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South Africa Secures Record $52 Billion Investment Pledges in New Five-Year Drive

South Africa launched its second presidential investment drive with R889.8 billion ($52 billion) in commitments across 81 projects from 22 source markets, far exceeding expectations and building on the success of the first drive that surpassed its R1 trillion target. The pledges span nine provinces with diverse participation from China, UAE, US, and multinationals like Sasol, Google, and Uber, signaling improved ease of doing business and economic stability.

The commitments are projected to create over 230,000 permanent jobs across infrastructure, renewables, mining, and digital services sectors. Major highlights include Mulilo's R14.8 billion renewable energy projects, Google's commitment to create 300,000 jobs, and Uber's R5 billion investment, demonstrating strong sectoral diversification and job creation potential.

Ethiopia's $13 Billion Investment Surge Establishes Diplomatic-Economic Nexus

Ethiopia secured over $13 billion in investment commitments at the Invest in Ethiopia 2026 Forum, an eightfold increase from the prior event's $1.6 billion. The surge, dominated by China's Ming Yang Smart Energy Group's $10 billion renewable energy commitment, reflects strong investor confidence in the country's economic reforms and strategic positioning as Africa's diplomatic hub through its AU hosting role.

The commitments span manufacturing, renewable energy, mining, and infrastructure, with notable projects including green ammonia production, steel manufacturing, and solar equipment. This positions Ethiopia as a competitive hub for renewables and mining in East Africa, leveraging special economic zones and recent currency liberalization reforms that boosted FDI to $2.3 billion in H1 2025-26.

Mulilo Commits R15 Billion to South African Renewable Energy Build-Out

Mulilo pledged nearly R15 billion to develop 716 MW of utility-scale solar PV and battery storage projects, targeting 1 GW of new renewable capacity annually. The investment addresses chronic power shortages while positioning South Africa's energy transition through dispatchable renewables and grid stability solutions.

Chinese Firm Leads Ethiopia's Record Investment Drive with $10 Billion Green Energy Commitment

Ming Yang Smart Energy Group's $10 billion pledge for renewable energy, hydrogen, and green ammonia dominates Ethiopia's $13 billion total investment haul. The commitment exemplifies Chinese infrastructure funding trends across Africa while highlighting Ethiopia's emergence as a potential continental energy exporter.

Ethiopia Attracts Diversified $13.1 Billion Investment Portfolio Across Key Sectors

Beyond Ming Yang's headline commitment, Ethiopia secured $2 billion in manufacturing investments and $235 million in mining from investors across China, Poland, India, Singapore, and Kenya. The diversified portfolio spanning steel, pharmaceuticals, and solar equipment reflects improved investor confidence following currency reforms.