Honourable July Moyo

July Moyo’s political journey began in earnest when he was appointed as the Governor of the Midlands Province in 1999. This role served as a stepping stone for his future political engagements, allowing him to establish himself within the Zanu-PF party and gain a foothold in Zimbabwean politics. In July 2000, he was appointed as the Minister of Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare in the administration of then-President Robert Mugabe. During this time, he managed various social welfare programs and played a crucial role in shaping Zimbabwe’s labor policies until 2004. In February 2004, Moyo transitioned to a new role as the Minister of Energy and Power Development. Over the course of his tenure, he was responsible for overseeing the country’s energy resources, focusing on infrastructure development and power distribution. He held this post until April 2005, when he briefly exited the government. July Moyo returned to prominence in Zimbabwean politics when Emmerson Mnangagwa took office as President in 2017. He was reappointed to the cabinet, taking on the position of Minister of Local Government, Public Works, and National Housing. His portfolio included the supervision of local governance, urban planning, and public infrastructure projects. In the 2023 Zimbabwean general elections, Moyo secured a parliamentary seat representing Redcliff, reaffirming his influence and ongoing role in the country’s political landscape. Currently, he serves as the Minister of Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare in the Mnangagwa administration, a role he took up once again in 2024.

Session Overview

Wednesday, 5 November

10:00

Decarbonisation ICC Hall B 10:00 - 10:40

Global shifts: navigating an era of diverging priorities

The global energy transition is entering a new phase defined by recalibration rather than acceleration, as governments seek to reconcile climate ambition with the realities of affordability, access, and security. The rollback of U.S. climate incentives under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the introduction of the European Union’s Clean Industrial Deal have revealed a fragmented policy landscape where national priorities increasingly diverge. Amid this complexity, energy ministries are reshaping their strategies to sustain economic resilience, advancing renewables and power sector reform while modernising legacy systems to ensure reliability and investment continuity. The resurgence of hydrocarbons, volatility in critical minerals, and renewed regional competition for energy supply are further compelling governments to strengthen domestic capacity and pursue pragmatic cooperation across borders. Against this backdrop, the core question is not whether to decarbonise, but how to align transition goals with growth, fiscal stability, and social development.

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Gain perspective on how energy leaders are redefining the balance between security, sustainability, and industrial strength to deliver credible decarbonisation in a rapidly shifting global landscape.