Rockefeller Foundation claims over US$100 million invested in Africa, supporting Zambia, others

The Rockefeller Foundation says it is doubling down on Africa with investments of more than US$133 million across 66 initiatives on the continent.

The funding includes efforts helping to expand access to electricity in Zambia and strengthen African-led solutions in health, food systems, and economic resilience.

“Released through its 2025 Impact Report, Big Bets, Real Results, the Foundation revealed that it awarded over US$350 million globally, mobilised US$3 billion, and positively impacted 731 million people worldwide — with Africa remaining a major focus of its work,” the report claimed.

For Zambia, the report highlights progress under Mission 300, an initiative aimed at connecting 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030.

The report said that through partnerships supporting Mission 300, communities were beginning to access cleaner, more affordable electricity.

“Across Africa, the initiative has already connected more than 44 million people to electricity, with 30 countries advancing national energy plans to accelerate access,” the report stated.

According to the Foundation, the energy infrastructure in Eastern Province includes a 100-kilowatt-peak solar mini-grid in Kandongwa, operated by ENGIE Energy Access.

The report also highlighted broader African impact, including strengthening health security in West Africa and improving nutrition and school meals in Ghana.

It noted that digital tools like FarmerChat were helping farmers across Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Kenya access real-time advice.

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