UK plans R100-billion Africa investment in digital infrastructure, renewables

the UK government’s development finance arm, plans to invest US$6-billion over the next five years in Africa in areas ranging from renewable power and digital infrastructure to supporting women-owned businesses.

“Investment priorities will be driven by the size of the economy, and the development needs in that economy,” BII CEO Nick O’Donohoe said in an interview.BII’s investment plans come as a host of development finance institutions ranging from France’s Proparco to Germany’s KFW Group jostle to provide the finance needed to address climate change concerns in Africa and to meet digital connectivity needs.

The institution last week agreed to provide Oslo-based energy producer Scatec with about $157-million in debt and equity finance for a solar and battery-storage project in South Africa.The investment firm, which is fully owned by the UK government, has made significant equity investments in African companies such as Liquid Intelligent Technologies, the continent’s biggest fibre company, and Globeleq, a power producer.

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