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VFS Global

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    • Mr. Silmy Karim, Director General of Immigration of Indonesia, and Mr. Kaushik Ghosh, Head – Australasia, VFS Global, at the Indonesia e-Visa on Arrival Cooperation Agreement Announcement Ceremony in Jakarta on 16 October 2024
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VFS Global appointed to offer new Indonesia e-Visa on Arrival service to South Africans, 96 other nationalities

The e-VoA can be easily obtained by visiting VFS Global website, submitting all the required documents, and paying the necessary fees online prior to travel

New Indonesia Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) service to commence in the first half of December 2024. Group booking facility to be available for the benefit of travel trade and conventions. Indonesia has set an ambitious target of welcoming 14 million visitors in 2024 and achieved 9.92 million arrivals from…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Media Statement: Statement of the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies on the Withdrawal of the South African Broadcasting (SABC) Bill by Minister Malatsi

To withdraw the Bill at this stage means to delay the implementation of crucial reforms necessary to save yet another crucial and strategic public institution

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, Ms Khusela Sangoni Diko, has noted with grave concern the decision of the Minister of Communication and Digital Technologies, Mr Solly Malatsi, to withdraw the South African Broadcasting (SABC) Bill from Parliament, as reported in the Sunday Times today,…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Media Statement: Small Business Development Committee Chairperson Welcomes Closure of Six Non-compliant Wholesalers in Free State

Ms Matsholo Mmolotsane, a member of the committee formed part of a joint operation to conduct inspections at these wholesales by officials from Fezile Dabi District Municipality, Metsimaholo Local Municipality and the South African Police Service

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development, Ms Masefako Dikgale, has welcomed the closure of six wholesales that did not comply with the Department of Health’s regulations on general hygiene requirement for food premises, the transportation of food and related matters in Free State’s Fezile Dabi District.…

African Energy Chamber

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    • Gwede Mantashe, South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources
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South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) Launches Global Investor Roadshow at African Energy Week (AEW) 2024, Unveiling Vision for South Africa’s Energy Future

The South African National Petroleum Company hosted the first stop of its global investor roadshow at African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies, presenting plans to strengthen South Africa’s energy security, prioritize fossil fuel development and enhance refining capacity

The newly-sanctioned South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) kicked off its global investor roadshow at African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies on Thursday, inviting investors and governments to engage with South Africa’s oil and gas prospects, while showcasing strategic plans for the new entity. Speaking on the rationale behind…

African Energy Chamber

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    • Algeria Unveils Six Onshore Blocks to Upstream Investors
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Algeria Unveils Six Onshore Blocks to Upstream Investors

Algeria’s National Agency for the Valorization of Hydrocarbon Resources showcased six high-potential onshore licensing opportunities and extensive data packages at African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies

Algeria’s National Agency for the Valorization of Hydrocarbon Resources (ALNAFT) presented six onshore conventional licensing opportunities at African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies on Thursday.  The six high-potential opportunities consist of a mix of exploration, development and export opportunities and are open to competitive bidding. The round is part…

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    • Chamber of Mines Highlight Prospects in Respective Markets at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA)
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Chamber of Mines Highlight Prospects in Respective Markets at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA)

Critical Minerals Africa 2024 takes place from 6 – 7 November in Cape Town

Representatives from Chambers of Mines across African countries rich in energy transition metals presented their nations' mineral assets and investment prospects during a panel discussion held on Day one of the Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024 Forum. Thomas Gono, President of the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe, stated that the…

African Energy Chamber

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    • African Energy Week (AEW) 2024: Mindset Shifts, Flexibility Will Retain Women in the Energy Industry
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African Energy Week (AEW) 2024: Mindset Shifts, Flexibility Will Retain Women in the Energy Industry

An AWBEN-hosted Women in Energy session at African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2024 outlined tangible strategies for enhancing the participation and contributions of women in the energy industry

A session hosted by The African Women Business Energy Network (AWBEN), Women in Energy Roundtable at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2024 underscored how a shift in mindset and increased flexibility in work environments can not only entice, but also retain greater participation by women in the…

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    • NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber and Gwede Mantashe, South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources
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Shale Gas Is Back on The South Africa Menu, Says Mantashe

Speaking at African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2024, Mantashe called for a balanced development between fossil fuels and renewable energies

South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe on Thursday reiterated that the country was committed to developing its oil and gas sector, despite external pressures to transition to a greener economy. Speaking at African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2024, in Cape Town, Mantashe noted that…

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    • African Energy Week (AEW) 2024: Local Manufacturing Key to Advancing Green Technologies
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African Energy Week (AEW) 2024: Local Manufacturing Key to Advancing Green Technologies

While steps are being taken to roll out green energy initiatives across Africa, the renewable energy industry will require greater investments in local capacity

The African continent is developing promising green technologies to address energy access disparities and to foster economic growth. Its countries should take an active role in local sustainable energy solutions, rather than merely being consumers of these technologies. At a dedicated panel session at African Energy Week: Invest in African…

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    • African Energy Week (AEW) 2024: Cross-Continental, Regional Collaboration Key to Reduce Supply Chain Disruptions
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African Energy Week (AEW) 2024: Cross-Continental, Regional Collaboration Key to Reduce Supply Chain Disruptions

Cross-continental and regional collaboration is essential to mitigate supply chain disruptions impacting Africa’s trade routes, as highlighted by industry leaders during an Africa Global Logistics sponsored session at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2024

Most of Africa's trade is carried out via sea routes. Geopolitical conflicts, however, including the war in Ukraine and attacks on commercial shipping vessels in the red sea, have caused detours and delays, impacting on maritime trade to and from Africa. This new wave of disruption follows the unprecedented global…