Story by Theophilus Chuma
A Turkish construction and energy firm is planning a multi-billion-euro investment in Zimbabwe’s energy sector, signalling renewed foreign investor interest in the country’s power generation and infrastructure development agenda.
The proposed investment was disclosed on Thursday following a meeting in Harare between Acting President Colonel (Retired) Dr Kembo Mohadi and representatives of Sahinli Construction Company, a Türkiye-based firm seeking to expand its footprint in southern Africa.
Sahinli Construction Chairperson Mr Akin Atila Sahinli said the company had identified Zimbabwe’s energy sector as a strategic investment destination, citing ongoing reforms and the country’s stated commitment to improving the ease of doing business.
“We are pleased with the investment possibilities in Zimbabwe. We intend to invest in the country’s energy sector, and this was one of the key areas discussed with the Acting President. We are looking at implementing this within the next few months and will be working on all the modalities,” Mr Sahinli said.
The investment aligns with Türkiye’s broader African strategy, which seeks to expand investments in energy and mineral resources. On behalf of the Special Advisor Responsible for Monitoring and Implementation of Government Projects, Honourable Kenneth Musanhi welcomed the development.
“We are really excited because this is one major investment which will be critical in scaling up our energy sector,” said Honourable Musanhi.
Over the past five years, Türkiye and Zimbabwe have sought to deepen economic ties in key sectors such as agro-processing, mineral resources, and energy.
This latest commitment by the Turkish firm underscores Türkiye’s growing interest in helping transform Zimbabwe’s energy sector into a robust and sustainable industry.
