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Transformative Investments
Africa’s Core Infrastructure Sectors

The Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund seeks to make commercially viable and impactful investments across Africa. Our targeted core sectors address some of the continent’s most urgent needs and help drive inclusive, sustainable growth—power & energy, transportation and logistics, water & sanitation, digital & social infrastructure.

Our fund

Transformative Investments
Africa’s Core Infrastructure Sectors

The Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund seeks to make commercially viable and impactful investments across Africa. Our targeted core sectors address some of the continent’s most urgent needs and help drive inclusive, sustainable growth—power & energy, transportation and logistics, water & sanitation, digital & social infrastructure.

Water and Sanitation – Investing in Health and Climate Resilience

Water security is fundamental to sustainable development. Yet, millions across Africa still lack access to safe drinking water and sanitation.

The Fund may invest in scalable water infrastructure solutions that:

  • Improve access to clean water and sanitation
  • Expand groundwater development and irrigation
  • Enable climate resilience and food security through small-scale irrigation
Investments in water have the potential to unlock benefits in health, agriculture, gender equity, and resilience to climate shocks. Sector Gaps:
  • 34% of Africans lack access to safe drinking water
  • 60% lack access to basic sanitation
  • Africa’s groundwater resources remain underutilized (just 5% of global withdrawals)

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Republic of Congo, Cote d’Ivoire

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Water and Sanitation – Investing in Health and Climate Resilience

Water security is fundamental to sustainable development. Yet, millions across Africa still lack access to safe drinking water and sanitation.

The Fund may invest in scalable water infrastructure solutions that:

  • Improve access to clean water and sanitation
  • Expand groundwater development and irrigation
  • Enable climate resilience and food security through small-scale irrigation
Investments in water have the potential to unlock benefits in health, agriculture, gender equity, and resilience to climate shocks. Sector Gaps:
  • 34% of Africans lack access to safe drinking water
  • 60% lack access to basic sanitation
  • Africa’s groundwater resources remain underutilized (just 5% of global withdrawals)

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Power & Energy – Advancing Energy Access and Transition

Africa’s growing population, urbanization, and industrialization have created an urgent need for reliable and sustainable energy. The Fund may therefore make energy investments that:

  • Expand energy access for underserved populations
  • Support renewable energy development (e.g., solar, wind, hydro, geothermal)
  • Accelerate Africa’s just energy transition and economic transformation

Thanks to abundant renewable energy sources and fewer legacy constraints, Africa has a unique opportunity to leapfrog fossil-fuel dependency and build a low-carbon energy system.
Key Opportunities include:

  • Grid and off-grid renewable energy
  • Energy storage systems
  • Transmission and distribution infrastructure

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Zambia

Newly established renewable energy platform providing the opportunity to invest in a current existing and near-term pipeline project in Zambia

Zambia

Newly established renewable energy platform providing the opportunity to invest in a current existing and near-term pipeline project in Zambia

Zambia

Newly established renewable energy platform providing the opportunity to invest in a current existing and near-term pipeline project in Zambia

Power & Energy – Advancing Energy Access and Transition

Africa’s growing population, urbanization, and industrialization have created an urgent need for reliable and sustainable energy. The Fund may therefore make energy investments that:

  • Expand energy access for underserved populations
  • Support renewable energy development (e.g., solar, wind, hydro, geothermal)
  • Accelerate Africa’s just energy transition and economic transformation

Thanks to abundant renewable energy sources and fewer legacy constraints, Africa has a unique opportunity to leapfrog fossil-fuel dependency and build a low-carbon energy system.
Key Opportunities include:

  • Grid and off-grid renewable energy
  • Energy storage systems
  • Transmission and distribution infrastructure

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Power & Energy

  • Increased Energy Access for All

With over 600 million of people in Africa lacking direct access to electricity;Energy Access Remains a Priority.

  • Prioritizing key sustainable energy

Prioritizing key sustainable energy projects in shareholders’ countries aligned to their development priorities. With the largest growing population, rapid urbanisation and industrialization, the demand for reliable access to energy and efficient transport logistics is expected to increase.

  • Energy Transition and Economic Development

Africa has a wealth of renewable resources, instrumental for the just energy transition.
Endowed with substantial renewable resources, technological improvements, and a lesser burden of having to deal with legacy systems, Africa is arguably better-placed than other regions of the world to avoid pursuing carbon-intensive development.  Achieving this will mean investing in all renewable energy sources – solar, wind, geothermal, and hydropower.

  • Energy Transition and Economic Development

Africa has a wealth of renewable resources, instrumental for the just energy transition.
Endowed with substantial renewable resources, technological improvements, and a lesser burden of having to deal with legacy systems, Africa is arguably better-placed than other regions of the world to avoid pursuing carbon-intensive development.  Achieving this will mean investing in all renewable energy sources – solar, wind, geothermal, and hydropower.

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Zambia

Newly established renewable energy platform providing the opportunity to invest in a current existing and near-term pipeline project in Zambia

Zambia

Newly established renewable energy platform providing the opportunity to invest in a current existing and near-term pipeline project in Zambia

Zambia

Newly established renewable energy platform providing the opportunity to invest in a current existing and near-term pipeline project in Zambia

Transportation and Logistics – Connecting People and Markets

Africa’s transport infrastructure is underdeveloped yet full of potential. The Fund therefore considers investment opportunities that span the full logistics value chain—from roads and airports to warehousing and mobility platforms. Key Focus Areas:
  • Roads, bridges, tunnels, toll systems
  • Rail infrastructure, rolling stock, terminals
  • Airports, seaports, logistics hubs
  • Temperature-controlled storage and bulk handling
  • Rural, urban, and cross-border mobility solutions

With over US$14 billion needed annually in transport infrastructure, this sector is central to unlocking Africa’s trade, agriculture, and connectivity goals.

Enablers of Growth:

  • The African Continental Free Trade Area is fueling demand for cross-border logistics
  • Urbanization is driving the need for smart urban mobility
  • Decarbonization is opening investment in electric and low-emission transport systems
Cross Border Mobility
AfCFTA is expected to be a catalyst of further acceleration in the need for services that enable regional integration and trade, thereby facilitating the exchange of goods and services between African countries.
Transport solutions that connect isolated communities with goods and services, including temperature-controlled logistics and warehousing, are essential for developing rural areas and economies, especially where agriculture is practiced.
The demand for urban mobility in Africa’s primary and secondary cities is sharply increasing, giving rise to development opportunities for private sector players. As of 2015 Africa’s resident population in urban areas was estimated at 50%. This trend will continue as the urban population in Africa is expected to rise sharply in the next two decades.
Transport accounts for about 64% of global oil consumption, 27% of all energy use, and 23% of the world’s energy-related carbon dioxide. The sector depends on petroleum products for 95% of its energy requirements. There is a significant opportunity to invest in zero-emission technologies to balance the transport energy mix, thereby improving urban air quality and health, and contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in an effort to achieve Paris Climate Agreement goals on climate change.

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Republic of Congo, Cote d’Ivoire

Airport platform holding assets in Cote d’Ivoire and Republic of Congo.

Republic of Congo, Cote d’Ivoire

Airport platform holding assets in Cote d’Ivoire and Republic of Congo.

Transportation and Logistics – Connecting People and Markets

Africa’s transport infrastructure is underdeveloped yet full of potential. The Fund therefore considers investment opportunities that span the full logistics value chain—from roads and airports to warehousing and mobility platforms. Key Focus Areas:
  • Roads, bridges, tunnels, toll systems
  • Rail infrastructure, rolling stock, terminals
  • Airports, seaports, logistics hubs
  • Temperature-controlled storage and bulk handling
  • Rural, urban, and cross-border mobility solutions

With over US$14 billion needed annually in transport infrastructure, this sector is central to unlocking Africa’s trade, agriculture, and connectivity goals.

Enablers of Growth:

  • The African Continental Free Trade Area is fueling demand for cross-border logistics
  • Urbanization is driving the need for smart urban mobility
  • Decarbonization is opening investment in electric and low-emission transport systems
Cross Border Mobility
AfCFTA is expected to be a catalyst of further acceleration in the need for services that enable regional integration and trade, thereby facilitating the exchange of goods and services between African countries.
Transport solutions that connect isolated communities with goods and services, including temperature-controlled logistics and warehousing, are essential for developing rural areas and economies, especially where agriculture is practiced.
The demand for urban mobility in Africa’s primary and secondary cities is sharply increasing, giving rise to development opportunities for private sector players. As of 2015 Africa’s resident population in urban areas was estimated at 50%. This trend will continue as the urban population in Africa is expected to rise sharply in the next two decades.
Transport accounts for about 64% of global oil consumption, 27% of all energy use, and 23% of the world’s energy-related carbon dioxide. The sector depends on petroleum products for 95% of its energy requirements. There is a significant opportunity to invest in zero-emission technologies to balance the transport energy mix, thereby improving urban air quality and health, and contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in an effort to achieve Paris Climate Agreement goals on climate change.

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Digital & Social Infrastructure – Powering Africa’s Inclusive Future

The pandemic accelerated digital transformation globally and underscored Africa’s digital divide. The Fund considers next-generation infrastructure that empowers communities, unlocks economic potential, and strengthens human capital. Digital Infrastructure, including:
  • Broadband and fiber deployment
  • Data centres and cloud infrastructure
  • Digital platforms and e-services
Only 51% of Sub-Saharan Africa’s primary health facilities have access to clean water. Investing in digital and social systems is critical to closing this gap and improving livelihoods. Social Infrastructure includes:
  • Education: Investments in smart classrooms, tech-enabled learning, and campus infrastructure
  • Healthcare: Hospital development, mobile health platforms, and water/sanitation for primary health centres

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Ghana, CAR, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, DRC, Guinea

Leading telecommunications and digital service provider with a wide footprint across the African continent.

Ghana, CAR, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, DRC, Guinea

Leading telecommunications and digital service provider with a wide footprint across the African continent.

Ghana, CAR, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, DRC, Guinea

Leading telecommunications and digital service provider with a wide footprint across the African continent.

Digital & Social Infrastructure – Powering Africa’s Inclusive Future

The pandemic accelerated digital transformation globally and underscored Africa’s digital divide. The Fund considers next-generation infrastructure that empowers communities, unlocks economic potential, and strengthens human capital. Digital Infrastructure, including:
  • Broadband and fiber deployment
  • Data centres and cloud infrastructure
  • Digital platforms and e-services
Only 51% of Sub-Saharan Africa’s primary health facilities have access to clean water. Investing in digital and social systems is critical to closing this gap and improving livelihoods. Social Infrastructure includes:
  • Education: Investments in smart classrooms, tech-enabled learning, and campus infrastructure
  • Healthcare: Hospital development, mobile health platforms, and water/sanitation for primary health centres

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Ghana, CAR, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, DRC, Guinea

Leading telecommunications and digital service provider with a wide footprint across the African continent.

Ghana, CAR, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, DRC, Guinea

Leading telecommunications and digital service provider with a wide footprint across the African continent.

Ghana, CAR, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, DRC, Guinea

Leading telecommunications and digital service provider with a wide footprint across the African continent.