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Who are we?

AlphaInvestor is a Johannesburg-based, Africa-focused a strategic investment communications firm dedicated to unlocking Africaโ€™s 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
Africaโ€™s key growth sectors. At Alpha Investor, we believe that Africaโ€™s 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.

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 sectorโ€“led 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

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)