
Empowering Businesses with
Smart & Scalable Investment Solutions
AlphaInvestor – Invested in Africa’s Growth
Our Mission
Curate world-class platforms that bring together investment professionals, industry experts, and policymakers to explore Africaโs investment potential
.
Develop thought leadership and actionable insights that address key challenges and opportunities in Africaโs investment ecosystem
.
Convene stakeholders to build networks, foster collaboration, and drive impactful investment decisions
Executive Summary
Who are we?
AlphaInvestor is a Johannesburg-based, Africa-focused a strategic investment communications firm dedicated to unlocking Africaโs sustainable economic potential, primarily through connecting global investment potential with vast opportunities across the continent.
We specialise in curating, developing, and convening high-level conferences tailored for sustainability professionals as well as investment potential and policymakers, among other key stakeholders. Our initiatives are designed to foster outcome-based dialogue, navigate critical issues impacting the investment landscape, and promote capital flow into
Africaโs key growth sectors. At Alpha Investor, we believe that Africaโs future lies in sustainability and inclusive
economic development.
Our work is anchored in the conviction that informed collaborative, and strategic investments can address challenges, unlock opportunities, and create lasting impact. Through our expertly curated platforms, we bridge the gap
between global capital and African innovation, empowering stakeholders to make informed decisions that drive prosperity.


FROM RISK TO RETURN:
UNLOCKING AFRICAโS CLIMATE
INVESTMENT POTENTIAL
Our Flagship Programme
Climate Means Business
African Forum | 2026
THE FORUM AT A GLANCE
The AlphaInvestor’s inaugural Climate Means Business โ Africa Forum is a two-day, private sectorโled gathering of investors, financiers, and business leaders committed to turning Africa’s climate challenges into investment opportunities. The forum will focus on financing climate adaptation, scaling sustainable solutions, and delivering competitive returns that align with long-term environmental and social impact.โ
5th and 6th February 2026 | Cape Town
The Commodore Hotel, V&A Waterfront
Event Partners

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MEET OUR SPEAKERS

ELIAS MASILELA SOB
Chairperson
Impact Investing
South Africa

CATHERINE
WIJNBERG
Founder & CEO
Fetola

DOUGLAS KATIVU
Director
The Global Reporting
Initiative (GRI) Africa

MPHO KGOSIETSILE
Managing Director
Wise Leadership

TABOKA
MOTLHABANE
Project Manager &
Regional Advisor
GIZ Botswana/SADC

Mandla W. Maphumulo
Chief Risk Officer
Walena Africa Capital

SHIRLEY ROBINSON
Practice Head: Climate and
Public Economics
DNA Economics

GRANT PRINCE
Head of Investments
Fetola

MICAH GENGAN
Founder
Ethos Verify

IBRAHIM AKOON
ESG Specialist
Heritage Capital

NOELEEN
PADAYACHEE
Practice Head for
Climate Change
Six Capitals
ESG Advisory

NALENI GOVENDER
Director
Enko Capital
South Africa

XOLISA DHLAMINI
Head: Sustainability
Operations and
Impact Investing
Sanlam

DR MEGGAN SPIRES
Director: Climate Change:
Energy & Resilience
ICLEI Africa

MANDLA NTLANGANISO
Chief Operations Officer
Boxing South Africa

SIMON CLARKE
Director for Corporate
Sustainability Africa
SLR

MARK VAN WYK
Co-Founder & CEO
Infra Impact Investment
Managers

SHAFEEQ ABRAHAMS
Chief Executive and
Principal Officer
Eskom Pension and
Provident Fund (EPPF)

DR ROSS HARVEY
Director of Research
and Programmes
Good Governance
Africa (GGA)

JONATHAN LEWIS
Chief Executive Officer
The ESG Institute

MOOKHO MATHABA
Climate Finance Specialist
Development Bank of
Southern Africa (DBSA)

SANISHA PACKIRISAMY
Chief Economist
Momentum
Investments

SHAWN DUTHIE
Director
Control Risks

JUSTIN SMITH
Chief Strategy Officer
Sustainable Finance
Coalition

SHRIVAR MOHAN
Chief Investment Officer
Edge Growth

JEAN CRAVEN
Founder & CEO
Sedna Limited
(PlastIQEnergy
platform)
Single Delegate
Includes
- Full access to the 2 day conference
- Conference material
- Catering breaks (Tea breaks & Lunch)
Five+ Delegates
Includes
- Full access to the 2 day conference
- 10% discount for 5+ delegates
- Conference material
- Catering breaks (Tea breaks & Lunch)
Ten+ Delegates
Includes
- Full access to the 2 day conference
- 12% discount for 10+ delegates
- Conference material
- Catering breaks (Tea breaks & Lunch)




















