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Nicole Malan appointed Head: Africa Power Systems | Schneider Electric

Source: Supplied. Jennifer Erasmus, Trellidor’s new chief financial officer and executive director, effective 1 July 2026.

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Source: Supplied. Chadé Bowles, Regional SHEQ Manager: GVK-Siya Zama.

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Source: Twiga Cement/LinkedIn. The Morogoro SGR Passenger Terminal forms part of Tanzania’s modern railway infrastructure, supporting greater connectivity and economic activity. The project illustrates the scale of infrastructure investment across Africa that ATIDI aims to de-risk through insurance and guarantees, helping mobilise private capital for major development projects.

Africa's infrastructure guarantees platform plans to double its capital, CEO saysDuncan Miriri

A flame rises from a gas flare at the Dangote Industries oil refinery and fertiliser plant site in the Ibeju-Lekki district of Lagos, Nigeria. Image credit: Reuters/Sodiq Adelakun/File Photo

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