Nafasi Water Technologies secures investment from Norfund to scale water solutions across Southern Africa

Strategic investment to scale water infrastructure and innovation

Nafasi Water Technologies has secured a significant investment from Norfund, alongside a follow-on investment from E Squared Investments, to expand its water treatment, waste-to-value, and project finance capabilities across Southern Africa.

“We are pleased to partner with a strong local team that combines technical capability with a clear long-term vision.” – Carl Johan Wahlund, Senior Vice President for Green infrastructure at Norfund.

https://www.norfund.no/norfund-invests-in-water-security-in-southern-africa/

Addressing water security and environmental challenges through advanced solutions

The investment will enable Nafasi to scale technologies focused on water reuse, complex reclamation, and the rehabilitation of mining-impacted catchments – directly tackling water scarcity, pollution, and infrastructure backlogs in the region.

 “The extent of the backlog in water infrastructure investment, coupled with deteriorating catchment resilience… has accelerated water insecurity for many communities.” – Suzie Nkambule, CEO, Nafasi Water

Driving economic impact through job creation and public-private collaboration

Nafasi’s expansion will create skilled jobs, strengthen local expertise, and support public-private partnerships, particularly in regions like Mpumalanga, while contributing to a more sustainable and resilient water sector.

“By preventing polluted water from entering rivers and communities, Nafasi is addressing one of South Africa’s most pressing environmental challenges while creating jobs.” – Senior Vice President for Green Infrastructure at Norfund.

Strong investor confidence in Nafasi’s capability and long-term impact

Gladwyn Leeuw reinforces that Nafasi’s proven technical expertise and execution track record position it as a key player in addressing Southern Africa’s water crisis through scalable, partnership-driven solutions.

“Our follow-on investment reflects our confidence in the management team and in Nafasi’s ability to deliver complex infrastructure projects that strengthen water resilience in the region.” – Gladwyn Leeuw, CEO of E Squared Investments.