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’95 remembered – the Barbarian way: The organisers of the Qatar Airways Cup clash between the Barbarians and the Springboks at DHL Stadium in Cape Town next weekend have released a number of new blocks of tickets to mark South Africa’s 1995 Rugby World Cup victory, one week before the 30th anniversary! The victory over …
Mauritius is more known as a holiday destination than a rugby hub and more for winding down than finding redemption on a rectangular patch of grass. A year ago, it was a case of the latter for Springbok Sevens playmaker Ricardo Duarttee when he arrived in Mauritius to play for the Springbok Sevens ‘A’ team, …
There’s a reason opera has lasted over 400 years. It speaks to something universal in us – a need to feel, to connect, to reckon with beauty and pain in a single breath. And far from being the relic some imagine it to be, opera today is not only surviving – it’s quietly staging one …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance calls on Labour and Employment Minister Nomakhosazana Meth to immediately scrap the proposed quotas that would severely restrict the employment of skilled foreign nationals in South Africa. These quotas threaten to slam the door shut on the skills that we need to transfer into our economy, which desperately needs much …
Dear Editor The DA welcomes the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Plenary’s decision to upgrade South Africa’s progress on the final two reforms necessary to exit the FATF greylist. While this is an important step, the DA cautions the NPA and our financial regulators against complacency. Exiting the greylist remains subject to a site visit …
Dear Editor Seven years after the first Presidential Summit on Gender-Based Violence in 2018, South Africa still has no functioning Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Council, despite repeated promises, signed legislation, and national commitments. At the Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities held on 17 June 2025, members expected a long-overdue briefing …
Dear Editor Reports today reveal that disaster management authorities formally requested South African Air Force (SAAF) assistance for flood relief in the Eastern Cape, but no help was forthcoming until yesterday – more than a week after the floods began. According to African Defence Review Director Darren Olivier, the request was made fairly early, but …
Gold has always held a unique place in the global financial system. It doesn’t generate income or pay dividends, but when inflation spikes, markets turn volatile or currencies weaken, gold can almost always be relied on to buck the trend and rise to the occasion. In 2025, this pattern has been repeating itself. Gold has …
The new ICC World Test Champions, South Africa, are basking in their glory, as multiple members of their team rise in the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings. Leading the charge is Player of the Match from the final at Lord’s, Aiden Markram. The batting hero has risen seven places to just outside the top-10 in …
As South Africa celebrates Youth Month, a time to recognise the energy, resilience, and potential of our younger generation, Jetour South Africa proudly spotlights some of its own rising stars who are shaping the future of the brand. These dynamic individuals represent the innovation, agility and adventurous spirit synonymous with the brand. From marketing and …
South Africa’s (SA) May headline consumer inflation (CPI) held steady at 2.8% YoY, unchanged from April. While fuel disinflation continued to exert downward pressure, this was counterbalanced by a modest rise in food prices and a stable core inflation print. On a monthly basis, inflation eased to 0.1% from 0.2% in April, signalling some short-term …
The full schedule for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 has officially been revealed today with renowned venues up and down the country set to host 24 days of thrilling international sport. The tournament will open with England taking on Sri Lanka under lights at Edgbaston on Friday 12 June, kicking off a whirlwind …
Dear Editor During the Police Parliamentary Committee held last week, SAPS remained silent when questioned about the exclusion of gender-based violence figures from the most recent crime statistics report. In a country where a woman is murdered every three hours, this omission is not just a statistical gap, it is a moral failure. The DA …
A juvenile Humpback whale has been successfully disentangled from fishing rope and flotation buoys in a challenging disentanglement operation on Tuesday. On Tuesday morning, 17 June, NSRI station 24 Lamberts Bay, NSRI station 44 St Helena Bay and NSRI station 34 Yzerfontein, were alerted by SAWDN (SA Whale Disentanglement Network) following reports from a Purse …
Malcolm Libera ·18 Jun 2025 South Africa is facing a retirement crisis, with the latest 10X Retirement Reality Report revealing that only 6% of South Africans are on track to retire comfortably. 10X Investments (10X) is an authorised Financial Services Provider, a licensed Retirement Fund Administrator and Investment Manager. According to the firm, to be …
Anibor Kragha, Executive Secretary of the African Refiners & Distributors Association (ARDA) – a pan-African organization that serves as the voice of the continent's downstream sector – will speak at this year's African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference. Taking place on September 29-October 3 in Cape Town, the event is the largest gathering of energy stakeholders on the continent. Kragha's participation will contribute to discussions on the downstream sector, covering challenges, opportunities, trends and projects.
This comes as many of Africa's major oil and gas producers – including Nigeria, Angola, Algeria and the Republic of Congo – pursue bold strategies to strengthen domestic petroleum value chains. These efforts aim to reduce refined petroleum imports and improve fuel security. ARDA plays a key role by promoting strategic collaboration, policy advocacy and industry innovation. Recently, the association called for the creation of an African downstream register to better support projects. At AEW 2025: Invest in African Energies Kragha is expected to outline the benefits of such a register and highlight ARDA's strategies to drive downstream expansion.
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.
Refinery development is a critical priority for many African countries, with several major projects underway to boost regional fuel distribution and lower costs. Angola is advancing three new facilities aiming for a combined capacity of 445,000 barrels per day (bpd), including the 60,000 bpd Cabinda refinery (expected online in 2025), the 200,000 bpd Lobito facility and the 150,000 bpd Soyo project. Nigeria's Dangote Refinery, Africa's largest at 650,000 bpd, is progressing toward full operational capacity. In the Republic of Congo, the Fouta Refinery, designed to produce 2.5 million tons of petroleum products annually, is slated to begin operations by the end of 2025. South Africa plans to rehabilitate the SAPREF refinery, which has been closed since 2022. The refurbishment aims to raise capacity from 180,000 bpd to 600,000 bpd, opening new opportunities for affordable fuel supply.
Beyond refineries, several African countries are prioritizing cross-border pipelines to boost exports and regional fuel distribution. Notable projects include the 1,443-km East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline linking Uganda's oilfields to Tanzania's Port of Tanga and expected to start operations in 2026. Nigeria's $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline will traverse 13 West African countries over 5,660 km to connect Nigerian gas fields with European markets via Morocco, with production targeted for 2029. Meanwhile, a planned $13 billion pipeline running from Nigeria through Niger to Algeria, spanning 4,128 km and delivering 30 billion cubic meters of gas annually, aims to facilitate regional exports and deeper African collaboration.
While these developments mark significant progress toward expanding fuel distribution in Africa, achieving downstream ambitions requires substantial investment. Kragha's participation at AEW 2025: Invest in African Energies is expected to provide valuable insights on sector challenges and opportunities, fostering new deals and partnerships.
“In order to end energy poverty by 2030, Africa must significantly scale up investments across the downstream sector,” says Ore Onagbesan, Program Director of AEW 2025. “By shifting from an export-driven to a domestic-focused mindset, the continent can unlock greater value from its oil and gas resources. Organizations like ARDA recognize the critical role refining, pipelines, petrochemicals and terminals play in enhancing energy security across Africa.”
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.
When Yanga Giyose launched his law firm in 2017, it wasn’t just about professional independence. It was about building something sustainable, reclaiming how legal work is practised, and creating opportunities for others along the way. Today, Giyose Incorporated Attorneys is an established player in the sector, and its founder is calling for stronger support structures …
Thursday, 12 June 2025. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) extends our condolences and sympathies to the families and nations affected by the tragic crash of Air India flight AI 171, which occurred this afternoon shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad Airport in Gujarat, India. The London-bound Boeing 787-8 aircraft was carrying 242 passengers and crew […]
The South African cricket team won the World Test Championship in London last week
Webinar: Turn up the BaaS with Veeam Data Cloud webinar recording. As cyber criminals increasingly target backups, organisations are turning to backup as a service (BaaS) to strengthen business resilience. At a complimentary ITWeb and ITWeb Africa webinar, brought to you in partnership with Veeam Software South Africa, experts highlighted the growing need for advanced, …
GOOD Statement by Suzette Little ,GOOD Deputy Secretary-General & City of Cape Town Caucus Chairperson 18 June 2025 The written responses received from Western Cape MEC for Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, offer a troubling window into a housing system paralysed by inefficiency, poor communication, and bureaucratic bluster. In reply to parliamentary questions posed by GOOD Secretary-General […]
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THE Minerals Council South Africa (MCSA) notes the tabling of the third iteration of the 2025 National Budget which highlights why the economy needs a thriving mining industry. The revised budget numbers reflect the double hit to government revenue and the debt ratio from not going ahead with the VAT hikes proposed in the March …
GOOD Statement by Brett Herron,GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament 18 June 2025 This morning, the 07:35 PRASA train from Nonqubela to Cape Town collided with a car at the Philippi rail crossing. It is not clear from the footage received by GOOD if there were any injuries. Passengers were forced to […]
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The C&I Energy + Storage Summit Zambia (https://apo-opa.co/4n3jClL), a landmark event for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, is set to launch on 27-28 August 2025 in Lusaka. Hosted in Zambia's capital, this summit introduces a dynamic platform to tackle energy challenges and deliver sustainable solutions for commercial and industrial (C&I) sectors.
About the Summit
The C&I Energy + Storage Summit Zambia unites industry leaders, project owners, innovators, and financiers to advance energy security and sustainability. Following the success of the 2024 South Africa summit, this event connects pre-qualified C&I project owners with cutting-edge energy and storage providers, fostering actionable insights, peer collaboration, and strategic partnerships. As part of the Power and Energy Portfolio of VUKA Group, a leading organiser of transformative industry events across Africa, this summit will drive the SADC region's energy future.
"Zambia is at a turning point in its energy journey,” says Chanelle Hingston, Portfolio Director of VUKA Group's Power and Energy Portfolio. “With growing demand, policy reform, and a clear appetite for private generation, there's never been a more important time to connect buyers and solution providers. Launching the C&I Energy + Storage Summit here is about unlocking real opportunities—where energy independence meets economic resilience."
Why attend?
This summit is essential for businesses facing unreliable utility power and pursuing energy independence. Through masterclasses, case studies, and networking, participants will explore alternative energy and storage technologies to secure reliable energy, learn from early adopters about successful project execution, gain insights into regulatory frameworks and policy advocacy, mitigate financial and technical risks with expert advice, and build partnerships to accelerate project development.
This event is critical for Zambia's C&I sectors, which depend on effective energy solutions. Key industries include retail, powering stores and supply chains consistently; manufacturing, ensuring stable energy for production; agriculture and agri-processing, supporting irrigation and processing; property development, enabling sustainable buildings; and energy-intensive users, stabilising operations for mining and industry.
Download the programme (https://apo-opa.co/4n3jClL)
Programme highlights
The two-day programme features dynamic sessions and masterclasses:
Day 1 (27 August 2025): The day kicks off with a keynote, moderated by Dr Johnstone Chikwanda, featuring a project briefing on energy strategies, followed by case studies where early adopters like Dangote Cement Zambia and Shoprite Zambia share embedded generation successes. This is followed by a panel discussion on derisking business continuity, featuring Helen Zulu, Zambia Country Director, ENGIE Energy Access, and Chabuka Kawesha, Vice President (South Block), Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Day 2 (28 August 2025): The day begins with a plenary and a keynote by the Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and a session on open-access electricity policy, outlining its economic impact and challenges.
Masterclasses cover grid capacity and flexibility in an open-access era; navigating clean energy technologies, solar PV, and storage implementation; safety and sustainable asset management for solar PV projects; and analysis of Zambia's renewable energy tariff regime and cost insights, featuring Billy Onyango, County Operations & Maintenance Engineer, Kenya Power.
Closing remarks explore the future of storage for hydro-dependent nations, addressing battery storage, climate impacts, and investment frameworks.
Join us
Seize this opportunity to elevate your energy strategy, engage with top providers, and shape the future of Zambia and the SADC region. Whether a sponsor, delegate, hosted buyer, or investor, the C&I Energy + Storage Summit Zambia offers unmatched value. For more information visit https://apo-opa.co/4n3jClL
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Vuka Group.
For sponsorship or hosted buyer enquiries, contact:
Marcel du Toit
marcel.dutoit@wearevka.com
For speaking opportunities, contact:
Babalwa Bungane
Babalwa.bungane@wearevuka.com
About VUKA Group:
As part of the Power and Energy Portfolio of VUKA Group (https://apo-opa.co/4jUGq4g), this summit aligns with VUKA's mission to connect industries, spark innovation, and fuel economic growth. VUKA Group is a premier organiser of conferences, exhibitions, and events across Africa, delivering tailored platforms for networking, knowledge sharing, and business development in energy and related sectors.