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Join us for an unforgettable evening as acclaimed Afrikaans singer and songwriter Juan Boucher takes to the stage at the Boardwalk ICC on 7 August 2026, from 19h30. Presented by Afrikaans Op Toer, this highly anticipated live performance will showcase Juan Boucher’s signature blend of heartfelt lyrics, powerful vocals and captivating stage presence. Whether you’re …
Africa's clean energy debate has reached a turning point. The technologies needed to generate low-cost renewable power are now proven and widely deployed, yet more than 600 million people across sub-Saharan Africa remain without reliable electricity. The continent added a record 11.3 GW of renewable capacity in 2025 – led by Ethiopia, South Africa and Egypt – and the pressing question is no longer how to produce clean power but how to deliver it at the scale and dependability industry requires.
These questions sit at the heart of African Energy Week's Power Africa Today conference, taking place during in Cape Town from October 12-16. The Capturing Africa's Clean Energy Opportunity to Close the Power Generation Gap session will move past broad ambition toward the design trade-offs, system integration challenges and emerging technical solutions that decide whether new capacity becomes dependable supply.
A defining theme will be the shift from generation to integration. As the cost of solar and storage has fallen, the binding constraint has moved onto the grid. The Africa Clean Energy Corridor captures the imbalance, calling for up to $25 billion a year in generation investment through 2030 alongside a further $15 billion a year for the transmission infrastructure needed to carry that power to the point of consumption.
Energy storage is central to that effort. Across the continent, weak networks and unstable grids have reclassified battery systems as core national infrastructure. The technology is increasingly deployed to steady frequency, reduce curtailment and displace inefficient diesel generation. Harsh operating conditions, from high temperatures to remote geography, are pushing developers toward fully engineered systems with automated maintenance rather than standalone hardware.
Decentralized supply is supported by both governments and private industry, but it raises its own cost and design questions. Mini-grid capital costs in sub-Saharan Africa fell by around 20% between 2020 and 2024, to a four-year average of $6,824 per kWp, yet that figure still runs more than double the global benchmark of roughly $3,000 per kWp. With most of the region's estimated 3,000 mini-grids still reliant on grants and concessional finance, the session will weigh how commercial models can carry deployment to industrial scale.
"Reliable power touches every part of the value chain. It's what turns a mining license into a smelter and a connection into a job,” says NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber. “Getting the grids and the financing right is how we get there.”
The discussion arrives amid accelerating progress. Mission 300, the World Bank and African Development Bank electrification drive, has now connected more than 50 million people across 40 countries, with roughly half of the connections still to come expected from off-grid solutions. By convening policymakers, utilities, investors and developers around the practical levers of delivery, from competitive procurement to cross-border transmission and storage suited to local conditions, Power Africa Today aims to turn that momentum into firm, affordable power capable of anchoring Africa's industrial growth.
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Johannesburg, South Africa – SoftwareOne, a leading global software and cloud solutions provider, today announced it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) AI Competency in the Agentic AI category. This milestone marks SoftwareOne’s 23rd AWS competency and reinforces its expertise in supporting customers as AI adoption scales across increasingly complex technology environments. Organisations are …
A recent report by the Human Rights Commission (HRC) following an investigation into sewage pollution and the quality of recreational water in the Eastern Cape confirms serious problems that the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) and residents of the Kouga Local Municipality have been pointing out for years. The report clearly shows that the Municipality’s […]
The post SAHRC report: Kouga’s wastewater plants fail and endanger public health appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.
Pretoria, South Africa – 27 July 2026 – The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) and the Laingsburg Municipality have reaffirmed their strategic partnership to advance the development of South Africa’s Deep Space Ground Station in Matjiesfontein, a flagship national infrastructure project funded by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI). The reaffirmation follows …
The Biggest Man in Cricket Joins Martin Myers on Cape Talk this Thursday 30th July at 9pm. Last week was so good I needed to hear more, to inspire us all, so David is coming back.One of South Africa’s fastest-growing content creators, David Brooke is the host of The Biggest Man in CricketBrooke has spent his entire career in the …
Statement by Khathutshelo Rasilingwane MPL – DA Ekurhuleni Mayoral Candidate: Today, the DA laid a formal complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) over the City of Ekurhuleni’s continued failure to adequately address the housing crisis in the City. Last month, we submitted a Memorandum of Demands to Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s Office calling …
Aseza Hele has been included in the Springbok Women tour squad of 26 players that will travel to Fiji this week for a historic tour where they will face the Fijiana XV in two Tests, on 8 and 15 August in Suva and Lautoka. The experienced No 8 missed both the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup …
Today, the High Court, Pretoria Division, heard the applications relating to the suspension of the Tshwane Municipal Manager. The matters were stood down until tomorrow.
The post ActionSA Clarifies Position as Tshwane City Manager Case Appears Before Court appeared first on ActionSA.
South African gaming is entering a new era. After more than two decades as the country’s most iconic gaming event, rAge is preparing for its biggest evolution yet. Descending on Fourways Mall from 27 to 29 November 2026, rAge 2026 will bring together gaming, esports, technology, creators, cosplay, anime, entertainment, competition and community in a more …
The Government of the Republic of Ghana on Sunday, 26th July, 2026 commenced the second phase of repatriation of Ghanaians fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa. So far, 180 Ghanaians have arrived in Accra. The remaining 36 evacuees are expected to arrive on Tuesday, 28th July, 2026 to complete the 216 out of the estimated 1000 who voluntarily registered to return home with government's assistance.
The Government had earlier evacuated 926 onboard chartered flights in May and June, 2026.
Welcoming the evacuees, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), conveyed warm felicitations from the President of the Republic, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, and assured them of Government's unwavering commitment to the welfare, dignity and safety of all Ghanaian nationals across the globe. He emphasised that no Ghanaian would be abandoned in times of distress and reaffirmed government's commitment to ensuring their successful reintegration into society.
Hon. Ablakwa led a minute's silence in remembrance of the two Ghanaians who lost their lives during the xenophobic attacks in South Africa and reiterated calls for justice. He assured the evacuees that government would continue to engage the South African authorities to ensure thorough investigations and hold those responsible for the attacks accountable.
He explained that the current exercise forms part of the second phase of government's evacuation programme following the successful evacuation of over 900 citizens during the initial phase. He expressed appreciation to The Church of Pentecost in Pretoria and Johannesburg for providing shelter to Ghanaians who had fled their homes while awaiting evacuation, describing the gesture as a remarkable demonstration of compassion and solidarity.
The Minister assured the evacuees that they would receive the same travel and reintegration support packages provided during the first phase of the evacuation exercise. He further disclosed that government was working with public institutions and the private sector to facilitate employment opportunities and other livelihood support initiatives to ensure their successful reintegration. He added that government would continue to engage the South African authorities and pursue the necessary legal processes to safeguard the interests of Ghanaians who lost properties and businesses during the attacks.
Hon. Ablakwa also commended the evacuees for their exemplary conduct while living in South Africa, noting that they had successfully undergone the necessary security screening by the South African authorities prior to their departure. He said their conduct reflected positively on Ghana and demonstrated that Ghanaian nationals continued to uphold the laws of their host country.
On his part, the Deputy Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) in charge of Livelihood and Community Empowerment, Mr. Albert Akuka Alalzuuga, welcomed the evacuees home and assured them of government's commitment to supporting their successful reintegration into their families and communities. He reaffirmed NADMO's readiness to work with all relevant stakeholders to ensure that the returnees receive the necessary support as they rebuild their lives in Ghana.
The evacuees expressed appreciation to the Government of Ghana for facilitating their safe return and pledged to contribute meaningfully to the country's development as they begin a new chapter at home.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Ghana.
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July was a month of action, learning and solidarity as members of the Rural Women’s Assembly South Africa continued to advance the #OneWomanOneHectare campaign through agroecology, collective action and community development. Across South Africa, rural women demonstrated that access to land is only the beginning. Through collective farming, agro-processing, indigenous knowledge sharing, climate action and …
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (https://www.Afreximbank.com/) has successfully priced a US$1.5 billion dual-tranche Reg S/144A senior unsecured benchmark Eurobond, marking its first US dollar public bond issuance since July 2021 and its largest bond issuance to date. The bond was issued in two tranches: US$750 million with a 5.5-year tenor, maturing in January 2032, and US$750 million with a 10-year tenor, maturing in July 2036.
The transaction attracted strong demand from international investors across the UK, Europe, Asia and the United States, with the order book peaking at US$3.8 billion. The issuance was approximately two times oversubscribed, with demand evenly split across both tranches. Supported by the robust demand, Afreximbank tightened pricing by 37.5 basis points on each tranche, resulting in final yields of 6.25% for the 5.5-year tranche and 7.125% for the 10-year tranche.
This successful return to the US dollar public bond market follows the Bank's issuances in alternative formats and currencies in recent years, including Samurai bond issuances in 2024 and 2025 and a Panda bond issuance in 2025.Commenting on the transaction, Chandi Mwenebungu, Afreximbank's Managing Director, Treasury and Markets, and Group Treasurer said, “This successful issuance shows the confidence that investors continue to place in Afreximbank and in Africa's growth story. For us, this is a clear sign that the market continues to believe in Afreximbank's work and in Africa's economic prospects. Our role remains to connect capital to the opportunities that will drive trade, industrialisation and growth across the continent.”
HSBC Bank plc acted as the Global Co-ordinator, while Standard Bank of South Africa Limited, Standard Chartered Bank, Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft and MUFG Securities EMEA plc, acted as Joint Lead Managers and Joint Bookrunners. This transaction marks another milestone in Afreximbank's funding journey and underscores the bank's continued ability to access international capital markets on competitive terms while connecting global capital to Africa's long-term growth story.
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African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a Pan-African multilateral financial institution mandated to finance and promote intra- and extra-African trade. For over 30 years, the Bank has been deploying innovative structures to deliver financing solutions that support the transformation of the structure of Africa's trade, accelerating industrialisation and intra-regional trade, thereby boosting economic expansion in Africa. A strong supporter of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), Afreximbank has launched a Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) that was adopted by the African Union (AU) as the payment and settlement platform to underpin the implementation of the AfCFTA. Working with the AfCFTA Secretariat and the AU, the Bank has set up a US$10 billion Adjustment Fund to support countries effectively participating in the AfCFTA. At the end of December 2025, Afreximbank's total assets and contingencies stood at over US$48.5 billion, and its shareholder funds amounted to US$8.4 billion. Afreximbank has investment grade ratings assigned by China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI) (AAA), GCR (A), Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) (A-), and S&P Global Ratings (BBB+) and Moody's (Baa2). Afreximbank has evolved into a group entity comprising the Bank, its equity impact fund subsidiary called the Fund for Export Development Africa (FEDA), and its insurance management subsidiary, AfrexInsure (together, "the Group"). The Bank is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.
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Hot on the heels of Nigeria's unveiling of a strategic roadmap designed to convert the country's mineral wealth into investments in clean energy manufacturing and domestic value addition, the organisers of the Nigeria Mining Week conference and expo have revealed this year's packed and topical programme.
Convening at the Abuja Continental Hotel in the Nigerian capital from 13 to 14 October, this longstanding mining gathering of note supports Nigeria's ambition to become a regional refining and processing powerhouse. The theme of this year's event is “Unlocking Investment and Growth through Partnerships.”
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Unveiling strategic roadmaps
Says Samukelo Madlabane, Event Director – Mining Portfolio, VUKA Group: “The Nigerian government has sought to boost beneficiation and industrialisation in its mining sector by mandating local processing, opening large scale mineral plants and unveiling strategic roadmaps that link critical minerals to clean energy manufacturing. Recent initiatives focus on lithium, copper and bauxite, aiming to move beyond raw exports and build integrated value chains.”
Earlier this month, the Council for Critical Minerals Development in the Global South presented a Critical Minerals Roadmap to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, outlining strategies to harness Nigeria's lithium, copper and bauxite resources in order to strengthen local industries, advance mineral beneficiation and draw investment into green manufacturing.
Madlabane adds: “Nigeria Mining Week is perfectly timed for this defining moment in this nation's mining sector. Our new Critical Minerals Forum will focus on the minerals needed for the global energy transition, such as lithium, REEs, graphite, copper, and other battery or tech minerals, and how Nigeria must position itself to attract serious investment and unlock the country's rapidly expanding opportunities.”
The Nigeria Mining Week programme highlights include:
Critical Minerals Forum: 13 October
This session will focus on positioning Nigeria with US and EU MSP initiatives and Asian cathode makers, ensuring bankable offtake term sheets, scaling REE projects responsibly, building infrastructure and traceability rules, and securing independent assurance to strengthen buyer confidence.
International buyers demand clear technical specifications, impurity thresholds and QA/QC standards before agreements with Nigerian projects. Success depends on structuring long term supply contracts, strengthening traceability and ESG documentation, and building credibility with partners across Asia, Europe, the US and the Gulf to secure sustainable supply chain integration.
Exploration & Geological Data:
Unlocking Nigeria's Exploration Potential
This session explores how investment grade datasets, AI driven discovery and geoscience portals can unlock capital for Nigeria's mining sector. Experts highlight data standards, licensing simplification and environmental safeguards to accelerate investor confidence and global competitiveness within 12 months.
Financing & Investment:
Financing Exploration & Junior Mining Companies
This session examines Nigeria's data room requirements, capital structures and licensing reforms to attract investment. Experts highlight clean titles, ESG credibility, traceability and offtake signals as essential for DFIs, investors and global buyers to commit confidently within tight timelines.
Industrialisation:
From Ore to Industry - Beneficiation & Refining
This session focuses on commissioning strategies for Nigeria's lithium and gold projects, contracting for feed security, realistic OPEX benchmarks, and training partnerships. Experts outline pathways from first product to battery grade chemicals and value added metals supported by regulatory adjustments.
Gemstones:
Developing Nigeria's Gemstone Value Chains
Exploring the formalisation of Nigeria's artisanal gemstone mining through cooperatives, traceability and certification, experts will highlight international grading standards, models from Tanzania and Zambia, domestic gemstone clusters and incentives to attract global buyers, processors and jewellery manufacturers.
Policy, Regulation & Governance:
Building a Clear, Predictable and Competitive Policy Environment
Nigeria's mining sector needs regulatory reforms to strengthen licensing predictability, improve contract stability, enhance transparency through NEITI and MCO, align beneficiation and ASM formalisation with global standards, and draw lessons from Zambia, Namibia, Botswana and Ghana to boost investor confidence.
ESG & Sustainability:
ESG that Wins Investments
This session will focus on how Nigeria must define evidence grade traceability for US and EU buyers, adopt global water and tailings practices, apply CDA designs from Ghana Botswana and Peru, meet gender inclusion KPIs within 12 months, and secure independent assurance to strengthen financing and offtake terms.
Infrastructure & Power Integration:
Power to Mines & Logistics for Industrialisation
This session will examine IPP and cogen models from India Australia and Brazil, lessons from the Lobito Corridor for Nigerian rail port power integration, ballast and aggregate standards, digital logistics tools to reduce losses, and PPP structures enabling long tenor corridor financing.
Side events and forums
Other well-known side events and forums that make a welcome return to Nigeria Mining Week and always add to the engaging atmosphere include:
Industry support
Over the last 11 years, Nigeria Mining Week has become thé gathering place for many mining pioneers and suppliers, and many have become longstanding partners of the Abuja gathering. Titan Minerals Ltd is returning as the diamond plus sponsor; KMDC, Kursi, Lovol, Sinogrand, and XCMG have already signed up as diamond sponsors; and SMT Nigeria is back as a platinum sponsor.
The event will gather 3,000+ attendees, 75+ world class speakers and 150+ exhibitors and solution providers. Countries that are expected to have a strong presence with international pavilions are UK, EU, US, China, UAE, Canada, South Africa and India.
The Nigeria Mining Week conference and expo is organised by the Miners Association of Nigeria, in partnership with PwC, VUKA Group and Mining Review Africa, with the Nigerian Ministry of Mines and Steel Development as official host. NEITI is the event's transparency partner.
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