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BRICS Youth Summit
Our Managing Director, Ms Noluthando was invited by the National Youth Development Agency to the 9th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Youth Summit held in Durban South Africa between 18 and 20 July 2023. The theme for the Summit was “BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development and Inclusive Multilateralism.”
The objectives of the summit were to bring together youth participants, affording them an opportunity to share ideas and work on a concrete action plan for co-operation in economic, humanitarian, mass media and science sphere.
Ms. Zulu sat on a panel discussion titled; “Developing a partnership towards an equitable Just Transition,” alongside; Mr. Yershen Pillay (Chief Executive Officer: CHIETA), Mr. Rudi Dicks (Deputy Director General: Private Office of President) and Ms. Gcobisa Magazi (Director: Office of the Deputy Director General: Public Finance and Lead Coordinator on Climate Change, National Treasury).
The discussion centered around the need for energy security and the importance of a Just Transition that benefits all. Ms. Zulu was quoted stating that, “all human beings must have access to affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity.”
BRICS Youth Summit
Our Managing Director, Ms Noluthando was invited by the National Youth Development Agency to the 9th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Youth Summit held in Durban South Africa between 18 and 20 July 2023. The theme for the Summit was “BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development and Inclusive Multilateralism.”
The objectives of the summit were to bring together youth participants, affording them an opportunity to share ideas and work on a concrete action plan for co-operation in economic, humanitarian, mass media and science sphere.
Ms. Zulu sat on a panel discussion titled; “Developing a partnership towards an equitable Just Transition,” alongside; Mr. Yershen Pillay (Chief Executive Officer: CHIETA), Mr. Rudi Dicks (Deputy Director General: Private Office of President) and Ms. Gcobisa Magazi (Director: Office of the Deputy Director General: Public Finance and Lead Coordinator on Climate Change, National Treasury).
The discussion centered around the need for energy security and the importance of a Just Transition that benefits all. Ms. Zulu was quoted stating that, “all human beings must have access to affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity.”
SAYEC Energy Summit
On 4 January 2022, Our Managing Director, Ms. Noluthando Zulu was invited to participate in the inaugural South African Youth Economic Council Energy Summit. The purpose of the Summit was to unpack the key themes and outcomes of COP26 namely the signing pf the Glasgow Climate Pact and agreeing the Paris Rulebook. The Summit also aimed to center the discussion of the Just Energy Transition in South Africa around the Youth and Job Creation.
The Summit was addressed by the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy followed by a panel discussion, where Ms. Zulu was a participant. On stage Ms. Zulu was joined by, The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy; Mr. Gwede Mantashe, the CEO of Seriti Resources; Mr. Mike Teke and the CEO of Menar Mr. Vustlat Bayoglu.
The discussion focused on the importance of the Just Energy Transition in South Africa while balancing the need to grow the economy using coal and the use of new energy sources. Ms. Zulu highlighted the importance of the need of South Africa to gradually move away from coal taking into consideration the potential impacts on coal mining communities and employees. Ms. Zulu also highlighted the opportunities of the Just Energy Transition, namely, the mining of green metals contained in South Africa and the jobs this could create and the opportunities to invest in new technology and new skills for the youth.
BLACK BUSINESS COUNCIL ANNUAL SUMMIT
On 29 June 2023, Dwala Mining’s Managing Director moderated a panel at the Black Business Council Annual Summit, discussing Energy Security/Sovereignty and the Just Transition. Panelists included; CEO of Seriti Resources, Mr. Mike Teke, Commissioner of the Presidential Climate Commission, Ms. Shamini Harrington and Co-founder and Managing Director of RUBK, Ms. Ruse Moleshe.
Ms. Zulu opened the session with an opening talking to the importance of energy for an economy, stating, “Energy is such a necessary element in development that it should be seen as a basic right.” Questions posed to the panelists included; “What is the impact of current geopolitical developments on global energy needs? Are we seeing the extension of the life of coal as a result? Are we seeing coal mining companies change their strategy when it comes to JET?”, “There is great interest in South Africa for its green commodities. We are the largest host country for a commodity which is key for green hydrogen. When it comes to renewable energy which parts of the value chain one needs to focus on for localisation…what are the low hanging fruits looking at South Africa’s current capabilities where we can expand in scale. What capabilities can we export to the rest of the world?” and “How does Eskom plan to diversify its sources of energy over the longer term to become carbon neutral?”
Ms. Zulu closed off the session with the following statement, “It would be an act of injustice to future generations if this generation does not exploit opportunities that lie within the renewable energy sector to deal with our fundamental socioeconomic challenges such an unemployment and inequity over and above energy security.”
WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP CONVENTION
On 29 June 2023, Dwala Mining’s Managing Director moderated a panel at the Black Business Council Annual Summit, discussing Energy Security/Sovereignty and the Just Transition. Panelists included; CEO of Seriti Resources, Mr. Mike Teke, Commissioner of the Presidential Climate Commission, Ms. Shamini Harrington and Co-founder and Managing Director of RUBK, Ms. Ruse Moleshe.
Ms. Zulu opened the session with an opening talking to the importance of energy for an economy, stating, “Energy is such a necessary element in development that it should be seen as a basic right.” Questions posed to the panelists included; “What is the impact of current geopolitical developments on global energy needs? Are we seeing the extension of the life of coal as a result? Are we seeing coal mining companies change their strategy when it comes to JET?”, “There is great interest in South Africa for its green commodities. We are the largest host country for a commodity which is key for green hydrogen. When it comes to renewable energy which parts of the value chain one needs to focus on for localisation…what are the low hanging fruits looking at South Africa’s current capabilities where we can expand in scale. What capabilities can we export to the rest of the world?” and “How does Eskom plan to diversify its sources of energy over the longer term to become carbon neutral?”
Ms. Zulu closed off the session with the following statement, “It would be an act of injustice to future generations if this generation does not exploit opportunities that lie within the renewable energy sector to deal with our fundamental socioeconomic challenges such an unemployment and inequity over and above energy security.”
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