Event: The Pension Funds and Alternative Investments Africa Summit
Venue: Mauritius
Dates: 11–12 February 2026
Theme: “Empowering Africa’s Institutional Capital for Growth and Development”
The Pension Funds and Alternative Investments Africa Summit (PI Africa 2026) has confirmed an expanded line-up of senior speakers and strategic partners, underscoring its position as Africa’s leading platform for pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, regulators, asset managers, and global institutional investors.
Now in its 9th edition, PI Africa will return to Mauritius on 11–12 February 2026 at a defining moment for the continent.
With African pension funds and sovereign wealth funds managing more than USD 2 trillion in assets, institutional investors across West, East, Southern and North Africa are accelerating diversification into private markets, infrastructure, credit, and alternative investments—while adapting to evolving regulation, governance expectations, and global uncertainty.
Confirmed Speakers
PI Africa 2026 will feature a powerful cross-section of leaders from across the continent and international markets, including:
- Armando Manuel, Chairman of the Board of Directors, FSDEA (Angola)
- Shafeeq Abrahams, Chief Executive and Principal Officer, Eskom Pension & Provident Fund (South Africa)
- Hon. Hafiz Kawu, Commissioner (Technical), National Pension Commission – PENCOM (Nigeria)
- Denis Charles Kouassi, Director General, CNPS-CI (Côte d’Ivoire)
- Nazlie Seegers, Chief Experience Officer, Salt Employee Benefits (South Africa)
- Thato Norman, Chief Executive Officer, Debswana Pension Fund (Botswana)
- Siongo Kisoso, Regional Director for East Africa, Swedfund (Kenya)
- Joyce Njuguna, Manager, Investment & Acting Manager: Strategy and Planning, Kenya Power Pension Fund (Kenya)
- Meta Mhlarhi, Co-Founder, Executive Director and Fund Principal, Mahlako (South Africa)
- Brian Karidza, Head: Actuarial and Benefits Administration, Government Employees Pension Fund – GEPF (South Africa)
- Thomas Mketelwa, Principal Officer, KwaZulu-Natal Municipal Pension Fund (South Africa)
- Oguche Agudah, Founder, HRISP Partners
- Selim Basak, Partner & Head of Origination, Gemcorp Capital
- Thierry Mucyo, Executive Advisor, Office of the CIO, Rwanda Social Security Board
- Namakau M. Ntini, Registrar & Chief Executive Officer, Pensions and Insurance Authority (Zambia)
- Thapelo Tsheole, Chief Executive Officer, Rwanda Capital Markets Authority
- Bongi Mkhize, Chief Executive Officer, KwaZulu-Natal Joint Municipal Pension Fund – NJMPF (South Africa) and Chairman, Batseta
- Milka Mungunda, Executive Officer, Social Security Commission (Namibia) among others
Together, these speakers bring deep experience in managing large-scale institutional portfolios, shaping regulatory reform, mobilizing private capital, and strengthening investment ecosystems across Africa.
Agenda Aligned with Market Reality
Held under the theme “Empowering Africa’s Institutional Capital for Growth and Development,” PI Africa 2026 will tackle the most pressing issues facing institutional investors today.
Discussions will span regulatory agility, trustee capacity-building, infrastructure and climate-aligned investment, private equity and venture capital, private credit and trade finance, and innovative approaches to risk management and diversification.
The summit is designed to deliver practical insights, regional perspectives, and real-world case studies that help asset owners and policymakers translate long-term capital into sustainable economic impact.
Strategic Sponsors and Partners:
PI Africa 2026 is proudly supported by a strong group of sponsors and partners whose involvement reflects the summit’s relevance and credibility across Africa’s institutional investment ecosystem.
Confirmed sponsors include Gemcorp Capital (Lead Sponsor), Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)(Platinum Sponsor), Stewards Capital (Silver Sponsor), and S&P Global (Bronze Sponsor)
Associate partners for the 2026 edition include Mauritius Finance, Batseta, and the AVCA, reinforcing PI Africa’s role as a bridge between asset owners, regulators, and private capital across Africa and beyond.
