The RSA, within the context of its G20 Presidency, the African Union (AU) Commission, the AU-Continental Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP), the AU-AIP International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa, as well as the African Union Development Agency – NEPAD, will convene the Water Investment Summit, aligning it with the G20 priorities of rapid and inclusive economic growth, poverty and hunger eradication, and climate sustainability.
This landmark event will bring together African Heads of State, global investors, Ministers, private sector leaders, and development institutions in a unified call to close Africa’s US$30 billion annual water investment gap.
The summit seeks to mobilise investments for bankable climate-resilient water and Sanitation projects, ensuring water security, economic growth, and sustainable development across the continent. 2300 participants are expected at the summit.
Members of the media applying for accreditation are advised to register through this link: https://mrs.gcis.gov.za and complete the form before 16h00 on Monday, 04 August 2025. For further information on the Summit, please visit AIP Water Investment Summit 2025 - Africa Water Investment Program.
For Media Accreditation inquiries please contact:
Government Communications (GCIS)
Ms Mpho Phatudi on +27 79 605 2659 | mphop@gcis.gov.za
For Media Inquiries please contact:
1. Ms Wisane Mavasa on +27 60 561 8935 | mavasaw@dws.gov.za
The RSA Department of Water and Sanitation Spokesperson
2. Ms Teresa Chirwa-Ndanga| teresa.chirwa-ndanga@gwpsaf.org
Head of Communications, Global Water Partnership Southern Africa (AIP Secretariat)
ISSUED BY GCIS ON BEHALF OF DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION
27 JULY 2025