Finalists Announced in African Utility Week’s Innovation Hub for Energy and Water Industry
Aquaponic farming, a geyser switch and other water and energy savings gadgets and software are amongst the winning innovations and inventions that will be showcased at the Innovation Hub taking place during the upcoming African Utility Week in Cape Town from 17-19 May. Fifteen SMEs, start-ups and... - April 22, 2016
African Utility Week’s Finance and Investment Forum: Africa as Attractive Power Project Investment Destination
During the Finance and Investment Forum at African Utility Week in May, financiers and project owners will hear about the key trends impacting project finance in regional energy markets with updates and insights on market opportunities, sources of capital, financing instruments, risk mitigation strategies, success factors and access to project finance. - April 14, 2016
African Utility Week to Feature OUTA and AfriForum Speakers to Show How Civil Society is Getting Involved in Improving Energy and Water Management
“As the level of service delivery in South Africa breaks down to levels seen in other African states, it becomes critically important for civil society to mobilise and interrogate the reasons why service delivery is failing,” says Ted Blom, energy analyst and advisor to the energy and... - April 10, 2016
African Utility Week's Innovation Hub Calls for Innovators and Inventors in the Energy and Water Industry
Twenty SMEs, start-ups and young innovators will be given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase their new development or invention for the power and water industry at the Innovation Hub taking place during the upcoming African Utility Week in Cape Town from 17-19 May. - March 14, 2016
African Utility Week Platinum Sponsor Accenture: "Allow Private Sector to Take Part in Utility Projects"
“I’d like to see an increased uptake of As-A-Service models as this allows utilities to leverage private capital to achieve service delivery outcomes by allowing private players to share in the risk and reward related to projects,” this is according to Melusi Maposa,... - March 05, 2016
African Utility Week Industry Awards: Celebrating African Projects and People Solving the Continent’s Energy Challenges
This year’s African Utility Week Industry Awards will once again honour pioneering utilities, projects and people in the energy and water industry on the continent. - March 03, 2016
African Utility Week Welcomes Shell Back as Platinum Sponsor
Global energy giant, Shell will return as a platinum sponsor to African Utility Week at Cape Town’s CTICC from 17-19 May. As the country goes through tough economic times and companies are facing growing price tags for their equipment maintenance, all eyes are on reducing costs and... - February 11, 2016
African Utility Week Speaker Ted Blom Says NERSA Hearings Have Been "Bitterly Disappointing" and "Have Not Worked"
“I have reviewed the outcomes of the NERSA hearings that I have testified at since 2009, and if we are going to be honest, the results have been bitterly disappointing as will be gauged when one examines the records of decision that have blessed Eskom with over 700% price increases since 2007. - January 30, 2016
STS Joins African Utility Week as Industry Partner and Presents at KMC Workshop at Expo
The global prepaid meter standards industry organisation, STS (Standard Transfer Specification), has joined the leading power and water conference and trade expo African Utility Week as an industry partner. STS will hold its AGM during the event in Cape Town in May and also run a free technical... - January 29, 2016
World Bank to Report Back on Progress of Its Thirsty Energy Initiative at African Utility Week in Cape Town in May
A study in South Africa that forms part of the World Bank’s Thirsty Energy Initiative has found that major inter-basin transfers support water for power in South Africa. So says Dr Diego J. Rodriguez, Senior Economist at the World Bank, and speaker at African Utility Week in Cape Town in May. - January 22, 2016
African Utility Week Explains How to Save Water This Holiday Season in Your Business and Home
“There are lots of things that we can do as water consumers, whether at home or in our business, to help save water,” says Evan Schiff, event director for African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa. South Africa is currently experiencing drought conditions and cities such as Cape Town... - December 16, 2015
African Utility Week to Show Why Electricity and Water Management Will Never be the Same Again
“There’s no doubt that renewable energy as well as smart technology are changing the way power and water utilities operate and deal with their customers. The industry is constantly challenged and presented with new opportunities and it is therefore vital for power and water... - December 09, 2015
African Utility Week Turns Cape Town Into Continent's Energy Capital with Record Attendance, Coveted Awards and Quality Programme
The 15th African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa proved that it is the leading power and water conference and expo of its kind on the continent with a record attendance of 6000 people over three days in Cape Town last week. “This year we raised the bar in every aspect of African Utility... - June 08, 2015
Finalists Announced for Next Week’s African Utility Week Industry Awards in Cape Town
The City of Cape Town, Rand Water, the V&A Waterfront, the outgoing CEO of NERSA Phindile Baleni and several exciting power projects on the continent are just some of the finalists that have been announced for the African Utility Week Industry Awards. Africa’s leading utility, energy and water professionals and projects will be honoured again at the annual African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa that is taking place in Cape Town from 12-14 May. - May 04, 2015
DNV GL Exclusive Diamond Sponsor at African Utility Week in Cape Town in May
DNV GL, a leading global testing, certification and advisory services company, is the exclusive diamond sponsor at the upcoming African Utility Week, 12-14 May at the CTICC in Cape Town, South Africa. The event is expected to again attract more than 5,000 power professionals and feature 250... - May 01, 2015
African Utility Week to Gather Renewable Experts in May to Show How Wind and Solar Can Solve Africa’s Energy Demands
Last week’s announcement of the South African Department of Energy that it has approved 13 new renewable IPP bids “signals the strong commitment of the South African government to continue renewable energy deployment. We encourage the whole sector to anticipate these developments and... - April 25, 2015
SAAMA to Increase Asset Management Awareness at African Utility Week in Cape Town in May
The Southern African Asset Management Association (SAAMA) “hopes to reach the decision makers in the utilities serving Africa to increase their awareness of the benefits of using solid, proven asset management principles,” says Anton Booyzen, President of SAAMA. Booyzen will be an... - April 15, 2015
eNCA to Broadcast Live from African Utility Week in Cape Town in May
African Utility Week has entered into an exclusive television broadcasting partnership with eNCA and will receive live coverage during the conference and exhibition from 12-14 May in Cape Town. The annual event attracts more than 5000 power and water professionals from across the globe. eNCA is a... - April 04, 2015
How Africa Can Attract Foreign and Local Investment for Its Power Projects
“Investing in the power sector in Africa can be very lucrative and we have the success stories to prove it,” says Evan Schiff, event director of African Utility Week, taking place in Cape Town from 12-14 May. During the largest annual power and water conference and expo on the... - March 28, 2015
Energy Minister Joemat-Pettersson to address African Utility Week in Cape Town in May as Department of Energy becomes official event partner
South Africa’s Department of Energy is throwing its full weight behind efforts by the utility industry to find urgent and sustainable solutions to current energy challenges, says African Utility Week event director Evan Schiff. The Department has committed to a three-year partnership with the... - March 19, 2015
National Water Week and World Water Day: The Importance of Managing Our Resources
The increasing demand for water on the African continent is forcing water utilities to expand and improve their treatment and distribution capacities. African Utility Week event director Evan Schiff says the upcoming National Water Week (17-23 March) and International Water Day (22 March)... - March 12, 2015
US President Barack Obama’s Power Africa Initiative Joins African Utility Week as Country Partner in Cape Town in May
African Utility Week has announced that Power Africa, US President Barack Obama’s initiative to improve access to power in sub-Saharan Africa, will be the official country partner of the upcoming conference and expo from 12-14 May at the CTICC in Cape Town, South Africa. The conference and... - February 08, 2015
Africa’s Top Utility Projects and Power Professionals Honoured at African Utility Week in May
Africa’s leading utility, energy and water professionals and projects are to be honoured again at the annual African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa that is taking place in Cape Town from 12-14 May this year. Designed to celebrate the African triumphs and successes of the industry... - January 22, 2015
African Utility Week Returns to Cape Town and Shows That Africa is Open for Business
Regional collaboration in the power and water sectors, the untapped potential of renewable energy and investment challenges will be top of the agenda at the 15th African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa conference and exhibition, returning to the CTICC in Cape Town from 12-14 May next year. The... - December 07, 2014
African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa a Truly Pan-African Event, Celebrating the Continent’s Best
African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa has come of age as a truly pan-African event, by the industry and for the industry, with continent-wide collaboration and celebration to produce the best of Africa, says programme director Nicolette Pombo-van Zyl. She adds: “this year’s... - May 31, 2014
Zambia, Uganda, Nigeria and SAPP Top Winners in This Year’s African Utility Week Awards
The Ugandan National Water and Sewerage Corporation, Zambia’s ZESCO, the Southern African Power Pool and Nigeria’s Genesis Electricity Limited walked away with top honours at the African Utility Week Industry Awards that were announced during the event in Cape Town, South Africa this month. - May 25, 2014
African Utility Week Focuses on Why Energy Savings and Back-Up Generation Are More Vital Than Ever
Due to the national power shortage and the rising electricity prices, large power and water users like mining houses, commercial buildings, manufacturing plants and the agricultural sector need to address the impact that consumption has on their bottom line and explore technology that can mitigate... - May 07, 2014
City of Cape Town Official Host City of African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa in May
The City of Cape Town has a clear, very strategic and long-term vision to plan for the expansion of the city and cope with subsequent growth, along with the need to drive carbon emission reduction, increase the use of clean energy, and maximise on water resources, says Nicolette Pombo-van Zyl,... - May 03, 2014
Continent’s Energy and Water Leaders Join Forces to Discuss Challenges and Celebrate Successes at Annual African Utility Week in Cape Town in May
More than 5000 power and water professionals, including utility heads from Nigeria, Uganda, Namibia, Senegal, Ghana, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia and South Africa, will gather for the 14th annual African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa conference and expo at Cape Town’s CTICC from 13-14 May. - May 01, 2014
The World Bank’s Thirsty Energy Initiative Explained at African Utility Week in May
The World Bank’s global Thirsty Energy initiative aims to make more governments in Africa and elsewhere aware of the interdependencies and foreseeable pressure on water as a resource for energy generation. South Africa celebrated National Water Week this week, in line with World Water Day on... - March 23, 2014
National Water Week and World Water Day Make Us Aware of the Pressure on Finite Water Resources
“A slow dripping tap can waste 20 litres or more a day,” says Nicolette Pombo-van Zyl, African Utility Week’s programme director’s programme. “The aim of having a week dedicated to water issues helps each of us become aware of the challenges and change our habits and... - March 20, 2014
SAIEE Joins African Utility Week to Provide Free, Practical Workshops for Electrical Engineers in the Energy Sector
African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa have joined forces with the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) to host two days of free, practical, CPD-accredited technical workshops on the event’s expo floor for all electrical engineers, technicians and contractors working in the power and water industry. - February 23, 2014
African Utility Week Sponsor Accenture Excited About Smart Grid Momentum in the Utility Industry
“Accenture is very excited with the momentum that is beginning to take shape in the industry. Utilities are transitioning from pilots to full implementation,” says Lungile Mginqi, Managing Director, Utilities Practice at Accenture. The company is a global leader in smart grids and a platinum sponsor at the upcoming African Utility Week & Clean Power Africa. - February 07, 2014
African Utility Week to Honour Energy Industry’s Best and Brightest in May
Africa’s leading utility and energy professionals and projects are to be honoured at the annual African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa that is taking place in Cape Town from 13-14 May this year. Designed to celebrate the African triumphs and successes of the industry throughout 2013,... - January 17, 2014
How to Save and Celebrate a Greener Christmas This Holiday Season
Christmas is a great time to introduce energy saving habits into a household as many easy and simple changes in the way we live can end up putting extra money into your pocket. Higher electricity prices in South Africa have become an increasing strain on consumers’ monthly... - December 21, 2013
African Utility Week to Focus on How Poor Maintenance and Renewal Threatens Municipal Service Delivery
It is essential that both public and private sectors get a strong understanding of their asset management maturity and develop a robust maintenance road map, says Anton Booyzen, chairman of the Southern African Asset Management Association (SAAMA). SAAMA’s inaugural Asset Management Conference is taking place during African Utility Week & Clean Power Africa, taking place from 13-14 May 2014 in Cape Town. - December 11, 2013
African Utility Week Was Bigger and Better This Year
“Bigger and better” is how all concerned describe this year’s African Utility Week and the co-located Clean Power Africa that took place in Cape Town from 14-15 May at the CTICC. The 13th conference and exhibition was attended by nearly 5000 power and water professionals from more... - May 27, 2013
City of Cape Town to Share Its Water and Sanitation Vision and Showcase Facilities During African Utility Week
The City of Cape Town will showcase its world class water and sanitation facilities and share its strategic plans for the future of the City’s water services during next week’s African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa conference and exhibition. As host city to this annual event, the... - May 12, 2013
Practical Solutions to Energy Challenges for Industry at African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa
“The operative word this year is definitely ‘practical’ and there simply is no substitute for onsite experience,” says a very excited African Utility Week event director Russell Hughes. “I want to invite our expo visitors to come and get their hands dirty while earning... - May 11, 2013
African Utility Week: Symbion Says It is Ready to Invest in Africa
“Symbion Power and many other companies from the United States are ready to invest in Africa,” says Symbion Power CEO Paul Hinks. “These firms are ethical,” Paul adds, “they have integrity and they need partners in both the public and private sectors." Symbion is a platinum sponsor at the upcoming African Utility Week, taking place from 14-15 May in Cape Town. - May 09, 2013
Channel Africa to Broadcast Live from African Utility Week in Cape Town in May
Channel Africa has entered into an exclusive broadcasting partnership with African Utility Week, which is taking place in Cape Town from 14-15 May. The channel’s flagship daily actuality talk show, African Dialogue, will be broadcast live from 11h00-12h00 from the expo floor on both days of... - May 08, 2013
Tariff Hike of Only 1% Increases Mining Costs to R100 Million Per Year, Says Industry Expert
An electricity tariff rise of only 1% has a devastating impact on the mining industry as it amounts to an increased expenditure of R100 million per year according to the South African Chamber of Mines. It therefore really hurts that since 1 April this year, large power consumers have had to fork... - April 26, 2013
African Utility Week to Feature How the Western Cape’s Largest Electricity Consumer Saved R90 Million in One Year
ArcelorMittal’s steel plant in Saldanha, the single largest electricity consumer in the Western Cape, participated in an Industrial Energy Efficiency Improvement Project that has resulted in an astounding R90 million energy bill savings in one year. The upcoming African Utility Week in Cape... - April 10, 2013
World Water Day: African Utility Week to Look at Municipalities’ Key Water Challenges
On 22 March World Water Day will be celebrated globally. But South Africa has little to celebrate according to Harold Smook, founder of Urban Roots – Sustainable Communities Initiative and registered Professional Engineering Technologist. “We can celebrate our water policies - the most... - March 20, 2013
Continent’s Eyes on African Utility Week as Eskom’s Brian Dames Confirms Welcome Address
Eskom Chief Executive Brian Dames will once again deliver the keynote address during this year’s opening session of African Utility Week in Cape Town on 14 May. Some 5000 power professionals from all over the continent meet at this event every year at what is the largest utility gathering of... - February 28, 2013
African Utility Week to Focus on Getting Investors Excited About Power Projects on the Continent
The new GET FiT investment mechanism which brings private and public investors together, the proposed BRICS Bank and China’s funding relationship with Africa are some of the updates featured during the Investment & Finance track of the upcoming African Utility Week conference and expo... - February 23, 2013
Ghana’s Electrification Success Explained at African Utility Week in May
Ghana had the political will to envision electrification as a national priority and catalyst for economic development says Engineer Andrew T. Barfour, Project Coordinator at the Ghana Energy Development and Access Project. To date, Ghana has achieved 72% electrification access which is one of the... - February 03, 2013
How Will South African Industry Deal with Tariff Hikes and Carbon Taxes?
The proverbial axe is falling on "business as usual" as every industry in South Africa, from mining to manufacturing to retail, is cringing at the thought of rising energy tariffs and the impending implementation of a carbon tax. Stemming the tide of rising tariffs On the receiving end... - December 15, 2012
African Utility Week Director Gives Tips on Greener Christmas Decorations and Gifts This Holiday Season
Christmas is a great time to introduce energy saving habits into a household as many easy and simple changes in the way we live can end up putting extra money into your pocket. Higher electricity prices in South Africa have become an increasing strain on consumers’ monthly expenses and Eskom... - December 12, 2012
Spintelligent Appoints New Event Director for African Utility Week
Leading Cape Town-based confex organiser Spintelligent has announced the appointment of Russell Hughes as Event Director for its leading event, African Utility Week. Russell joins the company from the Clarion Events head office in London in what is a new position in the event team – an... - August 29, 2012