- Botswana’s President, Duma Boko, wants stronger collaboration in energy generation, transmission, and distribution.
- He praised Mozambique’s Maputo Thermoelectric Power Plant for its efficiency and workforce diversity.
Botswana’s president, Duma Boko, has called for stronger energy cooperation with Mozambique. He wants both countries to work together in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. His visit to Mozambique highlights Botswana’s efforts to improve its power sector.
Boko visited the Maputo Thermoelectric Power Plant (CTM) on Saturday, March 29. Mozambique’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, João Matlombe, accompanied him. The visit allowed Boko to study Mozambique’s energy model and explore areas for collaboration.
During the visit, Boko praised the CTM power plant for its significant role in Mozambique’s economy and daily life, stating that the plant serves an important purpose in the country.
The CTM plant, a gift from Japan, generates 106 megawatts of electricity and powers homes and businesses.
Boko admired the plant’s workforce structure. He noted that 40% of employees are women and young professionals trained in science and technology. “This level of inclusion inspires us. We must encourage gender balance in the energy sector,” he said.
Boko emphasised that Mozambique and Botswana must collaborate to expand energy access and improve supply reliability. He stressed that regional cooperation will boost energy security and economic growth.
“I appreciate this visit. This plant sets a great example for what we want to achieve in Botswana. We are also developing a 300-megawatt methane and coal-fired power plant,” Boko added.
Botswana continues to build its own energy infrastructure, but the country sees Mozambique as a key partner. Boko acknowledged that Botswana can learn valuable lessons from Mozambique’s power sector.
“We must work together and share expertise. This partnership will ensure reliable and sustainable energy for both countries,” he said.
Botswana and Mozambique aim to deepen their energy cooperation. The visit could lead to joint energy projects and regional power agreements. Both countries seek to strengthen energy security and reduce reliance on external electricity sources.