- Afreximbank joins African Energy Week 2026 as a key partner, reinforcing its role in driving energy investment and deal-making across Africa.
- The bank is expanding African-led financing, strengthening capital capacity, supporting major projects, and positioning Africa as a source of investment capital.
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has been confirmed as a partner of African Energy Week 2026, which will take place from October 12 to 16 in Cape Town. Its participation reinforces the event’s role as a leading investment platform and places the bank at the centre of energy deal-making across oil, gas, power, and infrastructure.
Ahead of the event, Afreximbank has expanded its global footprint. It raised its financing cap for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to $5 billion. This builds on over $750 million already deployed and a pipeline exceeding $2 billion. The bank is strengthening Africa–Caribbean trade while targeting sectors such as infrastructure, tourism, agro-processing, and financial services.
In addition, the bank recently reached full continental coverage when South Africa joined as its 54th member state. This development unlocks an $8 billion country programme focused on energy, manufacturing, and trade. A $3 billion Transformation Fund will support black-owned businesses and SMEs while advancing industrial development and regional value chains. Moreover, Afreximbank has increased its authorised capital to $25 billion, thereby boosting its ability to finance large-scale projects.
Furthermore, Afreximbank is expanding into direct project financing through the Africa Energy Bank. This initiative, developed with the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization, aims to close financing gaps left by international lenders. It will mobilise African capital for energy projects, with operations expected to begin in 2026. These efforts mark a shift toward African-led capital structures that support upstream, midstream, and infrastructure development.
NJ Ayuk said the partnership reflects a major shift in how Africa finances its energy future. He explained that African institutions are now structuring, financing, and driving projects, rather than relying on external capital.
At AEW 2026, Afreximbank is expected to play a central role. It will advance financing discussions, support project development, and strengthen partnerships among governments, developers, and investors. Its participation highlights a broader transition toward African-led investment, reinforcing the continent’s position as both a capital destination and a capital originator.