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Critical Mineral Projects to Watch Ahead of Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026

Source: APO


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Governments from West, Central and Southern Africa, with delegations confirmed for the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris next month, are each advancing critical mineral projects that span processing deals, development-stage assets and frontier exploration plays, giving investors a range of entry points across the minerals value chain.

Nigeria – Alumina Refinery & Lithium Processing

Nigeria struck a $1.3 billion deal with the Africa Finance Corporation in early March covering three components: construction of a one-million-ton-per-year alumina refinery, a national geoscience mapping program, and a joint investment vehicle to accelerate exploration and production across priority leases. Projected at 95% utilization over 20 years, the refinery is expected to add $1.2 billion to GDP annually and generate approximately $8 billion in foreign exchange earnings over its lifespan.

Separately, a $600 million lithium processing plant in Nasarawa State is at the commissioning stage, backed by ongoing mapping of lithium-bearing pegmatite belts across Kwara, Ekiti and Kaduna states. New mining licenses now require a local processing commitment covering at least 30% of output before export, a condition that directly shapes the investment structures available to foreign partners. Nigeria’s energy minister is among the confirmed delegations at IAE in Paris.

Zambia – Copperbelt Expansion & Cobalt Refinery

Copper output in Zambia is on course to clear one million tons in 2026, supported by First Quantum Minerals’ completed $1.25 billion S3 plant expansion at Kansanshi and Barrick Gold’s $2 billion program to double output at Lumwana by 2028. Several additional projects, including Sinomine’s Kitumba Mine and KoBold Metals’ Mingomba deposit, are also coming online this year, making Zambia one of the few places globally adding significant incremental copper supply in the near term.

Africa’s first cobalt sulfate refinery is targeting commissioning in Zambia in 2026, adding downstream processing capacity alongside the copper ramp-up. The Lobito Corridor, backed by a $553 million US Development Finance Corporation loan for Angola’s Benguela rail link, reduces export costs across the Copperbelt and improves project bankability for both mines and processing facilities seeking long-term offtake commitments.

Senegal – Falémé Integrated Iron Project

Senegal’s Falémé iron district in the Kédougou region holds over 600 million tons of probable reserves, including oxide ore at around 59% iron content and primary magnetite at roughly 45% Fe. The government launched the Falémé Integrated Iron Project as a phased program targeting 15 to 25 million tons per year at peak output, with national iron ore company MIFERSO conducting ongoing reserve verification.

The mineral export port at Bargny is operational and rail rehabilitation linking Kédougou to the coast is progressing under the Emerging Senegal Plan. The project is actively seeking a technical development partner. With port and rail infrastructure advancing independent of any single mining operator, Falémé carries lower logistics risk than comparable iron ore projects requiring greenfield corridor construction, which affects how financiers assess project bankability and timelines to first revenue.

Equatorial Guinea – Rio Muni Mineral Exploration

Equatorial Guinea’s Rio Muni mainland offers early-stage exposure to gold, bauxite, base metals, coltan and iron ore across largely underexplored onshore territory. The Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons has been opening the sector since its first public tender in 2019, with exploration contracts now in place and state geological mapping advancing in partnership with Rosgeo. Minister Antonio Oburu Ondo will address investors at IAE, with the minerals program expected to feature in bilateral meetings.

Uganda – Rare Earths & Minerals Sector Opening

Uganda holds rare earth deposits in ionic adsorption clay formations — a deposit type the IEA has flagged for low capital intensity relative to hard rock alternatives — alongside gold mineralization across greenstone belts in the West Nile, Karamoja and Mubende regions. The Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals, with both its CEO and governing council chairperson confirmed for Paris, will serve as the primary interface for investors seeking access to Uganda’s licensing framework and project pipeline, at the same time as the country’s Tilenga and Kingfisher oil developments move toward first oil.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.

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O APO Group ganha o ouro nos SABRE Awards 2026 – Segunda vitória consecutiva em diferentes clientes e setores

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

O APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), a consultora de comunicação pan-africana que integra consultoria, execução e distribuição de notícias proprietárias, ganhou o ouro na categoria Norte de África nos Prémios SABRE África 2026 pela sua campanha, GITEX Africa Morocco 2025: A Media-Fuelled Journey for Tech Excellence. (GITEX África Marrocos 2025: uma viagem impulsionada pela comunicação social para a excelência tecnológica).

Realizada para a GITEX Africa, a campanha gerou mais de 3600 recortes de imprensa em África e em todo o mundo, posicionando o evento como a principal plataforma de tecnologia e de startups do continente, ao mesmo tempo que reforçou o estatuto emergente de Marrocos como um centro tecnológico regional.

O APO Group foi finalista em duas categorias adicionais para campanhas realizadas para organizações internacionais que operam em África:

  • The Africa Flag 2025 Tournament: Raising the Game in Cairo (Torneio Africa Flag 2025: aumentar o nível do jogo no Cairo) – Liga Nacional de Futebol Americano (categoria de Relações com a Comunicação Social)
  • Broadcasting Greatness: Elevating African Hoops and Culture at BAL 2025 (A grandeza da radiodifusão: Elevar o Hoops e a Cultura Africana na BAL 2025) – Basketball Africa League (BAL) (categoria de Comunicação Social, Artes e Entretenimento)

Os Prémios SABRE reconhecem a excelência em branding, gestão da reputação e envolvimento na indústria global da comunicação. Este último reconhecimento vem juntar-se ao crescente historial do APO Group nestes prestigiados prémios, após a sua vitória em 2025 para uma campanha realizada para a Canon da África Central e do Norte, bem como a várias posições de finalista em campanhas de apoio a instituições líderes como a GITEX Africa, Africa’s Business Heroes e Global Africa Business Initiative.

“Ser distinguido nos Prémios SABRE é particularmente significativo porque reflete o impacto da comunicação concebida especificamente para o funcionamento dos mercados africanos”, afirmou Bas Wijne, Diretor Executivo do APO Group. “As campanhas pan-africanas bem-sucedidas combinam planeamento estratégico com uma forte execução local, juntamente com uma compreensão clara de como os diferentes mercados, ambientes mediáticos e audiências se relacionam com uma história. Trata-se de conceber comunicações que produzam resultados mensuráveis e ajudem as organizações a envolverem-se de forma eficaz e confiante no diversificado panorama mediático de África.”

Para além do seu sucesso nos Prémios SABRE, o APO Group recebeu várias distinções importantes do setor no ano passado, incluindo Ouro e Bronze nos Prémios de Comunicação de Davos pela excelência em comunicações estratégicas e execução de campanhas. A empresa foi também nomeada a Agência de Relações Públicas Líder em África – 2025 pela Brands Review Magazine e a Melhor Agência de Relações Públicas e de Consultoria para a Comunicação Social do Ano – 2025 pela World Business Outlook. Operando em 54 países africanos, o APO Group presta serviços de consultoria em comunicação, relações públicas e distribuição de meios de comunicação através da sua agência de notícias proprietária, a Africa Newsroom, que coloca conteúdos em mais de 250 plataformas de notícias centradas em África em todo o mundo.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para APO Group.

Contacto para a comunicação social: 
marie@apo-opa.com  

Sobre o APO Group: 
O APO Group garante visibilidade em todos os 54 mercados africanos através de um modelo integrado de relações públicas e comunicação. Combinando aconselhamento estratégico, execução no terreno, gestão de crises e reputação, e distribuição de imprensa proprietária através da sua própria agência de notícias Africa Newsroom, o APO Group opera como a única infraestrutura de comunicações totalmente integrada em África.

A sua plataforma assegura a colocação em mais de 250 websites de notícias centrados em África e liga as organizações diretamente a jornalistas, analistas, investidores e decisores políticos em todo o mundo. Operando em todo o continente, o APO Group oferece a escala, a consistência e o controlo necessários para moldar a reputação em toda a África.

Reconhecido internacionalmente pela excelência na estratégia de relações públicas e comunicação social, incluindo os Prémios SABRE e os Prémios de Comunicação de Davos, o APO Group apoia organizações que impulsionam o crescimento e a influência em todo o continente.

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Department sets record straight on “working from home” remarks

Source: Government of South Africa

Department sets record straight on “working from home” remarks

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has clarified recent media reports that reference remarks made by the Director of the Fuel Pricing Mechanism, Robert Maake, suggesting that working from home could help employees manage the impact of rising fuel costs.

“The department categorically states that these remarks were made in response to a question from the floor during a workshop on fuel pricing mechanisms. 

“In that context, working from home was mentioned purely as an example of one of several possible options that individuals or organisations might consider to mitigate rising transport-related costs,” the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources said in a statement.

“It is therefore incorrect to report or interpret the response given during the workshop as an official position or policy proposal of the department or government.”

The department said the response was not presented as a directive, recommendation, or policy intervention, but rather as part of a broader discussion during the workshop.

“Government continues to engage on matters relating to fuel supply, fuel pricing and the broader cost-of-living pressures affecting South Africans. Any policy positions or decisions will be communicated through the appropriate official channels,” the department said. – SAnews.gov.za

 

 

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New investment signals confidence as SA economy turns a corner

Source: Government of South Africa

New investment signals confidence as SA economy turns a corner

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s economy is showing clear signs of recovery, pointing to renewed investor confidence and sustained growth as key indicators that the country is “turning a corner”.

Speaking at the opening of Ninety One’s new offices in Cape Town on Thursday, President Ramaphosa said the investment was a strong vote of confidence in the country’s economic future. 

“This investment signals a long-term commitment to South Africa and its future. It is a tangible demonstration of confidence in our economy, and a step forward in our national ambition to be a global financial services hub,” he said. 

The President highlighted improving economic indicators, including four consecutive quarters of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, a stabilising national debt and three years of primary budget surpluses.

He said these developments, alongside structural reforms, were positioning South Africa as an increasingly attractive destination for global investors.

“Across the world, investors are looking at South Africa with renewed interest, as an emerging market with strong institutions, sound policy and a solid track record of reform. 

“The tangible improvements in our economic performance that we are experiencing now are the result of a sustained, multi-year effort to reform our economy and to fix what was broken,” President Ramaphosa said.

The financial sector, he noted, remains a cornerstone of the economy, contributing more than a fifth of GDP, generating around 25% of corporate income tax, and supporting nearly three million jobs.

The President said government was working to strengthen the sector and position the country as a global financial services hub, particularly for firms seeking a base for African and emerging market operations. 

He also pointed to progress in key reforms, including improvements in energy supply, rail and port operations, and efforts to attract private sector investment.

“The crippling electricity crisis has ended, investment is on the rise, and the economy is creating more jobs. 

“We have implemented far-reaching reforms in our energy sector to enable private investment and are moving to restructure Eskom and establish a fully independent Transmission System Operator to create a level playing field for competition,” he said.

Government plans to spend more than R1 trillion on infrastructure over the next three years, to unlock further private investment through public-private partnerships and financing mechanisms.

President Ramaphosa added that collaboration between government and business had been central to the country’s recent progress, particularly in stabilising state-owned enterprises and restoring governance following years of state capture.

He said milestones such as South Africa’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force grey list and its first sovereign credit rating upgrade in nearly two decades were further signs of economic improvement.

The President described Ninety One’s expansion as an example of the strength of South Africa’s financial sector and local talent.

“With its long and established presence at home combined with a global footprint, Ninety One can play a leading role in elevating the prominence, stature and scale of our financial sector.

“This company stands as proof that we more than have what it takes, that our local talent is world-class, and that our ambitions are well-placed,” he said. – SAnews.gov.za

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Government pays tribute to struggle stalwart Terry Bell

Source: Government of South Africa

Government pays tribute to struggle stalwart Terry Bell

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has expressed deep sadness at the passing of veteran journalist, legendary author and struggle stalwart, Terry Bell, at the age of 84. 

Bell played an active and principled role in the struggle against apartheid, using both his voice and his writing to advance justice, expose inequality and support the cause of democratic change in South Africa. 

Through his distinguished career in journalism and his contributions to books documenting labour struggles, political history, and the lived realities of working people, he helped preserve critical chapters of our nation’s journey to freedom.

“He left an indelible mark on the country and beyond its borders. Bell was pivotal in supporting international solidarity efforts against apartheid, including campaigns to boycott the Springboks and protests in New Zealand opposing apartheid policies in South Africa. 

“Grounded firmly in his principles, his contribution in the Truth and Reconciliation process helped shine a light on the heinous crimes of the past and contributed meaningfully to the nation’s pursuit of truth, justice and reconciliation,” the GCIS said on Wednesday. 

As a valued stakeholder in the communication environment, the media sector continues to draw inspiration from his integrity, courage and dedication to truth-telling and democratic accountability.

“GCIS extends its sincere condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and the media fraternity. His legacy will remain an enduring reminder of the important role of ethical journalism in strengthening our constitutional democracy.” –SAnews.gov.za

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Minister Mantashe assures SA that fuel supply remains stable

Source: Government of South Africa

Minister Mantashe assures SA that fuel supply remains stable

Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe has called on South Africans not to panic as the South African fuel supply remains stable.

The Minister was answering questions in Parliament on Wednesday.

Fuel supply security has come under scrutiny following heightened tensions in Iran which led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz – causing a disruption in the flow of global oil and liquified natural gas supplies.

“Despite the heightened geopolitical risk, including disruptions in the Middle East shipping routes, the Republic’s current petroleum supply security arrangement remains robust. The latest monitoring report confirms the overall supply is stable across petroleum products, with imports arriving as planned through the mid-April 2026.

“Inland supply is supported by stable refining. Sasol, SAPREF [South African Petroleum Refineries] and the coal to liquid refinery in Secunda is ensuring that there is a reliable supply of energy.

“The reason why we are confident is that our department meets the petroleum producers – all of them – twice a week to monitor the situation. So, when we articulate a position, it’s not only for the state-owned entities, but we are also talking for everybody,” Mantashe said.

The Minister added that the Cape Town refinery’s maintenance shutdown ends at the end of April, which is expected to “add to the reliability of the supply in the country”.

Turning to Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG), Mantashe assured that supply on this front has also remained stable.

“Our crude oil is sourced from Africa and the Atlantic basin – not in the Middle East. So, every arrangement that we do is supplementing what we normally source from the Middle East. Our refining capacity is giving us 40% security in energy supply. But forward imports are covering for longer periods as we look for diversification.

“Even the Strait of Hormuz allows cargo that comes to South Africa without interruption. That means, we are having the chance of having stable supply over a long period. There should be no panic in society,” he explained.

Mantashe added that supply is secured “until the end of April, including jet fuel”.

“Jet fuel…has been announced as short. It is not short. The price has gone up dramatically, almost double. But there is no shortage of supply of jet fuel,” the Minister said.

He revealed that South Africa has at least 8 million barrels of crude oil in its strategic fuel stock.

“That is not used. It will be used when it’s a real crisis. Our supply of energy is divided into two. [Some] 60% is imported processed products and 40% is processed by our own refineries and Sasol,” Mantashe said. – SAnews.gov.za

 

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President Ramaphosa leads Cabinet meeting with the Free State Province

Source: President of South Africa –

President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow on Friday, 27 March 2026, lead an engagement between the National Executive and the Provincial Executive Council of Free State Cabinet.

The President Cabinet engagement will includes meeting with the Premier of Free State Province, Ms MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae and the entire Provincial Executive Council.

This Joint National and Free State Provincial Executive engagement will take place at the University of Free State Centenary Complex in Bloemfontein, under the theme,“A Nation that Works for All”.

The visit is aligned with President Ramaphosa’s commitment to encourage closer collaboration with Provinces and Local spheres of government to  tackle service delivery challenges.
 
This initiative accords with Section 154 of the Constitution, which mandates national and provincial governments to support and strengthen capacity of municipalities in governance.

The joint meeting will be the eighth engagement between National Executive and various Provinces. This follows interactions with provincial governments of KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape and North West.

Free State Province will elaborate on the challenges and opportunities that exist for inclusive economic growth and service delivery and its envisaged proposed solutions.

Free State has solidified its position as the preferred renewable energy investment destination, currently tracking projects with a capital investment exceeding R100 billion. These projects, including Khauta Solar Project and Mulilo Battery Energy Storage Project, which are central to strengthening national grid and creating sustainable jobs.

President Ramaphosa will be accompanied by Ministers and Deputy Ministers and senior government officials.

Interested media will be able to cover President’s opening address before closed session.

Note that media accreditation process are covered through GCIS platforms.

The Joint National Cabinet Meeting are arranged as follows:
Date: Friday, 27 March 2026
Time: 08h00
Venue: Centenary Complex, University of Free State, Bloemfontein, Free State Province

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President – media@presidency.gov.za / Mpho Sikisi, Spokesperson to the Premier of the Free State on 073 828 8935 or mpho.sikisi@fspremier.gov.za

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Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the opening of the Ninety One Offices, Foreshore, Cape Town

Source: President of South Africa –

Programme Director,
Founder and CEO of Ninety One, Mr. Hendrik du Toit,
Chairman of Ninety One, Mr. Gareth Penny,
Management and staff of Ninety One,
Guests,
Ladies and gentlemen,

Good Evening,

It is a pleasure indeed to be here; and thank you to Ninety One for the invitation.

Today we aren’t just opening new offices. This investment signals a long-term commitment to South Africa and its future. It is a tangible demonstration of confidence in our economy, and a step forward in our national ambition to be a global financial services hub. 

We are also here to celebrate 35 years of Ninety One as an unmistakably, proudly South African business with a global footprint. 

Ninety One was founded as Investec Asset Management in 1991, when South Africa was on the cusp of change. As our democracy has evolved and matured, the company has continued to grow. 

The Ninety One journey has been a story of innovation; of developing home-grown South African talent; and of a commitment to sustainable investing.

Ninety One’s success reflects the abundance of local expertise in our country and the strength of our financial sector as a key pillar of our economy.

The financial sector provides direct and indirect employment to nearly 3 million South Africans and contributes approximately 25 per cent of corporate income tax revenues.

It accounts for more than one fifth of our GDP, and in 2025 was one of the leading drivers of growth. 

The depth and sophistication of our financial markets is one of our most important strengths as a country, underpinned by an independent Reserve Bank and a robust, enabling regulatory environment.

The financial sector plays a key role in financing development in our economy, from investing in South African businesses to building infrastructure.

In times like these, when the global economy faces significant instability and uncertainty, we can rely on the strength of our financial system to withstand disruption and absorb shocks.

We will keep working to grow our financial sector, to modernize and strengthen our regulations, and to position ourselves as a premier global destination for financial services firms to locate their African and emerging market operations.

At last year’s Financial Sector Competitiveness Lekgotla, the National Treasury highlighted some of the ways in which we are working to reduce the cost of capital and to channel more financing towards infrastructure projects.

Despite the current headwinds, we gather here at a time of hope for South Africa.

There are many, many reasons to be optimistic about South Africa’s prospects, and to believe that the economy is turning a corner. 

We have experienced four consecutive quarters of GDP growth, national debt has stabilized, and we have generated a primary budget surplus for three consecutive years.

Across the world, investors are looking at South Africa with renewed interest, as an emerging market with strong institutions, sound policy and a solid track record of reform. 

The tangible improvements in our economic performance that we are experiencing now are the result of a sustained, multi-year effort to reform our economy and to fix what was broken.

The crippling electricity crisis has ended, investment is on the rise, and the economy is creating more jobs. 

We have implemented far-reaching reforms in our energy sector to enable private investment and are moving to restructure Eskom and establish a fully independent Transmission System Operator to create a level playing field for competition. 

We have also seen improvements in our rail network and ports, enabling us to increase exports. We have concluded the first major private sector partnership at the Durban Pier 2 Container Terminal, the largest port terminal in our country, and are on track to introduce open access to the rail system this year.

The state is on a massive infrastructure build drive, and we will spend more than R1 trillion on infrastructure over the next three years.

Through streamlined PPP regulations, budget reforms, and innovative risk mitigation mechanisms such as the Credit Guarantee Vehicle, we will use this funding to catalyse significantly more private investment.

We have brought stability to key state-owned enterprises and restored sound governance, repairing the damage wrought by corruption and state capture. 

Last year, we achieved two major milestones: our first sovereign credit ratings upgrade in nearly 20 years, and South Africa’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force grey-list.

The private sector shares credit for the economic progress we are witnessing. It is the outcome of deep and sustained partnerships between government and business to unlock growth and opportunity. 

All of our efforts have been driven by the simple conviction that we can achieve more when we work together.

We have sought to change the culture of government: to build a government that is more open, more transparent, more willing to engage, to listen, and to collaborate with others.

Institutions like Ninety One are key partners in our drive to mobilise capital for our nation’s development.

The economic progress we have made signal to the world that South Africa is not only open for business but firmly on the path to recovery. With its long and established presence at home combined with a global footprint, Ninety One can play a leading role in elevating the prominence, stature and scale of our financial sector.

This company stands as proof that we more than have what it takes, that our local talent is world class, and that our ambitions are well-placed. 

And so, we say once more congratulations on the opening of your impressive new offices. With this opening you bring our aspiration of becoming a leading financial hub for Africa and the world all the closer to becoming reality.

I thank you.
 

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Coca-Cola system aims to strengthen water security in Tanzania with USD 1.94 million investment

Source: APO

The Coca-Cola system (https://CCBAGroup.com/)  in Tanzania is investing USD 1.94 million to help restore the Ruvu Basin, a vital water source serving Dar es Salaam, the country’s commercial capital of approximately 9 million (https://apo-opa.co/40TfNFO) people, and a lifeline for communities, farms, and businesses across eastern Tanzania.

The initiative focuses on improving water replenishment through nature-based solutions, restoring catchment areas, and supporting more sustainable water management in the Ngerengere catchment of the Ruvu sub-basin. It also aims to strengthen capacity for watershed management, help restore degraded catchment areas and promote water stewardship.

Led by the Global Water Challenge (GWC) and implemented by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), in partnership with the Wami-Ruvu Basin Water Board (WRBWB), the project aims to deliver on-the-ground impact, including tree planting and the uptake of more climate resilient livelihood practices, benefiting at least 2,000 farmers.

This work forms part of the Coca-Cola system’s Africa Water Stewardship Initiative, launched in 2024. The initiative represents a nearly USD 25 million investment to help address critical water-related challenges in local communities in 20 African countries by 2030.

“The world is experiencing increased water insecurity, which is evident through water scarcity, with demands for safe, usable water exceeding supply in certain areas and scarcity challenges forecast to increase in the future. The Coca-Cola system intends to continue focusing on promoting water stewardship, increasing water use efficiency, and treating and returning safe water to communities,” said Alfred Olajide, Vice President, Franchise Operations, East and Central Africa at Coca-Cola.

David Chait, Managing Director of Coca-Cola Kwanza added: “As part of the Coca-Cola Beverages Africa group, we have a responsibility to assist those who face water scarcity and to help protect local water resources where we operate, especially in places with the biggest challenges. The Coca-Cola system’s Africa Water Stewardship Initiative aims to help protect and enhance the health of important watersheds and to improve access to water and sanitation services in local communities.”

Charles Oluchina, Country Representative, IUCN Tanzania, said: “We are proud to be the implementing partner, alongside WRBWB, for this project. This initiative is aimed at helping to protect and restore the Ruvu sub-basin focusing on Ngerengere catchment through nature-based solutions and improving water security and livelihoods for communities.”

“Recognising that partnerships are critical to support this work, Coca-Cola and its authorised bottlers are collaborating with governments, businesses, and civil society organisations to design and implement strategic interventions for a better shared future,” concluded Olajide.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa.

Issued by:
Salum Nassor,
Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability Director
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, Tanzania
Tel: +25 578 933 3843
Email: snassor@ccbagroup.co.tz

Paul Victor Oloo
Senior Manager, Communications
Coca-Cola East and Central Africa Franchise
Tel: +254 740 137 268
Email: poloo@coca-cola.com

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CCBA is the eighth largest Coca-Cola authorised bottler in the world by revenue, and the largest on the continent. It accounts for over 40% of all Coca-Cola ready-to-drink beverages sold in Africa by volume. With over 13,000 employees in Africa, CCBA group services more than 840,000 customers with a host of international and local brands. CCBA group operates in 14 countries: South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi and the islands of Comoros and Mayotte.

Learn more at https://CCBAGroup.com

About The Coca-Cola Company:
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company with products sold in more than 200 countries and territories. Our company’s purpose is to refresh the world and make a difference. We sell multiple billion-dollar brands across several beverage categories worldwide. Our portfolio of sparkling soft drink brands includes Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta. Our water, sports, coffee and tea brands include Dasani, smartwater, vitaminwater, Topo Chico, BODYARMOR, Powerade, Costa, Georgia, Fuze Tea, Gold Peak and Ayataka. Our juice, value-added dairy and plant-based beverage brands include Minute Maid, Simply, innocent, Del Valle, fairlife and AdeS. We’re constantly transforming our portfolio, from reducing sugar in our drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. We seek to positively impact people’s lives, communities and the planet through water replenishment, packaging recycling, sustainable sourcing practices and carbon emissions reductions across our value chain. Together with our bottling partners, we employ more than 700,000 people, helping bring economic opportunity to local communities worldwide.

Learn more at www.Coca-ColaCompany.com

About International Union for Conservation of Nature:
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a global authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed to safeguard it. Created in 1948, IUCN has evolved into the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network. Our Members include expert and influential government, non-government and Indigenous Peoples’ Organisations from over 160 countries, and our Commissions draw upon more than 17,000 experts worldwide. Through its work, IUCN helps societies conserve nature and ensure that natural resources are used sustainably and equitably. In Tanzania, IUCN is dedicated to preserving and restoring the natural environment by aligning our efforts with the country’s national development strategies and environmental priorities. Our work is focused on addressing critical challenges such as rapid land use changes, biodiversity loss and the impacts of climate change, ensuring sustainable management of natural resources for current and future generations. 

Learn more at: http://apo-opa.co/4c1ZHjr

About Global Water Challenge:
Global Water Challenge (GWC) is a sector leader in mobilizing clean water access, advancing water security and community empowerment in high need regions around the world. Since 2005, GWC has positively impacted more than 3 million people across Africa, the Americas and Asia with improved WASH delivery while providing critical tools, data and best practices to reach millions more. With our 100+ multi-sector partners, we engage for action – catalyzing financial resources and driving innovative programming for sustainable, local solutions.

For more information, please visit https://GlobalWaterChallenge.org

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President Ramaphosa notes charges against General Masemola

Source: President of South Africa –

President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the confirmation by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) of charges against the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service(SAPS), General Fannie Masemola and his scheduled court appearance.  

The President has further noted the arrests of the 12 senior police officers on a procurement related matter. 

President Ramaphosa will be addressing the matter concerning General Masemola in accordance with the law. 

The President working together with the Minister of Police is committed to ensuring that the SAPS remains stable and able to continue fulfilling its policing mandate.

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya,  Spokesperson to President Ramaphosa on media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria