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    • Left to right: Luis Avellar, President of the Africa Operating Unit of The Coca Cola Company; Honourable Parks Tau, Minister of Trade Industry and Competition; Boitumelo Mosako, Chief Executite officer, Development Bank of Southern Africa, Tshepo Ramodibe; Head of Corporate Affairs, Industrial Development Corporation and Yunus Hoosen, Head of Investment South Africa
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    • The Coca-Cola system in South Africa has an economic impact of R51.2 billion across its value chain, supporting more than 87,000 jobs, new study shows
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The Coca-Cola system in South Africa has an economic impact of R51.2 billion across its value chain, supporting more than 87,000 jobs, new study shows

The study also highlights the Coca-Cola system’s strong local integration, with R25.6 billion worth of goods and services sourced from suppliers in South Africa in 2024

In 2024, the Coca-Cola system in South Africa contributed R51.2 billion in value-added economic impact across its value chain.  The Coca-Cola system and its value chain supported over 87,000 direct and indirect jobs in South Africa in sectors including retail, agriculture, manufacturing, transport and services.  The Coca-Cola system purchased R25.6 billion worth of goods…

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    • From Day Zero to direct potable reuse: Water Security Africa programme spotlights proven utility playbooks to cut losses and strengthen supply (1)
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From Day Zero to direct potable reuse: Water Security Africa programme spotlights proven utility playbooks to cut losses and strengthen supply

The SAICE CPD-accredited programme focuses on two hard realities: persistent water losses across urban networks and the growing need for diversified and resilient water sources

Water Security Africa, co-located with Enlit Africa (19–21 May 2026, CTICC), has announced its full programme, centred on utility and municipal playbooks from regions that have faced acute water stress and responded with measurable operational change. With sub-Saharan Africa projected to face a 50% gap between water supply and demand…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
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South Africa: President Ramaphosa wishes the Muslim community Eid Mubarak

The President also invites the Muslim community to reflect, on Human Rights Day, on the constitutional provisions that pertain to religious and cultural practices

President Cyril Ramaphosa wishes South Africa’s Muslim community Eid Mubarak in the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr at the end of the Holy Month of Ramadaan. President Ramaphosa wishes individuals, families, and communities a joyous and reflective time of prayer, gratitude, unity and sharing. The President also invites the Muslim community to…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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South Africa: Committee on Trade Says Urgent Action Is Needed to Secure Manufacturing Future in Eastern Cape

The Eastern Cape remains an important hub for South Africa’s automotive industry

The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition concluded its oversight visit to the Eastern Cape province’s industrial zones, that contribute to industrial growth and job creation. On Thursday, 19 and Friday, 20 March 2026, the committee visited the East London Industrial Development Zone (IDZ), as well as the Mercedes…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
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President Ramaphosa to lead National Commemoration of Human Rights Day

Human Rights Day marks South Africa's progressive trajectory toward an equal, free, and open democratic society

President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Saturday, 21 March 2026, deliver the keynote address at the 2026 National Commemoration of Human Rights Day. The occasion will take place at AR Abass Stadium, Kimberley, Northern Cape Province. Human Rights Month 2026 is commemorated under the theme: “A Legacy of Courage: Protecting Rights,…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
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South Africa: President Ramaphosa mourns passing of Diplomat and Former Presidential Advisor Nicholas “Fink” Haysom

Mr Haysom served as chief legal and constitutional advisor to President Mandela from 1994 to 1999

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of Mr Nicholas “Fink” Haysom, human rights lawyer, former Chief Legal Advisor to President Nelson Mandela and United Nations representative in diverse roles. President Ramaphosa extends his condolences to Mr Haysom’s family and friends, his former colleagues in The…

WHO Regional Office for Africa
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Health profession regulators agree on education quality standards in Africa

The agreement comes at a critical time for the Region, which faces a projected shortage of 6.1 million health professionals by 2030, driven by high attrition, outmigration and persistent mismatches between training outputs and evolving population health needs

Health professions regulatory bodies, education leaders and technical experts from across the African Region have reached a landmark consensus on the Africa Health Professions Education Quality Standards (AHPEQS), establishing a shared continental framework to strengthen the quality, relevance and responsiveness of health professional training. The agreement comes at a critical time…

African Energy Chamber
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From ESG Reporting to Real Impact: Africa Global Logistics (AGL) Turns Commitment into Action Ahead of African Energy Week (AEW) 2026

Africa Global Logistics’ sustainability strategy highlights how logistics companies are translating ESG commitments into tangible outcomes

Africa Global Logistics (AGL) is positioning sustainability at the center of its operations across Africa - but the real value of its ESG performance is not in reporting frameworks but in the impact the company delivers on the ground. Through a strategy built around three pillars – enabling logistics decarbonization,…

Energy Capital & Power

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    • Amapá’s Strategic Push into Caribbean Energy: Brazil’s Northern Frontier in Spotlight at Caribbean Energy Week (CEW) 2026
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Amapá’s Strategic Push into Caribbean Energy: Brazil’s Northern Frontier in Spotlight at Caribbean Energy Week (CEW) 2026

At Caribbean Energy Week in Paramaribo, the Amapá Economic Development Agency – led by President Wandenberg Pitaluga Filho – will outline how Brazil’s northern state is building ports, logistics and exploration capacity to connect with regional energy investment flows

The Amapá Economic Development Agency will bring Brazil’s northern frontier into Caribbean energy conversations at Caribbean Energy Week (CEW) 2026, where Wandenberg Pitaluga Filho, the agency’s president, is set to address delegates on strategic investment, logistics and cross‑border energy opportunities. Amapá’s interest in the energy sector has grown alongside federal…

Smartphone For All
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Smartphone For All wins the Pinnacle Awards (Platinum) and Merit Awards (Gold) for Digital Inclusion, Accessibility and bridging the Digital divide

Less than one year after launch, the vision of Empowering Millions with Affordable Smartphones and Digital Access Across the Continent just got recognized

Smartphone For All (www.SmartphoneForAll.ai), a business committed to digital inclusion, has won the 2025 Pinnacle Awards (Telecoms and Wireless Category) Digital Inclusion & Accessibility Champion and the 2026 Merit Award (Telecoms and Wireless) Digital Divide. The Pinnacle Awards is a reputable global program honoring innovation and excellence across industries. According…