GreenCape has been named Impact Intermediary of the Year at the Krutham Africa Impact Investment Awards, with judges citing its partnership with the City of Cape Town and its role in supporting green economy investment and job creation.

The award was announced this month at the Africa Impact Summit in Lusaka, Zambia.

The City of Cape Town said GreenCape, a not-for-profit green economy organisation established in 2010, had helped facilitate and support about R70 billion in green economy investment and the creation of about 22,000 jobs across South Africa.

Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth Alderman James Vos said the award recognised a long-running partnership aimed at strengthening the city’s green economy, supporting businesses and attracting investment.

“This recognition is particularly significant because the judges specifically acknowledged the partnership between GreenCape and the City of Cape Town as a contributing factor to GreenCape’s success,”

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