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From Access to Abundance: Powering Africa’s Industrial Leap at the 2026 Manufacturing Indaba
Over 600 million Africans still lack access to electricity, yet the continent’s industrial potential is vast. The challenge is no longer just access—it’s how to power industries, create jobs, and fuel digital economies for sustainable growth. The 2026 Manufacturing Indaba is set to address this critical issue, bringing together stakeholders to explore how reliable energy can unlock Africa’s
BII invests $20 million in Acumen’s Hardest-to-Reach Initiative to expand energy access in frontier African economies
British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has announced a $20 million commitment to Acumen’s Hardest-to-Reach (H2R) Initiative. Through the initiative’s debt-focussed vehicle, H2R Amplify, our investment will help expand access to affordable, reliable, and clean energy in frontier economies in Africa – where nearly 600 million people still lack
