Invest Africa Ltd

Earlier this week, we hosted an event in partnership with PwC on ‘The Race to Net-Zero: Navigating Africa’s Climate Paradox’, where we were joined by Lullu Krugel, Chief Economist, Southern Africa and Sustainability Practice Lead at PwC, Liesl Esau, HSE & EC Lead – Southern Africa at bp, Melissa Sikwila (nee Kububa), Chief Vice President: Project Development & Finance at Genesis Energy, Nic van Schalkwyk, Managing Director at Restore Africa Funds and Shirley Webber, Head of Natural Resources and Energy at Absa Group to explore how to unlock Africa's potential in the race to net-zero. Some of the key takeaways from the session were: - Lullu emphasised that transforming how we operate is crucial. Tackling the climate paradox requires collective action from all stakeholders to achieve development goals. - Shirley noted the interdependence between nations, highlighting @ABSA’s strategy to implement and replicate climate change solutions across Africa. - Liesl shared bp's commitment to "lighting up Africa" by focusing on empowering communities, one at a time. BP's global ambitions are significant, but Liesl pointed out the importance of localising solutions for South Africa, especially around social priorities and community funding. - Melissa stressed the need for integrated energy solutions, advocating for hybrid approaches like wind, solar, and gas, while ensuring social issues are addressed. - Nic highlighted agriculture's critical role in combating climate change, emphasising how regenerative farming practices, like those of Restore Africa Funds, are essential for sustainability and reducing carbon footprints. We would like to thank our partner for the event, PwC, our esteemed speakers and our guests who joined us for this insightful discussion. #NetZero #Sustainability #ClimateAction #EnergySolutions #Agriculture #Africa  

We are thrilled to announce that Rene Awambeng, Managing Partner at Premier Invest, will be joining us as a speaker at The Africa Debate – UAE. He will share his insights on addressing Africa's infrastructure financing gap, focusing on innovative financing solutions and strategies to mitigate financial risks. Following ten successful editions of The Africa Debate in London, Invest Africa, in partnership with Ministry Of Economy, UAE is excited to launch The Africa Debate – UAE on 31 October in Dubai. The Africa Debate - UAE will spotlight opportunities along the UAE-Africa trade and investment corridor with a focus on #SupplyChainOptimisation, #DigitalTransformation, #EnergyTransition and #Infrastructure. Register today to be part of this dynamic forum, where global businesses, public and private investment bodies, thought leaders, and policymakers will converge to shape the future of UAE-Africa trade and investment. 👉 Register today to join the Debate: https://lnkd.in/erEBCDGX   🗨 For more information: https://lnkd.in/d8if9wrS #TheAfricaDebateUAE #Innovation #Investment #Impact

Download the FT Live Africa Summit brochure to discover everything that’s on, including a keynote interview with the President of Liberia. Also explore the unmatched deal-making opportunities between African c-suites and international investors. https://bit.ly/3X7a8uN #FTAfrica

We are delighted to announce H.E. Abdullah Bin Touq Al Marri will join us as a Keynote Speaker at The Africa Debate – UAE. Following ten successful editions of The Africa Debate in London, Invest Africa, in partnership with Ministry Of Economy, UAE is excited to launch The Africa Debate – UAE on 31 October in Dubai.  The Africa Debate - UAE will spotlight opportunities along the UAE-Africa trade and investment corridor with a focus on #SupplyChainOptimisation #DigitalTransformation #EnergyTransition #Infrastructure.  Register today to be part of this dynamic forum, where global businesses, public and private investment bodies, thought leaders, and policymakers will converge to shape the future of UAE-Africa trade and investment. 👉 Register today to join the Debate: https://lnkd.in/erEBCDGX    🗨 For more information: https://lnkd.in/d8if9wrS #TheAfricaDebateUAE #Innovation #Investment #Impact 

Growth Gateway provides advisory support for African companies looking to export to the UK. Find out how, with their support, African Originals, a Kenya based business creating premium beverages from locally sourced ingredients since 2017, has exported products to the UK. 🍹 🌍 To find out more about Growth Gateway's Business Advisory Service visit: https://lnkd.in/ea9KE3EY #UKAfricaTrade #GrowthGateway #SustainableDevelopment

It’s your last chance to join us in Cape Town on 11 September as Lullu Krugel, Chief Economist, Southern Africa and Sustainability Practice Lead at PwC, Liesl Esau, HSE & EC Lead – Southern Africa at bp, Melissa Sikwila (nee Kububa), Chief Vice President: Project Development & Finance at Genesis Energy, Nic van Schalkwyk, Managing Director at Restore Africa Funds and Shirley Webber, Head of Natural Resources and Energy at Absa Group explore how to unlock Africa's potential in the race to net-zero.    Africa’s journey to net-zero is both challenging and full of potential. Despite contributing less than 4% of global emissions, the continent faces severe climate impacts. Transitioning from traditional energy sources to greener alternatives is difficult, particularly for oil-dependent nations, due to high costs and limited access to finance. Yet, this challenge also brings opportunity. By investing in renewables, sustainable agriculture, and green technologies, Africa can drive both economic growth and environmental stewardship. Register now to find out more.     #Africa #NetZero #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy     Register here: https://lnkd.in/dXzS-AUR 

Strategies to Accelerate Investment for Clean Energy in Africa 🌍 Africa's energy sector stands at a critical juncture. With a rapidly growing population and over 600 million people still without access to electricity, there's an urgent need for significant investment to bridge the gap. To meet the continent's energy needs, investment in the sector must double to over $240 million by 2030, with a strong focus on clean energy. Join us in London on 19 September as we, in collaboration with Baker McKenzie, bring together industry experts Philip Thomson Nisrin Abouelezz, MBA, Nwanne Modunkwu & Tim Streeter to discuss strategies to overcome the challenges facing the continent’s energy sector, focusing on policy regulation, navigating the risk landscape, and methods to attract increased investment in the clean energy sector. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dnd5Nd8U #CleanEnergy #AfricaEnergy #SustainableInvestment #Energy

The Africa Debate - UAE is launching in Dubai on 31 October following 10 successful editions in the UK. Register to be part of this dynamic forum, where 300+ global businesses, public and private investment bodies, thought leaders, and policymakers will converge to shape the future of UAE-Africa trade and investment. The Africa Debate - UAE will spotlight opportunities along the UAE-Africa trade and investment corridor with a focus on #SupplyChainOptimisation #DigitalTransformation #EnergyTransition #Infrastructure. 👉 Register today to join the Debate: https://lnkd.in/erEBCDGX 🗨 For more information: https://lnkd.in/d8if9wrS 🎥 Watch highlights from the 10th edition 👇

As the world grapples to limit global warming we have seen a monumental shift to pursue net-zero. Africa contributes significantly less carbon emissions compared to other regions, yet disproportionately suffers from climate impacts – from floods to droughts to heatwaves. The continent’s journey to net-zero is conflicted with unique challenges and opportunities. Transitioning from traditional energy mix to green alternatives is an immense and costly task, especially for oil-rich nations reliant on oil revenues. However, Africa’s race to net zero presents numerous opportunities. Join us in Cape Town on 11 September as our experts discuss how investing in renewable energy projects, supporting sustainable agricultural practices, and backing green technologies, stakeholders can drive both economic growth and environmental stewardship. Lullu Krugel Liesl Esau Melissa Sikwila (nee Kububa) Nic van Schalkwyk Shirley Webber Register here: https://lnkd.in/dnd5Nd8U

Celebrating Women’s month in South Africa 🚙 🌸 Last week in partnership with AfriPower Utility Partners, we were pleased to host an experience with Land Rover to commemorate the women in our network. The immersive experience allowed us to take our guests away from the boardroom and provided an excellent opportunity to network with likeminded, powerful women leading the charge in business in South Africa. The focus of the discussion was around the importance of harnessing the collective power of women to drive social change. The speakers, Viwe Tini CA(SA), CEO Vunani Securities, Nyasha M. CEO of Finenergi Advisory Services, Candice Dott, Head of Market Engagement at Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) with 60+ years’ experience collectively working in finance, energy, infra and consulting, highlighted the need to promote inclusivity by eliminating gender bias in the world of work, and the importance of breaking down barriers. An interesting statistic was raised: if you look at corporations across the globe, majority of the chief sustainability officers are women. They are in the forefront of shaping policy as they are in the driving seat of change.   AfriPower Utility Partners is passionate about African solutions, for Africans, by Africans and this message resonates with the insights shared by the speakers who have relentlessly poured back into the continent.