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May 2nd, 2024

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  May 2nd, 2024

This regional value chain report examines whether SADC countries can move up the value chain and produce more inputs. It considers opportunities for further value addition in three Southern African countries – South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. South Africa is the largest producer of electrical equipment (cables, steel products). Zimbabwe has an electrical equipment manufacturing sector where advanced and sophisticated manufacturing can be developed further. Zambia is a major producer of copper, a critical input in electrical equipment. It scopes the electrical equipment regional value chain in South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It explores the potential for regional production of electrical equipment to meet regional demands, exporting to the continent, and eventually to the rest of the world. To this end, it outlines the current state of electricity demand, electrical equipment production, trade, and employment within the region. The report further highlights strengths, weaknesses,