Global Africa Network

11/06/2026

Youth Month should start earlier: Why ECD and STEM are the foundations of South Africa’s future

Felix Spies, CEO and Founder, Siyafunda Education Foundation, says, "...if we are serious about youth development, we must begin much earlier than high school, university or the labour market. The foundations of youth success are laid in early childhood. This is perhaps the most important point we miss in public conversations about youth unemployment. By the time a young person is 18 or 24, many of the inequalities affecting their educational journey have already been formed."

Read his full article about this pertinent subject, here: https://www.globalafricanetwork.com/featured/youth-month-should-start-earlier-why-ecd-and-stem-are-the-foundations-of-south-africas-future/

#𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

05/06/2026

At the heart of lies a powerful engine of innovation, collaboration, and real-world solutions: the Technical Hubs.

These dynamic spaces bring together engineers, project developers, geoscientists, technologists, and energy professionals to explore the nuts and bolts of Africa’s energy future. From upstream to downstream, renewables to natural gas, the Technical Hubs serve as interactive arenas where cutting-edge technologies, data-driven insights, and pioneering projects take center stage.

What to Expect:

🔸 Live Demonstrations of emerging technologies reshaping energy infrastructure across Africa

🔸 Expert-led Sessions offering deep dives into key technical challenges and solutions

🔸 Case Studies spotlighting African-led innovation, successful pilot projects, and scalable models

🔸 Collaborative Networking with top-tier professionals, researchers, and solution providers

The Drill Room: A central hub for exploration and production insights across Africa's prospective basins. A platform for regulators, NOCs, and operators to showcase assets, drilling campaigns and exploration data to an active audience of investors.

Innovation Hub: A platform to showcase renewable energy technologies, low-carbon, data-led and sustainable energy solutions for Africa.

Download our draft Agenda here: https://aecweek.com/agenda

03/06/2026

Explore exciting opportunities for equity in various growth sectors, find and space offering investment incentives and strategic locations, large scale upgrades offering future opportunities for business expansion, and the latest business and in your industry vertical.

Find it in this month's , our monthly newsletter to investors interested in , and in :

https://mailchi.mp/gan/top-investment-destinations-industrial-and-commercial-opportunities-infrastructure-upgrades

29/05/2026

Download African Energy Week's latest draft agenda and get an exclusive first look at the industry-defining discussions shaping the future of Africa’s energy sector.

AEW’s multi-track agenda brings together leaders across oil, gas, power, finance, technology and infrastructure for high-impact conversations, strategic deal-making and investment opportunities:

· AEW Town Hall: High-level, spectator-style roundtable forum where top decision-makers from government and the private sector engage in dynamic discussions to shape the future of Africa’s energy industry.

· Energy Finance Forum: Discussions to unlock capital, innovative financing models and accelerate investment across Africa’s energy value chain.

· Upstream E&P Forum: Focused on exploration, production and upstream development strategies, highlighting licensing rounds, frontier opportunities, drilling campaigns and technologies driving Africa’s next wave of oil and gas growth.

· Powering Africa Forum: Examining the future of electricity generation, transmission and distribution across the continent, with a focus on grid expansion, gas-to-power, renewables, energy access and industrialization.

· Energy Additions Forum: Exploring pragmatic energy solutions that support Africa’s economic growth through a balanced mix of oil, gas, renewables, nuclear, coal, hydrogen and emerging technologies to meet rising energy demand.

· Renegade Intel: AEW’s first-ever dedicated AI and digital infrastructure platform focused on data centers, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, connectivity and the role of technology in powering Africa’s future energy economy.

· Downstream & Petchem Forum: Addressing refining capacity, storage, distribution, petrochemicals, trade and market integration strategies aimed at strengthening Africa’s downstream sector and industrial value chains.

· From upstream investment and energy financing to AI, data centers, power generation and downstream expansion, AEW 2026 offers a comprehensive platform connecting the entire energy value chain.

Download the latest draft agenda today and start planning your AEW experience: https://aecweek.com/agenda.

27/05/2026

Looking for a peaceful weekend escape? These quaint Western Cape towns offer mountain views, wine farms, country charm and slower living.

27/05/2026

The City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality invites Expressions of Interest (EoI) from qualified and experienced strategic development partners to participate in the implementation of the CBD Revitalisation Programme.

Potential partnership opportunities for the delivery of precinct-based development and urban regeneration initiatives.

Find out more: https://www.globalafricanetwork.com/featured/expressions-of-interest-eoi-city-of-ekurhuleni-development-planning-and-real-estate-department/

26/05/2026

𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁

This is a fully vetted land-based aquaculture initiative in the fishing village of Doring Bay on the West Coast of South Africa. The project is investment-ready and open for engagement.

The Matzikama Aquaculture Development Zone (MADA) is aimed at the development of 4 land-based aquaculture farms in Doring Bay, Matzikama municipal area.

The project has verified decision-ready information, has been assessed for feasibility, risk and relevance, aligns with the IDP and SDF of the municipality, is compliant with regulatory requirements (EIA in its second 5-year cycle, expires March 2028), and has internal and external validation.

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 >>> https://www.globalafricanetwork.com/featured/development-of-4-land-based-aquaculture-farms-on-cape-west-coast-is-open-for-investment/

19/05/2026

AEW 2026 - Where Africa’s Energy Deals Get Done and Digital Partnerships Take Shape:

is where Africa’s energy future moves from conversation to commitment. From upstream agreements and strategic MoUs to infrastructure and announcements.

Past editions have seen major agreements and cross-border partnerships unveiled on the sidelines of the conference, reinforcing ’s role as a catalyst for project development, financing and regional cooperation.

This year, takes the conversation even further with the launch of the first-ever AI & Data Centre Stage - a groundbreaking platform exploring the intersection of , digital and artificial intelligence.
Join the leaders driving investment, innovation and dealmaking in this October.

Register here to attend AEW 2026: https://www.aecweek-registration.com/2026/checkrobot?redirect=%2F2026%2F

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