Zafiri’s $176 Million Push to Power Rural Africa

Samuel Ncube· Jul 25, 2026 · 8:28 AM UTC ·8 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 13 views

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Southern Africa Africa Zafiri’s $176 Million Push to Power Rural Africa By Samuel Ncube · July 25, 2026 · 5 min read Africa Intelligence A daily Africa read from a Latin American newsroom. The Zafiri energy fund launched in June 2026 with $176 million to back solar mini-grids and home systems, aiming to connect more than 10 million people across Africa to electricity by 2030. It is managed by Inspired Evolution, a Cape Town-based investment firm.

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▪Southern Africa Africa Zafiri’s $176 Million Push to Power Rural Africa By Samuel Ncube · July 25, 2026 · 5 min read Africa Intelligence A daily Africa read from a Latin American newsroom.
▪The Zafiri energy fund launched in June 2026 with $176 million to back solar mini-grids and home systems, aiming to connect more than 10 million people across Africa to electricity by 2030.
▪It is managed by Inspired Evolution, a Cape Town-based investment firm.

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Southern Africa Africa Zafiri’s $176 Million Push to Power Rural Africa By Samuel Ncube · July 25, 2026 · 5 min read Africa Intelligence A daily Africa read from a Latin American newsroom. Free. Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never share your email. AFRICA · ENERGY Key Facts —$176 million launch: The Zafiri energy fund launched on 18 June 2026 at the Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town with $176 million committed. —Run by Inspired Evolution: The vehicle is managed by Inspired Evolution, a Cape Town-based investment firm focused on African energy. —10 million connections: Zafiri aims to connect more than 10 million people to electricity by 2030.

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