insert_link APO International 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 […] todayJuly 22, 2024 10
insert_link 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 […] todayJuly 22, 2024 10
insert_link 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 […] todayJuly 22, 2024 9
insert_link 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. todayJuly 22, 2024 37
insert_link 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 […] todayJuly 22, 2024 17
insert_link 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 […] todayJuly 22, 2024 10
insert_link 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 […] todayJuly 22, 2024 6
insert_link 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 […] todayJuly 22, 2024 16
insert_link 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. […] todayJuly 22, 2024 8
