Brought to you by ESI Africa, part of VUKA Group, African Infrastructure Elites is entering its 11th edition with an expanded focus spanning power, energy, water, sanitation, transport, smart and digital solutions and infrastructure investment. The 2026/2027 theme, Access and Affordability Empower Security for All, reflects the role reliable infrastructure plays in economic growth, resilience and sustainable development across the continent.
African Infrastructure Elites: Projects and People nominations
At the same time, nominations are open for leaders, rising stars and projects demonstrating measurable achievement, innovation and impact. Categories cover leadership and rising stars, grid-tied and off-grid projects, smart and digital solutions, clean transport, energy at mines, water and sanitation and finance and investment. Nominations close 2 October 2026.
Submissions are independently reviewed by the African Infrastructure Elites Advisory Board, comprising:
Chanda Nxumalo, Managing Director, Harmattan Renewables, South Africa
George Aluru, Chief Executive Officer, Electricity Sector Association of Kenya, Kenya
Gordon Molefe, Founder and CEO, Business4U Consultants, Botswana
Ifey Ikoneu, Energy Policy, Markets & Regulation Consultant, Ghana
Suleiman Babamanu, Nigeria Program Director, RMI
Yolanda Mabuto, Managing Director, Divaine Growth Solutions, South Africa.
Selected projects and leaders will be featured in the African Infrastructure Elites 2026/2027 publication, with further exposure through ESI Africa’s digital and multimedia platforms, webinars, social media and industry events.
Submit nominations and explore African Infrastructure Elites: https://apo-opa.co/4A8Lifm
Commercial opportunities in the 2026/2027 issue
The annual publication allows organisations to align their brands and expertise with the people, projects and ideas influencing Africa’s infrastructure development. Commercial partners can explore advertising and advertorial opportunities, alongside editorial collaborations that contribute relevant industry insight and expertise to the publication.
Advertising, advertorial and editorial partnership enquiries: Contact marcel.dutoit@wearevuka.com to discuss opportunities in the 2026/2027 edition.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of VUKA Group.
About African Infrastructure Elites:
African Infrastructure Elites: People and Projects is an annual initiative recognising the leaders, rising talent, projects and innovations advancing Africa’s infrastructure development. Now in its 11th edition, the platform covers power, energy, water, sanitation, transport, digital infrastructure and investment, celebrating measurable impact and ideas with the potential to inspire progress across the continent. 2025/2026 Partners include Conlog (Diamond Partner), ALSF (Strategic Partner), Green Power Technologies, Mzansi Energy Consortium, Shell, and STS Association. https://apo-opa.co/4xp4HGs
About ESI Africa:
ESI Africa, part of VUKA Group, is Africa’s trusted power, energy, water, transport and utility multimedia platform. Since 1996, it has delivered industry news, technical insight, analysis, interviews and multimedia content connecting decision-makers with the developments shaping Africa’s infrastructure markets. www.ESI-Africa.com
About VUKA Group:
VUKA Group connects people and organisations with information and opportunities that support meaningful development across Africa. Through its media platforms, conferences, exhibitions and industry networks, VUKA Group facilitates knowledge sharing, collaboration and commercial connection across key economic sectors. www.WeAreVUKA.com
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