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WEF, Davos 2023: Old Mutual Iain Williamson on what to expect

WEF, Davos 2023: Old Mutual Iain Williamson on what to expect With the World Economic Forum set to commence in Davos, Switzerland on Monday, 16 January, Bronwyn Nielsen checks in with Iain Williamson, CEO of Old Mutual, to discuss the expectations for South Africa and Africa from Davos, 2023. In focus: energy. Watch all coverage from the World Economic Forum in Davos 2023https://thenielsennetwork.com/video_category/world-economic-forum/

In the C Suite with Jonathan Bigham the CFO of Balwin Properties

In the C Suite with Jonathan Bigham the CFO of Balwin Properties Jonathan Bigham has been at Balwin Properties for almost five years. Nine months ago he took over as the Group's CFO from outgoing CFO Jonathan Weltman. In this interview Jonathan reflects on his time at the helm of the Balwin Properties financial team. As 2022 draws to a close with the group having recently posted pleasing interim results Jonathan is upbeat about the Property Group's fundamentals and says as a...

Mathew Whalley MD Balwin Energy on Balwin Properties commitment to driving a low carbon future.

Mathew Whalley MD Balwin Energy on Balwin Properties commitment to driving a low carbon future Balwin Properties is the world leader in the use of the EDGE certification tool developed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Mathew Whalley the Managing Director of Balwin Energy joins me in the C-SUITE to discuss the importance of being at the forefront of sustainable buildings and driving a low carbon future. Watch all episodes of the C-Suite.

SARS’s Edward Kieswetter on leadership in the new normal. We did well. But we didn’t do well.

Leadership Legacy SARS's Edward Kieswetter on leadership in the new normal. We did well. But we didn't do well. SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter: "I recently wrote a letter to our staff where I basically owned up and said to them we didn't know what we were doing. We all did well. But we didn't do well. In that entire period we imposed on you, we asked you to turn your dining room tables into your offices, we disrupted your family life, your...

WeBuyCars growth a major driver of increased earnings for Transaction Capital

WeBuyCars growth a major driver of increased earnings for Transaction Capital Transaction Capital reported strong results for the financial year ended 30th September 2022. Company Boss David Hurwitz says WeBuyCars continues to disrupt vehicle ownership in South Africa. Transaction Capital's acquisition of 75% of WeBuyCars boosted the company from a relatively small universe of 250 000 mini buses to 11million used cars. Earnings for WeBuyCars grew by 41% for the period and show no signs of slowing down. View all C-Suite videos here.

Africa must continue to develop while it Transitions

Africa must continue to develop while it Transitions We are the ones that have infused the word "Just" into the phrase "Just Transition". There is a huge element of justice to be considered as we didn't cause the climate crisis. Africa cannot leapfrog to Net Zero we have to have something to transition from and right now we know that more than half a billion people do not have access to any form of energy. Africa must continue to develop with...

Scale and Speed will differentiate The Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa. Period.

Scale and Speed will differentiate The Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa. Period. We are moving from an incremental approach to a transformational approach to green infrastructure across the African continent. The gestation period for most infrastructure projects is a minimum of 7 years and we are going to drive projects from inception to completion within a 3 to 4 year timeframe with The Alliance for Green Infrastructure. Scale and Speed. Solomon Quaynor Vice President for Private Sector Infrastructure and Industrialisation...

Dr. Armani Abou-Zeid AUC Commissioner Infrastructure, Energy & ICT welcomes you to Sharm El-Sheikh!

Dr. Armani Abou-Zeid AUC Commissioner Infrastructure, Energy & ICT welcomes you to Sharm El-Sheikh! The sheer number of people in attendance at COP27 shows you just how important this climate summit is to the world. This COP has something very specific as it is the implementation COP. We have enough knowledge, we have enough will, we have enough promises and enough speeches. It is time for action. View all videos from COP27 here.

It’s imperative that Africa’s future infrastructure is resilient in the face of climate change.

It's imperative that Africa's future infrastructure is resilient in the face of climate change. Kevin Kariuki Vice President Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth at the African Development Bank believes that it has been a successful Africa Cop as the AfDB has launched two transformative climate initiatives namely the Climate Action window and the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa. Kevin adds that the Alliance for Green Instructure in Africa is an idea that’s time has firmly come. View all videos from...

Mr. Obaid Amrane – CEO of Ithmar Capital and Chairman of African Sovereign Investors Forum at COP27

Mr. Obaid Amrane - CEO of Ithmar Capital and Chairman of African Sovereign Investors Forum at COP27 The African Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF) represents 10 African Sovereign Wealth Funds that have sustainability at the core of their investment mandates. ASIF is partnering with the Alliance on Green Infrastructure in Africa to help drive green infrastructure projects at scale across the African Continent. View all videos from COP27 here.