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Africa's Energy Finance: De-risking Projects for Growth

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚’𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 During a panel discussion focused on financing Africa’s development at the Africa Energy Indaba, Andrew Muyaba emphasized the critical role of concessional financing in unlocking energy and infrastructure projects across the continent. Responding to questions from moderator Mwezi Londa of African Infrastructure Investment Managers, the Zanaco Head of Corporate and Investment Banking noted that many projects struggle to move beyond the development stage due to the high costs of feasibility studies, regulatory approvals, environmental assessments, and grid studies. Concessional financing, he explained, helps de-risk these early stages while also providing first-loss protection that attracts commercial investors and equity partners. He further highlighted the challenge of currency mismatch, where projects are financed in US dollars while tariffs are paid in local currency, stressing the need for mechanisms that manage foreign exchange risks while ensuring tariffs remain affordable. Mr. Muyaba added that Africa’s vast renewable energy resources, including solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal, present significant opportunities if development risks can be reduced and financing structures strengthened. #FinancialInsight #Get2Know