The state-owned utility Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM) announced on 2 August that Mozambique will significantly increase its electricity exports to neighbouring Eswatini, scaling up supply from 5 to 30 megawatt-hours (MWh). The move follows the signing of three cooperation agreements in energy, fuels and civil aviation during King Mswati III’s official visit to Mozambique. The agreements aim to deepen economic and infrastructure ties between the two countries.
“We are currently providing five megawatts, and they requested an additional 25. We have provided them, but this is part of the energy supply and whenever we have a surplus in the country, we will increase the 25 megawatts they requested. These are commercial exchanges, and we will naturally set the market price,” said Alberto Banze, Administrator of the Energy Production and Transmission department at EDM.
The expanded energy supply comes amid growing energy demand in Eswatini. During a visit to the Maputo Thermoelectric Power Plant, King Mswati III noted, “We are impressed with the installed capacity in Maputo. Maputo is a benchmark in the region for energy supply and we also want to increase our capacity. We are currently facing some energy problems in our country and we are here to explore the possibility of receiving more.”
President Daniel Chapo, who hosted King Mswati III, described the visit as a success. “We assessed our cooperation and laid the foundation for our future partnership for the mutual benefit of our peoples and countries, especially in the economic area,” said Chapo. According to a statement from the Mozambican presidency, immediate priorities include enhanced collaboration in agriculture, tourism, energy, industry, transport, logistics, mineral resources, water management and fisheries.
“One of the immediate practical results was the commitment for Mozambique to supply more energy to the Kingdom of Eswatini, as outlined in the agreement. It’s part of our joint effort to ensure energy security and accelerate industrial growth,” the statement read.
King Mswati III reiterated the importance of regional cooperation by saying, “My visit is to strengthen the bonds of friendship between our two countries. Even in a crisis, we want to see how we can cooperate. I believe it is important for both of us as neighbours to work together. We are developing African countries, facing the same challenges in infrastructure, health and social life in general.”
The leaders also agreed to convene the first session of the Joint Cooperation Commission in September 2025 to operationalise the agreements and explore new areas of collaboration.
