South Africa: Deputy President Paul Mashatile Attends and Delivers Keynote Address At Africa Oil Week (Aow) and Green Energy Summit (Gea), 10 Oct

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6 October 2023
Government of South Africa (Pretoria)
press release

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will attend and deliver a keynote address at the Africa Oil Week (AOW) and the Green Energy Summit (GEA), taking place from 09 - 13 October 2023 in Cape Town under the theme: "Maximising Africa's Natural Resources".

It is envisaged that this year's AOW will connect more than 50 global Energy Ministers and Government Leaders, an expected more than 100 leading speakers, and more than 2 000 delegates during the five-day conference to share insights and explore opportunities for cooperation and trade among the participating countries.

The Deputy President will use the opportunity to explore avenues for the development of power generation, creation of new jobs in the energy sector, reduction of the energy deficit, and acceleration of socio-economic development for South Africa.

Deputy President Mashatile will be supported by the Minister of Minerals and Energy, Mr Gwede Mantashe, as well as senior government officials.

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