Seeds of Opportunity: The African Growth Series
November 2024 | Issue 2
In this week's issue, you will learn more about:
- AFRICA OPPORTUNITY: The Namibian “Green” Iron Project
- AFRICA OPPORTUNITY: The Circular Economy, A billion-dollar opportunity in Africa
- SABC NEWS INTERVIEW: Water Shortages in Johannesburg
- AFRICA OPPORTUNITY: Unlocking Africa's Hidden Lifeline
- UPCOMING EVENT: Africa ESG, Impact Investing and Sustainable Finance Summit-Southern Africa Forum 2024 | Cape Town, South Africa
- UPCOMING EVENT: Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2025 | Cape Town, South Africa
- UPCOMING EVENT: Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo 2025 | JHB, South Africa
AFRICA OPPORTUNITY: The Namibian “Green” Iron Project
Namibia is fast becoming an incubator for sustainable extraction practices, most recently exhibited in a partnership between Namibian and German renewable energy and engineering companies, labelled Hylron, and the Namibia Hydrogen Fund Managers, Nam-H2. The partnership funds Hylron’s Oshivela Project, Africa’s first climate-neutral iron plant, using green hydrogen to produce direct reduced iron (DRI).
The Oshivela Project follows Hylron’s 2023 pilot project in Germany, which took place in the TS Elino laboratory and showcased the success of the reduction process. This innovation combats the obstacle of decarbonising the iron and steel industry, which has historically relied heavily on fossil fuels to produce DRI. The new Namibian iron plant has the potential to produce an annual output of 15,000 tons in phase one of construction, with phases two and three promising 200,000 and 2 million tons, respectively.
AFRICA OPPORTUNITY: The Circular Economy, A billion-dollar opportunity in Africa
The circular economy presents a billion-dollar opportunity for Africa to tackle pressing challenges while unlocking sustainable growth.
This model can transform food systems, manage plastic and electronics waste, support low-carbon infrastructure, and enable sustainable mining by reducing waste by reducing waste, keeping resources in use, and regenerating natural systems. Beyond addressing environmental challenges, it creates economic opportunities and fosters social equity.
With its abundant natural resources and growing innovation, Africa has a unique chance to lead in global sustainable development. The time to act is now!
SABC NEWS INTERVIEW: Water Shortages in Johannesburg
Learn more as SABC NEWS talks to Frost & Sullivan Africa's Senior Consultant Yaa Ngonyama about the water shortages that Johannesburg is expected to face this summer and how authorities can best mitigate them.
AFRICA OPPORTUNITY: Unlocking Africa's Hidden Lifeline
Africa has been facing severe and recurring droughts, exacerbated by climate change, leading to food insecurity, economic challenges, and heightened conflict risks. Despite these issues, the real problem isn't the scarcity of water but limited access to it. Beneath Africa’s surface lies a vast resource—groundwater. With reserves far more significant than those in rivers, lakes, and dams, groundwater could be a game-changer for the continent, especially in regions like Libya, Egypt, Sudan, and South Africa. However, careful management is crucial to ensure its sustainability for future generations. The solution to Africa's water crisis is right beneath our feet— it's time to unlock its potential.
Learn more as Senior Consultant Yaa Ngonyama from Frost & Sullivan Africa discusses Groundwater in Africa.
UPCOMING EVENT: Africa ESG, Impact Investing and Sustainable Finance Summit-Southern Africa Forum 2024 | Cape Town, South Africa
Sarah Slabbert, Consultant at Frost & Sullivan Africa, will present "Green Innovations: The Promise of Bioplastics" at the 5th Southern Africa / 8th Africa Africa ESG, Impact Investing and Sustainable Finance Summit-Southern Africa Forum. This summit is the leading Ecosystem for the ESG, Impact Investing, and Sustainable Finance sector and will take place from 5 to 6 December at the Southern Sun Cape Sun in Cape Town.
Click here for more info: https://lnkd.in/dkCNxEpd
UPCOMING EVENT: Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2025 | Cape Town, South Africa
🚨 Early Bird Prices Now Available! 🚨
🌱 Secure your spot at Africa's Green Economy Summit 2025 with our exclusive early bird rates! This is your opportunity to join the continent’s leading event for sustainable development, green finance, and innovative environmental solutions at a reduced price.
Our early bird pricing is available until 1st December 2024, so don't miss out on the chance to engage with global thought leaders, explore groundbreaking projects, and network with key stakeholders shaping Africa’s green future. With over 60 projects and an investment pipeline of $3 billion, this event will be held in 2025!
🌍 Event Dates: 19th to 21st February 2025 📅 Pre-Con Day: 18th February 2025 🎯 Content pillars include: Green reforms, climate finance, resilient cities, green industrialisation, biodiversity, and nature.
🌿 Register HERE today and take advantage of early bird rates before they end!
UPCOMING EVENT: Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo 2025 | JHB, South Africa
Join us in Johannesburg for the 12th annual Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo from 17-19 June 2025 to be part of Africa’s journey towards an integrated, sustainable transport infrastructure. This event will drive economic growth and support the realisation of Agenda 2063 and the vision of #TheAfricaWeWant.
Africa’s transport and logistics sectors are critical to economic growth and regional integration, yet significant challenges hinder their full potential. The Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo, under the theme “Supercharging Regional Connectivity: Driving Intermodal Transport and Logistics Growth in Africa,” will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to address these challenges, explore solutions, and develop strategies to strengthen connectivity and advance intermodal transport systems across the continent.
Click on the link to learn more about Transport Evolution Africa's upcoming event - https://lnkd.in/d9FDHSEa
You can download the brochure here - https://lnkd.in/dr3DrPi8
To find out more about opportunities in Africa, please get in touch with Lynne Martin.
