South African Business Mogul Visits Liberia for Real Estate Investments

Margibi RIA, Liberia: South African real estate entrepreneur Rali Mampeule arrived in Liberia on Monday for a six-day working visit focused on exploring opportunities in affordable housing, infrastructure development, tourism, maritime innovation, youth empowerment, and economic inclusion.

Speaking to journalists at Roberts International Airport (RIA), Mampeule said his visit aims to assess Liberia’s investment environment and identify potential areas for strategic partnerships that can support national development. He noted that part of the mission includes collaboration with the Men Empowerment Initiative (MEI) to promote men’s empowerment and leadership.

Mampeule is the Founder and CEO of the African Housing and Infrastructure Fund (AHIF) and a member of the Forbes Real Estate Council. He also serves as Chairman of the Mampeule Foundation, Chairman of the University of Johannesburg’s SMaCT Research Centre, a Councilor of the Global Surgery Foundation High-Level Council, and a board member of MetroFibre Networx (MFN). He was recognized among the Top 100 Property Leaders by the South African Institute of Black Property Practitioners (SAIBPP) in 2023 and received SAIBPP’s Socio-Economic Impact Award in 2019.

Mampeule said his team’s priority areas in Liberia include affordable housing, energy, tourism, maritime industries, and broader infrastructure development. According to him, the African Housing and Infrastructure Fund plans to expand investment across the region, with Liberia already showing strong openness to partnership.

“As infrastructure developers, we aim to use technology and innovation to support Liberia’s maritime and ocean industries,” he said, adding that his organization looks forward to engaging with government institutions, private sector leaders, and young people.

He emphasized the importance of empowerment initiatives, stating that programs like MEI will help strengthen families, promote equality, and create opportunities for skills training and job creation.

Mampeule also highlighted the potential for sustainable tourism development in Liberia, noting that training young people and improving infrastructure such as airports and tourism facilities could create jobs and boost entrepreneurship nationwide.