From Project Pipeline to Project Delivery: Turning Africa’s Power Ambitions into Reality

13 Oct 2026
Buffalo Stage, Hall 1.4
Power Africa Today
Across Africa, a significant pipeline of power generation, transmission, and distribution projects have been announced, yet many struggle to progress to financial close and construction. This session will examine the key barriers delaying project delivery, from permitting and procurement challenges to financing constraints, grid connection bottlenecks, and regulatory uncertainty.
Speakers
Hon. Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor
Hon. Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister for Energy & Green Transition - Republic of Ghana
Nelson Cardoso
Nelson Cardoso, Minister of Infrastructure and Natural Resources - São Tomé e Príncipe
Edington T. Mazambani
Edington T. Mazambani, CEO - Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA)

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Sahara Group