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Unstoppable Africa 2025: Africa’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ambitions and Digital Future Go Global

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Major projects and initiatives that are set to position Africa at the heart of global innovation, notably the expansion of the continent’s AI infrastructure, were announced today at Unstoppable Africa 2025 in New York as CEOs convened to discuss Africa’s place in the global economy. This marks a significant step in enabling the continent’s stakeholders to develop local AI solutions designed to address some of Africa’s most pressing challenges.

Zimbabwean billionaire, Founder and Executive Chairman of Econet Global and Cassava Technologies, Strive Masiyiwa, announced that steps are underway to establish Africa’s first network of AI factories. Powered by NVIDIA GPUs, the facilities will be completed by the end of 2026, setting the stage for homegrown innovation and accelerating Africa’s participation in the global AI economy.

Another announcement came from Meta, presented by Kojo Boakye,Vice President,  Public Policy Director for Africa, Middle East & Turkey. The company signalled upcoming investment opportunities in Africa’s digital ecosystem, highlighting its confidence in the continent’s growing tech and AI potential.

These initiatives reflect a shift toward locally led solutions and long-term planning, with a focus on robust systems, adoption of advanced technologies, and capital investment to drive regional integration and global competitiveness.

The second day of Unstoppable Africa 2025, flagship event of the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI), united business leaders, African heads of state, global investors, and international institutions to accelerate the continent’s economic transformation. New commitments in infrastructure, advanced technologies and investment highlighted growing confidence in Africa’s private sector.

In the financial services sector, the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) in collaboration with African Pension and Social Security Institutions launched the  ’Africa Savings for Growth’ initiative to explore ways to channel African institutional savings into longer-term investments that support inclusive growth. The continent-wide initiative builds on AFC’s 2025 analysis identifying at least $1.17 trillion in institutional assets across Africa, much of it still allocated to short-term, low-yield instruments.

The Global Africa Business Initiative launched two new GABI Action Pathways focused on digital transformation and healthcare aiming to connect businesses, governments, and innovators working in sectors critical to Africa’s competitiveness and resilience.

The Healthcare Action Pathway aims to improve access to medical services through digital tools, build stronger regional supply chains, attract investment, and support the growth of Africa’s healthcare workforce. The Digital Transformation Action Pathway focuses on upgrading government services, expanding internet access and digital infrastructure, training people for future jobs, helping small businesses with tech and funding, and promoting responsible use of AI and data.

Discussions on Day Two focused on new partnerships, Africa’s digital growth, and the continent’s thriving sports and creative industries, including music and fashion.

The forum concluded by highlighting Ava DuVernay, acclaimed director, screenwriter, producer, and founder of ARRAY; 15 year-old Ellyanne Wanjiku Chlystun-Githae, Climate & Health Champion at Seeds for Leadership; Mpumelelo Tevin Mhlongo, Paralympic champion and triple world record holder; Marcus Samuelsson, chef, restaurateur, and author; and international singer-songwriter, Tiwa Savage, who also performed at the end of the event. Their inspiring contributions echoed the forum’s central message of empowerment, innovation, and sustainable progress across the continent.

Closing the forum, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina J. Mohammed said, “When people say Africa is resilient, they’ve got a different definition to resilience than we have. Africa’s resilience is about how we build on what we have and how we strengthen our markets, our economies and our democracies and I believe that the values and principles that we all hold are important. Unstoppable Africa is a space to remind ourselves that this is who we are, it is our narrative, on our terms that we go forth.”

Unstoppable Africa is the leading African business forum held outside the continent. Hosted by United Nations Secretary General António Guterres and H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union, the event took place just ahead of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York. Unstoppable Africa aims to accelerate the continent’s economic transformation and empower Africa to take a leading role in shaping the markets of the future.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Global Africa Business Initiative.

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Afreximbank renews partnership with African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) to promote industrialisation of Africa’s automotive sector

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The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has renewed its memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers, harmonising efforts to promote Intra-African trade and investment in the continent’s automotive sector.

The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the recently concluded Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025) in Algiers, Algeria by Dr. Gainmore Zanamwe, the Director of Trade Facilitation and Investment Promotion at Afreximbank, and Ms. Martina Biene, President of AAAM. Its key pillars are regional automotive value chains, automotive financing, and policy and capacity building.

Speaking during the signing ceremony, Dr Zanamwe expressed Afreximbank’s commitment to support development of the automotive sector in Africa.

He added: “This MoU underscores the commitment of Afreximbank and AAAM to strengthen Africa’s industrialisation goals through strategic partnerships. By aligning financial innovation, policy support, and value chain development within the automotive sector, we are fostering a new era of intra-African trade and manufacturing. Our commitment to this initiative demonstrates how Afreximbank’s resources and expertise can transform continental aspirations into tangible economic outcomes.”

He stated that the MoU is expected to catalyse industrialisation by spurring local automotive manufacturing, strengthen regional integration, improve trade flows, create skilled jobs and reduce reliance on the import of second-hand vehicles across Africa.

“Afreximbank has been a phenomenal partner in our quest to drive growth and industrialisation of the automotive industry on the continent. We are pleased with the renewal of the MoU. Logistics, energy, skills development and financing mechanisms must keep pace with our ambitions. Afreximbank’s leadership is critical in this regard, but so too is the commitment of our governments to invest in infrastructure that connects factories to markets,” said Ms Biene, President of AAAM.

The revitalised framework aligns AAAM’s strategic expansion ambition by positioning it to take advantage of Afreximbank’s continental reach and trade-promotion mandate. It fosters coordinated efforts to map and activate regional value chains, deploy auto-specific financing solutions and strengthen national and continental automotive policy environments. It also envisages collaboration with institutions, like the African Union, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO), in order to enhance trade facilitation, capacity building, harmonised standards and mobilisation of blended financing to catalyse industrialisation and sustainable growth in Africa’s automotive sector.

“We must unite with key stakeholders to enable affordable mobility in Africa. The implementation of affordable vehicle and asset financing will unlock the potential the continent has. Despite challenges, the opportunities are immense. With coordinated action, Africa can manufacture at least between 3.5 and 5 million vehicles annually by 2035 – creating jobs for our youth, strengthening local supply chains, and ensuring that the benefits of industrialisation are shared across our continent,” Ms. Biene added.

The Africa Automotive Show held at IATF2025 brought together players in the automotive sector, including manufacturers, subcontractors and equipment manufacturers. It aimed to promote African potential in automotive manufacturing and strengthen regional supply chains. Hosted in collaboration with AAAM, the show focused on development of regional automotive supply chains within the whole of Africa.

Attended by more than 112,000 visitors from 132 countries, IATF2025, which took place from 4 to 10 September, ended on a remarkably high note with US$48.3 billion in trade and investment deals signed over the seven days of the continental exposition. It welcomed 2,148 exhibitors.

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About the Intra-African Trade Fair:
Organised by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), African Union Commission (AUC) and African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) is intended to provide a unique platform for facilitating trade and investment information exchange in support of increased intra-African trade and investment, especially in the context of implementing the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). IATF brings together continental and global players to showcase and exhibit their goods and services and to explore business and investment opportunities in the continent. It also provides a platform to share trade, investment and market information with stakeholders and allows participants to discuss and identify solutions to the challenges confronting intra-African trade and investment. In addition to African participants, the Trade Fair is also open to businesses and investors from non-African countries interested in doing business in Africa and in supporting the continent’s transformation through industrialisation and export development.

For more information, please visit www.IntrAfricanTradeFair.com.

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Kenya Champions Community Health at United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

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Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, joined a high-level panel hosted by the Community Health Impact Coalition on “Primary Healthcare: The Case for Professional Community Health Workers” at Hearst Towers, New York, during the United Nations General Assembly.

Representing Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale, Dr. Oluga affirmed that community health is the backbone of Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) reforms. He highlighted the professionalisation of 107,000 Community Health Promoters (CHPs) who are now salaried, trained, and digitally equipped. Their impact is already evident: 70% of households registered, 38 million diabetes and 25 million hypertension screenings completed, and 1.5 million cases referred for care.

He urged global partners to follow Kenya’s example, stressing that professional CHPs reduce costs, reach underserved communities, and strengthen resilience. “Large-scale social change is a team sport,” he said. “Together, we can power primary healthcare from the community upwards.”

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Unstoppable Africa 2025: As ambições de África em matéria de Inteligência Artificial (IA) e o seu futuro digital tornam-se globais

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

Os principais projetos e iniciativas que se destinam a posicionar África no centro da inovação global, nomeadamente a expansão da infraestrutura de IA do continente, foram anunciados hoje no Unstoppable Africa 2025 em Nova Iorque, quando os CEO se reuniram para debater o lugar de África na economia global. Trata-se de um passo significativo para permitir que as partes interessadas do continente desenvolvam soluções locais de IA concebidas para dar resposta a alguns dos desafios mais prementes de África.

O bilionário do Zimbabué, fundador e presidente executivo da Econet Global e da Cassava Technologies, Strive Masiyiwa, anunciou que estão a ser tomadas medidas para criar a primeira rede de fábricas de IA de África. Alimentadas por placas gráficas NVIDIA, as instalações estarão concluídas até ao final de 2026, preparando o terreno para a inovação nacional e acelerando a participação de África na economia global da IA.

Outro anúncio veio da Meta, apresentado por Kojo Boakye, Vice-Presidente, Diretor de Políticas Públicas para África, Médio Oriente e Turquia. A empresa assinalou as próximas oportunidades de investimento no ecossistema digital de África, destacando a sua confiança no crescente potencial tecnológico e de IA do continente.

Estas iniciativas refletem uma mudança no sentido de soluções lideradas a nível local e de planeamento a longo prazo, com ênfase em sistemas sólidos, na adoção de tecnologias avançadas e no investimento de capital para impulsionar a integração regional e a competitividade global.

O segundo dia do Unstoppable Africa 2025, evento emblemático da Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI), reuniu líderes empresariais, chefes de Estado africanos, investidores globais e instituições internacionais para acelerar a transformação económica do continente. Os novos compromissos em matéria de infraestruturas, tecnologias avançadas e investimento evidenciaram a confiança crescente no setor privado africano.

No setor dos serviços financeiros, a Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), em colaboração com as Instituições Africanas de Pensões e Segurança Social, lançou a iniciativa “Africa Savings for Growth” (Poupança para o Crescimento em África) para explorar formas de canalizar a poupança institucional africana para investimentos a longo prazo que apoiem o crescimento inclusivo. A iniciativa à escala continental baseia-se na análise da AFC de 2025, que identificou pelo menos 1,17 biliões de dólares em ativos institucionais em África, grande parte dos quais ainda afetados a instrumentos de curto prazo e de baixo rendimento.

A Global Africa Business Initiative lançou dois novos Percursos de Ação GABI centrados na transformação digital e nos cuidados de saúde, com o objetivo de ligar empresas, governos e inovadores que trabalham em setores críticos para a competitividade e a resiliência de África.

O Caminho de Ação para os Cuidados de Saúde visa melhorar o acesso aos serviços médicos através de ferramentas digitais, criar cadeias de abastecimento regionais mais fortes, atrair investimentos e apoiar o crescimento da mão de obra africana no setor dos cuidados de saúde. A Via de Ação para a Transformação Digital centra-se na melhoria dos serviços públicos, na expansão do acesso à Internet e das infraestruturas digitais, na formação de pessoas para empregos futuros, na ajuda às pequenas empresas com tecnologia e financiamento e na promoção de uma utilização responsável da IA e dos dados.

As discussões no segundo dia centraram-se em novas parcerias, no crescimento digital de África e nas prósperas indústrias desportivas e criativas do continente, incluindo a música e a moda.

O fórum terminou com a apresentação de Ava DuVernay, aclamada realizadora, argumentista, produtora e fundadora da ARRAY; Ellyanne Wanjiku Chlystun-Githae, de 15 anos, Defensora da Saúde do Clima na Seeds for Leadership; Mpumelelo Tevin Mhlongo, campeão paralímpico e detentor de três recordes mundiais; Marcus Samuelsson, chefe de cozinha, restaurador e autor; e a cantora e compositora internacional Tiwa Savage, que também atuou no final do evento. Os seus contributos inspiradores fizeram ecoar a mensagem central do fórum de capacitação, inovação e progresso sustentável em todo o continente.

A encerrar o fórum, a Secretária-Geral Adjunta das Nações Unidas, Amina J. Mohammed, afirmou: “Quando as pessoas dizem que África é resiliente, têm uma definição de resiliência diferente da nossa. A resiliência de África tem a ver com a forma como aproveitamos o que temos e como reforçamos os nossos mercados, as nossas economias e as nossas democracias, e creio que os valores e princípios que todos defendemos são importantes. O Unstoppable Africa é um espaço para nos lembrarmos de que é isto que somos. É a nossa narrativa e os nossos termos em que avançamos.”

O Unstoppable Africa é o principal fórum empresarial africano realizado fora do continente. Acolhido pelo Secretário-Geral das Nações Unidas, António Guterres, e por S. Exa. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Presidente da União Africana, o evento teve lugar imediatamente antes da 80ª sessão da Assembleia Geral da ONU em Nova Iorque. O Unstoppable Africa visa acelerar a transformação económica do continente e capacitar África para assumir um papel de liderança na formação dos mercados do futuro.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para Global Africa Business Initiative.

Para ver as fotografias do evento do dia 2, visite AQUI (http://apo-opa.co/3KAa02N).
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O evento completo pode ser visto no Canal do YouTube do Unstoppable Africa (http://apo-opa.co/421LA8A).
Para mais informações sobre a GABI, visite o website https://GABI.UNGlobalCompact.org

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Afreximbank renueva la alianza con Asociación Africana de Fabricantes de Automóviles (AAAM) para promover la industrialización del sector automotriz de África

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

El Banco Africano de Exportación e Importación (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) ha renovado su memorandum de entendimiento (MDE) con la Asociación Africana de Fabricantes de Automóviles, armonizando esfuerzos para promover el comercio y la inversión intraafricanos en el sector automotriz del continente.

El Memorando de Entendimiento se firmó al margen de la recientemente concluida Feria de Comercio Intraafricana 2025 (IATF2025) en Argel, Argelia, por el Dr. Gainmore Zanamwe, director de Facilitación Comercial y Promoción de Inversiones en Afreximbank, y la Sra. Martina Biene, presidenta de AAAM. Sus pilares clave son las cadenas de valor automotriz regionales, la financiación automotriz, la creación de políticas y la capacitación.

Hablando durante la ceremonia de firma, el Dr. Zanamwe expresó el compromiso de Afreximbank de apoyar el desarrollo del sector automotriz en África.

Agregó: “Este Memorando de Entendimiento subraya el compromiso de Afreximbank y AAAM de fortalecer los objetivos de industrialización de África a través de alianzas estratégicas. Al alinear la innovación financiera, el apoyo a políticas y el desarrollo de la cadena de valor en el sector automotriz, estamos fomentando una nueva era de comercio y manufactura intraafricana. Nuestro compromiso con esta iniciativa demuestra cómo los recursos y la experiencia de Afreximbank pueden transformar las aspiraciones continentales a resultados económicos tangibles.”

Él afirmó que se espera que el Memorando de Entendimiento (MDE) catalice la industrialización al impulsar la fabricación automotriz local, fortalecer la integración regional, mejorar los flujos comerciales, crear puestos de trabajo calificados y reducir la dependencia de la importación de vehículos de segunda mano en toda África.

“Afreximbank ha sido un socio fenomenal en nuestra búsqueda por impulsar el crecimiento y la industrialización de la industria automotriz en el continente. Estamos complacidos con la renovación del Memorando de Entendimiento. La logística, la energía, el desarrollo de habilidades y los mecanismos de financiamiento deben estar a la altura de nuestras ambiciones. El liderazgo de Afreximbank es crítico en este sentido, pero también lo es el compromiso de nuestros gobiernos para invertir en infraestructura que conecte fábricas con mercados”, dijo la Sra. Biene, presidenta de AAAM.

El marco revitalizado se alinea con la ambición de expansión estratégica de AAAM al posicionarlo para aprovechar el alcance continental y el mandato de promoción del comercio de Afreximbank. Fomenta esfuerzos coordinados para mapear y activar cadenas de valor regionales, desplegar soluciones de financiación específicas para automóviles y fortalecer los entornos de políticas automotrices nacionales y continentales. También prevé la colaboración con instituciones como la Unión Africana, la Secretaría de la      zona de Libre Comercio Continental Africana (ZLCCAf) y la Organización Africana de Normalización (ARSO), con el fin de mejorar la facilitación del comercio, el desarrollo de capacidades, los estándares armonizados y la movilización de financiación combinada para catalizar la industrialización y el crecimiento sostenible en el sector automotriz de África.

“Debemos unirnos con partes interesadas clave para permitir la movilidad asequible en África. La implementación de financiamiento accesible para vehículos y activos desbloqueará el potencial que tiene el continente. A pesar de los desafíos, las oportunidades son inmensas. Con una acción coordinada, África puede fabricar al menos entre 3.5 y 5 millones de vehículos anualmente para 2035, creando empleos para nuestra juventud, fortaleciendo las cadenas de suministro locales y asegurando que los beneficios de la industrialización se compartan en todo nuestro continente”, añadió la Sra. Biene.

La Exposición Automotriz de África celebrada en IATF2025 reunió a actores del sector automotriz, incluidos fabricantes, subcontratistas y fabricantes de equipos. Su objetivo era promover el potencial africano en la fabricación automotriz y fortalecer las cadenas de suministro regionales. Organizado en colaboración con AAAM, el evento se centró en el desarrollo de las cadenas de suministro automotriz regionales en todo África.

Asistida por más de 112,000 visitantes de 132 países, la IATF2025, que tuvo lugar del 4 al 10 de septiembre, finalizó en una nota notablemente alta con 48.3 mil millones de dólares en acuerdos de comercio e inversión firmados durante los siete días de la exposición continental. Recibió a 2,148 expositores.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para Afreximbank.

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Sobre la Feria de Comercio Intra-africana:
Organizada por el Banco Africano de Exportación e Importación (Afreximbank), en colaboración con la Comisión de la Unión Africana (CUA) y la Secretaría de la Zona de Libre Comercio Continental Africana (ZLCCAf), la Feria Comercial Intraafricana (IATF) está destinada a proporcionar una plataforma única para facilitar el intercambio de información sobre comercio e inversión en apoyo del aumento del comercio e inversión intraafricanos, especialmente en el contexto de la implementación del Acuerdo de la Zona de Libre Comercio Continental Africana (ZLCCAf). IATF reúne a actores continentales y globales para exhibir y mostrar sus productos y servicios, así como para explorar oportunidades de negocio e inversión en el continente. También proporciona una plataforma para compartir información sobre comercio, inversión y mercado con las partes interesadas, y permite a los participantes discutir e identificar soluciones a los desafíos que enfrenta el comercio y la inversión intraafricanos. Además de los participantes africanos, la Feria también está abierta a empresas e inversores de países no africanos que traen bienes de inversión, así como a aquellos interesados en hacer negocios en África y en apoyar la transformación del continente a través de la industrialización y el desarrollo de exportaciones.

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Afreximbank et Association Africaine des Constructeurs Automobiles (AAAM) renouvellent leur partenariat avec en vue de promouvoir l’industrialisation du secteur automobile africain

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

La Banque Africaine d’Import-Export (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) a renouvelé son protocole d’accord avec l’Association africaine des constructeurs automobiles, harmonisant les efforts visant à promouvoir le commerce et les investissements intra-africains dans le secteur automobile du continent.

Le protocole d’accord a été signé en marge de la récente Foire commerciale intra-africaine 2025 (IATF2025) à Alger (Algérie) par Dr Gainmore Zanamwe, Directeur de la Facilitation du commerce et de la promotion des investissement (Afreximbank), et Mme Martina Biene, Présidente de l’AAAM. Les principaux piliers du protocole sont les chaînes de valeur automobiles régionales, le financement automobile et le renforcement des politiques et des capacités.

Lors de la cérémonie de signature, le Dr Zanamwe a souligné l’engagement d’Afreximbank à soutenir le développement du secteur automobile en Afrique.

Il a ajouté : « Ce protocole d’accord souligne l’engagement d’Afreximbank et de l’AAAM à renforcer les objectifs d’industrialisation de l’Afrique grâce à des partenariats stratégiques. En alignant l’innovation financière, le soutien aux politiques et le développement de la chaîne de valeur dans le secteur automobile, nous promouvons une nouvelle ère de commerce et de fabrication intra-africains. Notre engagement dans cette initiative démontre comment les ressources et l’expertise d’Afreximbank peuvent transformer les aspirations continentales en résultats économiques tangibles ».          

Dr Gainmore a déclaré que le protocole d’accord devrait catalyser l’industrialisation en stimulant la fabrication automobile locale, renforcer l’intégration régionale, améliorer les flux commerciaux, créer des emplois qualifiés et réduire la dépendance vis-à-vis de l’importation de véhicules d’occasion à travers l’Afrique.

« Afreximbank a été un partenaire exceptionnel dans notre quête de croissance et d’industrialisation du secteur automobile à travers le continent. Nous nous réjouissons du renouvellement du protocole d’accord. La logistique, l’énergie, le développement des compétences et les mécanismes de financement doivent suivre le rythme de nos ambitions. Le leadership d’Afreximbank est essentiel à cet égard, mais l’engagement de nos gouvernements à investir dans des infrastructures qui relient les usines aux marchés l’est tout autant », a poursuivi Mme Biene, Présidente de l’AAAM.

Le cadre revitalisé aligne l’ambition d’expansion stratégique de l’AAAM en la positionnant de manière à tirer parti de la couverture continentale et du mandat de promotion commerciale d’Afreximbank. Il favorise les efforts coordonnés pour cartographier et activer les chaînes de valeur régionales, déployer des solutions de financement auto-spécifiques et renforcer les environnements politiques automobiles tant à l’échelle nationale que continentale. Le cadre envisage en outre une collaboration avec des institutions telles que l’Union africaine, le Secrétariat de la zone de libre-échange continentale africaine (ZLECAf) et l’Organisation africaine de normalisation (ARSO), en vue d’améliorer la facilitation du commerce, le renforcement des capacités, l’harmonisation des normes et la mobilisation de financements mixtes visant à catalyser l’industrialisation et la croissance durable dans le secteur automobile africain.

« Nous devons nous unir avec les principales parties prenantes pour permettre une mobilité abordable en Afrique. La mise en œuvre d’un financement abordable des véhicules et des actifs permettra de libérer le potentiel du continent. En dépit des défis à relever, les opportunités à saisir sont immenses. « Une action bien coordonnée permettrait à l’Afrique de fabriquer au moins entre 3,5 et 5 millions de véhicules par an d’ici 2035 – créant ainsi des emplois pour notre jeunesse, renforçant les chaînes d’approvisionnement locales et veillant à ce que les bénéfices de l’industrialisation soient partagés à l’échelle de notre continent », a ajouté Mme Biene.

Le Salon africain de l’automobile, qui s’est tenu lors de l’IATF2025, a réuni les acteurs du secteur automobile, y compris les constructeurs, les sous-traitants et les équipementiers. Cet évènement visait à promouvoir le potentiel africain en matière de fabrication automobile et à renforcer les chaînes d’approvisionnement régionales. Organisé en collaboration avec l’AAAM, le salon a mis l’accent sur le développement des chaînes d’approvisionnement automobile régionales à travers toute l’Afrique.

L’IATF 2025, qui a été tenue du 4 au 10 septembre, a accueilli 2148 exposants et plus de 112 000 visiteurs venus de 132 pays. L’évènement, d’une semaine, s’est achevé sur une note particulièrement positive avec la signature de transactions commerciales et d’investissements d’une valeur de 48,3 milliards de dollars US.

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À propos de la Foire commerciale intra-africaine : 
Organisée par la Banque Africaine d’Import-Export (Afreximbank), la Commission de l’Union africaine (CUA) et le Secrétariat de la Zone de libre-échange continentale africaine (ZLECAf), la Foire commerciale intra-africaine vise à fournir une plate-forme unique pour faciliter l’échange d’informations sur le commerce et l’investissement afin de soutenir le développement du commerce et de l’investissement intra-africains, en particulier dans le contexte de la mise en œuvre de l’Accord sur la Zone de libre-échange continentale africaine (ZLECAf). La Foire commerciale intra-africaine réunit les acteurs continentaux et internationaux afin qu’ils présentent et exposent leurs biens et services, tout en explorant les opportunités d’affaires et d’investissement sur le continent. L’IATF offre en outre une plateforme pour partager des informations sur le commerce, les investissements et le marché avec les parties prenantes et permet aux participants d’examiner et d’identifier des solutions aux difficultés auxquelles sont confrontés le commerce et l’investissement intra-africain. Outre les participants africains, la foire commerciale est ouverte aux entreprises et aux investisseurs de pays non africains qui souhaitent faire des affaires en Afrique et soutenir sa transformation grâce à l’industrialisation et au développement des exportations

Pour de plus amples informations, veuillez consulter le site : www.IntrAfricanTradeFair.com

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Statement by His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa during the High-Level on Two-State Solution, UN General Assembly, New York, USA

Source: President of South Africa –

Co-Chairs,
Excellencies,

Thank you for convening this crucial meeting.

This is a matter of great significance, not only for the people of Palestine, not only for the people of Israel, but for all people who cherish the ideals of freedom and self-determination.

Shortly after the United Nations was created, the General Assembly adopted Resolution 181, which recommended the creation of two states, Israel and Palestine.

Immediately following the adoption of this resolution, only the State of Israel was created, ushering the Palestinians into a decades-long wilderness of statelessness characterised by decades of occupation and now genocide.

The High-Level International Conference has clearly shown that the global majority is committed to peace in the Middle East and supports the long overdue creation and recognition of the sovereign State of Palestine.

South Africa reiterates its firm commitment to the creation of a contiguous Palestinian State existing peacefully and side by side with the State of Israel, along the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The global majority should continue to pursue this ideal despite efforts by Israel to make the establishment of a Palestinian state practically impossible.

The world is appalled at the brutal acts of genocide and grave war crimes committed by Israel in Gaza, aimed at eradicating the Palestinians from that narrow strip of land, and the illegal expansion of settlements in the West Bank.

The situation has been made worse by Israel’s stated intention to annex the entirety of the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

The viability of a two-state solution depends on full and universal respect for international law.

It requires the immediate and full implementation of resolutions of the United Nations, as well as the Provisional Measures and Advisory Opinions of the International Court of Justice.

All states, including the State of Israel, must comply with our collective obligations under international law.

The establishment of the Hague Group and the recent meeting of the Madrid Group to elevate the primacy of international law, promote accountability and ensure a just peace are welcome developments.

As the UN marks its 80th anniversary, we call on all Member States to recognise Palestinian statehood and act in solidarity with its people.

To restore the prospects of a two-state solution, we call for:

firstly, global recognition of Palestine and its sovereignty and territorial integrity;

secondly, an immediate ceasefire, an end to the genocide and the release of hostages by Hamas and political prisoners by Israel;

thirdly, full respect for international law, including UN resolutions and opinions and decisions of the International Court of Justice;

fourthly, removal of obstacles to the two-state solution, including a halt to illegal settlements and removal of the separation wall; and

lastly, restoration of humanitarian aid and reconstruction in Gaza.

We are gravely concerned by UN reports stating that all areas of Gaza have reached acute starvation levels and that the residents are facing famine.

South Africa joins calls for unhindered and expanded humanitarian access, encompassing all air, land and sea borders, to allow for vital aid and basic services to reach those living in Gaza.

This is a conflict that has raged for almost as long as the United Nations has existed.

It will be a blight on our collective conscience if self-determination, sovereignty and human rights continue to be denied to the Palestinian people.

We trust that the practical measures and requirements outlined in the outcome document of the International Conference will provide crucial momentum towards achieving lasting peace.

The international community must act now and in unison.

It must act not only in the interests of international peace and security, but also to protect people whose very existence is now under threat.

We welcome the demonstrable groundswell of support for the establishment of the much-awaited State of Palestine.

We must now work together to achieve a just, peaceful and lasting solution.

I thank you.
 

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Police Commissioner welcomes double life sentence handed to a hitman

Source: Government of South Africa

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, has welcomed the double life sentence handed down by the Pietermaritzburg High Court to hitman Sabelo Phewa.

Phewa was convicted of the murder of Sibusiso Sithole, who was a Municipal Manager for the Richmond Local Municipality.

According to the police, Sithole was shot and killed at the Richmond licensing office in 2017 while on his way to attend a meeting with the then council to discuss issues he was investigating.

He was at the time investigating fraud and corruption involving tenders and kickbacks in the municipality.

The SAPS Political Killings task team took over investigations in 2018 and this led to the arrest of Phewa. 

“The firearm found in his possession at the time of his arrest was found to be linked to several other murders, including that of Amos Ngcobo, whose wife had ordered his hit. The wife turned State witness and was sentenced to five years imprisonment,” the South African Police Service said in a statement.

Today, Phewa was sentenced as follows: murder of Sithole – life imprisonment; murder of Ngcobo – life imprisonment; attempted murder of police officers at the time when they were effecting his arrest – five years imprisonment; possession of an unlicensed firearm – 15 years imprisonment, and unlawful possession of ammunition – five years imprisonment.

“Well done to the SAPS political killings task team for cracking this case and ensuring a lengthy conviction for the hitman. Through this case, we were able to link and solve other cases such as the murder of Amos Ngcobo.  

“The number of life sentences secured by the task team is now more than 30 life sentences secured for several hitmen and [those who order hits]. May [the team] continue to provide answers and closure to other families,” he said. – SAnews.gov.za

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Call for caution as police scam makes the rounds

Source: Government of South Africa

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is cautioning the public about a phishing scam in which criminals misuse the SAPS name and insignia to deceive unsuspecting citizens into handing over money or disclosing personal information.

“Fake letters are distributed, often via WhatsApp, that bear the SAPS logo and the names of real senior officers and police stations in order to appear credible,” the SAPS said in a statement on Tuesday.

In some instances, the alleged fraudsters fabricate non-existent police stations in their fraudulent correspondence. The police also confirmed that no police station exists in Green Point, Cape Town.

“In many cases, victims also receive intimidating phone calls from individuals posing as police officials, falsely claiming that a criminal case has been opened against them. Victims are then pressured to ‘pay’ a fee to make the case disappear.”

The SAPS reminds community members that the organisation will never:
•    Demand payment to cancel or withdraw a case
•    Communicate with the public via WhatsApp or video calls

Safety precautions

The public has been urged to not respond to suspicious calls, letters, or messages. The police is also calling on the public not to share or confirm personal details such as ID numbers, addresses, or banking details.

Additionally, the public is urged to not pay money to anyone claiming to be a police officer in exchange for cancelling a case.

Anyone with information that may assist in tracing and locating those involved in the scam is urged to contact their nearest police station, call Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or leave an anonymous tip-off via the MySAPS App. – SAnews.gov.za

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Call for nominations to strengthen CET college councils

Source: Government of South Africa

Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Buti Manamela has invited nominations of qualified and suitable individuals to fill vacancies on Community Education and Training (CET) College Councils, in a move aimed at strengthening governance, accountability, and renewal in the sector.

The department published a notice for the call in the Government Gazette last week.

Manamela said this forms part of the backbone of the Post School Education and Training (PSET) system, and their councils must be credible, competent, and reflective of the aspirations of the communities they serve.

“This effort is part of the broader CET renewal strategy of aligning colleges with the District Development Model (DDM), strengthening teaching and learning, expanding access to literacy and skills, and making CET colleges central to local development,” Manamela said.

The Minister described CET colleges as “bridge of hope” for thousands of South Africans, especially out-of-school youth, adult learners, and communities seeking literacy, second-chance opportunities, and pathways to skills.

The department called for nominations of South Africans with experience in governance, community development, education and training, industry, labour, and civic organisations.

“We are looking for individuals who can provide strategic guidance, ensure financial oversight, and help link CET colleges to the economic and social development strategies of their districts and municipalities,” the Minister said.

He stressed that governance in CET colleges goes beyond oversight.

“It is about being custodians of hope, ensuring these institutions respond to the real needs of young people, women, workers, and communities who are determined to learn, upskill, and thrive.”

“As we work towards the opening of the 2026 academic year, we remain committed to supporting CET councils once appointed, ensuring that their role contributes to a stable, well-functioning, and transformative sector,” Manamela said.

Nomination should be made using the nomination form obtainable from the department’s website at www.dhet.gov.za or email Nwandzule.M@dhet.gov.za, or Telane.LD@dhet.gov.za 

Nomination forms must be accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae. Details on the nomination process and deadlines are outlined in the Government Gazette. – SAnews.gov.za