Mozambique adds nearly 400,000 electricity connections
National Energy Director Marcelina Mataveia announced that electricity access reached 70.3 percent in the first half of 2026.
Mozambique has connected nearly 400,000 new users to electricity in the first half of 2026. National Energy Director Marcelina Mataveia announced the figures at the Energy Sector Working Group meeting in Maputo.
Mataveia stated that electricity access now stands at 70.3 percent, achieved through expanding the national grid and using off-grid solutions like mini-grids and solar home systems. The government is also investing in the north-south transmission line and major generation projects, including the Mphanda Nkuwa Hydroelectric Project.
These efforts are expected to boost economic development, improve public services in education and healthcare, and create better conditions for business, particularly in rural areas. Future projects include the Mozambique-Malawi interconnection and the Namaacha Wind Power Project.
Why it mattersNearly 400,000 new electricity connections will support economic development and business activity in Mozambique.