Africa's energy sector presents significant investment potential, driven by oil and gas discoveries and a shift towards renewable energy, with an emphasis on sustainability, community benefits, and avoiding past exploitative practices. However, challenges remain. In this report, S-RM's Africa experts explore four key trends in the sector and the strategies for maximising Africa's energy potential in each.

This week Miranda & Associados brings you news on oil and gas sector investment in Angola, Cote d’Ivoire and São Tomé, new energy infrastructure in Cameroon, cross-boundary interconnection projects between Equatorial Guinea and Gabon and Mozambique and Zambia, a major breakthrough for the Mozambique LNG Project, a new major port in the DRC, the Tasi Mane south coast project in Timor-Leste, and other major developments in our jurisdictions. Sit back, relax, and enjoy Investing Beyond Borders.

Millions of African entrepreneurs struggle with financial exclusion, limiting their growth and economic potential. This article from AfricaNenda explores how inclusive instant payment systems and digital financial tools can drive financial access, empowering businesses and communities across the continent.

C-Level will connect Kenya’s top business leaders for an exclusive evening of insights and networking. Make sure to register as experts unpack taxation, policies, and their impact on businesses ahead of the Finance Bill 2025.

Join DLA Piper as they continue their global technology journey at the Middle East & Africa Tech Summit in Dubai on 20 May 2025. Building on the success of DLA Pipers’ summits in Singapore, Dubai, Dublin, and Palo Alto, this event will explore AI's transformative impact on businesses across the regions.

KPMG has officially launched the KPMG Private Enterprise Venture Summit 2025. This edition of the summit promises to be the most dynamic yet, with a lineup of African and global speakers who are trailblazers in their respective fields. You'll have the chance to engage with ecosystem players who are redefining the landscape of private capital, innovation, entrepreneurship, and beyond.

In this article, Humphrey Kariuki, Founder of Janus Continental Group, explores Africa’s renewable energy potential and the urgent need for investment. Despite leading in renewables, the continent attracts just 2% of global funding. Initiatives like Mission 300 aim to bridge this gap and position Africa as a clean energy leader.

Mr. Zubairu, President and CEO of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), succeeds AAMFI’s founding Chair, Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank).

The Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) and EDFI Management Company, through the Electrification Financing Initiative (ElectriFI), have invested a total of EUR 4 million to substantially scale the offering of Emerging Cooking Solutions (Supamoto) in Zambia.

British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has announced the provision of a $100 million Tier 2 capital facility to KCB Bank Kenya to increase its lending capacity to climate-related projects and women-led small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

At a signing ceremony held in Blantyre, Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) company InfraCo Africa Ltd (InfraCo) signed an agreement to sell its 25% stake in Golomoti JCM Solar Corporation Ltd to Old Mutual Infrastructure Investment Trust Fund (Malawi) which sits within Old Mutual Investment Group’s Alternative Investments capability.

Bravura was proud to act as co-advisor to Ilitha on this transformative capital raise, a deal set to have a significant impact on South Africa’s connectivity landscape.

IFC has announced an equity investment of up to $50 million in Lagos Free Zone Company to support the development and expansion of Nigeria’s first deepsea port-based, private special economic zone, the Lagos Free Zone.

Port Bell, Uganda, 31st January 2025 – East Africa Marine Transport has taken a significant step towards creating a more sustainable and efficient logistics solution for Lake Victoria with the commissioning of the M.V. Mpungu, the lake’s first scheduled roll-on/roll-off freight vessel. Offering faster and safer crossings and reduced carbon emissions, the fuel-efficient vessel is set to transform regional trade by cutting journey times from days to hours and supporting the decarbonisation of the region’s transport sector.

GuarantCo, part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), has provided two partial guarantees to HSBC India for an INR 2.5 billion (c. USD 30 million) loan facility extended by HSBC India to Arya.ag India's leading grain commerce platform.

Cairo, Egypt, 28 January 2025 – Afreximbank, in collaboration with African Union Commission and AfCFTA Secretariat, is excited to launch its new initiative the “African Research and Innovation Hub @IATF”, during the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025). The key objective is to boost academic research output and increase collaboration between academia, industry, and policy makers across Africa in the bid to drive forward intra-African trade and industrialisation.

Lagos, January 16, 2025: Africa Finance Corporation, the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has received the highest issuer credit rating, an AAAspc with a stable outlook, from S&P Ratings (China) Co., Ltd. (S&P Global (China) Ratings), demonstrating AFC’s exceptional financial strength, disciplined capital management, and expanding access to diversified funding. It is the second AAA rating awarded to AFC following equivalent recognition by China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co. Ltd (CCXI).

Saso, 23, has established herself as a remarkable talent, winning her first major championship at the 2021 U.S. Women's Open at The Olympic Club during her rookie LPGA season and clinching the Championship again in 2024 at Lancaster Country Club. A two-time Olympian, Saso represented both the Philippines to honor her mother at the Tokyo 2020 Games and then represented Japan at the 2024 Paris Games to honor her father.

Currency volatility is not new to Africa, but its effects have been magnified in recent years by global economic trends. Rising interest rates in developed markets often lead to capital outflows from emerging economies, putting downward pressure on local currencies. Political instability and inconsistent monetary policies in some African countries exacerbate the problem, leaving businesses vulnerable to sudden and unpredictable swings in exchange rates.

PowerGen Renewable Energy (“PowerGen”) has partnered with leading international investors to establish a scalable, distributed renewable energy platform, targeting the deployment of 120 MW of renewable power solutions, including battery energy storage, across Africa.