Future Cities Africa podcast

Future Cities Africa hosts discussions with thought leaders and experts at the forefront of major trends, projects, innovations, challenges and opportunities impacting the future of African Cities. Major drivers such as rapid urbanisation, health crisis, climate change, inadequate infrastructure, technology advancement and more are creating an urgent need for African Cities to become sustainable, livable and workable. New ways of thinking about governance, funding, mobility, urban planning and design, construction and implementation of projects coupled with major advancements in technology like 5G, blockchain, artificial intelligence, the internet of things, data science, machine learning, renewable energy and more give promise of an uncertain but exciting future. To learn and stay at the forefront of trends, projects, innovations, challenges and opportunities impacting what future African Cities will look likesSubscribe to stay informed.

Inside Atlantis SEZ's Vision for Sustainable Industry and Inclusive Growth 12/06/2024

Invest in Climate Secure Cape Town: Episode 2 08/05/2024

Preparing Western Cape Businesses for CBAM Challenges and Opportunities: Episode 3 07/24/2024

Preparing Western Cape Businesses for CBAM Challenges and Opportunities: Episode 2 07/22/2024

Invest in Climate Secure Cape Town: Episode 1 07/22/2024

Preparing Western Cape Businesses for CBAM Challenges and Opportunities: Episode 1 07/16/2024

Transforming Bellville: Social Development and Community Collaboration 05/31/2024

Transforming Namakwa: The Rise of Green Hydrogen and Sustainable Development 05/07/2024

Addressing the Energy Crisis in South Africa: Episode 4 04/19/2024

Unpacking the 2024 Governance Performance Index: Challenges and Triumphs in RSA Municipalities 04/17/2024

Exploring the Waste Opportunity in the Western Cape and Bellville 12/11/2023

Key Considerations For Financiers Partnering With Municipalities On Wastewater Treatment Works Energy Projects 10/13/2023

Technologies For Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy Projects In Municipal Wastewater Treatment Works 10/13/2023

Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy Due Diligence In Municipal Wastewater Treatment Works 10/12/2023

Building A Resilient And Inclusive Future: Initiatives And Strategies At Cape Agulhas Municipality 10/12/2023

Building A Resilient And Inclusive Future: Initiatives And Strategies At Mossel Bay Municipality 09/28/2023

Addressing the Energy Crisis in South Africa: Episode 3 09/14/2023

Addressing the Energy Crisis in South Africa: City of Cape Town 09/01/2023

Digital Transformation In Local Government: A New Perspective 08/23/2023

Building A Resilient And Inclusive Future: Initiatives And Strategies At Overstrand Municipality 08/18/2023

Navigating the Complex Landscape of Compliance and Innovation in the Public Sector 07/24/2023

The Benefit Of Urban Renewal Campaigns: A Bellville Case Study 06/30/2023

Empowering Local Government: Challenges, Innovations, and Youth Engagement 06/21/2023

Building Healthy Communities - One PPP at a Time: The Tygerberg Hospital Story 06/07/2023

Local Government Observations: The Taste Of Pudding Is In The Eating 06/05/2023

Addressing the Energy Crisis in South Africa: Episode 1 04/20/2023

Addressing the Energy Crisis in South Africa: Episode 1 It is possible to overcome the energy crisis in South Africa and build a sustainable energy future. Solutions do exist and some are leading the way. In this episode we first look at how George is dealing with the energy crisis whereafter we take a broad look at the Transformation of the Electricity Supply Industry in South Africa. Addressing the Energy Crisis in South Africa: Episode 1 Presented by South Africa is in the midst of a landmark power crisis which has resulted in devastating short-term and long-term effects on South Africa’s economy and its people. With increased loadshedding and the rising and crippling cost of electricity, municipalities play an integral role in helping to resolve the energy crisis by providing alternative, innovative solutions to allow the South African Electricity Supply Industry and the their economies to regain lost ground and hopefully, put the country on a path to accelerated economic growth. Featured in this episode: Alderman Leon Van Wyk, Executive Mayor at George Municipality Bongani Mandla, Director of Electrotechnical Services at George Municipality.James Beatty, Chief Executive Officer at Enpower Trading. Listen or watch to understand and explore: What prompted George Municipality to look at alternative energy sources as a possible solution. The strategy to implement these alternatives. ‘Frameworks’ George Municipality has put in place to ensure the grid is open and accessible. If the municipality sees increased competition as a threat. How the municipality plans to retain revenue or increase revenue if competition is increasing. The benefits an open market will have to the customer and how this impact the broader community and drive local economic development. The technical challenges as well as policy, legal and regulatory reforms required to make wheeling possible. What success will look like over the next few years in dealing with energy crisis in George. The role Enpower Trading will play in the transformation of the Electricity Supply Industry. The value the trader brings in trying to accelerate new generation capacity onto the national and municipal grids. The concept of Grid-centric vs. Energy Centric and the misconceptions surrounding wheeling. How can ensure that municipalities don’t lose money. How municipalities should go about “future-proofing” their services to allow for local economic development. /episode/index/show/futurecitiesafrica/id/26598855

Visionary Leader Show: Zunaid Khan 03/30/2023

Improving City Service Delivery and Governance in Zambia 03/30/2023

Bright Young Minds: Chuma Mbambo 03/30/2023

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