🏢 Business
Fuel Price Relief in South Africa
South African motorists and businesses are set to benefit from a projected drop in petrol and diesel prices in early November. The Central Energy Fund attributes this to a stronger rand and lower global oil prices, easing import costs and offering relief to logistics and agricultural sectors CCE Online News.
Deloitte Africa Tax Conference in Accra
Deloitte will host its 2025 Africa Tax Conference in Ghana from 4–5 November, bringing together stakeholders from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), tax administrations, and multilateral partners. The event will address digitalisation, transparency, and evolving tax policy across the continent MyJoyOnline.
💻 Technology
Africa Tech Festival 2025 in Cape Town
From 11–13 November, Cape Town will host the Africa Tech Festival, spotlighting the continent’s innovation economy. The Cape Town–Stellenbosch corridor now houses over 450 tech firms and 60% of South Africa’s startups, supported by robust infrastructure and venture capital ZAWYA.
CIO100 Symposium in Naivasha
Africa’s top CIOs and tech strategists will gather in Naivasha, Kenya, from 19–21 November for the CIO100 Awards. The event will explore AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, celebrating digital transformation across sectors like finance, telecoms, and government Capital FM Techweez.
🌍 Geopolitics
Africa’s Rising Global Influence
Africa’s geopolitical agency continues to grow, with the African Union securing permanent membership in the G20. Analysts forecast increased regional assertiveness in 2025, particularly in BRICS and global climate negotiations Africa Practice FurtherAfrica.
International Women’s Forum in Cape Town
From 5–7 November, Cape Town will host the IWF Cornerstone Conference, convening 500 women leaders from 30 countries. The event will address AI, cultural diplomacy, and geopolitical shifts under the theme “Ubuntu: I am because we are” PR Newswire UK.
🔐 Security
Tanzania Election Unrest
Following Tanzania’s disputed 29 October election, protests have escalated, with opposition figures barred from contesting and reports of violence. The African Security Analysis group warns of heightened overthrow risk and democratic instability africansecurityanalysis.org.
Mozambique LNG Project Resumes
TotalEnergies has lifted force majeure on its $20 billion LNG project in northern Mozambique, signaling improved security conditions after years of insurgent activity. The move is expected to revive investor confidence and regional energy development africansecurityanalysis.org.
⚖️ Human Rights
Tanzania Under Scrutiny
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights expressed deep concern over post-election violence in Tanzania, citing hundreds of deaths and injuries amid internet blackouts. The Commission calls for accountability and restoration of civil liberties African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
Johannesburg Water Crisis Sparks Protest
Civil society groups in Johannesburg are organizing mass protests over deteriorating water infrastructure, framing the issue as a human rights emergency. Residents demand transparency and urgent municipal action to restore dignity and access businesstech.co.za.
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MyJoyOnline MyJoyOnline – Deloitte Tax Conference
CCE Online News CCE Online News – Fuel Price Drop
ZAWYA Zawya – Africa Tech Festival
Capital FM Techweez Capital FM & Techweez – CIO100 Summit
africansecurityanalysis.org African Security Analysis – Situation Reports
African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights ACHPR – Tanzania Human Rights
businesstech.co.za BusinessTech – Johannesburg Water Crisis
PR Newswire UK PR Newswire – IWF Conference
Africa Practice FurtherAfrica Africa Practice & FurtherAfrica – Geopolitical Trends
