Mozambique expands electricity access to over 70 percent

Marcelina Mataveia, the National Energy Director of Mozambique, announced that the country reached a 70.3 percent electricity access rate in the first half of 2026.

The government achieved this progress through an integrated electrification programme. This initiative uses a dual approach that combines expanding the National Electricity Grid with off-grid solutions like solar home systems and mini-grids. The government is currently investing in a north-south backbone transmission line to link the northern, central, and southern regions of Mozambique.

These works include the Pambara-Chibuto-Matalane-Maputo line, the Chimuara-Alto Molócuè line, and an interconnection with Malawi. Mataveia also identified major generation projects to support this growth, such as the Namaacha Wind Power Project and the Mphanda Nkuwa Hydroelectric Project. The director stated that these improvements will support economic development, improve public services like healthcare and education, and create better conditions for businesses in rural areas.