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
Joseph Ibeh
Joseph Ibeh, Co-Founder & Managing Director - Electron Intelligence
Speakers
Kubeshnie Bhugwandin
Kubeshnie Bhugwandin, DDG State Owned Entities, Energy Policy & Planning - Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE)