SA Business Journal

20/11/2024

20/11/2024

Join us in exploring how values and identity evolve in the journey from startup to industry leader.

05/11/2024

Join me at Africa Tech Festival 2024! 🚀🌍

Taking place on 11-14 November in Cape Town, I’m looking forward to 4 days of learning and networking alongside 15,000+ attendees, and exploring these 4 exclusive anchor events:

📡 AfricaCom - Dive into telecoms, connectivity, digital infrastructure, and sustainable development.
🌐 AfricaTech - Explore groundbreaking technologies transforming African industries.
🚀 AfricaIgnite - Empowering entrepreneurs to drive positive change in Africa and beyond.
🤖 The AI Summit Cape Town - Discover Cape Town's rise as Africa’s innovation hub.

➡️ Want to join me? Get your ticket here: https://app.ingo.me/q/f0ngl

22/10/2024

Marimba performance at the Africa Health and Medlab Africa networking reception

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08/10/2024

Today, Extinction Rebellion Cape Town and The Green Connection conducted a demonstration to showcase how oil industry tends to suck Africa dry, noting issues such as extractives.
“The vampire theme captures the essence of what oil companies are doing – they seem to be draining Africa's resources for their own gain. We need African leaders to wake up and invest in renewable energy solutions that put people first,” says Lisa Makaula of The Green Connection.

This action took place just before Minister of Minerals and Energy’s keynote speech at the Africa Oil Week taking place in Cape Town. Both organisations are highlighting the risks of the oil and gas industry in Africa and how African leaders should shift away from the fossil fuel industry and focus instead on moving toward a just energy transition , in line with findings from the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) that state there is no room for new oil and gas investments if we are to limit global warming to 1.5°C.

26/09/2024

City to engage public on Promotion of Access to Information Act

The City of Cape Town’s Legal Services Department, via its Access to Information Unit, will be hosting a public Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) Awareness Campaign at the Cape Town Civic Centre on Monday, 30 September 2024. Members of the public are encouraged to attend to learn more about their rights to access information that is held by government. Read more below:

The Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (PAIA) is South Africa's access to information law that enables people to gain access to information held by both public and private bodies.

The details of the public awareness session are as follows:

Date: Monday, 30 September 2024
Time: 08:30 – 14:30
Venue: Cape Town, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Concourse Level (2nd Floor)

The purpose of the awareness campaign is to inform members of the public of their rights in terms of PAIA. A dedicated team of City staff will have pamphlets and brochures available on the second floor of the Civic Centre and will be on standby to share more information on rights to access City records and the procedural requirements to do so.

Members of the public will also be exposed to the City’s dedicated Walk-In Public Interface Office, the ‘Access to City Records’ office, which is also located on the Civic Centre’s concourse level.

19/09/2024

Yesterday, Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Development officially opened the Entrepreneurs Network Hub at Inospace in Ndabeni

30/08/2024

National Arbor Week & Heritage Month Celebration, Cape Town

22/05/2024

22/03/2024

🌟 Reflecting on an Insightful Conversation with Themba Mhambi, Chairman of SANRAL! 🌟

Last week at the CESA Infrastructure Indaba, I had the privilege of engaging in a thought-provoking discussion with Themba Mhambi, the esteemed Chairman of SANRAL (South African National Roads Agency Limited). His focus on Transformation and capacity building within SANRAL shed light on the agency's commitment to driving positive change and fostering growth within the industry.

Mhambi's emphasis on empowerment and inclusivity underscored SANRAL's dedication to creating opportunities for all stakeholders, ensuring that transformation remains at the core of their operations. His insights into capacity building initiatives highlighted the agency's proactive approach to nurturing talent and enhancing skills within the infrastructure sector.

As we continue to strive for a more equitable and sustainable future, Mhambi's vision for transformation serves as a guiding beacon, inspiring us to champion diversity and excellence in all aspects of infrastructure development.

Let's join hands in supporting initiatives that promote inclusivity, empower communities, and drive meaningful transformation within the industry. Together, we can build a brighter and more prosperous future for all!

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22/03/2024

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SPEAKER DENOUNCES FALSE ARREST REPORTS AND CRITICIZES MEDIA TRIAL TACTICS

Today, amidst a whirlwind of media speculation, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms. Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, refutes allegations of her arrest or surrender to authorities in connection to investigations by the NPA.

The frenzy appears to have originated from an unsubstantiated social media post by the Leader of the UDM, Mr. Bantu Holomisa, in the early hours of the morning.

In a scathing response, Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula rebukes Mr. Holomisa for disseminating falsehoods without verifying facts or considering the damage to reputations. She expresses deep concern over the media's inclination to amplify rumors without adequate fact-checking, highlighting a troubling trend that undermines journalistic integrity and subjects individuals to unjust public scrutiny.

Contrary to reports, the Speaker and her family remain at home, untouched by law enforcement since a Search and Seizure operation at her residence on Tuesday, the 19th of March 2024. Today, Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula filed legal papers challenging the validity of the search warrant and demanding full disclosure of case details to mount a robust defense against what she deems groundless accusations.

Emphasizing her right to a fair trial, the Speaker denounces the premature exposure of case particulars to the media, effectively subjecting her to trial by public opinion without recourse for defense.

While on Special Leave from official duties, Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula's legal team pledges to keep the public and media informed of case developments.

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