Learn About Opportunities in Southern Africa's Power Sector
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is convening a business briefing on September 1, 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Denver to equip U.S. companies with firsthand insight into emerging opportunities in Southern Africa's power sector. Delegates from major African transmission and distribution institutions will outline their security and modernization priorities and discuss where U.S. technologies, expertise, and equipment are well positioned to meet critical infrastructure needs and strengthen American commercial engagement.
Why you should attend:
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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
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Connect with key Southern African decision-makers
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Showcase your company’s expertise
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
Tuatara Group is organizing the Southern Africa Grid Security Business Briefing on behalf of the USTDA.
For more information, contact Pamela Peseux, Tuatara Group at peseux@tuataragroup.com +1.301.335.1725.
REGISTRATION
Business Briefing:
Opportunities in Southern Africa's Power Sector
September 1, 2026 | Grand Hyatt - Denver, CO
Agenda
1:00 - Registration
1:30 - Welcome and Introductions
2:00 - Delegate Presentations
3:00 - Networking Break
3:30 - Delegate Presentations
4:30 - One-on-One Meetings - Attendees will have a chance to sign up for several short meetings with the participating delegates.
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 organizations have been invited to participate in this reverse trade mission. A list of delegates will be available soon.
Regional
Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP)
SAPP coordinates cross‑border electricity trading, regional transmission planning, and system operations among Southern African utilities. It strengthens regional energy security by expanding interconnections and operating a competitive regional power market.
Angola
Empresa Nacional de Distribuição de Electricidade (ENDE)
ENDE is Angola’s national distribution utility responsible for delivering electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. It works with the country’s generation and transmission companies to expand access and modernize the grid.
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
Ministry of Minerals and Energy
The Ministry sets national policy and strategy for Botswana’s minerals, mining, and energy sectors. It oversees sector regulation, promotes sustainable resource development, and manages key parastatals to ensure energy security and economic impact.
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 to reduce reliance on imports and improve reliability.
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.
Namibia
NamPower
NamPower is Namibia’s national utility responsible for generation, transmission, and bulk electricity supply. It operates key regional corridors linking Namibia with Angola, South Africa, Zambia, and Botswana, making it central to SAPP power exchanges.
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.
Grid Transmission Limited (GTL)
GTL is a Zambian transmission company focused on developing, owning, and operating high‑voltage infrastructure. It supports grid expansion, private‑sector participation, and improved reliability within Zambia’s transmission network.
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. Investment in electricity generation in the region has historically outpaced transmission and distribution by a factor of four, resulting in inefficiencies, stranded assets, power shortages and costly emergency energy solutions.
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 T&D 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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