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Relations between Pretoria and Tel Aviv have been strained since 2018. Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, said South Africa has not yet decided whether to close the Israeli embassy in Pretoria. Responding to questions in parliament on Tuesday, Lamola said the embassy remains downgraded until Cabinet reaches a decision to completely close …
A high-level delegation from global energy services company NOV has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference – taking place on September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town. With a focus on digitization, a wealth of knowledge in oilfield services and a dedication to balancing operational efficiency with sustainable development, NOV is well-positioned to lead dialogue around the future of energy development in Africa. Underscoring the company's commitment to unlocking technology-driven solutions in Africa, the NOV delegation comprises Arthur Ename, Vice President, Business Development: Africa; Cobie Loper, Senior Vice President, Operators and Geographical Sales; Johann Jansen van Rensburg, Director: Sub-Saharan Africa; and Marien Ibiaho, Area Sales Manager: Europe & Africa. The delegation will participate in a variety of panel discussions and technical workshops, providing insight into innovative tools to unlock rapid, low-carbon growth in Africa.
AEW: Invest in African Energies is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit http://www.AECWeek.com for more information about this exciting event.
With an extensive presence in Africa, NOV delivers a range of solutions for the continent's oil and gas industry. Key markets include Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, the Republic of Congo, Angola, South Africa, Uganda, Kenya, Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt. The company's cutting-edge technologies and services support clients to enhance operational efficiency while spearheading sustainable development, with its portfolio of capabilities ranging from drilling to well construction, completion and control to offshore rigs and platform repurposing to service and repair. With over 150 years' experience and a global footprint, NOV represents a strong partner for African oil and gas projects.
Looking ahead, NOV strives to consolidate its position as a leading energy service provider. In 2025, the company rolled out ChatGPT Enterprise – OpenAI's most advanced generative AI platform – to advance AI-driven innovation. The enterprise has been deployed across its global workforce, putting cutting-edge tools in the hands of over 25,000 employees. For Africa, this technology will support energy projects by supporting decision-making, insights and innovation. Meanwhile, the company's Drilling Beliefs & Analytics solution continues to gain traction globally and has been applied across 20 million feet of drilling operations in Africa, the Middle East, Europe and North America. This solution leverages AI to deliver real-time insights into critical well conditions during the drilling process.
Beyond the oil and gas sector, the company also has extensive experience in emerging industries such as the energy transition. Capabilities include geothermal solutions, hydrogen solutions, lithium extraction, offshore and onshore wind, and more. With oil and gas as the focus, NOV offers a range of services that support operators reduce their emissions while scaling-up output. The company is also committed to local content and workforce development, with training initiatives, skills development programs and partnerships serving as a catalyst for capacity building in the markets in which is operates. By working closely with African partners, NOV is creating jobs, enhancing skills and empowering communities.
“Now more than ever, Africa requires innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency while reducing emissions across oil and gas projects. Companies such as NOV provide the technology and expertise to deliver these goals, and as such, play a prominent role in the industry. Looking ahead, as African countries look to scale-up operations and reduce their climate footprint, NOV's solutions will continue supporting clients safely produce energy while minimizing environmental impact,” states Verner Ayukegba, Senior Vice President, African Energy Chamber.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.
A TikTok video of an American mom navigating South African life has struck a chord with locals, and for good reason… she gets us. Shame. Western Cape, South Africa (19 June 2025) – When Kourtney Jade packed up her life in Las Vegas and moved her entire family to South Africa in 2024, without ever …
[Image: Facebook] In a time where digital fatigue and isolation are at an all-time high, The Sociable App wants to flip the script on connection. The South African-born platform is rapidly becoming the go-to space for people looking to build real connections, host meaningful events, and rediscover the joy of shared, in-person experiences. The problem is – …
Today, GOOD Party Councillors stood in solidarity with Ndifuna Ukwazi and residents of 104 Darling Street, better known as the Irene Grootboom House (IGH), who are facing an eviction by the National Department of Public Works. We say public land must be used for public good. Just this week, in a response to parliamentary questions […]
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GOOD Statement by Brett Herron,GOOD Secretary-General 19 May 2025 The latest Socio-Economic Rights Institute (SERI) “Food for Thought” report exposes a nation in crisis. One in five households in South Africa experiences inadequate or severely inadequate access to food. Thirty percent of boys under five are stunted due to chronic undernutrition, while millions of South […]
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Sharif Salim Al-Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has joined African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies to discuss collaborative opportunities in oil and gas. Taking place on September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town, the event is the premier platform for Africa's energy industry. Al-Olama's participation is expected to open new doors for multilateral deals and partnerships.
The UAE has emerged as Africa's largest source of foreign direct investment, with investments from Emirati companies totaling $110 billion between 2019 and 2023. This reflects a broader trend by Emirati companies to expand their portfolios in Africa, with strengthened cooperation set to unlock a wealth of development opportunities for African nations. As African countries pursue new sources of finance to advance projects in oil, gas and logistics, UAE expertise and technology will prove invaluable. During AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025, Al-Olama is expected to share insights into opportunities for UAE-Africa collaboration.
AEW: Invest in African Energies is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit http://www.AECWeek.com for more information about this exciting event.
Looking to consolidate its position as a major player in Africa's energy landscape, the UAE has strengthened ties with African nations in recent months. A deal signed with Morocco will see the UAE support the development of the Africa-Atlantic gas pipeline – transporting Nigerian gas to North Africa and then on to Europe. The UAE will help mobilize financing for the project through its Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund. As of May 2025, the feasibility and preliminary engineering studies for the pipeline were complete. Agreements have also been signed with Tanzania for the operation and modernization of port infrastructure while the UAE and Kenya signed a landmark comprehensive economic partnership agreement in 2025. The UAE also launched the UAE-Africa Gateway initiative in 2025, aimed at enhancing investment opportunities for Emirati companies in the sub-Saharan African region. The initiative seeks to mobilize private sector investment to advance African projects and strengthen UAE-Africa cooperation.
The UAE's state-owned oil and gas companies are also expanding their presence in Africa. Notably, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is deepening its footprint across the continent, with strategic investments in exploration and infrastructure development. Recent milestones include ADNOC's international arm XRG acquiring a 10% stake in Mozambique's offshore Rovuma Basin Area 4 concession. The acquisition includes stakes in the operational Coral South FLNG project, the planned Coral North FLNG project and the Rovuma LNG projects. Collectively, these projects have a target production capacity of 25 million tons per annum. In Egypt, ADNOC partnered with energy major bp to establish Arcius Energy – a natural gas platform to unlock the country's upstream potential. The platform aligns with ADNOC's international expansion plans.
Beyond oil and gas, UAE-based companies have played an instrumental role in strengthening Africa's trade and logistics sector. Companies such as DP World and Abu Dhabi Ports have expanded their presence across the continent. DP World operates six African ports while Abu Dhabi Ports have recently extended operations into Guinea, Egypt and Angola. In the clean energy space, Emirati companies are leading projects in solar, green hydrogen and power. Notably, Masdar has committed $2 billion to renewable energy projects in Africa through 2030, unlocking significant opportunities for African countries. AMEA Power is investing in a series of renewable energy projects across the continent, including $620 million in a 300MW wind project in Ethiopia; a 120 million solar project in South Africa; a 1GW green hydrogen development in Mauritania; two battery storage projects in South Africa; a 150 MW solar plant in Angola; among others. Currently, the company has more than 2.6 GW of clean energy projects either in operation of under construction in Burkina Faso, Djibouti, Egypt, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Togo and Tunisia.
“The UAE has emerged as a strong partner for African countries seeking to advance the development of their oil, gas, clean energy and infrastructure industries. By expanding their presence across the market, partnering with African firms and mobilizing capital for impactful projects, Emirati companies are playing a major role in supporting Africa's economic growth,” states Verner Ayukegba, Senior Vice President, African Energy Chamber.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) shutting down six spaza shops in the Ekurhuleni Metro for failing to comply with, among other things, health regulations. The spaza shops are located in Alberton, Edenvale and Katlehong. While the party welcomes this step in the right direction, it is merely […]
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Kirkwood, once a thriving and welcoming town, is now plagued by service delivery issues getting residents hot under the collar. In 2023/24, this town, along with Addo and Paterson in the Sundays River Valley Local Municipality, was named the greenest municipality in the Eastern Cape and awarded a cash prize of R50 000. Nowadays, Kirkwood […]
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Dear Editor The DA has today filed a supplementary ethics complaint against the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, because shocking new information about the Minister’s conduct further misleading Parliament, has come to light. Following the disclosure by the Minister of the names of the panel tasked with appointing the Sector Education …
This week, Premier Alan Winde hosted Mr Hubert Paulse, Business Against Crime South Africa (BACSA) Western Cape Chairperson, at his regular digicon on safety. The Premier emphasised in his opening remarks, “We cannot fight crime alone. We stand a better chance by collaborating and sharing resources.” This was among the key reasons why BACSA, a …
The Western Cape Government is proud to announce the launch of Phase 2 of the “Getting You to Work” Jobseeker Travel Voucher Programme, aimed at tackling one of the greatest barriers facing unemployed residents – the cost of transport. The second phase was officially launched on 10 June 2025 at the Mitchells Plain Town Centre …
The Border Bulldogs and Phangela SWD Eagles kick off this weekend’s second-round Carling Currie Cup First Division action when they clash from 18h00 on Friday, with both teams looking for their first win of the new competition. On Saturday, the NovaVit Griffons – who lost their opening-round match against the Valke in Welkom – face …
Residents of the Kensington area were excited to receive title deeds which confirmed their home ownership status yesterday, 18 June 2025. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Councillor Carl Pophaim, Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, hosted a special breakfast to hand over the deeds to beneficiary families as part of the City’s ‘No Cost Transfer’ initiative …
The City of Cape Town is urging residents to attend an important online information session about the invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB). The session will be hosted by the City’s Deputy Mayor, Alderman Eddie Andrews and will feature Dr. Luke Potgieter, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow from the Centre for Invasion Biology at University …
As Nigeria advances its mining ambitions through high-impact deals and project milestones, African Mining Week (AMW) – Africa's premier mining gathering, taking place October 1–3, 2025, in Cape Town – will feature a dedicated session on the country. The session will showcase current projects and opportunities, reinforcing Nigeria's position as an emerging mining hub.
Public and private stakeholders are working to harness Nigeria's vast mineral wealth to diversify the economy and boost GDP. In April 2025, Nigeria signed a cooperation agreement (http://apo-opa.co/449iMLC) with South Africa – the continent's leading mining nation – to promote investment, technology transfer and knowledge sharing. This partnership is expected to accelerate Nigeria's mining growth by drawing on South Africa's expertise and mature sector.
On the ground, Titan Minerals Limited (https://apo-opa.co/44872Zw) is leading exploration for phosphate in Sokoto, bitumen in Edo and Ondo and gold along the Schist Belt, while seeking partners to advance new gold, base metals and PGM deposits toward feasibility. Meanwhile, Thor Explorations (http://apo-opa.co/3TAhEvi) launched underground drilling at its Segilola Gold Mine – Nigeria's first industrial gold operation – aiming to scale production to 85,000–95,000 ounces in 2025.
Additionally, Nigeria resumed gold, lithium and copper exploration in Zamfara in early 2025, underscoring its drive to attract fresh investment. The country's mineral resources (http://apo-opa.co/4e6dpRM) include 42.5 billion tons of probable bitumen (sixth-largest globally), 10.6 billion tons of limestone, 2.75 billion tons of coal, over 3 billion tons of iron ore and 21.4 metric tons of gold – offering significant investor opportunities. Together, these resources position Nigeria as a potential mining powerhouse capable of driving industrialization, creating jobs and delivering long-term economic growth.
Against this backdrop, AMW 2025 provides an ideal platform for Nigeria to showcase its progress and engage investors to secure its role in Africa's mining future. The event will not only highlight key projects, but also foster dialogue on policy, infrastructure and partnerships needed to unlock the sector's full potential. With growing international interest, Nigeria is poised to position itself as a leading destination for sustainable mineral development.
African Mining Week serves as a premier platform for exploring the full spectrum of mining opportunities across Africa. The event is held alongside the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference from October 1-3 in Cape Town. Sponsors, exhibitors and delegates can learn more by contacting sales@energycapitalpower.com.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.
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The award-winning VUKA Group (www.WeareVuka.com) has officially launched the Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS), a purpose-driven, high-level continental gathering that will take place from 21 to 23 October 2025 in Johannesburg. Designed as Africa's flagship platform for carbon finance, CMAS brings together policymakers, investors, standards bodies, developers and corporates to drive practical, inclusive climate action and unlock Africa's carbon value at scale.
Carbon markets are quickly becoming one of Africa's most promising opportunities for climate finance and sustainable development. Yet the complexity of validation, verification, regulation and monetisation continues to challenge project developers, financiers and governments alike.
“This isn't mining or retail. The returns, timelines and requirements are different,” says Olivia Tuchten, Principal Climate Change Advisor at Promethium Carbon. “There's money to be made and good to be done - but only if stakeholders upskill and understand the process.”
CMAS is Africa's response – a strategic event focused on building confidence, closing knowledge gaps and accelerating real transactions.
Strategic Moment: Africa's Carbon Future and the Global Agenda
The timing of CMAS is particularly significant. With growing global momentum around carbon pricing and the operationalisation of Article 6, the outcomes of the upcoming G20 Leaders' Summit in November are expected to influence the future architecture of global carbon markets.
As the G20 debates issues like carbon border adjustment mechanisms and international credit standards, Africa must be ready to respond with a united, informed voice. CMAS provides a platform for African stakeholders to strategically align, share technical insights, and sharpen positions – not only for G20, but also in preparation for COP30, where climate finance and carbon market governance will again take centre stage.
“We are in the right place and at the right time today to ensure that Africa benefits from carbon markets,” says Prof Anthony Nyong, Director of Climate Change and Green Growth at the African Development Bank.
A Unique Value Proposition: What Sets CMAS Apart
Advisory Board: A Multi-Sectoral Powerhouse
To ensure CMAS reflects Africa's diverse needs and opportunities in carbon markets, an influential advisory board has been convened, including:
A Pathway to African Ownership
“Africa is still not maximising its potential. We need to do things differently,” says Olufunso Somorin, AfDB. “One of the challenges is that there are many good project developers who have very good ideas, but they don't have the resource to jumpstart their idea into an investable project.” Somorin continues: “The AfDB has created the African Carbon Support Facility, and we are hoping to start off with a $100 million capitalisation.” Among the goals are supporting countries towards market-creating policy shifts, and the bulk of the funds will provide resources to project developers and assist in validation costs. “The AfDB wants to increase the number of African-owned, African-based and African-led project developments on the ground,” he adds.
According to Lawrence Cole-Morgan, Standard Bank, “the carbon markets provide Africa with the ability to monetise its significant carbon sequestration potential to fund socio-economic development and badly needed adaptation, while making a meaningful contribution to combatting climate change.”
Meanwhile, Andrew Ocama, Eastern Africa Alliance on Carbon Markets and Climate Finance, is of the opinion that “each country is at a different level of readiness to actively participate in the carbon markets. To the seven Alliance countries, these markets are an important avenue for finance owing to their accountability and the measurability of their outcomes.”
Event Details
21 October – Pre-Summit Day
22–23 October – Main Summit
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Organised by VUKA Group
With more than 20 years of experience delivering high-impact B2B events across Africa, VUKA Group is the independent, B-BBEE-compliant force behind platforms like Africa's Green Economy Summit, Enlit Africa, Smarter Mobility Africa, and DRC Mining Week.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Vuka Group.
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Emmanuelle Nicholls
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Website: www.CarbonMarketsAfrica.com
Dear Editor Outgoing PIC CEO Abel Sithole admitted that the asset manager did not implement its own disciplinary committee’s recommendation to fire company secretary Bongani Mathebula. It’s also not clear from the PIC’s evasive responses whether it implemented the Mphati Commission’s recommendation that the PIC Board examine Mathebula’s reinstatement. The PIC potentially misled parliament earlier …
West Indies women’s players, Aaliyah Alleyne and Qiana Joseph have been found guilty of breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct in the second Women’s ODI against South Africa at the 3Ws Oval in Barbados over the weekend. Both were found to have breached Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for …
The repairs and maintenance of the City’s rivers, canals and waterways take place across the City all year round, and these operations ramp up as we enter the winter season. One of these initiatives by the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is under way at the canals in Table View. These critical …
Makhado Special Economic Zone, announced in 2018, was intended to attract investments of R40-billion
Listen more than you speak. The most successful deals I’ve been involved in were successful not through forceful negotiation but through deep understanding. When you truly comprehend what drives the other party, such as their concerns, aspirations and non-negotiables, you create solutions that transcend traditional win-or-lose paradigms. What was your first job? My first professional …