Africa50

28/04/2025

03/04/2025

We are delighted to announce that the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), representing South Africa’s Government Employees Pension Fund, is now our 36th shareholder with a US$40 million investment.

PIC is one of Africa's largest asset managers with US$141.5 billion of assets under management (AuM). This milestone accelerates ’s mission to mobilize institutional capital for transformative development.

28/03/2025

Reports mention that achieving gender parity could add $300 billion to Africa’s GDP. Yet, at the current pace, it would take 142 years to reach full gender equality.

Financial and digital inclusion, technology, and infrastructure are key to bridging this gap, and gender-lens investing is the game-changer. By embedding gender equity into investment decisions, we can unlock economic growth and create more inclusive opportunities.

In our inspiring International Women’s Day Webinar, Yewande Adewusi (Alitheia Capital), Coura Carine SENE (Wave Mobile Money), and Alyanna Marie Carrion (2X Global) shared their insights on how gender equity is transforming Africa’s investment landscape. They highlighted the proven returns and inclusivity that gender-lens investing brings.

Let’s bridge the gap and invest in a more inclusive future!

26/03/2025

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲

In this exclusive CGTN interview, Ahmed El Markabi, Investment Director, Project Finance, discusses Africa50’s data centre initiatives and Project East2West—a transformative initiative with Bayobab to connect the East part of Africa to the West, through inland fibre optic cables.

Ahmed highlights how these initiatives are enhancing connectivity, reducing data costs, and driving Africa’s digital transformation.

Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/qhL9cWcDkp0?si=0drDTJQ9ODzohPec

25/03/2025

For Cyndia Kipchumba, Senior Associate, Fundraising and Investor Relations, accelerating action starts by giving both boys and girls equal opportunities to education.

Who are the women breaking barriers in your life? Tag them and let’s celebrate them together!

21/03/2025

For Marina Johnson, Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund Senior ESG Manager, accelerating action means ensuring our investments consider women’s needs. She feels encouraged by the positive impact gender-smart investing has on our investments. Tag a woman breaking barriers and let’s celebrate them together!

19/03/2025

Every woman who dares to be courageous breaks barriers, bringing us closer to a future of equal opportunities. Meet Fatoumata Sene, the Processes and Ex*****on Director in our Project Development team. She continues to make bold moves for Africa’s sustainable development, opening doors for women to follow in her footsteps.

Let’s keep the momentum going, tag a woman making bold moves.

17/03/2025

For Lucie Revert, IAF Legal counsel, mentorship and collaboration empower women to lead with confidence and make space for future women leaders. Who are the women making space for you in your life? Tag them and let's celebrate them together!

14/03/2025

We are proud to spotlight Selma Qadiri, Investment Analyst in our Project Finance team. She believes that precision and strategic thinking are the strongest tools to break barriers and encourages all women to ensure their voices are heard and accelerate action for other women.

We celebrate her impact and the power of women pushing boundaries every day!

📢 Join the movement—tag a woman who is making a difference!

14/03/2025

Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, Sustainable Energy for All, International Solar Alliane, and Africa50 unveil US$500 million DRE Nigeria Fund.

The DRE Nigeria Fund is the largest of its kind in Africa, and the first country-focused DRE fund. It was established under the DRE Africa Platform which will develop and invest in distributed renewable projects across Africa.

This Fund was launched at the SEforALL Global Forum in Barbados.

07/03/2025

At Africa50, we are proud to reinforce our commitment to for gender equity, as infrastructure is more than roads and power lines—it’s about people.

Today, we celebrate the women at the heart of sustainable development, innovation and progress. Join us as we celebrate the impact of women who are developing and investing in infrastructure, to build a more inclusive future.

Action