Africa Energy Indaba 2026: Leaders unite to accelerate continent’s energy access and investment

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The 18th annual Africa Energy Indaba convened from 3–5 March 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, drawing government officials, industry leaders, investors, and development partners from across the continent. Over three days, the event highlighted Africa’s immense energy potential while addressing critical challenges in access, infrastructure, and investment.

The conference opened with a keynote address by H.E. President Cyril Ramaphosa, who framed the discussion around the dual realities of Africa’s abundant energy resources and persistent energy poverty. “With more than 600 million Africans lacking access to electricity, every day without reliable power translates into lost production, interrupted services, constrained investment and reduced opportunity,” he said. Ramaphosa emphasised the need for integrated infrastructure and cross-border cooperation to ensure energy supports industrialisation and broad-based economic growth.

Source: Africa Energy Indaba