering expertise, and high-quality equipment to support regional grids, reduce long-term costs, and expand access to reliable power for communities throughout the continent.
ABOUT USTDA
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is the U.S. government’s first mover on critical infrastructure development in emerging markets, advancing the shared strategic priorities of the United States and our overseas partners while creating opportunities to deploy trusted U.S. solutions. USTDA funds the upfront technical work that accelerates the development of infrastructure projects, helping them attract the financing they need for implementation and procurement of U.S. goods and services. USTDA also hosts activities that promote infrastructure partnerships with the United States
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