Thami Ngubeni and Victor Kgomoeswana, author of "Africa Is Open for Business" and "Africa Bounces Back".

He's also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo- discuss business stories that made headlines in the week. 

Thami Ngubeni and Victor Kgomoeswana, author of "Africa Is Open for Business" and "Africa Bounces Back".
He's also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo- discuss business stories that made headlines in the week.

Business round-up with Victor Kgomoeswana, author of "Africa Is Open for Business" and "Africa Bounces Back"

The Electrical Contractors Association and the South African Equity Workers Association will launch the Electricity Expo Africa in Johannesburg, South Africa tonight.

The groundbreaking initiative is set to redefine Africa's energy landscape by fostering collaboration, showcasing cutting-edge technologies, and addressing critical energy challenges through innovation and sustainability.

Thought leaders, top-tier electrical contractors, and key stakeholders are expected to engage in the future of energy in Africa.

Thami Ngubeni spoke to Mark Mfikoe Director for the Electrical Contractors Association of South Africa.

The Electrical Contractors Association and the South African Equity Workers Association will launch the Electricity Expo Africa in Johannesburg, South Africa tonight.
The groundbreaking initiative is set to redefine Africa's energy landscape by fostering collaboration, showcasing cutting-edge technologies, and addressing critical energy challenges through innovation and sustainability.
Thought leaders, top-tier electrical contractors, and key stakeholders are expected to engage in the future of energy in Africa.
Thami Ngubeni spoke to Mark Mfikoe Director for the Electrical Contractors Association of South Africa.

Electricity Expo Africa in Johannesburg, South Africa is an initiative set to redefine Africa's energy landscape

As COP29 wraps up in Baku, Azerbaijan attendees are no closer to a consensus on a climate finance bill than when it began two weeks ago.

Some economists say the COP conferences are now just meaningless rituals.

The Russian state atomic energy corporation, Rosatom has been participating in the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Thami Ngubeni spoke to Alexander Kormishin, director of the Centre for International Partnerships coordinator of Impact Team 2050.

As COP29 wraps up in Baku, Azerbaijan attendees are no closer to a consensus on a climate finance bill than when it began two weeks ago.
Some economists say the COP conferences are now just meaningless rituals.
The Russian state atomic energy corporation, Rosatom has been participating in the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Thami Ngubeni spoke to Alexander Kormishin, director of the Centre for International Partnerships coordinator of Impact Team 2050.

As COP29 wraps up in Baku, Azerbaijan attendees are no closer to a consensus on a climate finance bill

Kenyan President, William Ruto has ordered the cancellation of a procurement process to award control of the country's main airport to India's Adani Group.

This comes after the founder; Gautam Adani was indicted for fraud by US prosecutors and arrest warrants issued for him and his nephew for their alleged roles in a 265 million US dollars scheme to bribe Indian officials to secure power-supply deals.

Under the proposed deal worth nearly two billion dollars, the Adani Group was to add a second runway at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and upgrade the passenger terminal in exchange for a 30-year lease.

Thami Ngubeni spoke to a journalist based in Kenya, Jimmy Mbogoh.

Kenyan President, William Ruto has ordered the cancellation of a procurement process to award control of the country's main airport to India's Adani Group.
This comes after the founder; Gautam Adani was indicted for fraud by US prosecutors and arrest warrants issued for him and his nephew for their alleged roles in a 265 million US dollars scheme to bribe Indian officials to secure power-supply deals.
Under the proposed deal worth nearly two billion dollars, the Adani Group was to add a second runway at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and upgrade the passenger terminal in exchange for a 30-year lease.
Thami Ngubeni spoke to a journalist based in Kenya, Jimmy Mbogoh.

Ruto cancels a procurement process to award control of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to India's Adani Group

The Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA) is currently celebrating its 6th Annual Township Economy Summit, of supporting and growing township economies.

The summit coincides with the launch of the Township Economy Awards aimed at celebrating innovation, resilience, and growth within South Africa's vibrant township economy.

Thami Ngubeni spoke to the Founder of TEA Bulelani Balabala.

The Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA) is currently celebrating its 6th Annual Township Economy Summit, of supporting and growing township economies.
The summit coincides with the launch of the Township Economy Awards aimed at celebrating innovation, resilience, and growth within South Africa's vibrant township economy.
Thami Ngubeni spoke to the Founder of TEA Bulelani Balabala.

The Township Entrepreneurs Alliance celebrates its 6th Annual Township Economy Summit

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development in South Africa Thembi Simelane says government is concerned about allegations that suggest that some South Africans are assisting illegal foreign nationals to comply with the requirements for registration of small businesses fraudulently.

Ministers leading the multidisciplinary teams in government responsible for the national response to instances of foodborne illnesses briefed the media to outline the government's action plan to manage foodborne illnesses.

Nhlanhla Mahlangu has filed this report.

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development in South Africa Thembi Simelane says government is concerned about allegations that suggest that some South Africans are assisting illegal foreign nationals to comply with the requirements for registration of small businesses fraudulently.
Ministers leading the multidisciplinary teams in government responsible for the national response to instances of foodborne illnesses briefed the media to outline the government's action plan to manage foodborne illnesses.
Nhlanhla Mahlangu has filed this report.

Concerns over reports that some South Africans are assisting illegal foreign nationals to fraudulently comply with the requirements for registration of small businesses

Kenya has secured a 200 million US dollar loan from the African Development Bank.

The country's finance ministry says they are also in talks with the World Bank for a new 750-million-dollar loan.

The East African nation has been struggling with heavy debt- while scrambling for new financing after deadly protests in June, forced it to scrap planned tax hikes worth more than 2-point- 68 billion dollars.

Kenya will target a budget deficit of 3.8% of GDP in the 2025/26 financial year.

The government was forced to raise the budget deficit after the deadly protests.

Thami Ngubeni spoke to the former Deputy Secretary General of the East African Community and a practising Attorney, Mutabingwa Alois.

Kenya has secured a 200 million US dollar loan from the African Development Bank.
The country's finance ministry says they are also in talks with the World Bank for a new 750-million-dollar loan.
The East African nation has been struggling with heavy debt- while scrambling for new financing after deadly protests in June, forced it to scrap planned tax hikes worth more than 2-point- 68 billion dollars.
Kenya will target a budget deficit of 3.8% of GDP in the 2025/26 financial year.
The government was forced to raise the budget deficit after the deadly protests.
Thami Ngubeni spoke to the former Deputy Secretary General of the East African Community and a practising Attorney, Mutabingwa Alois.

Kenya secures a 200 million US dollar loan from the African Development Bank

According to VAT Modernisation South Africa, the country is losing between 1-point-2 billion US dollars and 2-point-7 billion annually due to Value Added Tax compliance gaps, directly affecting fiscal stability and the ability to fund essential services such as healthcare and education.

As the South African Revenue Service works towards a fully digital VAT system by 2028, VAT Modernisation stresses that the need for businesses to modernize their VAT reporting systems has never been more urgent.

Thami Ngubeni spoke to CEO of VAT Modernisation Shannon Friedman.

According to VAT Modernisation South Africa, the country is losing between 1-point-2 billion US dollars and 2-point-7 billion annually due to Value Added Tax compliance gaps, directly affecting fiscal stability and the ability to fund essential services such as healthcare and education.
As the South African Revenue Service works towards a fully digital VAT system by 2028, VAT Modernisation stresses that the need for businesses to modernize their VAT reporting systems has never been more urgent.
Thami Ngubeni spoke to CEO of VAT Modernisation Shannon Friedman.

South Africa loses about 2.7 billion dollars due to Value Added Tax compliance gaps

Prescient Investment Management (PIM) has released its 2024 Responsible Investing Report with case studies on infrastructure, renewable energy, AI-driven tools and aligning financial outcomes with societal impact.

This provides investors with strategies to adapt to new environmental, social, and governance regulations and emerging opportunities.

Thami Ngubeni spoke to Conway Williams, Head of Credit at Prescient.

Prescient Investment Management (PIM) has released its 2024 Responsible Investing Report with case studies on infrastructure, renewable energy, AI-driven tools and aligning financial outcomes with societal impact.
This provides investors with strategies to adapt to new environmental, social, and governance regulations and emerging opportunities.
Thami Ngubeni spoke to Conway Williams, Head of Credit at Prescient.

Prescient Investment Management releases its 2024 Responsible Investing Report

INTRO:  As COP29 comes to an end in Azerbaijan, South Africa is currently the only country in Africa to implement a Just Energy Transition Investment Plan, despite the country still being very coal reliant.

77 per cent of the country's electricity comes from coal, but transitioning to a diverse energy mix remains crucial.

Thami Ngubeni spoke to Bertha Dlamini, the President and Founder of African Women in Energy and Power (AWEAP), a non-profit organisation.

INTRO:  As COP29 comes to an end in Azerbaijan, South Africa is currently the only country in Africa to implement a Just Energy Transition Investment Plan, despite the country still being very coal reliant.
77 per cent of the country's electricity comes from coal, but transitioning to a diverse energy mix remains crucial.
Thami Ngubeni spoke to Bertha Dlamini, the President and Founder of African Women in Energy and Power (AWEAP), a non-profit organisation.

South Africa is currently the only country in Africa to implement a Just Energy Transition Investment Plan

In-depth financial issues, profiling of African businesses doing well internationally, stocks & market updates.

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