Africa Energy Forum

Africa Energy Forum – 2025

CTICC 1 (Cape Town International Convention Centre)

For the first time in its 27 years, the Africa Energy Forum is being hosted in Cape Town, South Africa under the enchanting shadow of Table Mountain and in the heart of one of the most active energy development centres in Africa.

Under the theme ‘Africa United’, aef will also provide a strong platform to bring African stakeholders together with a united voice and declare what Africa wants and needs to the world. This will be the perfect opportunity to amplify the message from aef to the G20 meetings hosted by South Africa this year.

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Speakers

Luc Delamaire

Head of Concessions & Financing, ERANOVE

Ben Ainsley

His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for Africa, UK

Richard Nelson

Former Coordinator, Power Africa, USAID

Angelous Kamande

Head of Finance Access Advisory, GET.invest

Palle Laurits

Key Account Director, Envision Energy

Sean Friend

Investment Director, CIO SADC, AIIM

Lisa Pinsley

Fund Head: African Transition Acceleration Fund, AIIM

Olusola Lawson

Co-MD, AIIM

Jean Baptiste Ky

President, Autorité de Régulation du Secteur de l’Énergie (ARSE), Burkina Faso

Francis Namakanda

Director, Planning & Projects, ZESCO, Zambia

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The Africa Challenge Cup

aef 2025 will see the return of the aef Africa Cup Football Tournament. Delegates will be invited to a once in a lifetime opportunity to play a match at the DHL stadium.

With some 6,000+ attendees across aef and YES!, this years Challenge Cup will test four teams as they battle it out over two matches under the floodlights of Africa’s number one football pitch, the Cape Town DHL Stadium.

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Looking into the future, aef is building its legacy with YES! (Youth Energy Summit). To electrify the continent of 1.5 billion people, home to the world’s fastest-growing youth population, it is essential to include Africa’s young people in the conversation. With 4,000 youth attending, the support of South Africa’s IPP Office and the home-grown success story – Pele Green, YES! will be the biggest and most impactful gathering of youth in the energy sector worldwide!

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aef news

News

ZEMA Okays Solar Project

ZAMBIA Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has given approval to Margam Valley Solar (MVS) Energy Corporation Limited to proceed with the development of its 400 megawatts (MW) of solar power plants in Kalulushi district that will cost over US$650 million. It is estimated that the project will initially start with 200MW and will be fully constructed […]

News

ENN: The New Independent Voice for Emerging Market Energy

The Energy News Network (ENN), a new independent platform dedicated to the stories behind energy in emerging markets, is now live. Covering corporate and public sector leaders, utilities, ministries, and regulators across Africa and beyond, ENN will track the policy shifts, investments, and diplomatic moves shaping the energy sector’s evolution. Africa’s energy demand is growing […]

Finance

Standard Bank and NOA unlock capital for energy transition with landmark guarantee Facility on 349MW solar PV project

Innovative financial instruments have an important role to play in helping to unlock and accelerate capital for South Africa’s energy transition and support economic recovery Standard Bank and renewable energy aggregator NOA have reached financial close on the 349MW Khauta South Solar PV project, a flagship renewable energy development that introduces a pioneering financial structure […]

News

IPP Office Announced as Overall Summit Sponsor of the 2025 Youth Energy Summit (YES!)

The IPP Office, a key institution driving South Africa’s energy transition, has consistently prioritised youth and community development in its work. From delivering large-scale renewable energy projects to fostering job creation and skills development, the Office’s mission goes beyond power generation—it’s about powering people. We’re delighted to announce the IPP Office as the Overall Summit […]

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Dear aef team, Thanks for all the facilities you provided us during the event, especially the meeting room for his Excellency. This was really appreciated. We enjoyed our time in Barcelona and had great conversations with current and potential partners. Looking forward to meeting you again soon. Best regards

Philippe Jr. Ossoucah Directeur Général, Gabon Power Company, Gabon

Dear Gemma, thank you so much, it was a huge pleasure meeting you also was such privilege to be part of that huge event. Promise that will be participating the next ones as schedule dear. Wish you the best and see you in December in Togo

H.E. Honourable Abdullahi Dayib Director General, National Electricity Authority (NEA), Somalia

We would like to warmly thank the organizers for the opportunity to participate in the 26th African Energy Forum last month. It was an enriching experience, full of opportunities to establish new relationships and partnerships. We also enjoyed our stay in Barcelona and hope to be present for the 27th African Energy Forum.

Olivier Mazaba Ntondele Head of Administration, Agence de Régulation du Secteur de l’Electricité (ARSEL), Congo