The Path Towards Establishing Bankable and Interconnected Electricity Markets Across Africa

14 Oct 2026
Buffalo Stage, Hall 1.4
Power Africa Today Forum
As Africa accelerates its energy expansion, building competitive and financially sustainable electricity markets will be critical to attracting investment and strengthening energy security. This panel will explore power-sector reforms, SOE transformation, and policy frameworks needed to create more bankable markets. It will examine how governments and private-sector players can work together to unlock investment and improve market efficiency. The discussion will also address cross-border electricity trade, regional power integration, and renewable energy deployment.
Chairperson
Stephen Dihwa
Stephen Dihwa, Coordination Executive Director - SAPP
Speakers
Abel Manumbu
Abel Manumbu, Founder & Managing Director - UR Energy Limited (UR Xenergi Limited Tanzania)
Mirlan Aldayarov
Mirlan Aldayarov, Infrastructure Program Leader - The World Bank
Isabel Fick
Isabel Fick, Head of Trading and Operations - Africa GreenCo