Scalar International and Mergence Investment Managers in partnership have launched The Africa Decarbonisation Fund I that will invest in energy-efficient / decarbonisation projects in the private commercial and industrial (C&I) sector within SADC, with a focus on women- and youth-led SMEs. Scalar was selected as one out of five out of 48 impact investment managers for International Climate Finance Accelerator, powered by Accelerating Impact, which is a unique multi-year programme that supports managers who have strong, innovative climate investment strategies and are in process of fundraising. The fund’s target is to reduce 1 GT of carbon emissions by 2030; achieve energy efficiency in 30,000 buildings by crowding in investment of at least $100 million; and create 15,000 full-time jobs.

Fixing SA’s water crisis – why private capital must be part of the solution
Public-private partnerships in the water sector: Chito Siame, Head: Private Equity at Mergence Investment Managers, examines the need for private