Western Cape Cabinet approves Atlantis SEZ land transaction

The Western Cape Cabinet has approved key amendments to the founding documents of the Atlantis Special Economic Zone Company (ASEZ Co), which enabled the purchase of land on which the ASEZ Co is located from the City of Cape Town in exchange for minority shareholding in the ASEZ Co. This is considered a critical step in the development of the ASEZ Co, as it allows the company to attract and engage investors independently over the next three years, with the ability to negotiate terms directly.
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juwi appoints new South Africa MD, Emea financial director

International project developer juwi has appointed Richard Doyle as its new MD for South Africa, while Carlos Duran has been appointed the new Europe, Middle East and Africa (Emea) FD. Both appointments are effective December 1.
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AfDB, Irena to jointly advance Africa’s energy transition

The International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) will jointly support investment in low-carbon energy projects, a move which is expected to advance Africa’s energy transition. The two entities have signed a declaration of intent to coordinate on a range of activities, including co-organising renewable energy investment forums as part of Irena’s contribution to the Climate Investment Platform, and collaboration on the AfDB’s yearly flagship Africa Investment Forum event.
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