NOTABLE BUSINESS EVENTS
Africa Mining Week
1 – 3 OCTOBER, 2025 – CAPE TOWN
Key topics: Discussions included mergers and acquisitions driving expansion, local content policies, critical minerals, and financing for infrastructure to support Africa’s mineral wealth.
South Africa’s role: South African participants highlighted the country’s dominance in the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) sector and the strategic opportunity for local value addition.
Current focus The event stressed the importance of diversity, with a panel discussing the rising number of female CEOs in the sector
SA Focus Week Singapore
3 – 5 OCTOBER, 2025 – SINGAPORE
This event promoted South Africa as an attractive investment destination and strengthened bilateral ties.
Formula 1 inspiration: The timing of the week coincided with the Singapore Grand Prix, and South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture was invited to learn more about managing a prestigious global event as the country bids to host an F1 race.ucture to support Africa’s mineral wealth.
Other Noteable Events
G20 activities: The G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20), which concluded on October 3, featured discussions on issues with significant business implications, including financing a just energy transition and harnessing critical minerals for inclusive growth.
Government initiatives: The Free State Provincial Government hosted its Research Colloquium from October 5 to 8. On October 5, the Water and Sanitation department also began its National Adjudication for its Education Programme and Awards.