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Eskom commended for achieving profit before tax

Source: Government of South Africa

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Parliament’s Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources has commended Eskom for achieving a profit before tax margin of some R23.9 billion for the 2025 financial year – the first turn of profit since 2017.

This after the resurgent power utility posted a net loss before tax of some R25.5 billion the previous year.

“The reinvestment of the profit back into the business is key for strengthening Eskom’s infrastructure and ensuring greater energy security for the country, which is critical for economic growth and attracting investment,” committee chairperson Mpho Modise said.

He noted that the municipal debt owed to the power utility had grown by 27%, despite the implementation of National Treasury’s Municipal Debt Relief Programme.

“The growing municipal debt owed to Eskom, which currently stands at about R103.5 billion is one that we, as a committee, find extremely concerning. This debt needs to be addressed and a viable solution into the matter needs to be identified.

“Public entities must be kept accountable to meet their financial responsibilities,” he said. – SAnews.gov.za

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Parliaments are the ‘voices of the people’, says Minister Kubayi

Source: Government of South Africa

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has described parliaments as a vital bridge to connect  citizens to the State.

The Minister was delivering a keynote address on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa at the G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) held in Cape Town.

“Parliaments are the voices of the people and as such, aspire to reflect the diversity of their respective societies. Secondly, parliaments are tasked with creating the enabling legal frameworks for the progressive realisation of equality and for passing laws that align with the international commitments of their respective countries.

“Thirdly, parliaments hold governments accountable to their domestic and international commitments. They ensure that the necessary budgets are allocated to reflect these commitments. Beyond being chambers of debate, beyond advancing rights and overseeing executive power, parliaments are the crucial bridge between the citizen and State,” she said.

The P20 is a platform for Speakers and Presiding Officers from Parliaments of the G20 member countries to deliberate on how legislative bodies can contribute to the formulation and implementation of G20 decisions.

The gathering was attended by these leaders as well as Speakers of South Africa’s provincial legislatures, Presidents and representatives of the African Union and European Union and other invited guests.

Kubayi told the audience that as they gather, global solidarity is “far removed from… everyday realities of access to employment, health care, education and to a decent quality of life”.

“We are contending with rising inequalities between and within societies, and between the Global North and Global South. In many parts of the world, rising populism, xenophobia and extreme forms of nationalism threaten to undermine solidarity.

“It is therefore incumbent upon us as parliaments to bring our institutions closer to the people, to restore the bonds of trust and to make all citizens part of the effort to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

“I am pleased that the G20 Parliamentary Speakers Summit has broadening citizen participation as a standing item, as we seek out new, innovative ways to achieve this,” she noted.

The Minister emphasised that for the commitments made at the G20 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to be translated to reality, “implementation must be felt on the ground”.

“As the bridge between citizen and State, the challenge for parliaments the world over is to translate hope into purpose and promise into action.

“I look forward to our engagement today, and look even further forward to a bold, forward-looking declaration from this year’s Summit.

“One that is matched by tangible steps that will be taken by all the parliaments represented here today to give practical meaning to solidarity, equality and sustainability,” Kubayi concluded. – SAnews.gov.za

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Dtic partners with automotive industry for Auto Week

Source: Government of South Africa

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) is supporting the South African Auto Week (SAAW) that kicks off this week.

Now in its fourth year, SA Auto Week has firmly established itself as the premier platform for the automotive sector in South Africa and the African continent, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and global stakeholders under one roof.

Taking place from 1-3 October 2025, the SAAW is being hosted in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape at a time when the country is commemorating Transport Month.

“The event is hosted by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA). Significantly, this year’s gathering will be held in the Eastern Cape, the birthplace of NAAMSA and still the heart of South Africa’s automotive industrial capacity,” said the department in a statement on Wednesday.

The 2025 programme will centre on five key themes:
•    Inclusive Economic Growth and Job Creation – advancing localisation, diversification, digitisation, and decarbonisation.
•    Policy and Regulatory Reforms – accelerating the review of frameworks for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs).
•    Infrastructure and Investment Mobilisation – addressing gaps in manufacturing investment.
•    Justice and Anti-Corruption – strengthening governance and whistleblower protections.
•    Geopolitical Engagement – affirming South Africa’s role in multilateral cooperation and trade diplomacy.

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau, emphasised the importance of the event in advancing the country’s industrial policy objectives.  

“The automotive sector is not only a key driver of South Africa’s manufacturing base, but also a sector that has consistently demonstrated resilience and innovation. SA Auto Week offers a vital platform for government and industry to co-create solutions, embrace new technologies, and position South Africa as a hub for next-generation mobility solutions. Our commitment is to work hand-in-hand with stakeholders to unlock growth, deepen localisation, and secure South Africa’s place in the evolving global automotive value chain,” he said.

He further added that this year’s programme, anchored by the theme “Reimagining the Future, Together: Cultivating Inclusive Growth and Shared Prosperity,” will feature high-level dialogues, thought leadership sessions, and networking opportunities designed to foster bold industrial alliances, recommit to trade diplomacy, and accelerate South Africa’s just energy transition within the automotive ecosystem.

“By connecting industry leaders and policymakers, SA Auto Week will continue to set the benchmark for collaboration and innovation across Africa’s automotive landscape,” said the Minister. –SAnews.gov.za

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Health Committee chair alarmed by R2bn misappropriation at Tembisa Hospital

Source: Government of South Africa

The Parliamentary Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, has expressed serious concern about the Special Investigating Unit’s report revealing the misappropriation of over R2 billion intended for healthcare services at Tembisa Hospital in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng.

The interim report released on Monday by SIU Head, Advocate Lekgoa Mothibi, included an analysis of 2 207 procurement bundles that uncovered significant cases of maladministration and procurement fraud.

Mothibi said key officials from the Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) and Tembisa Hospital are accused of benefiting from corrupt payments that facilitated the irregular appointment of service providers. 

This involved money laundering and fraud through fronting, and the use of false Supply Chain Management documentation.

The agency emphasised that none of these transactions led to the delivery of goods to Tembisa Hospital, but instead all the money was funnelled through fronts or conduits to beneficiaries, eventually being used to purchase assets.

Dhlomo said the committee views these findings as serious and troubling, highlighting that they reveal acts of criminality. 

He noted that these actions represent a profound breach of public trust and an unacceptable diversion of essential health resources from the most vulnerable members of society.

The chairperson expressed support for the SIU’s ongoing efforts to identify those involved and recover the stolen funds.

“Some of these officials supported the syndicates with impunity, and there must be consequences. Such criminality cannot go unpunished,” he added. 

READ | SIU uncovers syndicates which allegedly looted R2 billion at Tembisa hospital

Dhlomo also welcomed the referral of matters to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and other law enforcement agencies. 

“The committee will monitor the progress of this closely to ensure that accountability is upheld at all levels. It is only through decisive corrective action that public confidence in the healthcare system can be restored.”

The chairperson said the committee will engage with the Department of Health and the SIU to receive further briefings on the findings and progress of this investigation. 

“The law should take its course for those implicated,” said Dhlomo.

The committee said it will maintain its oversight role to prevent such abuses from happening again and to protect the integrity of the health system for the benefit of all South Africans.

Meanwhile, the SIU announced that it will continue to diligently follow the money and seek justice by collaborating with law enforcement partners such as the NPA, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), the South African Police Service (SAPS), and the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

The SIU is authorised by the SIU Act to initiate civil proceedings in the High Court or the Special Tribunal in its name to address any wrongdoing identified during its investigations that arises from acts of corruption, fraud, or maladministration.

The SIU has indicated that it expects to complete the investigation by November 2027.

The agency has underscored the vital role of information and evidence provided by whistleblowers, and said it will take the necessary measures to ensure their protection. – SAnews.gov.za

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Le Youth Charter lance un Appel mondial à l’action lors de la 80e Assemblée générale des Nations Unies et du Sommet du Comité International Olympique (CIO) Milano Cortina

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French


Le Youth Charter (YC) (www.YouthCharter.org), organisation caritative internationale et ONG reconnue par les Nations Unies, a lancé un Appel mondial à l’action pour le sport au service du développement et de la paix (SDP) à l’occasion de la 80e Assemblée générale des Nations Unies (AGNU) à New York et du Sommet du CIO Milano Cortina 2026 en Italie. 

Cette déclaration appelle les dirigeants mondiaux, les gouvernements et les instances sportives à renforcer le rôle du sport dans la réponse aux crises les plus urgentes de notre époque : conflits armés, changement climatique, inégalités et manque de représentation dans les instances dirigeantes. 

Une urgence renouvelée 

À l’AGNU, les dirigeants mondiaux ont réaffirmé que « le sport est un facteur important de développement durable », tandis que le CIO a réitéré son engagement en faveur de l’unité et de la paix à l’approche des Jeux Olympiques d’hiver de Milano Cortina 2026. Le Youth Charter appelle à ce que ces engagements soient traduits en actions concrètes : 

  • Intégrer systématiquement le sport dans les politiques de prévention des conflits, consolidation de la paix et réponse humanitaire. 
  • Développer les Campus communautaires, combinant espaces sûrs, éducation, sport et engagement numérique. 
  • Renforcer l’Accord ONU–CIO avec des revues annuelles lors des futures Assemblées générales, afin que les progrès soient mesurés par rapport aux Objectifs de développement durable (ODD). 

Geoff Thompson, fondateur et président du Youth Charter, a déclaré : 

« À une époque de conflits mondiaux, de divisions et de crise climatique, le sport demeure l’un des rares outils universels capables de rassembler, de guérir les communautés et de donner aux jeunes les moyens d’agir. Le Youth Charter appelle à un renouvellement audacieux de l’Accord ONU–CIO afin que chaque Assemblée générale renforce, plutôt que répète, les engagements en faveur de la paix par le sport. » 

Principales propositions 

  • Accord ONU–CIO renforcé : Revues annuelles à chaque AGNU avec mécanismes de responsabilité. 
  • Groupe de travail Sport & Consolidation de la paix : Nouveau mécanisme onusien pour intégrer le sport dans les agendas des conflits et de l’humanitaire. 
  • Extension des Campus communautaires : Développement de modèles éprouvés pour autonomiser la jeunesse et les communautés dans le monde entier. 
  • Égalité des genres & action climatique : Garantir que les femmes, les filles et la durabilité environnementale soient au cœur de toutes les initiatives sportives pour le développement. 

Un appel mondial de la jeunesse 

Le Youth Charter, qui célèbre plus de 30 ans de plaidoyer depuis sa fondation lors de la visite de Nelson Mandela à Manchester en 1993, continue de défendre le rôle des jeunes comme acteurs du changement. Cet Appel mondial à l’action invite les gouvernements, le CIO, les agences onusiennes et la société civile à rejoindre un mouvement mondial renouvelé en faveur de la paix par le sport. 

Document complet : Youth Charter – Appel mondial à l’action pour le sport au service du développement et de la paix (https://apo-opa.co/4pUw1Kc)

Distribué par APO Group pour Youth Charter.

Contact Presse : 
Secrétariat du Youth Charter 
info@youthcharter.org

Charte de la Jeunesse @ Réseaux sociaux :
LinkedIn : @ YouthCharter
Facebook : @ YouthCharter
Instagram : @ youthchartersdp
YouTube : @ YouthCharter
X : @ YOUTHCHARTER
Site Web : www.YouthCharter.org

#Hashtags de la Charte de la Jeunesse : 
#ComitéInternationalOlympique 
#Olympisme 
#CombattreLaRue
 #JeunesViesPerdues 
#AppelÀL’Action 
#HéritageOpportunitéPourTous 
#SportDéveloppementPaix 
#AutonomiserLaProchaineGénération 
#SecrétariatDuCommonwealth
#ObjectifsDeDéveloppementDurableDeL’ONU

À propos de la Charte de la Jeunesse :
La Charte de la Jeunesse est une organisation caritative enregistrée au Royaume-Uni et une organisation non gouvernementale accréditée auprès des Nations Unies. Lancée en 1993 dans le cadre de la candidature olympique de Manchester 2000 et des Jeux du Commonwealth de 2002, la Charte de la Jeunesse a milité et promu le rôle et la valeur du sport, de l’art, de la culture et des technologies numériques dans la vie des jeunes en difficulté issus de communautés défavorisées, aux niveaux national et international. La Charte de la Jeunesse a fait ses preuves dans la création et la mise en œuvre de programmes de développement social et humain, dont l’objectif général est d’offrir aux jeunes la possibilité de s’épanouir. 

Plus précisément, la Charte de la Jeunesse s’attaque à l’échec scolaire, aux inégalités en matière de santé, aux comportements antisociaux et aux effets négatifs de la criminalité, de la drogue, des gangs et du racisme, en appliquant l’éthique de l’excellence sportive et artistique. Ces éléments peuvent ensuite se traduire par des avantages sociaux et économiques en matière de citoyenneté, de droits et de responsabilités, avec une amélioration de l’éducation, de la santé, de l’ordre social, de l’environnement, de l’enseignement supérieur, de l’emploi et de l’entrepreneuriat. 

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Youth Charter Issues Global Call to Action at United Nations (UN) 80th Assembly and International Olympic Committee (IOC) Milano Cortina Summit

Source: APO


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The Youth Charter (YC) (www.YouthCharter.org), an international charity and UN NGO, has issued a Global Call to Action on Sport for Development and Peace (SDP) following the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York and the IOC Milano Cortina 2026 Summit in Italy. 

The statement urges world leaders, governments, and sporting bodies to strengthen the role of sport in addressing today’s most urgent crises – armed conflict, climate change, inequality, and the lack of representation in leadership. 

Renewed Urgency 

At the UNGA, world leaders reaffirmed that “sport is an important enabler of sustainable development”, while the IOC reiterated its commitment to unity and peace ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games. The Youth Charter calls for these commitments to be translated into action: 

  • Embedding sport systematically in conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and humanitarian response. 
  • Scaling Community Campus Models that combine safe spaces, education, sport, and digital engagement. 
  • Strengthening the UN–IOC Accord with annual reviews at future UN Assemblies, ensuring progress is measured against the UN Sustainable Development Goals. 

Geoff Thompson, Youth Charter Founder and Chair, said: 

“At a time of global conflict, division, and climate crisis, sport remains one of the few universal tools that can bring people together, heal communities, and empower young people. The Youth Charter is calling for a bold renewal of the UN–IOC Accord so that every Assembly strengthens, rather than repeats, commitments to peace through sport.” 

Key Proposals 

  • UN–IOC Accord Strengthened: Annual reviews at each UNGA with accountability measures. 
  • Sport & Peacebuilding Task Force: A new UN mechanism to embed sport in conflict and humanitarian agendas. 
  • Community Campus Expansion: Scaling evidence-based models to empower youth and communities worldwide. 
  • Gender & Climate Action: Ensuring women, girls, and environmental sustainability are central to all sport for development initiatives. 

A Global Youth Call 

The Youth Charter, marking over 30 years of advocacy since its founding alongside Nelson Mandela’s 1993 visit to Manchester, continues to champion the role of young people as agents of change. The Global Call to Action invites governments, the IOC, UN agencies, and civil society partners to join a renewed global movement for peace through sport. 

Full Position Paper: Youth Charter Global Call to Action on Sport for Development and Peace (https://apo-opa.co/4pUw1Kc)

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Youth Charter.

Youth Charter @ Social Media:
LinkedIn: @ YouthCharter
Facebook: @ YouthCharter
Instagram: @ youthchartersdp
YouTube: @ YouthCharter
X: @ YOUTHCHARTER

Youth Charter #Hashtags: 
#InternationalOlympicCommittee 
#Olympism 
#Fight4theStreets 
#YoungLivesLost 
#Call2Action 
#LegacyOpportunity4All 
#SportDevelopmentPeace 
#Empowerthenextgeneration 
#CommonwealthSecretariat 
#UNSustainableDevelopmentGoals 

About Youth Charter:
The Youth Charter is a UK registered charity and UN accredited non-governmental organisation. Launched in 1993 as part of the Manchester 2000 Olympic Bid and the 2002 Commonwealth Games, the Youth Charter has Campaigned and Promoted the role and value of sport, art, culture and digital technology in the lives of disaffected young people from disadvantaged communities nationally and internationally. The Youth Charter has a proven track record in the creation and delivery of social and human development programmes with the overall aim of providing young people with an opportunity to develop in life. 
Specifically, The Youth Charter Tackles educational non-attainment, health inequality, anti-social behaviour and the negative effects of crime, drugs, gang related activity and racism by applying the ethics of sporting and artistic excellence. These can then be translated to provide social and economic benefits of citizenship, rights responsibilities, with improved education, health, social order, environment and college, university, employment and enterprise. 

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Africa Stakes Its Claim as Global Energy Player at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025

Source: APO

Africa is seeking to move beyond being a raw material supplier and establish itself as a critical energy player, government leaders said at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies, highlighting investment opportunities, energy transition based on domestic resources, and the need for predictable policies for investors.

Anatole Collinet Makosso, Prime Minister of the Republic of Congo, said the continent must leverage its vast oil and gas resources – as well as solar, geothermal and wind potential – to drive development. “Without energy justice, energy transition is an illusion,” he said. “To offer clean, affordable and reliable energy is not an option – it’s an imperative. Our need for development cannot be sacrificed. We need to support energy transition fully, but it must be based on our gas and petroleum resources.”

Makosso highlighted key projects including Eni’s Congo LNG initiative, the recently licensed deepwater Nzombo block, the Banga Kayo gas monetization project and Perenco’s ongoing modernization and drilling works to extend field lifespans. “These initiatives are part of the national and continental strategy. Africa must no longer be considered as a provider of raw materials – it must be considered as a critical energy player,” he said. He called the continent “the investment opportunity of the century,” stressing that the goal is not merely to attract capital but to build a competitive, sovereign Africa.

Nigeria’s Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), outlined measures the country has taken to boost investor confidence and expand production, including an Executive Order signed earlier this year to reduce production costs. The sector overhaul has already spurred significant activity, including $5 billion in new Shell investment in Bonga North, planned investments in Bonga Southwest and other deepwater projects, and the restructuring of state-owned NNPC into a commercially viable company. “Investors want predictability, efficiency and incentives, as well as alignment between stakeholders and industry,” he said.

Lokpobiri also pointed to successes from asset divestments as evidence of Nigeria’s growing strategic role. “The companies that acquired IOC assets – Renaissance acquiring Shell’s onshore and shallow-water assets, Seplat acquiring ExxonMobil’s, Oando acquiring Eni’s – between the time the divestments were enabled and today, we have increased production by at least 200,000 barrels per day. That shows that divestment was the right decision,” he said.

Looking ahead, Lokpobiri urged Africa to capture more of global oil and gas capital expenditure, and to “transition from being net importer to strategic value creator.” He also emphasized the need for partnerships rather than energy abandonment: “No continent or country is slowing down. What is needed is to reduce emissions, not abandon any form of energy, and what we need from the West is partnership.”

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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Second application window for Junior Mining Exploration Fund now open

Source: Government of South Africa

Second application window for Junior Mining Exploration Fund now open

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Council for Geoscience and the Industrial Development Corporation have opened the second window for applications for the Junior Mining Exploration Fund (JMEF).

The fund has been allocated some R240 million for those seeking funding in mining.

“Among other objectives, the JMEF fund enables eligible South African junior mining businesses to access funding so they can conduct prospecting work, increase junior miners’ access to mine ore bodies and promote economic inclusion that will support equitable economic growth,” the three entities said in a joint statement.

The terms of reference have been revised but critical requirements are that the applicants must be junior miners with a valid prospecting or mining right and the applicant’s requirements should exceed R10 million and be capped at a maximum of R50 million.

Other terms of reference require applicants to use funding for the following activities:

  • Early stage discovery exploration activities (detailed activities to be outlined by CGS and agreed between all parties).

Example of services that can be considered by the fund:

  • Drilling and logging.
  • Rock sample analysis.
  • Geophysics surveys.
  • Geochemistry studies.
  • Geo-tech assessment.
  • Geohydrological studies.
  • Environmental studies.
  • Other requisite geo expertise that may include data interpretation and consolidation into a Competent Persons Report (CPR).

Examples of other advanced exploration activities include further resource definition, geotechnical studies, metallurgical testing, environmental-impact assessments, permitting and regulatory compliance and feasibility studies.

Targeted minerals for the second round of applications include tin, tungsten, copper, lithium, titanium, uranium, gold, antimony, arsenic and fluorspar.

The fund will prioritise the greenstone belts for gold and antimony. However, all gold/antimony exploration projects are welcome to apply.

First round

The first window of applications saw some R160 million allocated to eligible applicants.

“Eight applicants drawn from sections of the sector and spread across the country successfully applied for funding, which was duly disbursed. 

“Established in 2023, the JMEF forms part of South Africa’s mineral exploration strategy, whose objective is to, among others, attract exploration investment, reignite mineral development, accelerate new mineral discoveries, while encouraging optimal utilisation of the country’s mineral resources,” the statement read.

Application forms can be found at https://www.idc.co.za/junior-mining/.

The application window opened on 30 September 2025 and will close on 31 October 2025. – SAnews.gov.za

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Madlanga Commission appoints Adv Chaskalson SC as chief evidence leader

Source: Government of South Africa

Madlanga Commission appoints Adv Chaskalson SC as chief evidence leader

The Madlanga Commission has announced that Advocate Terry Motau SC has stepped down from his role as Chief Evidence Leader.

Commission spokesperson, Jeremy Michaels, said Motau has left the commission “on good terms” with Advocate Matthew Chaskalson SC appointed to that position.

“The Commission is grateful for the service Adv Motau SC rendered. The Commission will not be discussing this matter any further as it can only serve to distract it from the task at hand,” Michaels said.

Furthermore, the commission is intently focused on its work.

“The Commission’s priority is to ensure that it is squarely focussed on the job as outlined in the terms of reference, which is to conduct an inquiry into and make ‘actionable recommendations’ regarding the gravely serious allegations that South Africa’s law enforcement agencies have been infiltrated and unduly influenced by criminal syndicates and drug cartels.

“The work of the Commission is critically important for the rule of law in South Africa, and we will continue to vigorously pursue our mission in the interests of the country,” Michaels said.
 – SAnews.gov.za

 

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CSIR celebrates 80 years with conference on sustainable innovation

Source: Government of South Africa

CSIR celebrates 80 years with conference on sustainable innovation

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), an entity within the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, is celebrating 80 years of touching lives through innovation.

To celebrate this milestone, the council will host its 9th Biennial Conference from 8-10 October 2025, at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria. 

The theme of the conference will be: “Science, Technology, and Innovation for a Sustainable Future.” 

This event is organised in collaboration with the Global Sustainable Technology and Innovation Community (G-STIC), which is led by the Belgian Research and Technology Organisation (VITO).

The conference will be held in conjunction with the 8th G-STIC Conference, making it G-STIC’s first conference on the African continent.

The G-STIC Conference aligns with a decision made 10 years ago by the global community to adopt Agenda 2030 and its associated Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – an ambitious global action programme aimed at steering the world towards a more economically sustainable, socially equitable and environmentally sound development path.

“For over eight decades, the CSIR has been a catalyst for innovation – advancing industrial development, strengthening state capabilities, and improving lives across South Africa,” said CEO of the CSIR, Dr Thulani Dlamini. 

He believes that the gathering will serve as a dynamic platform to showcase the CSIR’s excellence in science, technology, and innovation, spanning more than 12 key sectors of the South African economy. 

“It also highlights our enduring commitment to driving sustainable development and shaping a future that is inclusive, resilient, and knowledge-driven,” he added. 

The conference will be attended by a diverse group of stakeholders, including science experts, academics, government and industry leaders, and members of the public, all coming together to explore how research, development and innovation (RD&I) can be leveraged to strengthen and grow the local and global economy.

The discussions and exhibitions that will be presented during the conference will emphasise the critical role that RD&I plays in driving sustainable economic development and fostering innovation across various sectors.

“Bringing G-STIC to Africa for the first time is a recognition of the continent’s growing role in shaping global innovation for sustainable development. Together with the CSIR and DSTI, we aim to strengthen partnerships that accelerate the deployment of transformative technologies and create solutions that matter both locally and globally,” said General Manager G-STIC, Dietrich Van der Weken. – SAnews.gov.za

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