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The Cape Town International Convention Centre will host the Africa Energy Indaba from 2 to 4 March 2027, focusing on integrated power systems that combine gas, renewables, hydropower, storage and thermal generation. Africa Energy Indaba managing director Liz Hart says the continent needs pragmatic, investment-driven solutions balancing affordability, reliability and sustainability, with regional power pools and financing mechanisms also on the agenda.
Western Cape allocates R6.8-million to convention centre in 2026/27 budgetWestern Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer tabled Vote 12 in the provincial legislature on March 24, 2026, allocating R6.8-million in catalytic agency support to the Cape Town International Convention Centre, part of the department's R596.765-million main allocation aligned with the province's Growth for Jobs Strategy.
2026 Indaba drew presidential keynote and major funding pledgesThe eighteenth Africa Energy Indaba, held at the venue and concluding on March 5, 2026, featured a keynote by President Cyril Ramaphosa and included a $10-million expansion of Mission 300 support by The Rockefeller Foundation and a Necsa-Rosatom memorandum of understanding on nuclear skills development.
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As Africa races to provide reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity to more than 600 million people without access to power, energy experts increasingly agree that the continent's future...
As Africa strives to achieve universal access to electricity while supporting economic growth and industrialisation, regional power pools are increasingly being recognised as one of the continent's...
In South Africa, plans for strengthening the country's electricity transmission grid and further increasing renewable energy generating capacity are not yet in alignment, JUWI Renewable Energy...
South African Electriciity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has highlighted the current global upheavals and what they mean for African energy in his welcoming address at Africa Energy...
The 18th edition of the Africa Energy Indaba, held from 3–5 March 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), concluded with resounding success, bringing together policymakers,...
Southern Africa remains one of the world’s most climate vulnerable regions, pointed out Zimbabwean Energy and Power Development Deputy Minister Yeukai Simbanegavi at the recent Africa Energy Indaba...
Africa had an energy deficit, highlighted African Union (AU) Commissioner for Infrastructure Lerato Mataboge, on Wednesday. She was addressing the 2026 Africa Energy Indaba, being held at the Cape...
South Africa is seeking to expand its electricity transmission grid, which is a R450-billion challenge, President Cyril Ramaphosa said in his keynote address at the 2026 Africa Energy Indaba, at...
The pledges agreed at the COP 30 climate conference in Belem, Brazil, last year, brought real opportunities for Africa, emphasised UN Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) programme manager...
South African Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has highlighted the current global upheavals and what they mean for African energy in his welcoming address at Africa Energy...
The 18th edition of the Africa Energy Indaba will take place from 3–5 March 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), bringing together Africa’s most influential energy...
Vivo Energy, through its Engen business in South Africa, successfully showcased its mining solutions at the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba, held from 9 to 12 February at the Cape Town...
The latest technologies, such as AI, neutral networks, and deep learning, are now of great importance regarding minerals exploration. But human field work remains essential. This was the consensus...
Critical minerals will be one of the topics discussed at this year's G7 summit, pointed out French government Interministerial Delegate for the Supply of Strategic Ores and Minerals Benjamin...
The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) currently has, regarding mining, a particular focus on critical minerals, pointed out USTDA deputy director and COO Thomas Hardy. He was speaking in a...
Mining currently faces the challenge of adopting the latest technologies, notably, but not exclusively, AI. This was the topic for a panel discussion on the first day of Investing in African Mining...
Leading drilling and exploration specialist Rosond has confirmed that its Chief Executive Officer, Glen McGavigan, will be a panellist at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026, taking place at...
Global technology leader ABB announces its participation in the upcoming Mining Indaba 2026, taking place from 9–12 February 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). This...
From scientific used oil analysis and transformer oil testing to asset reliability care services and water testing and analysis, condition monitoring specialist company WearCheck will be showcasing...
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