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The Western Cape Government is pleased to confirm that the first few days of the extraordinary measures, implemented on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, to restore stability in the mini-bus taxi industry have proceeded without incident. The closures, enforced under Section 91 of the National Land Transport Act (2009), were introduced to prevent further violence in …
The launch of the Drakenstein “anthem” may be intended to promote pride, but what it reveals instead is a deeply troubling set of municipal priorities and a worrying use of public funds in a time of growing hardship.
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Join over 500 scientists, researchers, and changemakers uniting to drive real solutions for gender equality in food, land and water systems. A call to co-create solutions that accelerate gender equality in agri-food and water systems. Register before 26 September 2025. Press Release – Cape Town, South Africa I 16 September 2025 – CGIAR, through the Accelerator on Gender
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Canadian mining company B2Gold has set its 2025 gold production guidance at 970,000 to 1,075,000 ounces, with the bulk of output driven by its African operations. With key projects in Mali and Namibia, the company is advancing operations under efforts to unlock greater value from Africa's gold market.
B2Gold is expected to highlight these projects at the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) conference – Africa's premier gathering for mining stakeholders, taking place from October 1–3, 2025 in Cape Town. John Roos, Country Manager of B2Gold Namibia, will join the Africa's Gold Economy: Value, Processing and Global Market Positioning panel, where he is expected to provide an update on the company's production plans. The event will also spotlight Africa's broader gold opportunities, connecting investors with key projects.
B2Gold has set bold production targets for its Namibian and Mali projects. In Namibia, the Otjikoto Mine is forecast to produce 185,000 to 205,000 ounces. B2Gold has approved the development of the Antelope underground deposit at Otjikoto Mine, which will extend the mine's life and increase output. The company plans to invest at least $105 million in 2026–2027, targeting an additional 110,000 ounces annually.
In Mali, the Fekola Complex is expected to deliver 515,000 to 550,000 ounces. The company aims to secure an exploration permit for the Fekola Regional deposits by the end of Q3, 2025, with first production anticipated in early 2026. The project is expected to add approximately 180,000 ounces per year over its initial five years. B2Gold has already advanced the Fekola Mine with an underground facility, licensed by the Malian government in July 2025, where mining operations are underway.
At AMW 2025, Roos will share the stage with key African gold market stakeholders – including representatives from the Chamber of Mines of Mali, South Africa's Rand Refinery, Araina Resources, Ghana's Typhoon, Goldfields and many more. The panel will not only provide insight into ongoing projects but address key challenges and opportunities across the continent's gold market.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.
About African Mining Week:
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.
Once again, Stellenbosch finds itself in the headlines, not for our world-class wines or vibrant culture, but because of deeply troubling conduct by a senior official, and an even more troubling response from those in power.
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Six arrested during the protest on Voortrekker Road in Cape Town on Monday
The families say SAPS only took their statements a week after the incident
Five years may seem a short time in the lifespan of an industry, but in the African energy space, it has been nothing short of a revolution. At the heart of that transformation stands NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org/), a figure who has become synonymous with unapologetic advocacy for African-led solutions, deal-making at scale, and an unrelenting drive to end energy poverty on the continent. His voice carries weight not just in Africa but across global boardrooms, where he has positioned Africa not as a bystander in the energy transition but as a decisive player.
Against this backdrop of ambition, grit, and unprecedented growth, Pan African Visions recently had a Q&A with NJ Ayuk, a conversation that captured both the triumphs of the African Energy Week (AEW) journey and the sharper edges of Africa's energy reality. More than just a conference, AEW has grown into what Ayuk describes as a "movement," one that in just five years has turned Cape Town into the epicenter of global energy dialogue.
In the exchange that follows, Ayuk speaks candidly about the birth of AEW, its achievements, the hurdles of perception, and the bold steps that still lie ahead. His words are not rehearsed slogans; they are infused with the lived intensity of someone who has fought to bring Africa's energy story back to African soil—and won.
The fifth anniversary of this incredible conference fills me and the AEC team with pride as well as clarity of purpose. From our 2021 debut of 1,700 delegates, ministers, global executives, and financiers, we've evolved into the continent's premier energy investment platform, with just short of 7,000 delegates attending in 2024, with 26 official delegations and 27 ministries. Celebrating this symbolic fifth year, the mood is electric – we've catalyzed multi-billion-dollar deals, shaped policy, and intensified regional collaboration. With renewed confidence, I can wholeheartedly say, AEW is the heartbeat of Africa's energy ambitions. We feel fortitude, optimism, and an unwavering commitment to deliver deals that will make energy poverty in Africa history by 2030.
AEW was born out of a need to bring the discussion about Africa's energy future back to the continent. For so long, we have seen major energy events discuss key topics about the continent in international locations. From Houston to Dubai to London. And during COVID-19, when it was even more imperative to protect Africa's interests, we saw major conferences abandon the continent for Dubai. This not only took the discussion about Africa away from the continent but also took all of the economic benefits of hosting a conference away from the community as well. Africa deserves to not only be part of those discussions but drive them. AEW proved that the continent is capable of hosting international energy conferences.
In five years, AEW has delivered transformative outcomes: facilitating multi-billion-dollar deals, institutionalizing platforms like the African Farmout Forum and Deal Room, and shaping energy policy dialogue across Africa. We launched initiatives such as the African Green Energy initiative and the Just Energy Transition Concert, amplifying green energy investment and inclusive engagement. Strategic financing commitments have flowed – like Afreximbank channelling over $120 million in 2024, and impactful cross-border projects like hydrogen exploration in The Gambia and gas facility funding in Nigeria. We've built the continent's prime energy forum – where deals happen, and barriers fall.
When we launched AEW in 2021, our vision was ambitious. Seeing dozens of ministers, presidents, multinationals, financiers, and international institutions converge annually exceeds initial expectations. What started as a bold conference has matured into a movement. We now convene the full spectrum – governments, national oil companies, investors, and technology providers – powering tangible capital mobilization and project acceleration. Today, the AEW ecosystem is broader, deeper, and more impactful than we dared to dream.
Behind closed doors, ministers and heads of state recognize both urgency and opportunity – their energy stakes are existential, tied to development, jobs, and security. We hear a unified call for enabling regulation, transparency, and finance. Many affirm meaningful political will: Nigeria's Petroleum Industry Act, South Africa's new petroleum company, the Republic of Congo's Gas Master Plan. Each underscores commitment to reform and sector growth. That political will is real and rising, though implementation must accelerate. At AEW, declarations are becoming actionable through partnerships, policy alignment, and capital flow.
Expect AEW 2025 to raise the bar. Highlights include expanded Big-5 Premium Content Stages, African Farmout Forum, and Deal Room. We're introducing high-impact elements: the G20 Energy Leaders Roundtable, OPEC-Africa Roundtable, COP30 positioning sessions, and country spotlight forums for nations like Senegal, Equatorial Guinea, Namibia, and more. Pre-conference workshops, technical hubs, fireside chats, African Energy Awards, and the Just Energy Transition Concert also return, fueling innovation, recognition, and high-value networking. AEW 2025 delivers new formats and cutting-edge content.
Financing momentum is accelerating, with Africa's oil and gas capital expenditure jumping to $47 billion in 2024 – a 23% year-on-year increase. Institutional elements like the African Energy Bank, launching with $5 billion this year, signal a new African-led financing era. Cross-border collaboration also strengthens – from joint LNG developments to regional pipeline planning and farm-out partnerships across the continent. While challenges persist, capital and cooperation are surging – proof that Africa is writing its own energy narratives.
Our global mission is shifting perception. Africa is not an energy laggard but a frontier of high-growth and resilient opportunity. Investors now see us not as a risk, but as full-sized players in oil, gas, and renewables. However, the myths remain: that Africa lacks governance, scale, and legitimacy. AEW counters that. Through real deals, ministerial validation, and deliverables. That lens is changing. We are now positioned as energy champions, not bystanders. But we still combat outdated tropes about instability and poor capacity – and events like AEW are the antidote.
We hope that Africa emerges as a global energy powerhouse, leveraging oil, gas, and renewables to power inclusive industrialization, growth, and energy justice. Financing, policymaking, and implementation must not falter. AEW's future is to deepen impact, expanding satellite forums, reinforcing policy-to-project pipelines, and embedding digital integration and sustainability at every stage. We aim to revolve AEW into a year-round engine for capital flow, institutional building, and continuous energy transformation.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.
Speech by Brett Herron, GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament. *Note to editor: This speech was delivered by GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament Brett Herron during today’s interpellation debate on Taxi Violence.
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Speech by Brett Herron, GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament. *Note to editor: This speech was delivered by GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament Brett Herron during today’s Subject for discussion: Debating the growing tide of violent crime in the Western Cape: its roots in social ills, the failures of provincial government responses, and the devastating impact on communities, health facilities and social development programmes.
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By Ajong Mbapndah L, Managing Editor, Pan African Visions
In 2021, when the African Energy Chamber (AEC) announced the inaugural African Energy Week (AEW) in Cape Town, many raised skeptical eyebrows. The conventional wisdom was clear: world-class energy summits belonged in Dubai, Houston, or London - not in Africa. Yet, NJ Ayuk, the AEC's Executive Chairman, saw a different story -one rooted in possibility and pride.
“Africa has the resources, the talent, and the vision to lead,” he often reminds audiences. What others dismissed as ambition; Ayuk embraced as a calling. He imagined corridors buzzing with dealmakers, innovators, and policymakers, all converging on the continent to shape its energy future.
From that first leap of faith, what started as a modest gathering has since blossomed into Africa's largest energy event, now moving billions in potential deals and drawing the world's attention to a continent redefining its energy destiny.
“They told us it couldn't be done in Cape Town,” Ayuk recalls. “But with huge support from the City of Cape Town, the South African government, international oil companies, national oil companies, and even alternative energy firms, we proved Africa can host a world-class, continent-wide energy event. And we did it in the middle of a pandemic.”
The inaugural AEW was more than a conference - it was a declaration. Ministers from South Africa, Namibia, Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, Angola, Mozambique, Libya, South Sudan, and beyond arrived with a united front: Africa would not be sidelined in global energy dialogue, especially discussions related to the global energy transition.
Gwede Mantashe, South Africa's Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, set the tone: “Natural gas will be part of the transition, and yet we are told that all fossil fuels are bad. Africa must position its oil and gas at the forefront of global energy… When we commit to net zero, we do so with the reality that energy can guarantee economic growth and industrialisation.”
It wasn't just rhetoric. Deals were struck, partnerships formed, and a new platform for African energy diplomacy was born. By the time the event closed, the AEC knew it wasn't a one-off. The AEW conference would return - bigger and bolder.
Billions in Play, Billions at Stake
Fast forward to 2025, and AEW has evolved into the largest energy gathering on the continent. This year's edition - scheduled for September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town - is expected to facilitate more than $25 billion in potential deals.
The transformation has been remarkable: African capital expenditure in the energy sector jumped 23% in 2024 to $47 billion, with projections climbing to $54 billion by 2030. Exploration spending alone exceeded $6 billion, while rig demand is forecast to rise to 46 rig years in 2025. Meanwhile, international eyes are turning toward the continent's natural gas reserves, particularly in Nigeria, Mozambique, Mauritania, Senegal, and Tanzania, as the global energy landscape seeks new reliable sources.
“Africa is not only rich with resources but with opportunities,” Ayuk says. “Gas will be central to electrifying Africa, driving socio-economic growth, and ensuring a just transition.”
Key financing breakthroughs have been critical to this surge. The $5 billion Africa Energy Bank, spearheaded by APPO and Afreximbank, aims to close the funding gap left by retreating Western financiers. Likewise, the $100 million China-Africa energy fund, developed with Tima Networks, promises to back both fossil fuel and renewable projects. Add to this the U.S. Export-Import Bank's $4.7 billion loan to Mozambique LNG, and the momentum becomes unmistakable.
“These are not abstract commitments - they're real money, moving into real projects,” Ayuk stresses. Beyond figures, it's about confidence: companies and governments are now taking Africa seriously as a reliable, competitive energy player.
From small beginnings in Cape Town, what started as a bold gamble has become a continental showcase, blending high-stakes deals with the lived ambition of a continent determined to shape its energy future. In every corridor of AEW, you can feel the pulse of possibility - billions in play, billions at stake, and a story still being written.
Diplomacy, Politics, and the Push for Sovereignty
Behind the billions lies a deeper ideological battle. For Ayuk and the AEC, the issue isn't just about drilling wells or signing MOUs; it's about Africa's sovereign right to develop its resources on its own terms.
“Drill, baby drill. Invest, baby invest,” Ayuk told audiences in Suriname, London, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and China during a whirlwind of global engagements. The message is deliberately provocative, a counterweight to what he sees as paternalistic climate rhetoric from some in the West.
Equatorial Guinea's Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons, Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima, put it bluntly during AEW 2021: “It is unfathomable that I will go to Houston or Dubai to discuss problems about electricity in Africa because they will not understand. Africa is the least polluter.”
This insistence on localizing Africa's energy debate has shaped AEW's identity. It's not just an exhibition floor; it's a forum where African ministers, CEOs, financiers, and innovators sit at the same table, often hammering out positions ahead of global forums like COP27 and COP28.
The political climate is also shifting. Governments from Nigeria to Djibouti have rolled out reforms to improve ease of doing business in energy, a trend Ayuk credits for attracting fresh capital. “Political will is Africa's biggest renewable resource,” he quips. “When leaders create enabling environments, investment follows.”
From Cape Town to the World
AEW's rise mirrors a broader recalibration of Africa's role in the global energy conversation. It has become the annual moment when Africa presents not just its resources, but its vision for the future: a hybrid model blending oil, gas, renewables, and new technologies like hydrogen and carbon capture.
In 2025, AEW will debut the National Oil Company and International Oil Company Forum, designed to spark joint ventures, technology transfers, and regional integration. The event will also host panels on innovative financing - introducing African stakeholders to nontraditional capital sources and showcasing case studies from recent successes.
The scope is ambitious. Alongside the business of signing deals, AEW has evolved into a networking juggernaut. Side events bring together energy ministers and start-up founders; deal rooms hum with last-minute negotiations; and industry veterans swap war stories over Cape Town sunsets.
But Ayuk is quick to note the stakes are higher than ever. “Making energy poverty history by 2030 is not just a slogan; it's a necessity,” he says. “Without affordable, reliable energy, Africa cannot industrialize, cannot create jobs, cannot compete.”
The AEC's international footprint continues to expand, with high-profile events planned in Suriname, London, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and China in the first quarter alone. Each is an opportunity to “reframe the narrative” and secure allies.
It's a far cry from the skepticism of 2021. Then, the idea of hosting Africa's biggest energy event on African soil seemed audacious. Today, it's the epicenter of a movement - one that blends the pragmatism of resource development with the urgency of economic transformation.
“We are not just talking about fossil fuels,” Ayuk reminds his critics. “We're embracing renewables and innovative technologies that will power our future. But we're doing it the African way - on our terms, with our resources, for our people.”
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.
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Pan African Visions (www.PanAfricanVisions.com) magazine is proud to release a special edition titled “AEW at 5 – From Vision to Global Energy Leader,” marking the fifth anniversary of African Energy Week (AEW).
Launched by the African Energy Chamber in 2021, AEW has grown into Africa's largest energy event—generating billions in potential deals and attracting top global industry leaders, policymakers, and investors to Cape Town each year.
“Africa has the resources, the talent, and the vision to lead,” says NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the AEC. “AEW has shown the world what Africa is capable of.”
This special edition of Pan African Visions highlights key voices shaping the continent's energy future, including:
From profiles of leading energy actors like Wale Tinubu of OANDO, Maxime Ominga of SNPC, Vermer Ayukeba, Vice President of the AEC, Gabriel Obiang Lima of the Central African Pipeline System (CAPS) , to interviews with others like Nikki Martin of EnerGEO ,Jude Kearney of Asafo, and more, the AEW at 5 special edition of PAV magazine offers deep insights into AEW's impact and Africa's strategic role in the global energy transition.
AEW 2025 runs from September 29 – October 3 in Cape Town, South Africa and is on course to defy attendance records.
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In a landmark cultural moment, the Greek National Opera Ballet (GNO) will perform in South Africa for the very first time as part of Dance Intersect 2025, taking place in Cape Town at Artscape Theatre this October. The company will present Les Nuits d’été, a contemporary ballet by acclaimed choreographer Konstantinos Rigos, set to the …
The Western Cape Government has confirmed that, from Wednesday, 17 September 2025, several mini-bus taxi routes in the Cape Town metro will be closed for a period of 30 days in response to ongoing violence in the industry. The closures are being implemented under Section 91 of the National Land Transport Act (2009) and apply …
CS OILFIELD (https://CS-OILFIELD.com), a specialty oilfield chemicals service company based in Turkey, is pleased to announce its participation as a Silver Sponsor at African Energy Week 2025, which takes place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 29 September to 3 October. The sponsorship demonstrates a firm commitment to advancing performance-driven chemical solutions for Africa's energy sector.
As a service company built on engineering precision, manufacturing expertise, and logistics agility, CS OILFIELD is uniquely positioned to support African operators and contractors across the entire operational lifecycle. The company's growing footprint on the continent includes sales, activities, or local presence in eight African countries, with plans for further expansion.
“CS OILFIELD's story in Africa is one of collaboration and growth,” said Hasan Mutlu, Co-founder of CS OILFIELD. “As a Silver Sponsor at African Energy Week, we're proudly demonstrating how our chemical solutions, backed by global innovation and delivered through local partnerships, enable procurement efficiency and operational reliability. For us, Africa is more than a market. It is a region where we're building enduring partnerships and helping operators achieve sustainable success.”
CS OILFIELD's ability to serve African operators originates with its oilfield chemical hub on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. This hub ensures cost-efficient manufacturing, flexible delivery routes, and dependable access to the continent. The company's research and development laboratories in Istanbul further strengthen its offering.
The company's client-first ethos and transparent processes alleviate the pressures faced by African procurement teams, who must balance cost efficiency with reliability. By combining low-carbon logistics, regional sourcing, and technical knowledge transfer, CS OILFIELD supports the broader sustainability goals of the industry while meeting the specific needs of its customers.
The African Energy Week sponsorship reflects CS OILFIELD's ‘Building Together' strategy, which is rooted in a long-term commitment to creating shared value with partners, suppliers, and communities. This strategy also underscores the company's African expansion approach. By partnering with local companies, investing in resilient supply chains, and sharing expertise with technical teams, CS OILFIELD contributes to skills development, job creation, and community impact. This approach ensures that its presence extends far beyond chemicals to building trust, creating opportunity, and strengthening resilience in Africa's energy sector.
During the week-long event, attendees are invited to engage with CS OILFIELD's team at its exhibition booth, where the company will showcase its procurement-friendly, lifecycle-driven approach to chemical services. Ms. Ayobami Ogundipe, Africa Business Development Manager at CS OILFIELD, will also be sharing insights during a presentation session.
“We are excited to be at African Energy week, signalling our long-term commitment to Africa's energy future,” added Hasan Mutlu. “From drilling efficiency to production sustainability, CS OILFIELD is ready to support the operators, contractors, and communities driving the continent's growth.”
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of CS OILFIELD.
About CS OILFIELD:
Founded by industry professionals in 2017, CS OILFIELD is a service company built on engineering precision, manufacturing expertise, and logistics agility. The company operates with a clear focus: supporting oilfield operations with chemical systems that are developed in the lab but proven in the field. Its portfolio spans both drilling fluid systems and production chemical treatments, enabling contributions across the full lifecycle of the well — from drilling performance to long-term asset protection. Based in Istanbul, CS OILFIELD's operations extend across Türkiye, West Africa, and the Caspian region, with a local presence in Nigeria, Angola, Ghana, and Baku. From early engagement to field application, the company remains close to the operation and takes ownership of every challenge it undertakes. https://CS-OILFIELD.com/
Only the corrupt would disagree with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s plea to ANC councillors to stop stealing, but to set DA-run municipalities in Cape Town and Stellenbosch as the benchmark for good governance spits in the faces of millions of poorer people whose quality of life is desperately low.
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The City of Cape Town has launched a new challenge this year and is calling for Capetonians to design and make the Mayor’s annual festive-wear top. This year, the Festive Lights Switch-On adds a new layer of creativity and community spirit with the launch of the Mayor’s Festive-wear Challenge 2025 – under the banner Wear the Hope – …
With just one month to go before the African Mining Week (AMW) conference, global mining stakeholders are preparing for industry-shaping discussions, deal signings and new partnerships at Africa's premier gathering for mining stakeholders.
Scheduled for October 1–3, 2025, in Cape Town, AMW takes place under the theme From Extraction to Beneficiation: Unlocking Africa's Mineral Wealth, uniting African stakeholders with global partners to enhance investment flows across the mining value chain.
AMW 2025 has confirmed the participation of six African mining ministers including Martin Gama Abucha, Minister of Mining for South Sudan; Winston Chitando, Minister of Mines and Mining Development for Zimbabwe; Kenneth Zikhale Reeves Ng'oma, Minister of Mining for Malawi; Teddy Lwamba, Minister of Hydraulic Resources and Electricity for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC); Emmanuel Kofi Buah, Ghana's Minister of Lands and Natural Resources; and Karim Badawi, Egypt's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. The ministers will engage in the Ministerial Forum, exclusive fireside chats and country spotlights, where they are expected to showcase policies aimed at attracting investments. The event will also feature high-level regulatory authorities including Moses Micheal Engadu, Secretary General of the African Union's Africa Minerals Strategy Group and Khadidja Hassane Abdoulaye, Secretary of State for Petroleum, Mines and Geology for Chad.
Sponsored by various stakeholders from across the industry, including the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Rand Refinery, Sidley Austin, OilDynamics, Moore Global and Power Trake, AMW will unite global investors with African projects. The event will feature investors such as the AFC, International Development Corporation of South Africa, African Infrastructure Investment Managers, World Mining Investment and Standard Bank, showcasing financing tools and strategies driving capital flows into Africa's mining and infrastructure projects.
In support of Africa's mineral production increase agenda, AMW 2025 will feature leading mineral producers, showcasing industry milestones, ongoing projects and strategies for resource development and monetization. Participating producers include Implats, Valterra Platinum, Ivanhoe Mines, Pensana, B2Gold, First Quantum Minerals, Goldfields and Typhoon Greenfield Development.
In addition, downstream players such as Rand Refinery – one of the world's largest integrated metal refining facilities – Isondo Precious Metals, Toyota SA and others will highlight value-addition strategies in support of Africa's beneficiation and local processing drive.
AMW will also spotlight the energy–mining nexus, featuring insights from Francesco La Camera, Secretary General, International Renewable Energy Agency, and representatives from renewables firms JUWI, Solink and energy services company OilDynamics. The conference will run in parallel with African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies, creating a platform for collaboration between energy and mining stakeholders.
AMW 2025's three-day agenda will also feature contributions from research institutions, academia and legal experts, including S&P Global Insights, Columbia Business School, Chatham House, Sidley Austin, Moore Global, Minexx, and Project Blue, who are expected to shape discussions on policy, market trends and the future of African mining.
The event will also feature an exhibition space, showcasing technologies, services and expertise from across the mining value chain. With one month to go, stakeholders have time to secure their place at Africa's premier mining event. Sponsors, exhibitors and delegates can learn more by contacting sales@energycapitalpower.com.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.
American global law firm Sidley Austin has confirmed its participation as an Associate Sponsor at the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) – Africa's premier gathering for mining stakeholders, scheduled for October 1–3, 2025, in Cape Town. The firm's participation underscores its commitment to supporting Africa's mining sector growth for economic expansion and job creation.
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.
AMW 2025 will connect Sidley Austin with African and global stakeholders for deal signings and strategic partnerships aimed at advancing the continent's extractive industry. The firm has been instrumental in driving Africa's mining sector growth, providing innovative legal strategies enabling global investors to invest in Africa and unlock the continent's growing mining prospects.
In June 2025, Sidley Austin served as legal advisor to investment firm Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. in its merger with Namib Minerals and Greenstone Corporation, bolstering capital for gold and green minerals production in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zimbabwe. In January 2025, Sidley Austin also advised U.S. investment firm Rigel Resource Acquisition Corp. in its acquisition of South Africa's Aurous Resource. The deal enables Aurous Resources to expand gold production at the Blyvooruitzicht mine from 11,000 ounces in the first half of 2024 to 80,000 ounces per year within three years and to 150,000 ounces.
With investment flows into African mining increasing as global players seek to leverage Africa's 30% share of the world's critical minerals, firms like Sidley Austin play a pivotal role in structuring and facilitating deals. Furthermore, as mineral-rich African nations – including Mali, Gabon, South Africa, Ghana and Zimbabwe – update policies to attract investment while emphasizing local beneficiation, services offered by Sidley Austin are crucial in helping global investors navigate regulatory and operational complexities.
At AMW 2025, Sidley Austin representatives will participate in high-level panel discussions and exclusive networking sessions, showcasing the firm's expertise and strategic role in shaping Africa's mining sector.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.
South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has officially joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference as a partner. Taking place September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town, the event is the largest energy event on the continent, convening global and regional stakeholders to discuss strategies for making energy poverty history. DIRCO's participation reflects its commitment to engaging global partners and promoting South Africa's energy interests and is expected to unlock new opportunities for collaboration.
DIRCO's participation comes as South Africa advances a just energy transition, striving to establish its own approach to addressing both the energy and climate crises. Rich in a variety of natural resources – from oil and gas to solar and wind to green hydrogen, nuclear and coal – the country seeks to facilitate greater investment across these industries. By strengthening bilateral relations through agreements that focus on attracting foreign investment and technology transfer across the entire energy value chain, DIRCO is at the forefront of South Africa's global energy engagement. The department's AEW: Invest in African Energies partnerships reflects its continued support for transforming the country's energy systems through global ties.
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 www.AECWeek.com for more information about this exciting event.
South Africa offers a suite of bankable energy projects, and DIRCO has been making strides to engage foreign investors on these opportunities. In the oil and gas space, the country represents a promising frontier, with identified resources across both onshore and offshore basins demonstrating the potential for major discoveries. Driven by the newly-established state-owned oil company – the South African National Petroleum Company – the country is spearheading fresh exploration efforts and promoting frontier acreage to global companies. Ongoing projects include a five-well drilling campaign by Shell in the Northern Cape Ultra Deep block, a two-well campaign by TotalEnergies in the Orange Basin and the onshore Virginia Gas Project, led by Renergen. With a Gas Master Plan currently review and plans to promote licensing opportunities, South Africa is gearing up to welcome a surge of foreign investment across the oil and gas market.
South Africa's energy opportunities for beyond oil and gas, with critical reforms being implemented across the broader energy market. Faced with power generation and transmission challenges, the country has sought to entice greater private sector investments across the renewable energy and power value chains. Recent efforts to achieve this include unbundling the state-owned utility Eskom, opening transmission infrastructure to independence power producers, fast-tracking project approvals and advancing its Integrated Resource Plan and Renewable Energy Masterplan – both of which pave the way for expanded solar, wind and battery storage deployment. These reforms aim to bring new generating capacity online while enhancing the penetration of renewable energy across the energy matrix.
Global partnerships have become a cornerstone for achieving these goals. The country signed on to the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JET-P) in 2021, striving to tap into a diverse capital pool to fund its transition. Under the JET-P, pledges were made by the European Union, France, Germany and the United Kingdom, with subsequent pledges made by The Netherlands and Denmark. According to the South African Presidency, the country requires $100 billion to facilitate its JET Investment Plan, with $13.8 billion – comprising grants, concessional loans and commercial debt – pledged by international partners as of February 2025. Yet, the country still faces a significant investment gap, highlighting a strategic opportunity for foreign partners and project developers.
“DIRCO's participation at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 is expected to bridge the gap between foreign companies and South Africa's energy opportunities. By facilitating global cooperation across strategic sectors, the department will support the country's energy goals by serving as a vehicle for improved foreign relations,” states Tomás Gerbasio, VP Commercial and Strategic Engagement, African Energy Chamber.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.
For the first time ever, SA Rugby has announced an Under-16 Elite Player Development squad for girls, joining the boys from the same age group for a camp in Paarl early next month, in what is another huge boost for the local women’s game. The two EPD squads follow a comprehensive talent identification process during …
Springbok Women arrival information: The Springbok Women will arrive in South Africa on five different flights on Tuesday and Wednesday from the Women’s Rugby World Cup in England, where they played in the quarter-finals for the first time. From their arrival in Johannesburg, the players and management will depart to their home destinations. Two groups …