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Keynote address by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile on the occasion of the Gauteng Investment Conference (GIC) 2026, Marriott Hotel, Melrose Arch

Source: President of South Africa –

Programme Director, Ms Nozipho Tshabalala; 

Honourable Premier of Gauteng, Mr Panyaza Lesufi; 

Ministers and Deputy Ministers present; 

Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Mr Dada Morero; 

MEC for Economic Development, Ms Vuyiswa Ramakgopa; 

MEC for Education, Sports and Culture, Mr Lebogang Maile,

CEOs of State-Owned Enterprises, from national government and the province;

Members of the Diplomatic Corps; 

Leaders of Business, Finance, Labour, and Civil Society; 

Distinguished Guests; 

Ladies and Gentlemen;

Good Morning, Dumelang, Avuxeni.
 
It is an honour to return once again to address this prestigious gathering, following the inaugural Gauteng Investment Conference in 2025.

This Conference takes place at a defining moment for our country and our economy. Just over a week ago, South Africa successfully hosted the Sixth South African Investment Conference, where government, business, and our international partners secured record investment commitments of approximately R890 billion in a single day.

These are the largest pledges achieved since the investment drive began in 2018, lifting cumulative commitments well beyond R1.5 trillion, and prompting government to set a new national investment ambition of R3 trillion over the period ahead.

The significance of the South African Investment Conference lies not only in the scale of these commitments, but in what they represent: a firm vote of confidence in South Africa’s reform trajectory, policy certainty, and in our constitutional democracy anchored by the rule of law.

However, investment conferences are not ends in themselves. 
Their true value lies in delivery, in translating commitments into projects on the ground, into factories, infrastructure, energy capacity, and above all, jobs.

It is precisely at this point of delivery that Gauteng assumes its central role. As the economic heartland of South Africa, contributing the largest share to our national GDP, and serving as a gateway to regional and global markets, Gauteng stands as the primary platform through which many of these national investment commitments will be implemented, expanded, and scaled.

The South African Investment Conference set the national direction. The Gauteng Investment Conference takes that work forward by localising investment, accelerating execution, and removing obstacles at project level. This ensure that the national vision is not only articulated, but lived, in the daily realities of growth, opportunity, and jobs. 

Many of the commitments announced at SAIC, across advanced manufacturing, the energy transition, logistics, digital services, infrastructure, and industrial localisation align directly with Gauteng’s competitive strengths: its industrial base, financial system, skilled workforce, research institutions, and world‑class connectivity.

This Conference therefore serves a distinct and complementary purpose. It moves us:
· from national pledges to provincial pipelines;
· from policy certainty to site readiness; and
· from investor intent to operational delivery.

In doing so, it transforms national ambition into provincial action, ensuring that Gauteng stands as the proving ground where investment becomes impact, and where the story of South Africa’s growth is written in the lived experience of its people.

Through the Gauteng Investment Conference, we are saying clearly to investors: South Africa is open for business and Gauteng is ready for execution.

We are determined that Gauteng will lead by example in shortening regulatory timelines, coordinating across spheres of government, crowding in private capital, and supporting investors across the full project lifecycle so that commitments translate into measurable economic impact and inclusive growth.

Consequently, Gauteng will not only advance the outcomes of the South African Investment Conference but will give concrete expression to our national objective of investment‑led growth, job creation, and economic transformation.

As we reflect on the theme “Re‑industrialising Africa’s Gateway through Investment, Innovation, and Integrated Growth,” we are reminded that we must exploit the engines of industry, channel the lifeblood of investment, and ignite the spark of innovation.

Gauteng’s role as Africa’s gateway should not only be defined by economic weight, but by its ability to create opportunity for all our people.

Re‑industrialisation is a practical, forward‑looking strategy. It recognises that productive capacity is the foundation of sustained growth. 

It must result in technology‑driven factories, expanded industrial output, revitalised industrial parks and Special Economic Zones, strengthened local supply chains, and dignified jobs at scale.

But let us be clear the industrialisation we pursue today is not the industrialisation of yesterday. It is a new industrialisation, built on four critical pillars.

First: Without reliable energy, efficient logistics, water security, and modern digital infrastructure, industrialisation cannot take place. That is why government continues to invest in stabilising and expanding energy supply, improving rail and port systems, and strengthening water and logistics infrastructure. These are the foundations of industrial growth.

Second: The future of industrialisation is as digital as it is physical. Data centres, artificial intelligence, fintech, cloud infrastructure, and digital public platforms are now the backbone of modern economies. Gauteng is uniquely positioned to lead in this space—and we must leverage this advantage to build globally competitive digital industries.

Third: Africa remains resource‑rich but value‑chain poor. We export raw materials and import finished goods. We are connected to global markets, yet insufficiently integrated within our own continent.

The African Continental Free Trade Area gives us a platform to change this—to build regional value chains, expand intra‑African trade, and industrialise at scale. Its success depends on improved cross‑border infrastructure, reduced trade barriers, aligned standards, and strong support for African businesses.

Through platforms such as this Conference, Gauteng is positioning itself as a continental execution hub, a place where AfCFTA moves from agreement to implementation.

Fourth: Industrial growth must not be exclusionary. It must unlock opportunities for young people, township economies, and small and emerging enterprises ensuring that growth translates into shared prosperity.

Equally, industrialisation does not happen without investment. Investment must translate into production. Production must translate into jobs. And jobs must translate into improved livelihoods.

This is why the Gauteng Investment Conference has evolved beyond a traditional platform. It is becoming a full investment lifecycle mechanism—from deal origination and project preparation, to financing, implementation, and delivery.

Government’s responsibility in this process is clear:
· To de‑risk investment through policy certainty, regulatory efficiency, and coordination across spheres of government;
· To crowd in private capital alongside development finance institutions and commercial lenders; and
· To ensure delivery, accountability, and project tracking.

Credibility is built not on what we announce, but on what we deliver. 

And government cannot do this alone.
We need a strong partnership with businesses that invest in skills, support localisation, integrate small enterprises into value chains, and commit to long‑term resilience.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Gauteng is a region where investors can find both returns and resilience. It offers a vibrant workforce, a commitment to enterprise development, and world‑class infrastructure.

Investment here is not a risky endeavour, it is a collaborative one, where each rand invested multiplies opportunity, strengthens communities, and builds secure futures.

As I conclude, let me issue a clear call to action:

To Investors: South Africa and Gauteng in particular is open for business and open for partnership. Africa is not a risk story; it is a long‑term growth and return story.

To Business: You are not passive participants; you are co‑architects of our industrial future. Work with us to build industries and develop skills.

To Government: We must act with urgency, coordination, and accountability, removing barriers and accelerating delivery.

And to Africa: This is our moment, not to extract, not to import, but to produce, innovate, and lead.

Let this Conference mark a turning point: from commitments to implementation; towards integrated growth that is inclusive, sustainable, and transformative.

I thank you. Ke a leboga. Inkomu.
 

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National Council for Curriculum Development (NCDC) seeks Shs17 Billion for curriculum review, teacher training

Source: APO

The National Council for Curriculum Development (NCDC) is seeking Shs17 billion for a comprehensive review of the upper secondary school curriculum and the printing and distribution of learning materials for primary one to three.

According to the NCDC Director, Dr. Bernadette Nambi who appeared before the Committee on Education on 08 April 2026, the funding which has not been provided for in the 2026/2027 budget is also intended to support the training of teachers on the revised curriculum.

Nambi said the funding will also facilitate the training of teachers to effectively implement the revised curriculum and boost staffing levels from 57 per cent to 65 per cent. “The NCDC structure provides for 236 employees and out of these only 135 have been recruited. This has led to staff burnout consequences, yet considering the ongoing curriculum review, we need additional staff,” said Nambi.

She added that priorities like office accommodation and transport are not catered for in the Shs41 billion allocated to the centre in the next financial year.

The Chairperson of the Committee, Hon. James Kubeketerya tasked NCDC to strengthen public sensitisation on the revised curriculum, citing widespread concerns among teachers and parents.
“If you have a public relations office, let it triple its efforts because whenever I go to radios, people say they do not understand the new curriculum; it should be in your outreach programmes,” Kubeketerya said.

Kashari South County Member of Parliament, Hon. Nathan Itungo called on the centre to provide detailed justification for the additional funding. “You have said that the primary curriculum is not well aligned with lower secondary curriculum, that it is outdated and has errors, show us those errors, the redundancies and repetitions so that you can be supported,” Itungo said.

Itungo warned that limited staffing could undermine efforts to improve the quality of education.

UPDF Representative, Hon. Jennifer Alanyo commended NCDC for rolling out the teaching of Kiswahili, training of 956 teachers on the Primary Four Kiswahili curriculum in the Eastern region and urged the centre to expand the initiative to other parts of the country. 

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Parliament of the Republic of Uganda.

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Mashatile to hand over title deeds in Limpopo land restitution milestone

Source: Government of South Africa

Mashatile to hand over title deeds in Limpopo land restitution milestone

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Friday officiate a title deed handover ceremony, marking the official restoration of land to the Sebilong Communal Property Association (CPA) in Thabazimbi, in Limpopo’s Waterberg District. 

This landmark ceremony represents a significant milestone in advancing land reform efforts aimed at redressing the injustices of historical land dispossession and restoring land rights to rightful beneficiaries. 

To date, the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development has settled over 83 721 land claims nationally, resulting in the transfer of approximately 3 916 733 hectares of land.  

“This progress underscores the government’s continued commitment to resolving land claims and facilitating equitable land ownership among affected communities.

“Through the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, under the leadership of Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso, more than 340 000 hectares of land have been restored to the Sebilong community,” the Presidency said.

This community comprises 89 originally dispossessed households, amounting to a total of 1 071 verified beneficiaries.

The Deputy President serves as Chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Land Reform and Agriculture, which was established to oversee and accelerate the implementation of the government’s land reform programme and related interventions.

As South Africa commemorates Chris Hani on 10 April, as one of the country’s foremost struggle heroes, the ceremony further demonstrates government’s commitment to advancing human dignity, freedom, and inclusive economic participation grounded in spatial justice.

The Deputy President will be accompanied by members of the IMC on Land Reform and Agriculture; the Premier of Limpopo, Dr Phophi Ramathuba; Members of the Limpopo Provincial Executive Council (PEC); leadership of the Waterberg District Municipality and Thabazimbi Local Municipality; as well as representatives of the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights. –SAnews.gov.za

 

 

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Two Limpopo police officers convicted of fraud and corruption

Source: Government of South Africa

Two Limpopo police officers convicted of fraud and corruption

The Provincial Anti-Corruption Investigation Unit in Limpopo has secured a conviction against two police officers, aged 32 and 52, for corruption and defeating the administration of justice.

The duo, stationed at Mahwelereng police station, were found guilty of soliciting a bribe from a suspect’s family in exchange for his release. On 2 January 2023, they responded to a complaint of possession of suspected stolen property at Ga-Molekane village under the Mahwelereng policing area.

“They took a male suspect into custody and drove away with him. [The suspect’s] sister was then contacted and asked to bring R1 000 for his release. She managed to raise R500, which she handed over to the accused along the N11 public road near Molekane village, as instructed.

“However, instead of releasing her brother, they dropped him off at Mahwelereng Mall at Moshate crossing. The suspect was re-arrested by members of the community and taken to the police station, where he was detained,” the police said.

The Provincial Anti-Corruption Unit was alerted of the incident, and an investigation was launched. Colonel Benjamin Mashitisho investigated the matter and subsequently managed to apprehend the two officers on 23 July 2024. 

The duo made several court appearances at Polokwane Magistrate Court and were later each granted R5 000 bail, until they were found guilty on Wednesday, 8 April 2026.

Rapi Prince Sekopana (52) and Thabang Brian Ledwaba (32) were sentenced to four years imprisonment, with two years suspended. The accused will serve a minimum of two years of direct imprisonment and were also declared unfit to possess firearms.

The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, welcomed the sentence.

“We are resolute in our commitment to root out corruption within the South African Police Service. 

“This conviction sends a strong message that no one is above the law, and we will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those who undermine the integrity of our organisation are held accountable. Our focus remains on serving and protecting our communities with honesty and professionalism,” he said. – SAnews.gov.za

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Deportations rise over two financial years

Source: Government of South Africa

Deportations rise over two financial years

The Department of Home Affairs has carried out a total of 109 344 deportations over the past two financial years, reflecting a sharp increase in enforcement. 

“Through ongoing campaigns like Operation New Broom, as well as the increasing use of biometric verification tools, we have already increased deportations by 46%,” Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, said on Thursday in a statement.

The increase highlights intensified law enforcement efforts against immigration violations, underscoring the department’s commitment, alongside its partners, to restoring the rule of law.

In the first year of the current administration, deportations rose by 30% — from 39 672 in 2023/24 to 51 560 in 2024/25. This was followed by a further 12% increase to 57 784 in 2025/26.

Cumulatively, deportations over the two financial years rose by 46%, reaching 109 344 by 31 March 2026.

“These numbers show that we are now reaping the fruits of reforms focused on greater efficiency and intensified enforcement against immigration violators,” the Minister said.

He urged individuals who are in the country illegally to self-deport before being apprehended, warning that deportation could result in being barred from re-entering South Africa legally. 

“While enforcement efforts are clearly yielding fruit and scaling up every year, we remain equally focused on deterrence and modernisation.

“The deployment of drone and body camera technology has already made a difference, while the impending scale-up of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system will record biometrics for every foreigner who enters our country, dramatically enhancing our ability to detect and arrest anyone who is in South Africa illegally,” the Minister said. – SAnews.gov.za

 

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Senegal: A Decade of Unresolved Climate Displacement

Source: APO


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Senegalese families remain in limbo in a site called Khar Yalla, a decade after coastal floods destroyed their homes, Human Rights Watch said today. Despite recent progress, the government has not yet provided displaced families with a permanent, durable solution.

The approximately 1,000 people who lost their homes to tidal surges in 2015 and 2016 lived in historic fishing communities on the Langue de Barbarie peninsula of the northern city of Saint-Louis. After the families lived in tents for months, local authorities moved them to Khar Yalla in late 2016, providing them with temporary occupation permits pending a permanent solution. Local and national authorities noted that because the site floods and lacks essential services, it is not fit for permanent habitation. Yet, nearly 10 years on and with the next flood season coming in September, the families have not been provided with an alternative and continue to face violations of their right to permanent, adequate housing. 

“A decade of living in uncertainty is an unacceptable reality for families already traumatized by climate displacement,” said Erica Bower, climate displacement researcher at Human Rights Watch. “The Senegalese government should provide families with the bare minimum for Khar Yalla to feel like home again: permanent permits to regularize their tenure.”

During a March 24-26, 2026 visit, Human Rights Watch found that some progress has been made since the publication of its August 2025 report about the situation. Around a dozen out of 68 households now have electricity, though the installation costs are prohibitive for many. Local and regional authorities are investigating the situation and have visited the Khar Yalla families for the first time in years.  

While these developments are encouraging, the Senegalese government should remedy the situation by providing families in Khar Yalla with permanent permits, paving a path towards a truly durable solution. Permanent permits would allow families to expand their overcrowded homes, complete their women’s center, build a wall to prevent floods, and pursue more dignified futures. 

Khar Yalla families are not alone. Hundreds of other families have been internally displaced across Senegal by coastal tidal surges. According to the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center, over 57,000 people were displaced by floods in Senegal in 2024 alone. As climate change accelerates, the number of people who are displaced by disasters and require a durable solution is likely to increase. 

Senegal has already invested more than many countries to support climate-displaced communities, but the authorities left the families in Khar Yalla out of those efforts. Khar Yalla’s experiences offer lessons about the process of planned relocation that should be considered in subsequent efforts. Such lessons include conducting a comprehensive census to identify those displaced the longest, selecting sites that are not flood prone, and providing families with permanent rather than temporary permits. 

Ad hoc, temporary, and reactive measures should not become the norm. To prevent poorly planned relocations from becoming protracted displacement, Senegal should plan ahead. This means systematically documenting lessons from existing cases and adopting legal frameworks to ensure that planned relocations are rights-respecting. 

Planned relocation for people displaced by climate change comes with serious risks and should be a last resort, while priority should be given to adaptation solutions that enable them to stay in their communities. Planning should respect human rights principles such as informed consent, meaningful participation, and nondiscrimination. A national policy framework on planned relocation should provide guidance on how to carry out these principles in practice, take comprehensive censuses of displaced peoples, and create criteria to ensure the sites selected fulfill beneficiaries’ rights.

Some governments, such as the Solomon Islands in the Pacific, have developed such standalone policies, and others such as Panama are in the process of developing national protocols. No country in Africa has yet taken this step. Senegal is uniquely positioned to set the standard for rights-respecting adaptation across Africa, Human Rights Watch said.

Given the recent announcement that the government is holding consultations about a possible climate change law, Senegal has an opportunity to create the legal foundation for a national decree on climate displacement and planned relocation. “Members of displaced communities like Khar Yalla should have a seat at the table as any laws and policies about their lived experiences are developed,” said Fatoumata Kine Mbodji from Lumière Synergie pour le Développement, a nongovernmental organization that works closely with fishing families in Saint-Louis.

The Senegalese government is obligated under national, regional, and international law to respect and fulfill people’s economic, social, and cultural rights and to protect them from reasonably foreseeable risks to their rights, including climate change impacts such as sea-level rise. Climate adaptation should be carried out in a manner that does not violate their rights. 

“The protracted crisis in Khar Yalla demonstrates that without a national policy, ad hoc relocations perpetuate precarity rather than provide durable solutions,” Bower said. “But with political will, Senegal can become a regional and global leader on this critical climate justice issue.”

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Human Rights Watch (HRW).

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Uganda engages its diaspora in Japan on national policy framework for inclusive development

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The Government of Uganda, through its Diaspora Services Department in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Tokyo, convened an outreach engagement with members of the Ugandan community in Japan to advance consultations on the formulation of a National Diaspora Policy. The dialogue, held on 29 March 2026 at TKP Garden City Chiba, forms part of a broader global effort to align diaspora contributions with Uganda’s long-term socio-economic transformation agenda.

The session brought together Ugandan professionals, students, and entrepreneurs residing across Japan, offering a platform for structured dialogue on the policy’s scope and priorities. Officials underscored that the emerging framework seeks to create a coherent mechanism through which Ugandans abroad can be more effectively engaged, empowered, and enabled to contribute to national development processes.

Leading the delegation, Ambassador J. M. Muhindo outlined the Government’s strategic approach, noting that the policy is intended to institutionalize diaspora participation in key sectors, including investment, skills transfer, and innovation. He highlighted plans for a comprehensive skills-mapping exercise aimed at identifying expertise within the diaspora and linking it to domestic development needs. This initiative, he explained, is expected to strengthen knowledge exchange, address critical skills gaps, and enhance Uganda’s competitiveness in an increasingly globalized economy.

Ambassador Muhindo further encouraged members of the Ugandan community in Japan to maintain active registration with the mission, emphasizing that accurate data facilitates efficient consular support and strengthens coordination between the diaspora and government institutions. He also called for greater cohesion within the community, noting that organized diaspora networks such as those observed in other global contexts have proven instrumental in leveraging economic and professional opportunities in host countries.

In her remarks, Amb. Tophace Kaahwa reaffirmed the mission’s commitment to supporting Ugandans in Japan through responsive consular services and targeted engagement initiatives. She highlighted ongoing efforts to deepen economic and commercial diplomacy, including promoting Uganda as a destination for trade, investment, and tourism within the Japanese market. The Ambassador underscored the critical role of the diaspora as partners in advancing bilateral relations and facilitating market linkages.

Participants contributed perspectives and recommendations to inform the policy drafting process, reflecting a shared interest in ensuring that the framework responds to the practical realities and aspirations of Ugandans abroad. The engagement concluded with a consensus to institutionalize regular diaspora dialogues in Japan, including the proposal to convene an annual Uganda Diaspora Convention on a rotational basis across major cities.  he hybrid format of the outreach enabled broad participation, allowing members unable to attend in person to engage virtually and submit their views. The consultation in Japan marks a significant step in Uganda’s inclusive approach to policy development, reinforcing the role of its global diaspora as an integral partner in national progress.

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Afreximbank soutient le Groupe Dangote dans son objectif visant à réaliser un chiffre d’affaires annuel de 100 milliards de dollars d’ici 2030

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

La Banque Africaine d’Import-Export (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) est heureuse d’annoncer son soutien au Groupe Dangote, qui entend étendre ses activités et porter son chiffre d’affaires à 100 milliards de dollars US d’ici 2030.

La direction du Groupe a présenté mardi 31 mars 2026 sa stratégie de croissance à long terme intitulée « Vision 2030 : Dynamiser le Groupe Dangote pour un succès à long terme », au conseil d’administration et à l’équipe de direction d’Afreximbank. Cette stratégie définit un ‑programme d’expansion en deux phases couvrant les périodes 2025-2028 et 2028-2030.

Au cours de la présentation, le Groupe Dangote a exposé ses projets visant à développer et à optimiser ses plateformes existantes, ainsi qu’à accroître ses capacités dans tous les secteurs d’activité. Parmi les initiatives clés figure l’augmentation de la capacité de Dangote Petroleum Refinery, qui passera de 650 000 barils par jour (bpj) à 1,4 million de bpj. En outre, le groupe a l’intention de quadrupler sa production d’engrais, la faisant passer de 3 millions de tonnes par an à 12 millions de tonnes par an, une initiative qui positionnerait le groupe comme le plus grand producteur mondial d’engrais à base d’urée.

La stratégie d’expansion prévoit une croissance rapide dans d’autres secteurs d’activité, y compris le ciment, le riz et la production  Au-delà de son portefeuille actuel, le Groupe a identifié de nouvelles opportunités d’investissement dans les infrastructures — notamment les ports et les pipelines — ainsi que dans le gaz, l’exploitation minière (en tant que porte d’entrée pour les exportations de minerais semi-transformés et à valeur ajoutée‑), les centres de données pour soutenir la transformation numérique et la résilience des entreprises en Afrique, et l’énergie, décrite comme le moteur de la transformation industrielle de l’Afrique.

Pour soutenir cette croissance sur les cinq prochaines années, le Groupe Dangote estime qu’il lui faudra au moins 40 milliards de dollars de nouveaux investissements pour concrétiser ses ambitions continentales.

Reconnaissant la valeur stratégique du partenariat avec Afreximbank, M. Aliko Dangote, Président-directeur général de Dangote Industries Limited, a déclaré : « Notre partenariat avec Afreximbank va au-delà d’un simple soutien financier ; il s’agit d’un rêve commun pour le continent. Lorsque nous avons entrepris de construire une raffinerie d’une capacité de 650 000 barils par jour – la plus grande de ce type en Afrique –, la Banque a cru en notre vision là où d’autres étaient sceptiques. Sans son leadership et sa confiance, le développement du continent africain n’en serait pas là où il en est aujourd’hui. Nous sommes étroitement liés à la Banque car nous partageons la même mission: développer les capacités locales, éliminer notre dépendance aux importations et faire en sorte que la croissance industrielle de l’Afrique soit impulsée par les Africains ».

Pour sa part, Dr George Elombi, Président d’Afreximbank et du conseil d’administration de la Banque, a souligné que ces engagements témoignaient d’une forte convergence d’objectifs visant à libérer l’Afrique de sa dépendance et à garantir que les ressources du continent soient utilisées au profit de ses populations. Il s’est dit convaincu que cette collaboration déboucherait sur « un formidable partenariat permettant de réaliser des investissements à grande échelle qui accéléreront les changements attendus », des changements qui ont pris un caractère d’urgence face à la fragmentation et au protectionnisme croissants à l’échelle mondiale.

Dr Elombi a rappelé qu’au début de la pandémie de COVID-19 en 2020, l’Afrique avait eu du mal à se procurer ne serait-ce que les équipements de protection de base en raison de capacités de production limitées, ajoutant que « même lorsque des financements étaient disponibles, nous ne pouvions pas accéder à ces articles essentiels ».

Il a en outre assuré qu’Afreximbank et son conseil d’administration étaient prêts à soutenir la concrétisation des aspirations du Groupe Dangote. « C’est précisément la raison d’être de notre institution. Comme cela est profondément ancré dans notre ADN, nous ne nous contentons pas d’écouter : nous agissons et transformons les aspirations en actions ». 

L’événement a également été marqué par la signature d’un accord portant sur une Facilité de 2,5 milliards de dollars US garantie par Afreximbank, dans le cadre d’un prêt syndiqué senior à terme de 4 milliards de dollars US en faveur de Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE.

Distribué par APO Group pour Afreximbank.

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À propos d’Afreximbank :
La Banque Africaine d’Import-Export (Afreximbank) est une institution financière multilatérale panafricaine dédiée au financement et à la promotion du commerce intra et extra-africain. Depuis 30 ans, Afreximbank déploie des structures innovantes pour fournir des solutions de financement qui facilitent la transformation de la structure du commerce africain et accélèrent l’industrialisation et le commerce intrarégional, soutenant ainsi l’expansion économique en Afrique. Fervente défenseur de l’Accord sur la Zone de Libre-Échange Continentale Africaine (ZLECAf), Afreximbank a lancé les le Système panafricain de paiement et de règlement (PAPSS) qui a été adopté par l’Union africaine (UA) comme la plateforme de paiement et de règlement devant appuyer la mise en œuvre de la ZLECAf. En collaboration avec le Secrétariat de la ZLECAf et l’UA, la Banque a mis en place un Fonds d’ajustement de 10 milliards de dollars US pour aider les pays à participer de manière effective à la ZLECAf. À la fin de décembre 2025, le total des actifs et des garanties de la Banque s’élevait à environ 48,5 milliards de dollars US et les fonds de ses actionnaires s’établissaient à 8,4 milliards de dollars US. Afreximbank est notée A par GCR International Scale, Baa1 par Moody’s, AAA par China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI), A- par Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR). Au fil des ans, Afreximbank est devenue un groupe constitué de la Banque, de sa filiale de financement à impact appelée Fonds de développement des exportations en Afrique (FEDA), et de sa filiale de gestion d’assurance, AfrexInsure, (les trois entités forment « le Groupe »). La Banque a son siège social au Caire, en Égypte.

Pour de plus amples informations, veuillez visiter www.Afreximbank.com

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Afreximbank supports Dangote Group as it targets US$100 billion annual revenue by 2030

Source: APO

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) is proud to announce that it is supporting Dangote Group, as it seeks to expand its operations and grow its turnover to US$100 billion by 2030.

The Group’s leadership presented its long-term growth strategy “Vision 2030: Supercharging Dangote Group for Long Term Success” to the Afreximbank Board of Directors and its executive team on Tuesday, 31 March 2026. The strategy outlines a two‑phase expansion programme spanning 2025–2028 and 2028–2030.

During the presentation, Dangote Group outlined plans to scale and optimise its existing platforms and expand capacity across all active sectors. Key initiatives include increasing the capacity of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery from 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 1.4 million bpd. Additionally, the Group intends to quadruple its Fertiliser production from 3 million tonnes per annum to 12 million tonnes per annum, a move that would position the Group as the world’s largest producer of urea fertiliser.

The expansion strategy encompasses rapid growth across other business lines, including cement, rice, and broader food production. Beyond its current portfolio, the Group identified new investment opportunities in infrastructure — including ports and pipelines — as well as gas, mining (as a gateway for semi‑processed and value‑added mineral exports), data centres to support Africa’s digital transformation and enterprise resilience, and power, described as the engine of Africa’s industrial transformation.

To drive the growth over the five years, the Dangote Group predicts that it will require at least $40 billion in new investments to realise its continental ambitions.

Recognising the strategic value of the partnership with Afreximbank, Mr. Aliko Dangote, President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited said: “Our partnership with Afreximbank is more than financial support; it is about a shared dream for the continent. When we set out to build a 650,000 barrel-per-day refinery—the largest of its kind in Africa—the Bank believed in our vision when others were sceptical. Without their leadership and trust, the development of the African continent would not be where it is today. We are joined at the hip with the bank because we share the same mission: to drive local capacity, eliminate our dependence on imports, and ensure Africa’s industrial growth is led by Africans.”

On his part, Dr. George Elombi, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, noted that the engagements demonstrated a strong convergence of purpose to free Africa from dependency and to ensure the continent’s resources are used to the benefit of its people. He expressed confidence that the collaboration would lead to “a formidable bond of partnership to make large-scale investments that will accelerate the changes we desire,” changes that have gained urgency amid increasing global fragmentation and protectionism.

Dr. Elombi recalled that at the onset of COVID 19 pandemic in 2020, Africa struggled to secure even the basic protective materials due to limited production capacity, adding that “even when financing was available, we could not access these essential items.”

He further pledged the readiness of Afreximbank and its Board of Directors to support the realisation of Dangote Group’s aspirations. “This is the very purpose for which our institution was created. As is deeply rooted in our DNA, we do not only listen—we execute and convert aspiration into action,”

The event also featured the signing of the agreement for US$2.5-billion facility underwritten by Afreximbank as part of a US$4-billion senior syndicated term loan in favour of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE.

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About Afreximbank:
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a Pan-African multilateral financial institution mandated to finance and promote intra- and extra-African trade. For over 30 years, the Bank has been deploying innovative structures to deliver financing solutions that support the transformation of the structure of Africa’s trade, accelerating industrialisation and intra-regional trade, thereby boosting economic expansion in Africa. A stalwart supporter of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), Afreximbank has launched a Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) that was adopted by the African Union (AU) as the payment and settlement platform to underpin the implementation of the AfCFTA. Working with the AfCFTA Secretariat and the AU, the Bank has set up a US$10 billion Adjustment Fund to support countries effectively participating in the AfCFTA. At the end of December 2025, Afreximbank’s total assets and contingencies stood at over US$48.5 billion, and its shareholder funds amounted to US$8.4 billion. Afreximbank has investment grade ratings assigned by GCR (international scale) (A), Moody’s (Baa1), China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI) (AAA), Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) (A-). Afreximbank has evolved into a group entity comprising the Bank, its equity impact fund subsidiary called the Fund for Export Development Africa (FEDA), and its insurance management subsidiary, AfrexInsure (together, “the Group”). The Bank is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.

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O Afréximbank apoia o Grupo Dangote na sua meta de atingir uma receita anual de 100 mil milhões de USD até 2030

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

O Banco Africano de Exportação e Importação (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) tem o prazer de anunciar que está a apoiar o Grupo Dangote nos seus esforços para expandir as suas operações e aumentar o seu volume de negócios para 100 mil milhões de USD até 2030.

A liderança do Grupo apresentou a sua estratégia de crescimento a longo prazo “Visão 2030: Impulsionar o Grupo Dangote para o Sucesso a Longo Prazo” ao Conselho de Administração do Afreximbank e à sua equipa executiva na Terça-feira, dia 31 de Março de 2026. A estratégia delineia um programa de expansão em duas fases, abrangendo os períodos de 2025–2028 e 2028–2030.

Durante a apresentação, o Grupo Dangote delineou planos para ampliar e optimizar as suas plataformas existentes e expandir a capacidade em todos os sectores activos. As principais iniciativas incluem o aumento da capacidade da Refinaria de Petróleo Dangote de 650.000 barris por dia (bpd) para 1,4 milhões de bpd. Além disso, o Grupo pretende quadruplicar a sua produção de fertilizantes de 3 milhões de toneladas por ano para 12 milhões de toneladas por ano, uma medida que posicionaria o Grupo como o maior produtor mundial de fertilizantes à base de ureia.

A estratégia de expansão abrange um rápido crescimento noutras linhas de actividade, incluindo cimento, arroz e produção alimentar em geral. Para além da sua carteira actual, o Grupo identificou novas oportunidades de investimento em infra-estruturas – incluindo portos e oleodutos – bem como gás, mineração (como porta de entrada para exportações de minerais semiprocessados e de valor acrescentado), centros de dados para apoiar a transformação digital e a resiliência empresarial de África, e energia, descrita como a força motriz da transformação industrial de Africa.

Para impulsionar o crescimento ao longo dos próximos cinco anos, o Grupo Dangote prevê que serão necessários, pelo menos, 40 mil milhões de USD em novos investimentos para concretizar as suas ambições continentais.

Reconhecendo o valor estratégico da parceria com o Afreximbank, o Sr. Aliko Dangote, Presidente e Director Executivo da Dangote Industries Limited, afirmou: “A nossa parceria com o Afreximbank é mais do que um apoio financeiro; trata-se de um sonho comum para o continente. Quando nos propusemos a construir uma refinaria com capacidade para 650.000 barris por dia – a maior do género em África – o Banco acreditou na nossa visão quando outros se mostravam cépticos. Sem a sua liderança e confiança, o desenvolvimento do continente africano não estaria onde está hoje. Estamos intimamente ligados ao banco porque partilhamos a mesma missão: impulsionar a capacidade local, eliminar a nossa dependência das importações e garantir que o crescimento industrial de África seja liderado por africanos.”

Por seu lado, o Dr. George Elombi, Presidente e Presidente do Conselho de Administração do Afreximbank, observou que os compromissos demonstravam uma forte convergência de objectivos para livrar África da dependência e garantir que os recursos do continente sejam utilizados em benefício da sua população. Mostrou-se confiante de que a colaboração conduziria a “uma parceria sólida para realizar investimentos em grande escala que irão acelerar as mudanças que desejamos”, mudanças que se tornaram urgentes num contexto de crescente fragmentação global e proteccionismo.

O Dr. Elombi recordou que, no início da pandemia da COVID-19 em 2020, África teve dificuldades em garantir até mesmo os materiais de protecção básicos devido à capacidade de produção limitada, acrescentando que “mesmo quando havia financiamento disponível, não conseguíamos aceder a estes artigos essenciais”.

Comprometeu-se ainda a garantir a disponibilidade do Afreximbank e do seu Conselho de Administração para apoiar a concretização das aspirações do Grupo Dangote. “Este é precisamente o propósito para o qual a nossa instituição foi criada. Tal como está profundamente enraizado no nosso ADN, não nos limitamos a ouvir – executamos e convertemos a aspiração em acção,”

O evento contou ainda com a assinatura do acordo para uma linha de crédito de 2,5 mil milhões de USD garantida pelo Afreximbank, como parte de um empréstimo a prazo sindicado sénior de 4 mil milhões de USD a favor da Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE.

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Sobre o Afreximbank:
O Banco Africano de Exportação e Importação (Afreximbank) é uma instituição financeira multilateral pan-africana com mandato para financiar e promover o comércio intra e extra-africano. Há mais de 30 anos que o Banco utiliza estruturas inovadoras para oferecer soluções de financiamento que apoiam a transformação da estrutura do comércio africano, acelerando a industrialização e o comércio intra-regional, impulsionando assim a expansão económica em África. Apoiante firme do Acordo de Comércio Livre Continental Africano (ACLCA), o Afreximbank lançou um Sistema Pan-Africano de Pagamento e Liquidação (PAPSS) que foi adoptado pela União Africana (UA) como plataforma de pagamento e liquidação para sustentar a implementação da ZCLCA. Em colaboração com o Secretariado da ZCLCA e a UA, o Banco criou um Fundo de Ajustamento de 10 mil milhões de dólares para apoiar os países que participam de forma efectiva na ZCLCA. No final de Dezembro de 2024, o total de activos e contingências do Afreximbank ascendia a mais de 40,1 mil milhões de dólares e os seus fundos de accionistas a 7,2 mil milhões de dólares. O Afreximbank tem notações de grau de investimento atribuídas pela GCR (escala internacional) (A), Moody’s (Baa1), China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI) (AAA), Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) (A-). O Afreximbank evoluiu para uma entidade de grupo que inclui o Banco, a sua subsidiária de fundo de impacto de acções, denominada Fundo para o Desenvolvimento das Exportações em África (FEDA), e a sua subsidiária de gestão de seguros, AfrexInsure (em conjunto, “o Grupo”). O Banco tem a sua sede em Cairo, Egipto.

Para mais informações, visite: www.Afreximbank.com.

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