Afreximbank défend le développement durable et l’industrialisation de l’Afrique ainsi que la transition énergétique juste à la COP30

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Présente à la Conférence des Nations Unies sur les changements climatiques (COP30) de 2025 qui se tient actuellement à Belem, au Brésil, la Banque Africaine d’Import-Export (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) plaide de manière stratégique pour un agenda climatique qui s’aligne sur les ambitions de développement durable et d’industrialisation de l’Afrique, comme l’a souligné son Président, George Elombi.  

La délégation de la Banque plaide pour un discours panafricain sur le climat qui s’appuie sur les conclusions des sommets africains sur le climat et des précédentes COP. Les engagements d’Afreximbank sont ancrés sur les principes fondamentaux de l’Agenda 2063 de l’UA : L’Afrique que nous voulons, et soulignent le rôle essentiel de la Zone de libre-échange continentale africaine (ZLECAf) dans la construction d’économies résilientes au changement climatique. 

 L’un des piliers essentiels de l’action de plaidoyer de la Banque consiste à mobiliser des financements pour le climat principalement afin de soutenir les aspirations de ses pays membres en matière d’adaptation et à garantir la mise en œuvre rapide et efficace du Fonds pour les pertes et dommages. La Banque fait également pression pour que les pays africains, qui sont touchés de manière disproportionnée par les événements climatiques bien qu’ils contribuent à moins de 4 %des émissions mondiales, reçoivent une compensation adéquate et développent les structures nationales nécessaires pour accéder à ces fonds.  

Dans le cadre de la vision du Président Dr George Elombi, Afreximbank met en lumière l’immense potentiel du continent en termes de valeur ajoutée et de traitement stratégique des minéraux. Au lieu d’exporter des matières premières, la Banque défend le financement de chaînes de valeur entières, comme la transformation du lithium de la République démocratique du Congo en batteries, afin de faire l’Afrique une plaque tournante des technologies propres et de créer des emplois hautement qualifiés.  

La Banque plaide également en faveur d’une transition énergétique juste et équitable qui reconnaisse le droit de l’Afrique à lutter contre la pauvreté énergétique, qui prive plus de 600 millions de personnes d’électricité. Cette action inclut une approche équilibrée qui intègre les sources d’énergie renouvelables tout en utilisant de manière responsable des combustibles de transition comme le gaz naturel pour alimenter l’industrialisation. 

La Banque cherche par ailleurs à attirer l’attention sur la biodiversité de l’Afrique, qui est une source clé de résilience climatique absorbant les émissions nocives.  Afreximbank s’engage à aider ses pays membres à monétiser leur biodiversité afin de les aider davantage dans leur lutte contre les effets dévastateurs du changement climatique. 

En outre, Afreximbank présente ses initiatives financières, telles que le Fonds de transformation commerciale d’Afreximbank (ATTF), qui est l’un de ses principaux instruments visant à réduire les risques et à financer des projets verts à travers le continent. 

À la COP30, la Banque participe à des dialogues de haut niveau, à des tables rondes thématiques et à des événements parallèles, y compris des activités au Pavillon africain et une séance prévue avec le Liberia sur la création d’une autorité chargée des marchés du carbone.  

Commentant la participation d’Afreximbank à la COP30, Mme Kanayo Awani, Vice-présidente exécutive d’Afreximbank en charge  de la Banque du commerce intra-africain et du développement des exportations a déclaré : 

« Notre mission à la COP30 est claire : veiller à ce que la voix de l’Afrique soit non seulement entendue, mais aussi prise en compte. Notre approche consiste à opérer une transformation proactive, à valoriser nos ressources minérales abondantes, à alimenter nos industries grâce à un mix énergétique durable et à tirer parti de la ZLECAf pour bâtir des économies résilientes et intégrées. Nous mettrons à contribution notre influence pour mobiliser les capitaux africains à l’échelle mondiale et exiger un cadre mondialement reconnu et soutenu pour la transition énergétique équitable de notre continent, qui garantisse que l’action climatique globale serve et renforce activement les ambitions de l’Afrique en matière de développement et d’industrialisation ». 

Distribué par APO Group pour Afreximbank.

Contact Presse : 
Vincent Musumba  
Responsable, Communication et évènements (Relations presse) 
Courriel : press@afreximbank.com

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 2024, le total des actifs et des garanties de la Banque s’élevait à environ 40,1 milliards de dollars US et les fonds de ses actionnaires s’établissaient à 7,2 milliards de dollars US. Afreximbank est notée A par GCR International Scale, Baa2 par Moody’s, AAA par China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI), A- par Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) et BBB par Fitch. 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. 

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Stryk Global Diplomacy to Highlight United States (U.S.)-Africa Energy Investment Collaboration at African Energy Chamber G20 Forum

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Stryk Global Diplomacy, a premier Washington D.C.-based public affairs and government relations firm, will participate in the African Energy Chamber’s (https://EnergyChamber.org/) G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum in Johannesburg on November 21. The firm will be represented by Bryce Dustman, Global Managing Partner, who is expected to share insights on strategic investment, international partnerships and energy policy engagement across Africa’s fast-evolving energy markets.

Working closely with international partners to strengthen bilateral relations, promote energy investment and advance sustainable development goals through strategic advocacy and engagement, Stryk Global Diplomacy has become one of the most influential advisory firms connecting governments and corporations with policymakers in the U.S.

Dustman’s participation comes at a time when the firm has deepened its collaboration with African institutions and stakeholders. Earlier this year, Stryk Global Diplomacy partnered with the African Energy Chamber – the voice of the African energy sector – to advocate for enhanced U.S. engagement in Africa’s oil and gas sectors and to promote an Africa-centric approach to energy development. This initiative underscores the shared commitment between African and international stakeholders to address energy poverty, expand infrastructure and attract private investment into critical projects across the continent.

Stryk Global Diplomacy’s work with clients across Africa – including governments and private-sector leaders – has focused on enhancing trade, improving policy transparency and supporting investment strategies that align with both U.S. and African economic priorities. The firm’s growing footprint reflects its commitment to fostering global partnerships that promote stability, energy access and economic opportunity.

As such, at the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum, Dustman will be well-positioned to highlight the importance of strategic diplomacy and cross-border investment frameworks in driving Africa’s energy growth. With many African nations prioritizing industrialization and electrification, Stryk Global Diplomacy’s experience in navigating the intersection of policy, finance and governance positions the firm as a key contributor to discussions on creating stable, investor-friendly environments.

“Bryce Dustman’s participation at the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum reinforces the importance of diplomatic engagement in accelerating Africa’s energy transformation. Strategic cooperation between Africa and its international partners will be vital in scaling investment, strengthening institutions and ensuring the continent’s resources drive meaningful development,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber.

As global investors and policymakers convene in Johannesburg, Stryk Global Diplomacy is expected to help shape new pathways for collaboration and investment – unlocking opportunities across energy, infrastructure and industrial development throughout Africa.

To register for the Forum click here (https://apo-opa.co/3LNuMwB).

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CORRECTION: Big 5 Global features international solutions, strengthening resilient supply chains for Africa’s construction and infrastructure growth

Source: APO

  •  Over 65 countries exhibit, with 70% of solutions being international, connecting African construction stakeholders to global suppliers and technology providers
  • Over 2,800 exhibitors showcase low-carbon solutions, modular builds, energy-efficient systems and prefabrication methods that reduce waste and improve resource use

Across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, urbanization is reshaping economies at unprecedented speed. With more than half the world’s population now living in cities, a figure expected to reach nearly 68% by 2050, according to the United Nations, Africa is witnessing massive demand for housing, transport and urban development projects. As project volumes grow, industry leaders are turning to Big 5 Global (www.Big5Global.com) to explore technologies and solutions that strengthen construction supply chains, improve technological efficiency and advance sustainability.

Bringing together participants from over 165 countries, with 70% solutions from international companies, Big 5 Global connects Africa’s construction and urban development ecosystem to a global network of suppliers, manufacturers and technology providers.

Strengthening global supply chains for project efficiency

Big 5 Global brings together 2,800 exhibitors and over 60,000 products, services, systems and solutions from around the world, supporting efficient, reliable project delivery.

International pavilions from Germany and Italy return with expertise in advanced materials, including high-performance concrete, cement, marble and stone systems, while India expands its footprint with advanced MEP and smart construction solutions for large-scale projects across the Middle East and Africa. Returning pavilions, Austria and Pakistan, showcase export-ready innovations in modular builds, interiors and MEP systems designed to reduce costs and streamline delivery. Additionally, exhibitors from Armenia, Croatia, Hungary, Jersey, New Zealand, Norway and Serbia further broaden sourcing options for buyers seeking diversified and reliable supply routes.

“As Africa accelerates its infrastructure development agenda, collaboration across borders has become vital to advancing sustainable and resilient construction,” said Lufuno Ratsiku, President, South African Council for the Projects and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) and Managing Director, Gentec Consulting. “Big 5 Global provides an essential meeting point for this exchange, connecting implementers, policymakers and innovators under one roof. Beyond theoretical discussion, it enables high-impact dialogue on urban development, construction and technology solutions, helping position Africa’s industry professionals at the forefront of regional growth and resilience.”

As supply networks evolve to meet regional demand, technology is driving the next phase of efficiency in project delivery and procurement.

Technology transforming procurement and project delivery

Digitalization is transforming how projects are procured, managed and executed. At Digital Construction World, global exhibitors including Autodesk, Nemetschek Group, Odoo, Premier Construction Software, Procore Technologies, RIB Software and Trimble showcase technologies that enhance visibility and efficiency across the supply chain. Odoo integrates procurement, HR and operations into a single suite, reducing redundancies; Premier Construction Software simplifies cost tracking and project management; Trimble leverages automation to cut site rework by up to 25%, directly improving delivery times and project profitability; and Meter Technology demonstrates its fully integrated digital solution that transforms surveying and engineering, eliminating decades-old inefficiencies.

Eng. Ahmed Al-Ansary, Chairman, Founder & CEO of Meter Technology, commented: “Meter transforms surveying and engineering from traditional to tech-driven. As the world’s first fully integrated digital platform, we’ve eliminated decades-old inefficiencies. Our AI-powered system completes complex projects within 48 hours with exceptional precision across nine countries. Big 5 Global offers the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and explore sector development worldwide under ‘From the UAE to the World’, where geospatial and engineering digital innovation forms the foundation of real estate sustainability.”

Sustainable manufacturing and smarter material supply

International exhibitors are also rethinking how materials are produced, transported and reused to reduce environmental impact while improving long-term value.

China’s new Eco-Friendly Zone is built entirely from recyclable materials and features solutions for low-carbon construction, showcasing how sustainability can be integrated throughout the supply chain.

Among key participants, Grundfos Gulf Distribution leads with energy-efficient pumping systems that reduce water and energy use in commercial and industrial facilities. Deewan Equipment Trading LLC introduces modular and precast manufacturing plants that cut onsite waste and shorten construction schedules through prefabrication. Hitech Concrete Products showcases precast hollow-core and insulated wall systems designed for thermal efficiency and reduced raw material consumption, advancing sustainable construction practices across the region.

GF, a leading provider of MEP solutions and sustainable building technologies, returns to Big 5 Global to showcase its advanced systems that support efficient construction workflows and environmentally responsible project delivery. “The region is pursuing one of the world’s most ambitious development programs, where sustainable water management is key to realizing this vision. GF is uniquely positioned to support this progress through its comprehensive solutions portfolio, our local presence including manufacturing, offsite-manufacturing and customer experience facilities, long-standing regional partnerships and dedicated teams who understand the market’s unique challenges,” said Michael Rauterkus, Executive Committee member of GF and President of GF Building Flow Solutions.

These contributions highlight how collaboration with global manufacturers helps the UAE advance smart cities and net-zero goals.

“As rapid urbanization increases demand for project efficiency, quality and delivery, the global construction landscape must accelerate efforts toward net-zero goals and cross-sector collaborations,” said Josine Heijmans, Senior Vice President, dmg events. “Big 5 Global continues to connect government entities, international manufacturers and regional stakeholders, helping strengthen construction supply chains and advance sustainable growth across the built environment.”   

Big 5 Global is supported by leading sponsors and partners, including Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, Dubai Civil Defense, Ministry of Economy and Tourism, Dubai Municipality, Department of Municipalities and Transport, Ras Al Khaimah Municipality, Riyadh Region Municipality, Meter Technology, Schüco, Alumil, Italian Trade Agency, Arabian Gulf Steel Industries (AGSI), GF, Dubai Investments Park, Würth Professional Solutions, MIE Groups, Daikin, Hisense, TCL, Gulf-O-Flex, DAC Group, DeWalt, Nassar Stone and Nemetschek Group.

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About Big 5 Global:
With a 45-year legacy, Big 5 Global is the largest and most influential building and construction event in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia and the annual meeting hub for the global construction industry.  Taking place from 24 – 27 November 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Big 5 Global attracts more than 85,000 global attendees from over 165 countries and 2,800 exhibitors to UAE covering the full construction and urban development cycle across dedicated sectors and nine specialized events enabling industry professionals to source worldwide building solutions for every stage of construction: Heavy, Totally Concrete, Marble & Stone World, Urban Design & Landscape, Windows, Doors & Facades, HVACR World, LiveableCitiesX, GeoWorld and Future FM.   

For more information and to register, visit: www.Big5Global.com

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G20 Energy Investment Forum to Unite Africa’s Top Finance, Insurance and Technology Leaders

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Leaders from Africa’s finance, telecommunications and insurance sectors have been confirmed as speakers at the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum, hosted by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) on November 21 in Johannesburg. The lineup features Dele Kuti, Global Head of Energy and Infrastructure at Standard Bank; Simon Karikari, CEO of Vodacom Mozambique and Lida Preyma, Founder and CEO of Cēlendaire Capital. 

Standard Bank has reinforced its role as a key financier of energy and infrastructure projects across Africa, updating its sustainable finance targets to mobilize over R450 billion by 2028, with R74.3 billion financed in 2024 alone. The bank has supported major energy developments, including South Africa’s 400 MW Overberg Wind Farm, set to become the country’s largest single commercial wind project, Namibia’s Diaz Wind Project, where it acted as lead arranger for a NAD1.2 billion facility, the 140 MW Ishwati Wind Farm, which employs an innovative energy aggregator model, and Seriti Green’s 155 MW wind project in Mpumalanga. Beyond project finance, Standard Bank has provided corporates with strategic debt and equity solutions, including a $130 million facility for Tharisa to strengthen its capital structure and support its underground mining transition, as well as a R7 billion facility for Mulilo Energy to advance its renewable energy pipeline, including battery storage systems and projects under South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Program. 

Under Karikari’s leadership, Vodacom Mozambique has been expanding connectivity and technological infrastructure across the country. In 2024, the company invested $25 million in a tier 3, carrier-neutral data center in Matola, providing direct access to the 2Africa subsea cable and serving as a hub for secure and reliable digital services. Vodacom is accelerating its 5G rollout, targeting up to 75% population coverage by 2025, while advancing rural network expansion. Partnerships with the UK’s Aritel Africa and Orange in the Democratic Republic of Congo support network sharing and the deployment of solar-powered base stations, improving operational efficiency and fostering digital inclusion. The company has also launched affordable devices, such as the Digit 4G Z1, to broaden access to digital services. 

Cēlendaire Capital brings strategic investment expertise to Africa’s emerging markets, focusing on capital deployment and innovative financing solutions that enable access to growth opportunities across technology, energy and infrastructure sectors. While the firm does not disclose project details, its participation at the forum highlights its role in driving sustainable investment and strategic partnerships across Africa. 

“The presence of Standard Bank, Vodacom Mozambique and Cēlendaire Capital at the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum demonstrates the incredible depth of expertise driving Africa’s growth across finance, infrastructure and technology. This forum is more than a discussion – it is a platform to unlock strategic investments, accelerate innovation and build Africa’s economic future,” said NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the AEC.  

To register for the Forum click here (https://apo-opa.co/3JVEGvt). 

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

DWS welcomes court ruling on Emalahleni sewage pollution case

Source: Government of South Africa

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has welcomed a judgment by the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court, which found the Emalahleni Local Municipality guilty of multiple environmental offences under the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) and the National Water Act (NWA).

The ruling follows the municipality’s repeated failure to comply with several directives and compliance notices aimed at preventing sewage spillages into water resources and the surrounding environment. A criminal case was subsequently opened to compel the municipality to halt ongoing pollution.

The court imposed a R650 million fine, with R150 million suspended for five years, on condition that the municipality does not commit further pollution-related offences during the suspension period.

In a statement on Friday, the department welcomed the decision for R500 million of the fine to be allocated to the rehabilitation, urgent refurbishment, and repair of all identified dysfunctional wastewater infrastructure and operations by 2031.

Infrastructure cited in the judgment includes the Klipspruit, Riverview, Ferrobank, (including pump stations, manholes, and network systems), Naauwpoort, Thubelihle and Kriel Wastewater Treatment Works, as well as the Phola and Vilakazi sewer pump stations, along with associated pump stations, manholes and network systems.

The department said the magnitude of the fine reflects the extent of the dysfunctional infrastructure that requires attention.

“It also called on the community to play its part in reducing sewer spillages by refraining from disposing of foreign objects into toilets and sewer lines,” the department said.

As infrastructure vandalism and theft have been identified as major contributors to the dysfunction of wastewater treatment plants and pump stations in the municipality, the department urged the community members to help reduce sewer spillages by refraining from disposing of foreign objects into sewer systems and by protecting public infrastructure from vandalism and theft – both of which have been identified as major contributors to system failures.

“This will help prevent infrastructure damage that leads to sewage spillages and the pollution of water resources and the environment.”

The department also commended ongoing interventions by the Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), including the R309 million refurbishment and upgrade of the Ferrobank Wastewater Treatment Works, funded through the Municipal Infrastructure Grant.

The Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) is assisting with the acceleration of this project, which aims to rehabilitate existing infrastructure and increase the plant’s capacity from 12 to 23 megalitres per day (ML/day).

The department reaffirmed its commitment to monitoring the implementation of the action plan to be submitted by the municipality to address dysfunctional infrastructure, curb sewer spillages, and prevent the pollution of water resources and the environment. – SAnews.gov.za
 

G20 Leaders’ Summit ‘will go on’ despite absences – President Ramaphosa

Source: Government of South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that the G20 Leaders’ Summit will proceed as planned, despite the absence of representation from the United States (US) government.

The President was speaking to the media on the sidelines of the CEO-City Cleanup Partnership Programme held in Kliptown, Johannesburg, on Friday morning.

Recently, US President Donald Trump announced that neither he nor anyone representing that country would attend the global intergovernmental forum to be held in Johannesburg next week.

“[USA] President Trump has decided not to come and he’s pulled out all the US representatives. But we have said that boycott politics never work. If you boycott an event or a process, you… [lose] because the show will go on.

“The summit will go on. We are not going to stop because they are not here. We will continue and we will take fundamental decisions on matters that affect the people of the world,” President Ramaphosa said.

He noted that the G20 represents “up to 80% of the global economy” and that nearly 40 other Heads of State and Government, as well as heads of global organisations, will be at the Summit.

The President added that while South Africa would not want to handover the G20 Presidency gavel to “an empty chair” – the USA will be the next G20 President – there will be a symbolic handover.

“We will probably symbolically hand over to that empty chair and then talk to President Trump and say: even though you are not here, I am now handing over to you the reins of being President of the G20,” he said.

The President emphasised that despite the boycott, the USA remains an “important market” for South Africa.

“We want to engage more with their businesses. Government facilitates the engagement at trade and economic level so we want to continue trading with the businesses of the United States, and with the people of the United States. We export products to that country. 

“The other issues are political and as normal, we will continue to dealing with the political issues. Sometimes you have to talk to people who may not be very friendly to you to advance the interests of your own people. Sometimes you’ve got to do what people may think is unpalatable but I’m prepared to do it to advance the interests of South Africans,” he said. 

On news that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s will not attend the Summit, President Ramaphosa said this is due to scheduling challenges.

“[It is] because of prior commitments… but the Prime Minister [Li Qiang]… will be here.

“President Xi Jinping has been to South Africa six times and that continues to show his commitment to South Africa, and I have great understanding for his busy schedule in China,” he said. – SAnews.gov.za

O Afreximbank defende o desenvolvimento sustentável e a industrialização de África e a transição energética justa na COP30

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Na Conferência das Nações Unidas sobre Alterações Climáticas (COP30) de 2025, que decorre actualmente em Belém, Brasil, o Banco Africano de Exportação e Importação (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) defende estrategicamente uma agenda climática que esteja em consonância com as ambições de desenvolvimento sustentável e industrialização de África, tal como delineado pelo seu Presidente, Dr. George Elombi.  

A delegação do Banco defende uma narrativa climática pan-africana que se baseia nos resultados das Cimeiras Africanas sobre o Clima e das COP anteriores. Os compromissos do Afreximbank assentam nos princípios fundamentais da Agenda 2063 da UA: A África Que Queremos, e enfatizam o papel crítico da Zona de Comércio Livre Continental Africana (ZCLCA) na construção de economias resilientes às alterações climáticas. 

Um pilar central da defesa do Banco envolve a mobilização de financiamento climático principalmente para apoiar as aspirações de adaptação dos seus países membros e garantir a operacionalização rápida e eficaz do Fundo de Perdas e Danos. O Banco está igualmente a pressionar para que os países africanos, que são desproporcionalmente afectados por eventos climáticos apesar de contribuírem com menos de 4% das emissões globais, recebam uma compensação adequada e desenvolvam as estruturas internas necessárias para aceder a esses fundos.  

Em conformidade com a visão do Presidente Dr. George Elombi, o Afreximbank está a destacar o imenso potencial do continente em termos de valor acrescentado e processamento estratégico de minerais. Em vez de exportar matérias-primas, o Banco está a defender o financiamento de cadeias de valor completas, como a transformação do lítio da República Democrática do Congo em baterias, para posicionar África como um centro de tecnologia limpa e criar empregos altamente qualificados.  

O Banco insiste igualmente para que se faça uma transição energética justa e equitativa, que reconheça o direito de África de resolver a sua pobreza energética, que deixa mais de 600 milhões de pessoas sem electricidade. Isto inclui uma abordagem equilibrada que integre fontes de energia renováveis, utilizando de forma responsável combustíveis de transição, como o gás natural, para alimentar a industrialização. 

O Banco procura ainda chamar a atenção para a biodiversidade de África, que é uma fonte fundamental de resiliência climática, absorvendo emissões nocivas. O Afreximbank está empenhado em ajudar os seus países membros a monetizar a sua biodiversidade para ajudar ainda mais no combate ao impacto debilitante das alterações climáticas. 

Além disso, o Afreximbank está a apresentar as suas iniciativas financeiras, como o Fundo de Transformação Comercial do Afreximbank (ATTF), como um dos seus principais veículos para reduzir os riscos e financiar projectos ecológicos em todo o continente. 

Na COP30, a participação do Banco inclui diá.s de alto nível, painéis temáticos e eventos paralelos, incluindo actividades no Pavilhão Africano e uma sessão planeada com a Libéria sobre o estabelecimento de uma autoridade para os mercados de carbono.  

Comentando sobre a participação do Afreximbank na COP30, a Sr.ª Kanayo Awani, Vice-Presidente Executiva para o Comércio Intra-Africano e Banco de Desenvolvimento das Exportações do Afreximbank, afirmou que: 

”A nossa missão na COP30 é clara: garantir que a voz de África não só seja ouvida, mas igualmente atendida. A nossa abordagem é de transformação pró-activa, agregando valor aos nossos abundantes minerais, impulsionando as nossas indústrias com uma matriz energética sustentável e aproveitando a ZCLCA para construir economias resilientes e integradas. Estamos a alavancar a nossa influência para mobilizar o capital africano global e exigir uma estrutura globalmente reconhecida e apoiada para a transição energética justa do nosso continente, que garanta que a acção climática abrangente sirva activamente e reforce as ambições de desenvolvimento e industrialização de África.” 

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para Afreximbank.

Contacto para a Imprensa:
Vincent Musumba  
Gestor de Comunicações e Eventos (Relações com os Meios de Comunicação) 
Correio Electrónico: press@afreximbank.com 

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 (Baa2), China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI) (AAA), Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) (A-) e Fitch (BBB-). 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. 

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Consultancy Firms Join African Energy Chamber G20 Forum Amid Rise in African Oil and Gas Transactions

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Leading consultancy companies have joined the African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum, taking place November 21 in Johannesburg. Acha Leke, Chairman, McKinsey & Company Africa, and Simon Van Wyk, Director of Sustainability & ESG, Deloitte Africa, are expected to shed light into Africa’s evolving energy landscape, examining how global investors perceive African opportunities and strategies for advancing investment across the continent.

Their participation comes as Africa enters a period of rapid growth, driven by increased Merger & Acquisition (M&A) activity and continental efforts to alleviate energy poverty. Heightened M&A activity is expected to be fueled by strategic realignments among global independents, international oil companies and indigenous operators. At the same time, a slate of upcoming licensing rounds is expected to attract new investment across the oil and gas market, increasing spending across both mature and frontier basins. As international companies turn their focus on the continent, consultancy companies with a deep understanding of the market are expected to play a role in facilitating transactions, instilling investor confidence and supporting companies as they navigate the changing dynamics of the industry.

McKinsey & Company Africa has been a long-standing advisor to governments, national oil companies and investors across the continent, providing strategic guidance on industrial policy, infrastructure and energy transition planning. The company helps clients pursue sustainability, inclusion and growth, aligning closely with Africa’s broader goals of advancing both an energy transition and strengthening energy security. By integrating robust analytics and policy insight, the firm is helping African governments create data-backed pathways toward industrialization and energy diversification. Its work underscores the importance of transparency and competitiveness in making African markets more attractive to global financiers.

Meanwhile, Deloitte continues to support the growth of Africa’s energy sector through a range of services – from audit and assurance to consulting to tax and related services. The company currently has offices in 12 African countries and a presence in 17 as well as the ability to serve 52 nations across the continent. The company is committed to supporting clients navigate Environmental, Social and Governance trends, providing clients with the tools to align their operations and investments with international standards. As Africa’s oil and gas sector continues to grow, these services will be instrumental in supporting companies as navigate the complexities of the global energy transition.

“Improved market intelligence and clearer risk perception are transforming how investors view Africa’s oil and gas markets. For too long, outdated assumptions and incomplete data have inflated Africa’s perceived risk profile. Firms like McKinsey and Deloitte are changing that narrative, providing the insights, analytics and governance frameworks that allow investors to see the continent for what it truly is: a dynamic, high-return opportunity. By driving transparency and data-led decision-making, they are helping unlock the capital Africa needs to develop its resources responsibly and competitively,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the AEC.

As the continent positions itself at the center of global energy supply diversification, collaboration with strategic advisors such as McKinsey and Deloitte will be essential. Their insights on risk management, policy innovation and ESG alignment will help ensure that Africa’s oil and gas growth story is not only profitable but also sustainable and inclusive.

To register for the Forum click here (https://apo-opa.co/3LFpsLN).

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

President Ramaphosa urges Johannesburg to maintain revamp efforts beyond G20 Summit

Source: Government of South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the City of Johannesburg to continue the work to revamp the city and bring it to its glory days.

He was speaking during the CEO-City Cleanup Partnership Programme held in Kliptown, Johannesburg, on Friday morning.

The President pushed back on criticism that the drive to restore the city’s golden shine is “flash in the pan” and driven solely by preparations for the G20 Leaders’ Summit taking place at Nasrec next weekend. 

“I have said that many cities around the world…they do tend to use that moment of a summit or conference as an impetus to revamp themselves, to spruce themselves up.

“That is what we all do when we know that there are visitors coming. We clean up, we hide dirt or whatever. But this time, we shouldn’t hide it, we should clean it up,” he said.

President Ramaphosa asserted that the work being carried out in the city will be followed through even after the G20 Leaders’ Summit.

He further emphasised that a city-wide revamp is not unique to only Johannesburg.

“It is not going to be a one-day event. It is going to be that we will want to take through for many months, a year and more because the work to reposition this city is quite enormous, but it is doable.

“Many cities around the world have gone through what we are going through here in Johannesburg. They have revamped themselves and there are big cities with big names and histories,” the President noted.

President Ramaphosa highlighted that as the economic heartbeat of the continent, Johannesburg’s upliftment is critical.

“It is important to restore Johannesburg to its former glory. This is the most important city on the continent.

“We may not be as populace as Lagos, but we are the financial centre of the continent. We have the biggest stock exchange on the continent in Johannesburg, and we’ve got leading corporates that operate here. 

“A word that must be passed to those…involved in running the city is that let us ensure that we execute the plans that we have,” he said. 

The Working Group

In March this year, President Ramaphosa announced the Presidential Johannesburg Working Group (PJWG) in an effort to resolve what he called the “enormous challenges” facing the city.

Now, the President revealed that the working group has faced challenges including city officials “not really paying attention to the work that needs to be done by the working group”.

“All I can say is that in order to get Johannesburg to go up the ladder, we do need everyone’s hands on deck. We do need officials whose job it is – on a daily basis – to do the work that needs to be done.

“Let us fold our sleeves and make our hands dirty. We cannot and must not allow Johannesburg to go down into the doldrums. We must get Johannesburg to reach for the sky,” he said.

The President noted that the venue for the G20 Leaders’ Summit is “ready”.

He added that he’d like to see that the Johannesburg “will be a city that people will remember once they come here”.

“Johannesburg is well known world over and when we emerge from the G20, we will have the Johannesburg declaration in the life of the G20.

“It will be remembered, and I want the memory for Johannesburg to not only be the substantive issues that we are going to address but also to mean that people found Johannesburg a really beautiful city, a clean city and a city that is going somewhere,” President Ramaphosa said. – SAnews.gov.za

Macpherson hails “historic” national construction summit

Source: Government of South Africa

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has hailed this week’s National Construction Summit as a “historic” milestone, saying it reaffirmed government’s commitment to rebuilding South Africa’s construction industry through regulatory reforms, improved project delivery, and stronger accountability.

The 2025 Summit, currently underway in Boksburg, is hosted by the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb), in partnership with the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI).

Held under the theme: “Unlocking Infrastructure Delivery: Raising Construction Industry Performance”, the summit brings together leaders from government, business, labour and civil society to chart ways to improve infrastructure efficiency and industry performance.

Addressing media on Thursday, Macpherson said the summit offered a crucial platform for the public and private sectors to evaluate progress, identify needed changes, and accelerate infrastructure delivery.

He reiterated that government remains focused on delivering infrastructure “faster, smarter and more affordably”, guided by the Construction Action Plan and strengthened new measures, such as an enhanced social facilitation framework.

Macpherson welcomed new labour market data showing that the construction sector accounted for more than half of all new jobs created in the third quarter, demonstrating the sector’s powerful potential to drive economic growth and reduce unemployment.

“The latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey confirms what we have observed on the ground. In the third quarter of this year, 130 000 new jobs were created in construction –over 50% of all new jobs in the economy during that period.

“Since the inaugural summit in Durban last year, when we committed to addressing construction site stoppages to reignite the industry, we have begun to see the green shoots of growth taking root,” the Minister said.

The Minister also reported significant progress in tackling construction site disruptions and extortion, commonly referred to as the construction mafia.

“Since the Durban Declaration signed last year, over 770 cases of construction-related extortion and intimidation have been reported, with 241 arrests and 176 convictions. In KwaZulu-Natal, disruptions have dropped from over 60 incidents per month to fewer than 10, demonstrating the effectiveness of coordinated action between law enforcement, business, and public entities,” Macpherson said.

Chairperson of the cidb, Khulile Nzo revealed that 40 contractors have been deregistered for colluding with some cidb employees to obtain inflated gradings.

“There are too many incomplete projects. Contractors have unfortunately colluded with individuals in the cidb to receive a grading that does not reflect their true competency. We need to be strict,” Nzo said.

Strengthening infrastructure delivery 

Speaking on the last day of the summit on Friday, Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala, reaffirmed government’s commitment to reforming the construction sector, rooting out corruption and ensuring timely payment of contractors.

The Deputy Minister highlighted key government initiatives aimed at strengthening infrastructure delivery, including:
•    Reconfiguration of the Budget Facility for Infrastructure (BFI) to operate four bid windows annually.
•    Launch of a R15 billion infrastructure bond to provide dedicated, affordable financing for projects.
•    Establishment of the Infrastructure Finance and Implementation Support Agency by March 2026 to support project preparation and delivery.
•    Introduction of guidelines on unsolicited bids to accelerate project implementation.

“These measures reflect government’s commitment to enhancing performance, accountability, and inclusive growth within South Africa’s construction sector,” Zikalala said.

DPWI Director-General Sifiso Mdakwe emphasised that a high-performing construction industry ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget and according to specification, where all people associated with the project operate in a safe environment and work in dignity.

“The need for an independent body to oversee and coordinate engineering activities and infrastructure development is becoming more pressing as South Africa grapples with challenges related to urbanisation, climate change, technological advancements, economic growth, and economic transformation.

“The Office of the Engineer General (EG) is envisaged to provide the leadership required to bridge gaps in regulation, ensure compliance with engineering standards, and oversee large-scale engineering projects that are critical to South Africa’s economic growth,” Mdakane said. – SAnews.gov.za