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KZN clergy urged to lead fight against GBVF

Source: Government of South Africa

KZN clergy urged to lead fight against GBVF

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has called on women in the faith sector to use their positions of influence within faith communities to challenge gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) and help create safer communities for women and children.

Ntuli made the call at the Women in Clergy Workshop held in Durban on Friday, as part of the provincial government’s ongoing efforts to confront  GBVF.

The workshop formed part of the province’s broader commitment to mobilising all sectors of society in the fight against crimes that undermine the dignity of women, destroy families and weaken social cohesion.

Drawing inspiration from the women who marched against the apartheid pass laws in 1956, the Premier encouraged the women clergy to demonstrate the same courage, unity and determination in confronting the social challenges facing women today.

“When women raise their voices and unite to fight the cancer of GBVF, such social diseases cease to exist, and communities live in peace and tranquillity.”

The Premier emphasised that eradicating GBVF requires a collective response involving government, law enforcement agencies, traditional leaders, civil society, communities, and faith-based organisations.

The workshop also highlighted the role of churches and other religious institutions in supporting survivors, promoting behavioural change, and challenging attitudes that perpetuate violence against women and children.

Delegates agreed that the pulpit must serve as a powerful platform for justice, healing and protection.
Women in the clergy pledged to use their voices and leadership to speak out against abuse and help create safe spaces for those affected by violence.

The discussions also underscored the need for religious institutions to remain engaged in efforts to strengthen families, promote moral regeneration, and rebuild communities affected by violence.

Ntuli reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to working with the faith sector and other social partners to ensure that the fight against GBVF remains a sustained, year-round priority.

The women in clergy workshop reinforced the message that ending violence against women and children requires not only effective law enforcement, but also leadership and accountability within homes, congregations and communities. – SAnews.gov.za

 

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Lesufi welcomes arrest of Diepsloot baby murderer, rape suspect

Source: Government of South Africa

Lesufi welcomes arrest of Diepsloot baby murderer, rape suspect

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has welcomed the arrest of a man linked to the kidnapping and death of a four-month-old baby as well as the alleged rape of the baby’s mother in Diepsloot.

Last week, police launched a manhunt for the man following the alleged rape of a 43-year-old woman and the murder of her baby.

The body of the baby was discovered in a shallow grave.

“The arrest is an important step in ensuring that this tragic matter is brought before the courts and that those responsible are held accountable in accordance with the law. 

“We trust that the criminal justice system will be allowed to take its course and that the family will ultimately find some measure of justice,” Lesufi said in a statement on Sunday.

The man, an alleged pastor, will join two others in the dock facing charges related to the incident.

READ | Gauteng Premier condemns death of baby and alleged rape of mother

In the same statement, the Provincial Government called on law enforcement to ensure that the investigation is “conducted diligently and that all relevant evidence is presented before the courts”.

“We further urge members of the public to allow the legal process to unfold without speculation or the circulation of unverified information.

“The Premier reiterates that the protection of children must remain a collective priority. Government, families, communities, religious institutions and civil society must work together to ensure that every child grows up in an environment where their safety, dignity and fundamental rights are respected and protected,” the statement read.

The 36-year-old man is expected to appear before the Atteridgeville Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 12 October 2026.  – SAnews.gov.za

 

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Chantelé Carrington, PDG d’Invest Africa, Membre du Groupe d’Investisseurs pour l’Afrique du Gouvernement britannique et Ancienne Responsable Afrique de PwC UK, rejoint le Conseil consultatif d’African Collaborations Group (ACG) pour faire avancer les districts sportifs et de divertissement à travers l’Afrique

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

African Collaborations Group (ACG) (www.ACGafrica.com), la principale plateforme stratégique d’origination de projets et de collaboration dédiée à l’industrialisation du sport en Afrique à travers l’origination d’écosystèmes de districts sportifs et de divertissement bancables, a annoncé aujourd’hui la nomination de Chantelé Carrington, PDG d’Invest Africa, au sein de son Conseil consultatif.

Mme Carrington est devenue PDG d’Invest Africa en janvier 2024. Invest Africa est une plateforme d’affaires et d’investissement de premier plan avec plus de soixante-dix ans d’expérience en Afrique et un réseau mondial d’organisations membres comprenant multinationales, sociétés de capital-investissement, investisseurs institutionnels, institutions financières de développement, cabinets de services professionnels, organismes gouvernementaux et entrepreneurs. En tant que point d’entrée de confiance en Afrique pour les capitaux internationaux, Invest Africa connecte son réseau grâce à de l’intelligence de marché, des événements dynamiques, des missions commerciales et des services de conseil, jouant un rôle central dans l’orientation de capitaux durables vers les opportunités clés du continent pour le développement économique.

Elle a rejoint Invest Africa après PwC, où elle a occupé le poste de Responsable stratégique des marchés internationaux pour le Royaume-Uni, supervisant les investissements avec l’Afrique, les États-Unis, le Moyen-Orient, la Chine, le Japon, l’Allemagne, l’Inde, la France, l’Europe centrale et orientale, la Corée du Sud, les Pays-Bas, la Suisse et l’Asie du Sud-Est. Auparavant, elle a été Directrice des opérations du Groupe Afrique de PwC UK pour l’Alliance UK-Afrique pendant cinq ans, précédant ses rôles de Responsable des services financiers Afrique et Responsable Afrique du Sud, dans des secteurs incluant les infrastructures, le gouvernement et le secteur public, et des services incluant les transactions et le conseil, l’audit et l’assurance, ainsi que la fiscalité et la réglementation.

Originaire d’Afrique du Sud, Mme Carrington est membre du Groupe d’Investisseurs pour l’Afrique du Gouvernement britannique, membre du Conseil consultatif externe du Sommet d’Investissement UK-Afrique, et a été Présidente du Groupe consultatif de la Facilité d’Assistance Technique pour le Sommet d’Investissement UK-Afrique 2020. Elle apporte plus de 20 ans d’expérience dans les services financiers, le conseil en investissement et la mobilisation de capitaux transfrontaliers à travers l’Afrique, les États-Unis, le Moyen-Orient, l’Asie et l’Europe.

Ses précédentes fonctions au sein de conseils d’administration et de comités consultatifs incluent Administratrice non exécutive du Groupe SIAT, Membre du Conseil consultatif de la Chambre de Commerce sud-africaine au Royaume-Uni, Administratrice du fonds help2read, et Membre du Conseil consultatif d’innovaBRICS & Beyond. Elle est comptable et consultante de formation avec une spécialisation en services financiers.

Sa nomination au Conseil consultatif d’ACG répond à une dimension critique du processus d’origination d’ACG : connecter les projets bancables aux capitaux institutionnels. Chaque projet Victory District™ qu’ACG originate doit in fine attirer des investissements de sociétés de capital-investissement, d’investisseurs institutionnels et d’institutions financières de développement. Mme Carrington se trouve au centre de cet écosystème. À travers son réseau Invest Africa et ses relations avec l’architecture d’investissement du Gouvernement britannique pour l’Afrique, elle apporte à ACG la voie d’accès à la communauté d’investisseurs capable de financer les projets Victory District™.

Son expérience chez PwC dans le commerce et l’investissement internationaux à travers plus d’une douzaine de marchés est également pertinente. Les projets d’ACG impliquent des flux de capitaux transfrontaliers, une structuration multi-juridictionnelle et l’alignement d’investisseurs internationaux avec les mandats de gouvernements africains. Mme Carrington a passé sa carrière à naviguer exactement dans cette complexité.

« Chantelé apporte à notre Conseil consultatif ce dont toute plateforme d’origination d’infrastructure a ultimement besoin : l’accès à la communauté d’investisseurs », a déclaré Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com), Fondateur et Président exécutif d’ACG. « En tant que PDG d’Invest Africa, elle dirige une plateforme de plus de quatre cents organisations membres qui incluent exactement les institutions, sociétés de capital-investissement, IFD et multinationales capables de financer et de participer aux projets Victory District™. En tant que membre du Groupe d’Investisseurs pour l’Afrique du Gouvernement britannique, elle se connecte au niveau politique où les décisions d’investissement sont façonnées. Sa nomination renforce la capacité d’ACG à connecter des projets bancables à des capitaux bancables. »

Le Conseil consultatif fournit des orientations stratégiques tandis qu’ACG originate et structure des projets de districts sportifs et de divertissement à grande échelle à travers le continent, alignant gouvernements, institutions financières de développement (IFD), investisseurs, organismes sportifs et partenaires d’infrastructure pour soutenir le développement d’écosystèmes de districts mixtes financièrement viables.

L’économie du sport en Afrique devrait atteindre 20 milliards USD d’ici 2035, mais le continent continue de manquer des écosystèmes de districts intégrés nécessaires pour soutenir un développement à grande échelle. ACG comble cette lacune en originant des projets de districts sportifs et de divertissement bancables, dépassant les modèles de développement à site unique vers des écosystèmes de districts mixtes, générateurs de revenus et financièrement viables.

À travers son modèle collaboratif, ACG réunit gouvernements, autorités et régulateurs de PPP, institutions financières de développement, investisseurs privés, promoteurs, concepteurs et ingénieurs, conseillers juridiques et transactionnels, opérateurs, fédérations et ligues sportives, promoteurs d’événements, partenaires médias et de diffusion, institutions académiques et communautés d’accueil, créant des parcours structurés du concept à la faisabilité, la bancabilité et la livraison.

Distribué par APO Group pour African Collaborations Group (ACG).

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À propos d’African Collaborations Group (ACG) :
African Collaborations Group (ACG) (www.ACGafrica.com) est la principale plateforme stratégique d’origination de projets et de collaboration dédiée à l’industrialisation du sport en Afrique à travers l’origination d’écosystèmes de districts sportifs et de divertissement bancables. En réunissant gouvernements, partenaires du secteur privé, institutions financières de développement, acteurs du sport et du divertissement et institutions académiques, ACG crée des parcours structurés qui transforment des concepts en projets de districts investissables et livrables à travers le continent.

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Chantelé Carrington, CEO da Invest Africa, Membro do Grupo de Investidores para África do Governo Britânico e Antiga Líder África da PwC UK, junta-se ao Conselho Consultivo da African Collaborations Group (ACG) para impulsionar os distritos desportivos e de entretenimento em toda a África

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African Collaborations Group (ACG) (www.ACGafrica.com), a principal plataforma estratégica de originação de projetos e colaboração focada na industrialização do desporto em África através da originação de ecossistemas bancáveis de distritos desportivos e de entretenimento, anunciou hoje a nomeação de Chantelé Carrington, CEO da Invest Africa, para o seu Conselho Consultivo.

A Sra. Carrington tornou-se CEO da Invest Africa em janeiro de 2024. A Invest Africa é uma plataforma de negócios e investimento de referência com mais de setenta anos de experiência em África e uma presença global de organizações membros que compreende multinacionais, empresas de capital privado, investidores institucionais, instituições financeiras de desenvolvimento, organizações de serviços profissionais, organismos governamentais e empreendedores. Como ponto de entrada de confiança em África para o capital internacional, a Invest Africa conecta a sua rede através de inteligência de mercado, eventos dinâmicos, missões comerciais e serviços de consultoria, desempenhando um papel central na orientação de capital sustentável para oportunidades-chave no continente para o desenvolvimento económico.

Juntou-se à Invest Africa vinda da PwC, onde exerceu o cargo de Líder Estratégica de Mercados Internacionais para o Reino Unido, supervisionando investimentos com África, Estados Unidos, Médio Oriente, China, Japão, Alemanha, Índia, França, Europa Central e Oriental, Coreia do Sul, Países Baixos, Suíça e Sudeste Asiático. Anteriormente, foi Diretora de Operações do Grupo África da PwC UK para a Aliança UK-África durante cinco anos, precedendo os seus cargos como Líder de Serviços Financeiros África e Líder para a África do Sul, em setores incluindo Infraestruturas, Governo e Setor Público, e serviços incluindo Transações e Consultoria, Auditoria e Garantia, bem como Fiscalidade e Regulação.

Originária da África do Sul, a Sra. Carrington é membro do Grupo de Investidores para África do Governo Britânico, membro do Conselho Consultivo Externo da Cimeira de Investimento UK-África, e exerceu o cargo de Presidente do Grupo Consultivo da Facilidade de Assistência Técnica para a Cimeira de Investimento UK-África 2020. Traz mais de 20 anos de experiência em serviços financeiros, consultoria de investimento e mobilização de capital transfronteiriço em toda a África, Estados Unidos, Médio Oriente, Ásia e Europa.

Os seus anteriores cargos em conselhos de administração e consultivos incluem Administradora Não Executiva do Grupo SIAT, Membro do Conselho Consultivo da Câmara de Comércio Sul-Africana no Reino Unido, Administradora da fundação help2read, e Membro do Conselho Consultivo da innovaBRICS & Beyond. É contabilista e consultora de formação com especialização em serviços financeiros.

A sua nomeação para o Conselho Consultivo da ACG responde a uma dimensão crítica do processo de originação da ACG: conectar projetos bancáveis ao capital institucional. Cada projeto Victory District™ que a ACG origina deve, em última análise, atrair investimento de empresas de capital privado, investidores institucionais e instituições financeiras de desenvolvimento. A Sra. Carrington encontra-se no centro desse ecossistema. Através da sua rede Invest Africa e das suas relações com a arquitetura de investimento do Governo Britânico para África, traz à ACG o caminho para a comunidade de investidores capaz de financiar os projetos Victory District™.

A sua experiência na PwC em comércio e investimento internacional em mais de uma dúzia de mercados é igualmente relevante. Os projetos da ACG envolvem fluxos de capital transfronteiriços, estruturação multijurisdicional e o alinhamento de investidores internacionais com mandatos de governos africanos. A Sra. Carrington passou a sua carreira a navegar exatamente nessa complexidade.

« Chantelé traz ao nosso Conselho Consultivo aquilo de que toda plataforma de originação de infraestruturas necessita em última instância: acesso à comunidade de investidores », afirmou Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com), Fundador e Presidente Executivo da ACG. « Como CEO da Invest Africa, lidera uma plataforma de mais de quatrocentas organizações membros que incluem exatamente as instituições, empresas de capital privado, IFD e multinacionais capazes de financiar e participar nos projetos Victory District™. Como membro do Grupo de Investidores para África do Governo Britânico, conecta-se ao nível político onde as decisões de investimento são moldadas. A sua nomeação reforça a capacidade da ACG de conectar projetos bancáveis a capital bancável. »

O Conselho Consultivo fornece orientação estratégica enquanto a ACG origina e estrutura projetos de distritos desportivos e de entretenimento de grande escala em todo o continente, alinhando governos, instituições financeiras de desenvolvimento (IFD), investidores, organismos desportivos e parceiros de infraestruturas para apoiar o desenvolvimento de ecossistemas de distritos mistos financeiramente sustentáveis.

A economia do desporto em África deverá atingir 20 mil milhões USD até 2035, mas o continente continua a carecer dos ecossistemas de distritos integrados necessários para suportar um desenvolvimento de grande escala. A ACG colmata essa lacuna originando projetos de distritos desportivos e de entretenimento bancáveis, superando os modelos de desenvolvimento de local único rumo a ecossistemas de distritos mistos, geradores de receitas e financeiramente sustentáveis.

Através do seu modelo colaborativo, a ACG convoca governos, autoridades e reguladores de PPP, instituições financeiras de desenvolvimento, investidores privados, promotores, designers e engenheiros, consultores jurídicos e transacionais, operadores, federações e ligas desportivas, promotores de eventos, parceiros de media e difusão, instituições académicas e comunidades anfitriãs, criando percursos estruturados do conceito à viabilidade, bancabilidade e entrega.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para African Collaborations Group (ACG).

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African Collaborations Group (ACG) (www.ACGafrica.com) é a principal plataforma estratégica de originação de projetos e colaboração focada na industrialização do desporto em África através da originação de ecossistemas bancáveis de distritos desportivos e de entretenimento. Ao convocar governos, parceiros do setor privado, instituições financeiras de desenvolvimento, atores do desporto e do entretenimento e instituições académicas, a ACG cria percursos estruturados que transformam conceitos em projetos de distritos investíveis e entregáveis em todo o continente.

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Police commended for decisive interventions to maintain law and order in KZN

Source: Government of South Africa

Police commended for decisive interventions to maintain law and order in KZN

Acting National Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has commended police officers and other law enforcement agencies for decisive, intelligence-led interventions to maintain law and order, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.

During police operations, 30 people have been arrested since last Thursday.

Of the 30 arrests, 25 arrests were made in KwaZulu-Natal and five in Gauteng for offences including public violence, illegal gathering, obstruction and resisting arrest. 

Those arrested include individuals identified as ringleaders, who allegedly threatened to disrupt planned football matches in Durban.

“The SAPS [South African Police Service] will not allow threats, intimidation or unlawful conduct to undermine public safety, disrupt sporting events or destabilise communities. Our responsibility is to protect lives, safeguard property and uphold the rule of law. We will act decisively, professionally and within the confines of the law against anyone who threatens public order,” Dimpane said.

Dimpane commended members of the SAPS, Crime Intelligence and other law enforcement agencies, led by Provincial Commissioners, for their tireless efforts to prevent violence and maintain stability under challenging circumstances.

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) and Provincial Joint Operational and Intelligence Structures (PROVJOINTS) continue to coordinate effective, efficient and intelligence-led operational responses. 

The deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in KwaZulu-Natal forms part of the broader stabilisation interventions undertaken through cooperation between the SAPS and the SANDF.

Police remain on high alert across all provinces. Sporadic incidents reported in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Limpopo were swiftly addressed through operational interventions.

“The Constitution protects the right to assemble, demonstrate and present grievances peacefully. However, this right does not extend to intimidation, looting, malicious damage to property, public violence or the obstruction of lawful activities.

“Such conduct constitutes criminality, and the police will respond firmly and impartially, in accordance with the law,”Dimpane warned.

She further called on communities to work with the police, share information and refrain from participating in unlawful activities that endanger lives and livelihoods.

The Acting National Commissioner reiterated that the priority remains the prevention of violence and the protection of all people, with every effort directed at maintaining peace and avoiding loss of life. – SAnews.gov.za

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SAPS to launch SAPS National Safer Festive Season Operations

Source: Government of South Africa

SAPS to launch SAPS National Safer Festive Season Operations

As year-end approaches, the South African Police Service (SAPS) is today launching the National Safer Festive Season Operations in the Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga.

“The national launch will be preceded by build-up activities which will form part of intensified policing operations aimed at enhancing visibility, preventing and combating crime and ensuring the safety and security of communities during the upcoming festive season,” the SAPS said ahead of the launch.

Monday’s launch will be led byActing Minister of Police, Firoz Cachalia together with the Deputy Ministers of Police, Dr Polly Boshielo and Cassel Mathale. The Acting National Commissioner of SAPS, Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane will present and formally hand over the SAPS Safer Festive Season Operational Plan to Minister Cachalia. 

“The national launch will be preceded by build-up activities which will form part of intensified policing operations aimed at enhancing visibility, preventing and combating crime and ensuring the safety and security of communities during the upcoming festive season,” the police said in a statement. – SAnews.gov.za

 

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Joint Command and Staff College (JCSC) Partners With Community Stakeholders for Mazingira Day Tree Planting

Source: APO

A secure nation depends on a healthy environment that sustains its people, resources and future generations. By actively protecting and restoring natural ecosystems, the military demonstrates that true national security extends beyond defence of territory to the safeguarding of the total environment. It is in this spirit that today, the Joint Command and Staff College (JCSC) Karen joined Thogoto Teachers Training College, the Nairobi Rivers Commission, Friends of Ondiri Wetland Kenya, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kenya, the Thogoto community and neighbouring schools in a tree planting exercise to mark Mazingira Day.

The event held at Thogoto Teachers Training College was led by Major General Eric Kinuthia, Commandant of JCSC, and Mrs Margaret Khainga the Chief Principal of Thogoto TTC. They were accompanied by Brigadier (Rtd) Joseph Muracia, CEO of the Nairobi Rivers Commission, Mr David Wakogy, Coordinator of Friends of Ondiri Wetland Kenya and NGAO officers. Participants included the College Leadership, Faculty, Staff and participants of Course 42-2026/27, alongside students, community members and partner organisations.

In his remarks, the Commandant expressed gratitude to Thogoto TTC, the partners and the local community for welcoming JCSC into the tree planting and growing initiative. He underscored that environmental conservation is not a seasonal activity but a shared, everyday responsibility. The College’s efforts were guided by this year’s Mazingira Day theme: “Our Environment, Our Responsibility: Collective Action for Tree Growing and Environmental Stewardship.”

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Global capital, chambers of mines and operators converge on Abuja as Nigeria Mining Week 2026 opens

Source: APO

On Tuesday morning, the operator of Nigeria’s first commercial gold mine, Segilola, Africa Finance Corporation and the Embassy of Sweden will share the opening stage of Nigeria Mining Week 2026 (www.NigeriaMiningWeek.com). Across the two main conference days they will be joined by Geneva-headquartered commodities group Mercuria, the chief executives of the Ghana and Botswana Chambers of Mines, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and dozens of global mining equipment manufacturers.

Organised by the Miners Association of Nigeria, in partnership with PwC Nigeria and with NEITI as transparency partner, the 11th edition of Nigeria Mining Week runs from 12 to 14 October 2026 at the Abuja Continental Hotel under the theme “Unlocking Investment and Growth through Partnerships”. More than 3,000 attendees, over 90 sponsors and exhibitors and seven strategic forums make it the one event shaping the Nigerian mining landscape.

Who is in the room

This year’s line-up brings capital, market intelligence and policy expertise to Abuja from across the globe. On the investment side, UK-based Zigma Ltd and the Development Bank of Namibia join the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a Diamond sponsor of the event. Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, the International Lithium Association, MINEX GmbH and 360ValUSE bring the global view on critical minerals and battery supply chains, while Business-Sweden, the Zambia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative and Tanzania Women in Mining and Minerals Industry widen the conversation to trade, transparency and inclusion.

They will be joined by the operators, agencies and industry bodies driving Nigeria’s sector. Segilola Resources Operating Limited, a subsidiary of Thor Explorations, and Titan Minerals, Diamond Plus sponsor for the fifth consecutive year, lead the operator line-up. Government is represented by the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency, the Nigerian Investment Promotion Council, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), the National Iron Ore Mining Company, Ajaokuta Steel Mill and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum. NACCIMA, the Nigerian Society of Mining Engineers, the Geological Society of Africa and the African Minerals Development Centre complete a line-up that spans the full mining value chain.

Where projects meet capital

Nigeria Mining Week is built for outcomes. The curated, invitation-only Deal Room on 14 October connects mining projects with financiers, off-takers, advisors and strategic partners through targeted presentations, one-on-one meetings and investor briefings designed to accelerate funding decisions. A closed-door CEO Roundtable brings the most senior operators, financiers and regulators together on 13 October.

Monday’s pre-conference roundtables, facilitated by PwC Nigeria, tackle the practical questions every junior and project owner faces: closing the geological data gap, making exploration bankable, and defining what an investment-ready project looks like. On the main stage, financiers will set out exactly what must sit in a project data room before Africa Finance Corporation, development finance institutions and private equity will commit capital.

Seven forums, one week

•  Critical Minerals Forum (new, 13 October): positioning Nigeria within global battery, magnet and EV supply chains, with CIPE, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence and the International Lithium Association.

•  Gold Forum (14 October): the gold value chain, gold trade and finance, with Segilola, DFR Gold, Africa Finance Corporation and Alt Bank Nigeria.

•  Steel Forum (14 October): revitalising integrated steel, iron ore supply and industrial minerals.

•  Women in Extractive Industries Forum (12 October): technical, operational and leadership pathways for women across the sector.

•  Technical workshops (13 and 14 October): portable analytical technology, drill-and-blast optimisation, water stewardship and building a commercial gold industry, led by Titan Minerals, SciAps, Segilola, Solar Nigachem and Mikano Motors.

Walk the floor for free

Entry to the exhibition floor is free for registered visitors on 13 and 14 October. The floor brings global manufacturers and their Nigerian partners under one roof, including LiuGong, SANY, Sinotruk, SAIC Hongyan, Komatsu through Panafrican Equipment, Wirtgen Group and DEVELON through SCOA Equipment, PRD Rigs, SciAps, Bristol Scientific, Mercuria, NEXIM and Airtel, alongside a dedicated heavy equipment zone. For anyone sourcing fleet, drilling, processing or laboratory capability, it is two days to see, compare and negotiate with suppliers face to face.

What the organisers say

“No single party can carry the weight of the transformation Nigeria requires,” said HRH Oba Ayandele Olaitan Oyebisi Ayanleke Elegbede, Gbolahan II, President of the Miners Association of Nigeria. “Each has been designed to move us from discussion to practical outcomes and direct engagement between operators and investors.”

“In an increasingly competitive global minerals market, Nigeria must position itself not simply as a source of raw minerals, but as a destination for investment, processing and value addition,” said Cyril Azobu, Partner and Mining Industry Leader, PwC Nigeria.

Who should attend

Investors, financiers and development finance institutions looking for pipeline; explorers and juniors looking for capital; operators looking for partners and offtake; equipment and service providers looking for buyers; and government, associations and artisanal and small-scale miners looking for a seat at the table. Delegate passes and free visitor registration are available now at www.NigeriaMiningWeek.com. Follow the conversation with #NMW2026.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Nigeria Mining Week.

About Nigeria Mining Week:
Nigeria Mining Week is the annual meeting point for Nigeria’s solid minerals sector, bringing together government, investors, operators, service providers and communities. The 2027 edition is scheduled for 4 to 6 October 2027. www.NigeriaMiningWeek.com

About the Miners Association of Nigeria:
Established in 1944, the Miners Association of Nigeria is the umbrella body for the Nigerian mineral value chain, with membership and chapters in all 36 states and the FCT.

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Local solar manufacturing offtake of 200 Megawatts (MW) a year strengthens Nigeria’s clean energy supply chain, says Kowatek Solar

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Kowatek Solar LTD (www.Kowatek.com) notes the Rural Electrification Agency’s framework for the annual offtake of 200 megawatts of locally manufactured solar photovoltaic modules and 200 megawatt-hours of battery energy storage products as an important step toward domestic manufacturing and a smaller import bill.

Reporting in early September 2026 indicated that solar-panel imports into 15 African countries exceeded $400 million in the first quarter of 2026, against about $650 million for the whole of 2025. Households and businesses continue to buy alternative power amid unreliable grid supply. Nigeria remains among the countries with the largest electricity-access deficits on the continent, with agency leadership citing more than 85 million people — about 40 percent of the population — without reliable grid electricity.

The partnership was presented as a first commitment by a Tier-One Chinese renewable company to establish manufacturing and assembly operations in Nigeria. Execution still depends on factory commissioning, quality certification, foreign-exchange availability and whether public offtake is firm enough for lenders.

Module origin does not replace system design. Commercial and industrial sites still require load audits, inverter and battery matching, and a service plan. For estates, hotels, clinics and factories seeking to retire diesel, the relevant comparison is cost per reliable kilowatt-hour, not the nameplate price of a panel alone. Kowatek Solar advises clients to treat local assembly as a supply option within engineered hybrid designs. Notes on commercial solar and lithium storage are available at https://www.Kowatek.com.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Kowatek Solar LTD.

Reference links:
Primary public sources used in this release (checked October 2026):
REA 200 MW local modules — Gas Outlook — https://apo-opa.co/4e9g8er
Electricity access deficit — Punch — https://apo-opa.co/4yJGPyH
Kowatek Solar — https://www.Kowatek.com
Kowatek about — https://apo-opa.co/4ztyCP6
Company: https://www.Kowatek.com | https://apo-opa.co/4ztyCP6

Media contact:
Kowatek Solar LTD
Royalty Plaza, 261 DBS Road, Central Area, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
Tel: +234 817 539 3233
Email: info@kowatek.com
Web: https://www.Kowatek.com

About Kowatek Solar:
Kowatek Solar LTD (www.Kowatek.com) designs and delivers premium solar, lithium storage and hybrid power systems for homes, estates, businesses, hotels, churches, schools and industrial sites. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Asaba, Delta State, with an international track in Canada, the company focuses on engineered systems that reduce diesel dependence and keep essential loads online. Learn more at https://www.Kowatek.com and https://apo-opa.co/4ztyCP6.

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President El-Sisi Meets President of Republic of Indonesia at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta

Source: APO


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Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta.

The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said President Subianto received President El-Sisi upon his arrival at the palace, where an official reception ceremony was held featuring the playing of the national anthems of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Republic of Indonesia, a 21-gun salute, and an inspection of the guard of honor. It also included taking a commemorative photo, and signing of the guestbook by the President.

The two presidents held a bilateral meeting that was followed by an expanded session that included delegations from the two countries. President El-Sisi expressed his appreciation for visiting the Republic of Indonesia, underscoring the importance of further developing the various aspects of the strategic partnership between the two countries. For his part, the Indonesian President welcomed the President’s visit and affirmed his country’s interest in advancing cooperation with Egypt across various fields and enhancing political consultation on regional and international issues.

After concluding the talks, the two presidents witnessed the signing of four memoranda of understanding between Egypt and Indonesia covering cooperation in maritime affairs and fisheries, statistical cooperation, a strategic partnership action plan, and visa waivers for holders of diplomatic, official, and special passports. They subsequently held a joint press conference.

With regard to the Nile River issue, the Indonesian President expressed regret over any violations of international law or attempts to infringe upon the water rights of nations, affirming his support for Egypt’s efforts to safeguard its water rights.
The Indonesian President also hosted a luncheon in honor of the President and his accompanying delegation.

In his remarks, President El-Sisi emphasized that Egypt and Indonesia have embarked on a new chapter in their bilateral relations and that Egypt is committed to robust and effective cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The President expressed his appreciation for Indonesian President for the warm reception.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt.