The Department of Water and Sanitation has allocated R230 million to Amatola Water for a period of three years to assist the Eastern Cape to mitigate the effects of drought. This follows a visit by Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation…
Using sustainable energy as Africa’s path for a Green Recovery
“Now is be the best time to move towards green economy. It is time to shift towards a more sustainable and emission-free transport system and industrial processes. This is the way to building greener and better future for Africa.” said…
Agriculture Committee welcomes the release of Land for Agricultural use
The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development welcomed the announcement on Friday 2nd October by the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza, on the release of state land for land reform purposes. President…
SA Government works to procure additional power generation
President Cyril Ramaphosa says government has gazetted ministerial determinations that will enable the development of more than 11.800 megawatts (MW) of additional power generation. This follows commitments government made in the State of the Nation Address (SONA) in February this…
G20 Water Ministers commit to extend access to sanitation
Despite the effects of COVID-19 pandemic, G20 Water Ministers have affirmed their commitment to cooperate closely. The Ministers will also take concrete actions to maintain existing services and accelerate access to safe and sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene services across…
10th Annual AGRF to be headlined by African Heads of State and Government officials
The African Development Bank returns as a top-tier partner of the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) – Africa’s largest agriculture conference – to be held online for the first time from 8-11 September 2020, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic….
Digitalization in railway is coming, are we ready for that?
The first Africa Digital Rail Forum 2020 was hosted by Southern African Railways Association (SARA), Siemens Mobility and Huawei Technologies on 19th August. This event, taking place online, focused on the topic “Accelerating Railway Digitalization, Boosting Economic Recovery”. More than…
AU Commission inaugurates AfCFTA permanent secretariat
At a ceremony on Monday to commission the permanent secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo and Moussa Faki Mahamat, chairperson of the AU Commission, reiterated the importance of the body to the continent’s…
Nosizwe Nokwe-Macamo joins the African Energy Chamber’s Advisory Board
South African businesswoman, engineer and natural gas expert Nosizwe Nokwe-Macamo has joined the African Energy Chamber’s Advisory Board for 2020 and 2021. Nosizwe will be advising and supporting the work of the Chamber within its Natural Gas and Local Content…
African Energy Chamber pushes for renewed exploration drive
The exploration industry has been the hardest hit by Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent historic crash in oil prices. Most seismic acquisition and exploratory drilling programmes have been suspended or altogether cancelled as a result of worsening market conditions. While…