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Africa has nearly USD 4 trillion in domestic institutional capital that it can tap for infrastructure investment according to a recent report by leading continental lender AFC. Held by pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and banks, this capital pool could help bridge the USD 100 billion plus annual infrastructure investment gap being exacerbated by debt distressed public budgets, rising protectionism as well as FDI and official development assistance that are failing to keep up with the continent’s growing infrastructure needs.
As preparations intensify for the 15th Africa PPP Infrastructure Finance, Investment and Partnership Summit (Africa PPP), set to take place from 28th–31th October 2025 at the Hilton Conference Centre in Windhoek, Namibia, the organisers are set to announce an impressive lineup of high-level speakers drawn from leading infrastructure developers and institutions across Africa and beyond to discuss among other issues how to unlock the continent’s investable capital for infrastructure development.
Hosted under the theme “Promoting an Enabling Environment that Accelerates the Implementation of Sustainable and Viable PPPs”, Africa PPP 2025 is poised to provide a unique platform for knowledge exchange, investment mobilisation and project development across the energy, transport, water, ICT and industrial infrastructure sectors.
The event is jointly organised by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) and AME Trade, a facilitator of B2B industry engagement platforms across Africa.
Distinguished Confirmed Speakers Include –
• Mohamed ALMENHALI, Regional CEO – International Office, AD Ports Group
• Reginald DEMANA, Chief Executive Officer, South African National Road Agency
• Eng. Justin LOONGO, Managing Director, ZESCO Limited
• Eng. Bruno CHINGANDU, Managing Director, Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority
• Dr. Eng. John MATIVO, Managing Director, Kenya Electricity Transmission Company
• Eng. Henrique VICTORINO, Director General, Angolan Road Institute (INEA)
• Stephen IKUA, Director General/CEO, LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority (LCDA)
• Eng. Cletus NYACHOWE, Acting Chief Executive Officer, ZESA Holdings
• Eng. Jairos MHANGO, Acting CEO, Road Development Agency, Zambia
• Eng. Sayed EL METWALLY, Chairman, General Authority for Land and Dry Ports, Egypt
• Tawanda GUSHA, Chief Executive Officer, Airports Company of Zimbabwe
• Mohamed GALAL, Head of Projects and Infrastructure Sector, Holding Company for Water Supply and Wastewater Egypt
• Stephan JOOSTE, Managing Director: Sustainability, Zutari
• Rauna MUKUMANGENI, Director, Public Private Partnerships Unit, Ministry of Finance, Namibia
• Samira MENSAH, Managing Director Africa, S&P Global Ratings
• Adele PARIS, Corporate Transaction Advisory PPP Manager – Southern Africa Region, IFC
• Senior Representatives from the Development Bank of Southern Africa and the Government Technical Advisory Centre (GTAC) South Africa
Key Themes of APPP 2025 Include –
• Namibia as a regional gateway: Policy frameworks and infrastructure projects worth billions in urban housing, logistics, water, energy, agri-infrastructure etc.
• Cross-border transport and logistics connectivity: Rail, road, air, ports and dry ports.
• Green and climate-resilient infrastructure: Desalination, renewable energy, transmission upgrades and circular water systems.
• Creating an enabling environment for private sector participation: Best practices, governance and ESG.
What to Expect at Africa PPP 2025 –
• 2-Day Strategic Conference
• Investment Project Presentations
• PPP Masterclass Training
• Exhibition Showcase
• Technical Site Visits
• Exclusive Networking Receptions
With Namibia emerging as Southern Africa’s logistics hub and investment destination of choice, Africa PPP 2025 offers an unmatched opportunity to forge partnerships and drive infrastructure transformation across the continent.
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