Infrastructure Projects

Explore infrastructure projects across Africa that are actively seeking funding and investment opportunities.

Projects by Sector

Energy$5 billion

Batoka Gorge Hydroelectric Project

Zambia and Zimbabwe

A 2,400 MW hydroelectric power plant on the Zambezi River.

Status: Seeking funding for construction.

Source: Zambia Development Agency

Energy$1.2 billion

Nachtigal Hydropower Project

Cameroon

A 420 MW hydropower plant on the Sanaga River.

Status: Seeking additional funding for completion.

Source: African Development Bank (AfDB)

Transport$11 billion

Lagos-Calabar Coastal Railway

Nigeria

A 1,400 km railway connecting Lagos to Calabar.

Status: Seeking private investors through a PPP model.

Source: Nigerian Railway Corporation

Transport$9 billion

Trans-Kalahari Railway

Namibia and Botswana

A 1,500 km railway linking Namibia's Walvis Bay port to Botswana.

Status: Seeking funding for feasibility studies and construction.

Source: Namibia Ministry of Works and Transport

Water & Sanitation$2.5 billion

Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II

Lesotho and South Africa

Expansion of the water transfer scheme to increase supply to South Africa.

Status: Seeking funding for construction.

Source: Lesotho Highlands Development Authority

Water & Sanitation$500 million

Greater Accra Metropolitan Area Water and Sanitation Project

Ghana

Upgrading water and sanitation infrastructure in Accra.

Status: Seeking private investors through PPPs.

Source: Ghana Water Company

ICT$1 billion

National Broadband Infrastructure Project

Ethiopia

Expansion of Ethiopia's broadband network to rural areas.

Status: Seeking funding for infrastructure development.

Source: Ethiopian Ministry of Innovation and Technology

ICT$200 million

Rwanda Digital Acceleration Project Phase II

Rwanda

Expanding broadband access and digital services nationwide.

Status: Seeking additional funding for implementation.

Source: Rwanda Development Board

Agribusiness$500 million

Galana-Kulalu Irrigation Scheme

Kenya

Development of a 1 million-acre irrigation scheme.

Status: Seeking investors for crop production and agro-processing.

Source: National Irrigation Authority (NIA)

Agribusiness$100 million

Songhai Farms Expansion

Benin

Scaling up sustainable agriculture and agro-processing initiatives.

Status: Seeking funding for infrastructure and equipment.

Source: Songhai Center

Tourism$300 million

Lake Victoria Tourism Circuit

Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania

Development of eco-tourism facilities around Lake Victoria.

Status: Seeking investors for resorts, marinas, and cultural sites.

Source: East African Community (EAC)

Tourism$100 million

Lamu Cultural Heritage Restoration

Kenya

Restoration of historical sites and development of tourism infrastructure.

Status: Seeking private investors through PPPs.

Source: Lamu County Government

Healthcare$1.5 billion

Kigali Medical City

Rwanda

Construction of a state-of-the-art medical facility.

Status: Seeking funding for construction and equipment.

Source: Rwanda Development Board

Healthcare$500 million

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Infrastructure

Kenya

Construction of 100 new health centers and upgrading of existing facilities.

Status: Seeking private investors through PPPs.

Source: Ministry of Health

Energy$400 million

Menengai Geothermal Power Project

Kenya

Development of a 105 MW geothermal power plant.

Status: Seeking private investors for construction and operation.

Source: Geothermal Development Company (GDC)

Energy$2 billion

Lamu Coal Power Plant

Kenya

Construction of a 1,050 MW coal-fired power plant.

Status: Seeking investors after delays due to environmental concerns.

Source: Ministry of Energy

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These projects represent concrete opportunities for investors to participate in Africa's infrastructure development. By leveraging its network and expertise, AIFEC can play a pivotal role in connecting these projects with the right investors, ensuring their successful implementation and driving sustainable growth across the continent.