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The City and its green energy growth partner, GreenCape, have hosted the first-ever AgTech Connect, a session bringing together investors, business leaders and government officials for high-impact networking, and an exchange of ideas relating to technologies in the agricultural sector. With ongoing challenges to agriculture, namely those such as climate change, there is a growing …
Qatar Airways announced on Tuesday that the Qatar Airways Cup will be up for grabs when the Springboks take on the Barbarians in an historic clash on Saturday, 28 June at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town. It will be the third edition of the Qatar Airways Cup, an event that has quickly become an …
We are proud to welcome the Independent Power Producers Office (IPP) as the overall Summit Sponsor of the 2025 Youth Energy Summit (YES!). The event, happening from 18-20 June in Cape Town, will unite more than 3,000 graduates, emerging professionals, and young entrepreneurs in tackling Africa's most pressing 21st-century energy challenges.
For a full programme and to join the debate, visit: https://apo-opa.co/4jkJTZq
With more than 50% of Africa still lacking access to electricity, and a vast untapped potential in renewable energy, the continent has the opportunity to create up to 100 million green jobs by 2050. But how can we meet this demand? How do we bridge the skills gap? And how can youth voices be integrated into energy decision-making at the highest levels? These are just a few of the critical questions that will be explored at YES!, the world's largest gathering of youth in the energy sector.
Enabling South Africa's energy sector through youth and community development has always been at the heart of the IPP office's activities. This investment into Africa's youth is testament to the importance the IPP Office places on youth and community engagement throughout the deals and work they are tasked to do by the government.
Joining the IPP Office to open the Youth Energy Summit on Wednesday 18th June will be Andry Rajoelina, the President of Madagascar, African Development Bank nominee for President, Amadou Hott, and African Union Commissioner for Energy and Infrastructure, His Excellency Lerato D. Mataboge.
Dzunani Makgopa, IPP's chief financial officer, says: “Renewable energy is the way to go, not just nationally, but globally. YES! is a great platform to introduce young professionals to the sector. This is the place to be, and we need to empower a lot of youth to the opportunities that exist within the energy sector.'
Simon Gosling, EnergyNet Managing Director, adds: “It's an exciting time for young people looking to take a more productive role in energy. The IPP Office puts community engagement and job creation at the heart of its mission. This commitment to sponsor the Youth Energy Summit is an extension of its policies and aims to expose thousands of young people to the many vast and varied opportunities within the South African IPP and energy universe.”
Established in 2023, YES! is dedicated to empowering African youth and institutions by providing resources, training, and networking opportunities within the energy sector. The summit brings together thousands of entrepreneurs, early-career professionals, educators, and students from across the continent. With the goal of building a network of 100 million young energy leaders by 2035, YES! is accelerating the transition to a sustainable energy future.
This year's summit will feature dynamic sessions on energy careers, skill development, and opportunities within the sector, as well as insights from recruiters, energy entrepreneurs, and industry experts. YES! also partners with top academic institutions, including the University of Cape Town, the University of the Western Cape, Eduvos, Kenyatta University, and Harambee.
QUOTES
“DBSA's mission is to build Africa's prosperity, and we're delighted to be working with YES! to help ensure the Youth take part in and benefit from the Energy Transition. Empowering the next generation is one of the most valuable actions anyone can take.”
Foundation sponsor Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
“The Youth Energy Summit is more than a gathering – it's a movement. Africa has the youngest population in the world, and the youth is our greatest asset in the drive towards a more sustainable, inclusive energy future.”
Anél Bosman, Group Managing Executive, Nedbank CIB
“Siemens Energy is at the YES Summit because we believe the bold dreams of the next generation of energy leaders can ignite a global energy revolution with real-world impact.”
Neveen Hussein, Sustainability Leader, Middle East & Africa | Siemens Energy
“At Pele Energy Group, we believe the true power behind the energy transition isn't just in technology or infrastructure - it's in people. That's why partnering with YES! felt like more than a decision; it felt like a calling.
Melissa Wilkinson, Chief People Person, Pele Energy Group
“I said yes to the YES! Summit, not because of panels or speeches, but because it calls for ownership. The future of this country will not be built by someone else. It's us, the youth, who must roll up our sleeves, lean into the discomfort, and change South Africa ourselves.”
Layton Nenzinane, Chief Financial Officer, Seriti Green
“EWSETA says YES to YES! because the Summit aligns with our strategic mandate to empower youth, graduates, and entrepreneurs with future-focused skills for the energy and water sectors. It offers a powerful platform to amplify our training programmes, bursaries, and impact on over 4,000 young professionals across Africa.”
The Energy and Water Sector Education Training Authority (EWSETA)
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The City’s enforcement agencies arrested 235 suspects and issued 45 843 fines during weekly patrols. Early this morning, traffic officers arrested the driver of a Porsche at an accident scene. His breathalyser reading was more than twice the legal limit. Traffic officers attended to a motor vehicle accident between a Porsche and a minibus taxi …
More than 4 500 learners have attended the City of Cape Town’s 13 library-based career expos so far this year – nearly doubling last year’s total – and confirming the growing demand for youth opportunity programmes. The 2025 career expos have attracted 4 587 visitors, surpassing last year’s total figure of 2 440 across 13 …
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like to remind residents, interested parties or groups that the comment period for the proposed traffic calming measures for the Southern, Northern, Central and Eastern regions closes next week Monday, 2 June 2025. ‘Traffic calming measures enhance pedestrian safety, particularly around schools where the highest concentration …
As global demand for critical minerals accelerates, Africa's mineral-rich economies are stepping into a more prominent role – not only as exporters of raw materials, but as strategic partners in global supply chains. African Mining Week (AMW) 2025, taking place in Cape Town on October 1-3, is emerging as a key platform for policymakers, mining companies, financiers and service providers to connect, negotiate and shape the future of the continent's mining sector.
AMW 2025's will prioritize high-level networking, dealmaking and investor matchmaking. At a time when governments are under pressure to present investable projects, this approach ensures that time on the ground translates into meaningful engagement and tangible progress.
Targeted Engagement Drives Attendance
AMW's agenda is designed to support strategic engagement through exclusive country briefings, curated investor meetings and deal rooms that connect government and private sector actors directly. Its co-location with African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies further enhances the event's appeal, creating opportunities for cross-sector dialogue on infrastructure, energy access and mineral beneficiation.
This targeted approach is attracting a wide range of public and private sector delegations. Among confirmed participants is the South Africa–DRC Chamber of Commerce, which will be supporting the participation of companies operating across two of Africa's largest and most influential mining jurisdictions. South Africa's mining industry continues to play a central role in global platinum group metals production and is seeing new interest in battery minerals and green hydrogen, with institutions like the Industrial Development Corporation set to participate in sessions on financing mining and industrialization projects across the continent. The DRC, meanwhile, remains critical to global cobalt and copper supply chains, with significant interest in expanding downstream processing.
Government Participation Signals Project Pipelines
Several African governments are attending with the express purpose of promoting new investment opportunities. Chad's Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is expected to highlight emerging opportunities in mining and infrastructure development as part of ongoing efforts to attract investment in its extractive sector. From Angola, national oil company Sonangol is participating as part of a broader push to diversify its portfolio beyond oil and gas. The Angolan government is prioritizing the development of its diamond, iron ore and battery mineral resources, and Sonangol's involvement reflects the country's intention to drive resource-linked industrial development.
International participation is also strong. Organizations such as World Mining Investment and delegations from the Gulf, Europe and Asia are attending to assess African markets amid growing interest in diversifying supply chains and securing long-term access to key minerals.
Aligning Investment with Industrial Development
With global exploration spending in Africa projected to rise – particularly in copper, lithium and rare earth elements – many countries are not only positioning themselves as resource suppliers, but as hosts for beneficiation and value-added processing. Discussions at AMW will explore policy incentives, infrastructure corridors and cross-border industrial zones that can help support this ambition.
As African governments seek to coordinate on regional value chains, improve regulatory coherence and share infrastructure, platforms like AMW play an important role in facilitating dialogue and action. By convening stakeholders across government, industry and finance, the event is helping to reshape how mining investment is pursued on the continent – shifting from transactional approaches to more strategic, collaborative models that align with Africa's broader development goals.
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.
Dear Editor The DA has written to the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Western Cape Provincial Police Commissioner, Lt. Genl. Thembisile Patekile, to demand a clear timeline and operational plan for the so-called “extraordinary measures” promised by the Minister of Police to combat gang violence on the Cape Flats. The promise was made during a …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes with concern the Department of Correctional Services’ latest attempt to deflect responsibility for the disappearance of convicted offenders Me-Kayle Timmie and Mikyle Mentoor, and the reoffending of Xolani Du Preez, while all three were meant to be in custody at Pollsmoor. Rather than owning up to systemic failures, …
The YearBeyond programme, a collaborative initiative involving the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, successfully hosted a Youth Futures CEO event in Cape Town on Friday, 23 May 2025, aimed at fostering meaningful conversations and inspiring the creation of opportunities for the youth. The gathering brought together industry leaders from over 40 companies …
The DA has outrageously washed its hands of responsibility for transforming the culture of gangsterism in the Western Cape until it is given control of the police.
The party has been running the governments of Cape Town and the Western Cape for nearly two decades, more than long enough to implement its policies and programmes, but it takes no responsibility for gangsterism, which it blames solely on incompetent national policing.
The post DA RESPONSE TO RUPERT ABROGATES RESPONSIBILITY FOR WESTERN CAPE GANGSTERISM appeared first on For Good.
Applications for seasonal lifeguard positions open tomorrow, 26 May 2025. Assessments will take place in July and August, and the Recreation and Parks Department is availing timeslots at its swimming pools for prospective candidates to do some pre-assessment training. Read more below: Applicants for the seasonal lifeguard positions have to meet set criteria, including lifeguarding …
The Public Emergency Communication Centre (PECC) is the first line of defence in times of need, and fielded nearly 240 000 calls over the past three winters. As the chill sets in, the public is reminded of their responsibility when making an emergency call. The City’s Public Emergency Centre is nearing its 25th year in existence. …
The City’s Economic Growth Directorate, joined by its Energy counterpart, has held its annual event with a host of consul-generals representing countries across the world. The gathering was used to highlight the state of Cape Town’s economy and the opportunities therein. It was attended by consul-generals from the US, Zimbabwe, India, and numerous other nations. …
GOOD Statement by Jonathan Cupido,GOOD City of Cape Town Councillor & Caucus Whip 24 May 2025 The GOOD Party has submitted an official letter to the Cape Town City Manager demanding an urgent investigation and accountability following deeply concerning revelations about the DA using a City-sponsored event, the Cape Town Funny Festival, for a political […]
The post DA FUNDRAISES AT CITY-SPONSORED COMEDY FESTIVAL, STILL NO ANSWERS appeared first on For Good.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus expressed his excitement about the international season ahead as they wrapped up a successful second alignment camp in Cape Town on Friday afternoon. The two-day camp featured a series of boardroom sessions and an optional gym session on Friday, while a bunch of overseas-based players joined the boardroom sessions virtually. The …
This week’s Texpertise & Allfashion Sourcing Networking Functions, hosted in Cape Town (20 May) and Johannesburg (22 May), brought together a powerful coalition of textile and fashion stakeholders from across South Africa and beyond. Organised by Messe Frankfurt South Africa and supported by the global Texpertise Network of Messe Frankfurt, the events form a strategic …
Craig Miller, CEO of mining company Anglo American Platinum, has been confirmed to speak at the upcoming African Mining Week 2025 conference. During the event, Miller is expected to shed light on the company's strategy in Africa as well as the continent's pivotal role in strengthening the global PGM supply chain. Miller will speak on a panel titled: South Africa's Strategic Influence in the Global Platinum Group Metals Market.
Taking place October 1–3, 2025, in Cape Town, African Mining Week is Africa's premier gathering for mining stakeholders and provides a strategic platform for industry leaders, investors and companies to unlock emerging opportunities across the continent's mining value chain. As the CEO of the world's largest platinum group metals (PGM) producer, Miller is uniquely positioned to discuss the continent's emergence as a global PGM supplier and the impact resource-rich nations such as South Africa will have on future supply chains.
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.
With global demand for PGMs increasing - driven by applications in electric vehicles and clean energy technologies – Anglo American Platinum is positioning itself as an instrumental part of the continent's PGM value chain. The company operates several of South Africa's key PGM producing assets, including the 5.8-million-ounce (oz) Tumela Mine, the 310,000-oz Mogalakwena Mine, the 217,000-oz Kroondal Mine, the 160,000-oz Dishaba Mine, among other projects. In Zimbabwe, the company manages the Unki Platinum Mine, one of the country's largest with an annual production capacity of 64,000 oz.
For 2025, the company has set a refined production target of up to 3.4 million oz across its PGM projects, supported by ongoing mine expansions and new investments across its African portfolio. As such, African Mining Week 2025 will serve as a crucial platform for Miller to share insight into the company's investments in Africa and the road ahead for the continent's PGM production.
Through his participation, Miller is expected to outline the company's future direction, strategic priorities and ongoing projects, while reinforcing cooperation with African and international partners to enhance operational performance and market access. The South Africa's Strategic Influence in the Global Platinum Group Metals Market session offers a strategic opportunity for conference attendees to gain insight into both the country's PGM market and its future role as a global supplier.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.
Sunday 25 May 2025, marks Africa Day, an annual occasion where we commemorate the founding of the Organization of African Unity – now the African Union – in 1963. “I am proud to call myself an African. As many know in my office, I have a map of the world with our province at the …
The City of Cape Town’s Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Alderman Eddie Andrews, participated in an international webinar in celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2025, under the theme ‘Harmony with nature and sustainable development’. The Deputy Mayor emphasised the complexity of sustainable development in the context …
By Yi He, Co-Founder of Binance (www.Binance.com)
Each year, Africa Day serves as a celebration of the continent's culture, history, and progress. But in 2025, Africa is doing more than celebrating — it's leading.
For too long, Africa has been positioned as a “frontier market,” a place waiting to catch up. That narrative is outdated. Africa is not waiting to be included. It is already setting the pace, through innovation born out of necessity, creativity rooted in culture, and progress driven by community.
At Binance, we've witnessed firsthand how innovation looks different in Africa. It doesn't always begin in formal boardrooms or with multi-million-dollar funding rounds. It often starts in WhatsApp groups, community meet-ups, and with side-hustlers using their mobile phones to build. It's a bottom-up revolution shaped by real-world needs.
Take Mary Usaji, a developer and project manager at ICP Hub Kenya. After being scammed, she turned to blockchain not as a buzzword, but as a tool. With support from platforms like Binance, Mary educated herself, rebuilt her confidence, and now leads blockchain development training for others. Her story is not just one of recovery, but of leadership — and it reflects a larger movement led by African women who are redefining the tech landscape.
There's also Emmanuel, a Web3 content creator and crypto influencer. His journey into the world of cryptocurrency began in 2014 when he launched his first eCommerce store. Faced with the challenge of integrating payment gateways, Emmanuel discovered Bitcoin, which offered a borderless solution for receiving payments from anywhere in the world. This discovery changed the way he handled business and finances, opening up new possibilities in investment and payment systems. By embracing crypto, Emmanuel became part of a larger movement of entrepreneurs revolutionizing their industries. His story is one of growth, financial literacy, and a mindset of continuous learning, embodying the transformative power of cryptocurrency for business and personal empowerment.
Or Chris Howard, the founder of Story, a premium marketplace for sneakers and collectables in Cape Town. His passion for sneakers turned into a thriving business that not only caters to sneakerheads but also embraces new technologies. By adopting cryptocurrency payments through Binance Pay, Chris made transactions smoother for his customers, allowing them to use cryptocurrency as a mainstream payment method. His story is one of adaptability and growth, and it reflects a wider trend where African entrepreneurs are embracing innovation to elevate their businesses and create unique experiences.
Innovation in Africa isn't theoretical. It's practical, tested daily against the pressures of currency instability, unreliable power, and low-trust systems. These are the conditions where bold ideas are stress-tested, and where blockchain technology has found meaningful, everyday applications.
While many countries debate blockchain regulation, several African communities are already using it to solve pressing problems. Stablecoins are powering cross-border payments for families and small businesses. NFTs are being used for digital identity and authenticating African art. Smart contracts are making community projects more transparent and accountable.
This isn't leapfrogging, it's building better from the start. And it's not happening on the margins. It's shaping global thinking on what sustainable, inclusive innovation looks like.
Africa Day is more than a cultural celebration. It's a call to pay attention — because what's happening here is a preview of where the world is going. Africa is showing that resilience, community trust, and resourcefulness are not traits to overcome — they are competitive advantages.
At Binance, we're not just investing in Africa; we're learning from it. Through community education, partnerships, and local capacity-building, we are committed to supporting this growth from the ground up. We believe innovation should be accessible, inclusive, and adapted to local realities, and there is no better place to demonstrate this than Africa.
To date, our work through Binance Charity (https://apo-opa.co/4myVTcW) and Binance Academy (https://apo-opa.co/4myVTcW) has supported women in over 10 countries, including South Africa and Kenya, with blockchain education, mentorship, and scholarships. These programs aren't about charity; they're about unlocking talent and empowering long-term participation in the digital economy.
The world once called Africa an “emerging market.” But emergence implies something that's still in progress. That no longer applies. Africa has emerged — not only as a user of innovation but as its architect.
On this Africa Day, let's move beyond outdated narratives. Africa isn't just part of the future — it's building it. And for those paying attention, it's clear: the rest of the world would be wise to follow its blueprint.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Binance.
Powering AI data centres, accelerating large-scale solar projects and leading the global energy transition are just three of the critical topics up for debate at next month's Africa Energy Forum (aef), kicking off for the first time in Cape Town, South Africa, 17–20 June 2025. Forum sponsor Sun Africa returns for the third consecutive year, a testament to its sustained commitment to powering Africa's clean energy future.
For a full programme and to join the debate, visit: https://apo-opa.co/4k7ngcj
Under the theme of ‘Africa United', and featuring hundreds of ministers, policymakers and executives from nations across the continent, the aef will spotlight the continent's expanding ambition and the urgent drive to reshape its own energy future.
With South Africa now chairing the G20, the continent will gain a pivotal voice in global decision-making, making aef 2025 the launchpad for a bold message to the world: Africa knows what it needs, and it's ready to lead.
This year's aef will welcome a significant number of new companies participating for the first time, expanding the community of innovators and investors at the event. It will also host delegations from 33 countries, comprising head of state, ministers, regulators, and other public sector leaders from across the continent.
Confirmed speakers include the President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, South Africa's Minister of Electricity & Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Nigeria's Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu and Noureddine Yassaa, Algeria's Secretary of State for Renewable Energies.
The high-level line-up also features the current Senegalese candidate for the Presidency of the African Development Bank, Amadou Hott, plus senior ministers and policy makers from Liberia, Ghana, Malawi, Zambia, Guinea-Bissau, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia and Madagascar.
This year's aef will focus on how the private sector can help move from ambition to implementation on Mission 300, connecting power to 300 million people by 2030. And, as demand surges from commercial and industrial sectors, the aef will also unpack the infrastructure, investment, and regulatory models needed to keep pace.
Grounded in Ubuntu, the African philosophy of shared humanity, the event will call for a global energy transition that is cooperative, equitable, and Africa-led.
“Something urgent has to be achieved as we simply cannot have another 10 woeful years of investment into projects. No more [time] can pass with one side saying we “we need guarantees” and the other side saying, “we can't afford guarantees.” Time is THE DETERMINING FACTOR holding energy access back and this needs to change. Now is the time for Africa to unite behind common goals and common infrastructure!” Simon Gosling, Managing Director, EnergyNet
“The future of African power infrastructure starts with Sun Africa, and the conversation about Africa's energy future continues at the Africa Energy Forum. We are proud to be the Forum Sponsor of an event that will unite visionaries and unite people from across the continent.” – Adam Cortese, CEO, Sun Africa.
Bringing together community and sport, the 2025 edition of eaf also features the Africa Challenge Cup, a special evening of football at Cape Town's iconic DHL Stadium. Four teams will face off in friendly matches under the floodlights, offering a chance for delegates, partners, and peers to connect in a spirited, relaxed setting alongside friends and family.
The Youth Energy Summit (YES!), held in parallel with aef, is expected to welcome more than 4,000 participants, making it one of the largest gatherings focused on youth engagement in the African energy sector. Many companies are supporting the initiative not just as sponsors, but as active partners in youth participation across the continent. These include the DBSA, Nedbank, Pele Green Energy, Seriti Green, Siemens Energy, Genesis, and others from the energy and mining sectors.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of EnergyNet Ltd..
Notes:
The main sponsors at this year's aef include Sun Africa, AKSA, Red Rocket, Globeleq, Nedbank and the World Bank. See https://apo-opa.co/3ZrUw5E
Lead sponsors at this year's aef include the Africa Development Bank, AMEA Power, the British International Investment, BCG, EDF, Engie, the European Investment Bank, GE Vernova, Infinity Power, Standard Bank, Synergy Consulting and TotalEnergies. See https://apo-opa.co/3ZrUw5E
For media inquiries and registration please email :
Poliana Sperandio: poliana@energynet.co.ke
Sylvia Gaita: sylvia.gaita@apo-opa.com
About the Africa Energy Forum (aef):
The Africa Energy Forum (aef) is taking place in the Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa, 17-20 June 2025.
The event is the continent's leading platform for energy sector stakeholders to collaborate, invest, and accelerate progress. In its 27th year, the aef brings together governments, developers, investors, and innovators to drive real-world solutions in energy access and sustainability.
The Springboks kicked off their second alignment camp in Cape Town on Thursday, with Rassie Erasmus and his assistant coaches outlining their core plans for the season while they entertained a few special guests in Proteas head coach Shukri Conrad and Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) High Performance management team. The national cricket team’s management joined …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) is deeply concerned by the shockingly low 5% conviction rate of illegal firearm-related charges as recently highlighted by the City of Cape Town. The City has indicated that investigative and prosecutorial failures represent the biggest stumbling block in fighting gangsterism on the Cape Flats. While we recognise and applaud …
