African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 to Connect Companies with African Projects with Latest Speaker Lineup

Africa’s energy industry is on a positive growth trajectory as hydrocarbon discoveries open up new plays, the energy transition drives investment in low-carbon and renewable energy and escalating demand in both global and African markets attracts fresh investment in infrastructure and distribution. Regulatory reform continues to entice investment continent-wide while national development goals create new opportunities for project development and high returns. The African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African […]

July 22, 2024 11

South Africa

Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech to parliament listed South Africa’s old problems – but no new solutions

By Vinothan Naidoo, University of Cape Town South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s opening of parliament speech successfully captured the spirit of a diverse and cohesive multi-party government ready to get down to work. But it failed to tell South Africans how the new dispensation will do things differently, and better. In the May 2024 national and provincial elections, Ramaphosa’s African National Congress party received just […]

July 22, 2024 13

South Africa

South Africa’s union welcomes President’s decision to sign the Pension Funds Amendment Bill into law

S.A union, Cosatu has welcomed president Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to sign the Pension Funds Amendment Bill into law. The amendment will allow fund members to withdraw a part of their pension fund savings before retirement. Contributions will be divided into two pots, one-third that can be drawn on before retirement, and a second pot that preserves two-thirds of savings on retirement. Cosatu’s spokesperson, Matthew Parks, says this will provide invaluable […]

July 22, 2024 14

World

Bangladesh students vow to continue protests despite relief from Supreme Court

Students in Bangladesh say they will continue their protests - and keep demanding justice for the dozens who've died during the agitation since last week. This comes despite the country's Supreme Court curtailing the government jobs quotas - an issue that sparked the protest in the first place. South Asia correspondent Ishan Garg tells us more.

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Namibia

Swartbooi Criticizes Low Voter Registration and Central Government at Keetmanshoop Event

Landless People’s Movement leader, Bernadus Swartbooi expressed concerns about the low voter registration in the ||Kharas Region and urged citizens to register before the 1 August deadline. With only 41,861 registered out of 70,672 eligible voters, he called for an extension of the registration period and criticized the ECN for not including prisoners. Swartbooi also condemned the central government for concentrating power and resources, alleging corruption and neglect of regional […]

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Africa

Who were the first Africans at the Olympics? The disturbing story of two 1904 marathon runners

1904 Olympic marathon participants Len Tau (left) and Jan Mashiani of South Africa. Missouri History Museum By Francois Cleophas, Stellenbosch University Who were the first Africans to compete in the modern Olympic Games? The answer to that question reveals the surprising story of a 1904 marathon – and exposes the history of racism and white supremacy that characterised the Olympics in its early days. The first modern […]

July 22, 2024 12

APO International

Wood Mackenzie Signs on as Sponsor, Knowledge Partner at African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 – Forecasting Major Gas Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Spending in Africa

Over half of future oil and gas capital expenditure in Africa will be directed toward fast-tracking the development of undeveloped gas resources in the short-to medium-term, according to energy market data and analytics solutions provider Wood Mackenzie. As Africa seeks fresh investments to harness the full scope of its energy resources, Wood Mackenzie returns to the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference – Africa’s premier event for […]

July 22, 2024 6

APO International

Kuramo Capital Management Appointed as Fund Manager for Nigeria Wholesale Impact Investment Fund (WIIF)

Impact Investors Foundation (IIF) (https://ImpactInvestorsFoundation.org) is proud to announce the appointment of Kuramo Capital Management as the official fund manager for the Nigeria Wholesale Impact Investment Fund (WIIF). This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in Nigeria's journey towards sustainable development and impactful investment. Kuramo Capital Management, a leading investment firm with a strong track record in managing assets across Africa, will leverage its expertise to drive the WIIF’s mission of […]

July 22, 2024 19

South Africa

DA Supports Temporary Ban on Movement of Cloven-Hooved Animals in Western Cape

In S.A, the DA in the Western Cape says it supports the provincial government’s request to Agriculture minister, John Steenhuisen, for a temporary ban on the movement of cloven-hooved animals, such as sheep, pigs, and cattle. This is to contain the foot and mouth disease outbreak in Humansdorp, Eastern Cape. Twenty-three farms in the Humansdorp area and one farm in East London have been confirmed as positive for the disease. […]

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