Africa’s energy supply gap is a commercial opportunity
Nearly 600 million people across Africa still lack access to electricity, with electrification progress barely keeping pace with population growth and leaving the continent far from universal access targets. Achieving full access will require electricity-access investment to scale toward around $15 billion annually, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), yet tracked financing commitments remain […]
Huge momentum for rare earth minerals in Africa
Global demand for rare earths is set to triple by 2035, reaching 150,000 tons from 91,000 tons in 2024. As producers and consumers seek new sources of supply to meet this surge, Africa is increasingly coming into focus. Projected to account for 9% of global output by 2029, the continent is accelerating exploration and drilling […]
Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026 this month
Sanlam Investments returns as the headline sponsor of the 2026 Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES), for the third consecutive year, reinforcing its long-term commitment to unlocking global capital for Africa’s sustainable future. The summit will take place in Cape Town from 24 to 27 February 2026. Over four days, AGES will accelerate Africa’s transition to […]
