Hitech invests in West Africa for sustainable water access

Hitech Construction Africa Limited, part of the Chagoury Group, has confirmed a strategic equity investment in Aqua Africa, representing a major step in its long-term mission to promote sustainability and inclusive growth across the continent

The collaboration is designed to deliver reliable and climate-resilient clean water access to more than ten million people over the next five years. This will be achieved through off-grid, solar-powered water systems that can effectively serve rural and peri-urban communities that are often underserved.

The investment also supports Hitech’s ambition to broaden its footprint, beginning with West Africa and steadily progressing across the continent. This expansion strengthens the company’s role as a key infrastructure developer committed to improving living standards and advancing sustainable economic progress.

Philip Foster, CEO of Aqua Africa, stated, “Partnering with Hitech brings the scale, expertise, and shared purpose needed to deliver transformational change. Together, we can bring sustainable water solutions to the communities that need them most.”

The partnership builds on Aqua Africa’s existing €76 million framework agreement with the National Water Points Development Service (SNAPE) in Guinea, backed by UK Export Finance. This initiative aims to provide clean, climate-resilient water infrastructure to 1.2 million people.

Hitech’s commitment to sustainability and CSR

Hitech’s approach is rooted in the belief that infrastructure is essential to social and economic development. Its Corporate Social Responsibility strategy is centred around three pillars: People, Planet, and Progress. The company works to embed sustainability into each phase of project development, from planning to completion.

Key CSR focus areas include:

• Expanding community access to vital services such as energy, mobility, and clean water
• Safeguarding the environment through climate-conscious technologies and responsible resource use
• Supporting local economies by creating employment, training opportunities, and skill-building initiatives

The partnership with Aqua Africa fully aligns with these principles. Both organisations are committed to advancing inclusive, technology-led solutions that respond to pressing social challenges while supporting national development goals and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDG 6 and SDG 13.

Through this alliance, Hitech reinforces its identity as a responsible infrastructure leader dedicated to building not only physical assets such as roads and ports, but also the foundations of a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable future for Africa.