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Sponsors | Host publications | Participating associations | Media partners
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Songas is an internationally-owned company that generates electricity using gas that was discovered at Songo Songo Island off the coast of southern Tanzania. The gas provides a clean, reliable alternative source of energy in a country that has historically been heavily dependent on hydroelectric power and oil driven turbines.
www.songas.com
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All over the world, AREVA provides its customers with solutions for carbon-free power generation and electricity transmission. With its knowledge and expertise in these fields, the group has a leading role to play in meeting the world’s energy needs.
Ranked first in the global nuclear power industry, AREVA's unique integrated offering covers every stage of the fuel cycle, reactor design and construction, and related services.
In addition, the group is developing a portfolio of operations in renewable energies. AREVA is also a world leader in electricity transmission and distribution and offers its customers a complete range of solutions for greater grid stability and energy efficiency.
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The El Sewedy Group of companies comprises more than 15 factories and 25 companies with 5 000 employees. Our production range covers cables, transmission towers, steel galvanisation, lighting poles, transformers and electricity meters. El Sewedy Electrometer Egypt supplies electromechanical meters and electronic meters, and all of our products are type tested by KEMA, SGS and NIS.
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Sergi, an ISO 9001 certified company, has specialised in the transformer fire protection business since its establishment in 1955. As a result of an extensive research programme, a transformer explosion prevention technique was invented in 1999 and patented worldwide. Today, the TRANSFORMER PROTECTOR (TP) is the only system able to depressurise transformers within milliseconds in situations of internal overpressure caused by a short-circuit.
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We provide global services to help you retain the confidence of investors, manage your risk, strengthen your controls and achieve your potential.
We’ve invested in dedicated Global Industry Centers around the world so we can give you a clear perspective on the issues that matter to you — both today and tomorrow.
www.ey.com
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ESI Africa is a leading energy publication, delivering news and information and connecting industry leaders in the power sector. With over a decade of highly skilled research and consulting resources specialising in Africa’s electricity supply industry, ESI Africa is distributed quarterly to over 5000 decision makers. The ESI Africa website offers users direct access to integrated marketing and editorial opportunities and is updated with news and information daily. ESI Africa also offers a monthly electronic newsletter, a series of specialised events and exhibitions, and a presence as a critical media partner at industry events globally. |
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Mining Review Africa provides insight and in-depth understanding and commentary on the mining industry in Africa. Comprising a bi-monthly print magazine, website updated daily, electronic newsletter, continental and regional maps, and a series of events and exhibitions, the brand provides a platform for discussion and debate on mining developments across all five African regions. Content includes exploration, funding, beneficiation, legislation, mineral and mine developments, and new mining technologies and products. |
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Esi-africa.com is the leading portal delivering power and utility management news, connecting industry leaders to instant news, information and direct business opportunities for a truly innovative online business experience.
www.esi-africa.com
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Miningreview.com is the leading portal delivering industry news, specifically news that supports sustainable development of Africa’s rich mineral resources, connecting leaders in the sector to instant information and direct business opportunities for a truly innovative online business experience.
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The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) is a Statutory body established in 2000 in accordance with the Electricity Act 1999 (Chapter 145 Laws of Uganda) to regulate the Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Sale, Export & Import of electrical energy in Uganda.
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The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) is an autonomous multi-sectoral regulatory authority established by the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority Act, Cap 414 of the laws of Tanzania. It is responsible for technical and economic regulation of the electricity, petroleum, natural gas and water sectors in Tanzania pursuant to Cap 414 and sector legislation
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KPLC owns and operates the nationa transmission and distribution grid, and retails electricity to more than 980,000 customers throughout Kenya. The utility is committed to providing high-quality customer service by efficiently transmitting and distributing electricity that is saffe, adequate and reliable at cost-effective tariffs.
KPLC aims to achieve world-class status as a quality service business enterprise so as to be the first choice supplier of electrical energy in a competitive environment.
www.kplc.co.ke |
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Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO) is a parastatal organisation that was established in 1964 and is wholly owned by The Government of Tanzania. The Ministry of Energy and Minerals regulates the operations of TANESCO.
The Company’s core business is generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity to the Tanzania Mainland and bulk power supply to the island of Zanzibar. Distribution of electricity in Zanzibar and Pemba is the responsibility of the Zanzibar Electricity Supply Corporation (ZECO).
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The Corporate Council on Africa is a non-profit, membership-based organisation established in 1993 to promote business and investment between the United States and Africa. It is one of the premier US organisations devoted to US-Africa business relations and is comprised of more than 180 members which include some of America's top corporations and represent nearly 80% of total US private sector investments in Africa.
www.africacncl.org
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The Confederation of Tanzania Industries is an independent, self-financed, legally constituted organization that serves its members by speaking out on their behalf and generally representing their interests. The main aim of CTI is to ensure that there is a conducive legal, financial and economic environment within which industry can operate effectively, prosper and contribute to national wealth and development.
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East African Business Council is the apex body of business associations in Kenya, Uganda Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi. Our mission is to promote Private Sector's regional and global competitiveness in Trade and Investment. Our 131 members are drawn from five EAC Partner States and comprise Ordinary members (national private sector associations), associate Members (public business facilitating bodies) and corporate members. Our activities are focused not only on leveraging all issues that impede full realisation of potential benefits of regional integration, but also on providing a platform where the business community can regularly discuss and drive reforms to ensure the environment for business is conducive.
Other areas of advocacy include ensuring a smooth implementation of the EAC Customs Union protocol, smooth transition to the Common Market, infrastructure Development, Energy, Finance & banking and articulating private sector interest in the on-going Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). www.eabc.info
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The Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP) was adopted by Heads of State and Government at the 11th Summit of COMESA in Djibouti in November, 2006 as a specialized institution of COMESA for electrical power for Eastern Africa.
The overall objective is to facilitate regional integration and hence to realize sustainable growth and development. |
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The Foundation for the Development of Africa (FDA), a non-membership, private, not-for-profit organisation, is actively involved with initiating and facilitating business and other processes conducive to sustainable development in Africa - with the emphasis on sustainability. These processes include the promotion of networking opportunities; business opportunities; investment opportunities; promotion of special projects; dissemination of business information; joint venture initiatives and a range of value added services - all to serve AFRICA!
www.foundation-development-africa.org |
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The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) is a partnership initiated and led by the riparian states of the Nile River through the Council of Ministers of Water Affairs of the Nile Basin states (Nile Council of Ministers, or NILE-COM). The NBI seeks to develop the river in a cooperative manner, share substantial socioeconomic benefits, and promote regional peace and security.
www.nilebasin.org
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The Power Institute for East and Southern Africa (PIESA) is a regional power utility association established on 28 February 1998. It aims to improve electrification in the region through sharing information, resources, skills, technology, and research to improve the electricity distribution industry.
Currently, five working groups have been established to address improvements on common issues pertaining to power distribution and electrification. The groups focus on: Standardization, Low Cost Electrification, Reduction of Non-technical and Revenue Losses, Power System Planning and Environmental Management.
www.piesa.com |
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The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has been in existence since 1980, when it was formed as a loose alliance of nine majority-ruled States in Southern Africa known as the Southern African Development Coordination Conference (SADCC), with the main aim of coordinating development projects in order to lessen economic dependence on the then apartheid South Africa. The founding Member States are: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
www.sadc.int |
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The SAPP was created in August 1995 at the SADC summit held in Kempton Park, South Africa, when member governments of SADC (excluding Mauritius) signed an Inter-Governmental Memorandum of Understanding for the formation of an electricity power pool in the region under the name of the Southern African Power Pool. The SAPP coordinate the planning and operation of the electric power system among member utilities. The pool also provides a forum for regional solutions to electric energy problems.
www.sapp.co.zw |
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The Southern and Easter Africa Mineral Centre (SEAMIC) is an ISO 9001:2000 certified institution established in 1977 in Tanzania to provide mineral related laboratory and geo-informatics services to African states and the private sector. The services include: Chemical and Environmental analysis; Mineral Processing & Beneficiation; Mineralogy/Petrography & Gem Identification, Grading, Cutting and Certification; and Ceramics Production Technology. It also provides training in the above fields of specializations; and in Geoinformation with emphasis to GIS and Remote Sensing techniques.
www.seamic.org
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The Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA) was established in 1988. It was initiated with the support of the Tanzanian Government to strengthen the private sector. The establishment of the TCCIA was an important step in moving on from a centralized, planned economy towards a more open, mixed economy giving full scope to privately owned enterprises and farms.
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The Tanzania Chamber of Minerals and Energy was established in 1994 and represents the private participants in the Tanzanian mineral sector. Our membership, now close to 60, includes a broad spectrum of key players in the mining industry including small-scale miners, individuals, service providers, small, medium to the largest international mining companies in the world who have identified Tanzania as a worthwhile place to invest their money. These companies are carrying out exploration and mineral production activities. |
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TIC’s Mission is to contribute to the sustainable economic development of Tanzania through attraction of new investment and maximizing its impact on the economy.
The Tanzania Investment Act of 1997 that established TIC states the main mandate of the Centre as “the primary agency of Government to coordinate, encourage, promote and facilitate investment in Tanzania and to advise the Government on investment policy and related matters.” TIC is One Stop Facilitative Centre. |
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The Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF) is an apex body for Private Sector Organisations and Business Associations. The Foundation aims is to promote private-sector-led social and economic development in Tanzania by providing member organisations with services they value, by understanding and representing their common interests, and by engaging in effective advocacy and lobbying with the Government.
www.tpsftz.org |
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UK Trade & Investment is the Government organisation that supports companies doing business internationally and overseas enterprises seeking to locate in the UK". UK Trade & Investment also delivers a full range of information and services online through the new internet national gateway
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Established in 1995 as an NGO in Geneva, Switzerland, the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) currently has 228 members coming from 156 countries and acts as a forum for investment promotion agencies (IPAs), to provide networking opportunities and facilitate the exchange of best practices in capacity-building and investment promotion.
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African Business has been the biggest selling an-African business magazine for over 40 years. It has become the yardstick for business reporting in Africa, bringing to the reader business and financial stories from an African perspective within a global environment. Its sober yet engaging style
helps business people all over the world understand Africa and the opportunities across the continent. African Business is respected for its editorial excellence and contribution to African development. Its award-winning journalists cover every month the key economic and business issues and opportunities in Africa. The annual listings of the Top Banks and Top Companies in the continent have become the essential indicators of the business climate of Africa.
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The newsletter was founded in response to the growing political and economic relations between Africa and Asia – and by the need to understand the implications for Africa. Using the resources that Africa Confidential has accrued in 50 years of covering the continentAfrica-Asia Confidential is also developing a new network of correspondents to supply the same kind of detailed and exclusive information for which Africa Confidential has won its reputation.
www.africa-asia-confidential.com
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Africa Confidential is a specialist publication, with a reputation for being first with in-depth news on significant political, economic and security developments across the continent.
Our on-the-ground coverage enables us to identify and monitor upcoming issues before they are picked up by the general media – and analyse their real significance for our readers.
www.africa-confidential.com |
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African Energy is the definitive publication on Africa’s energy industries, informing decision-makers on projects, policy trends, risk elements and finance. No other publication in the field has the record of delivering such a volume of accurate information and as many scoops.
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For over 20 years, Africa Energy Intelligence has been the benchmark publication for major players in Africa’s energy field. Its in-depth look at licenses, contracts, corporate strategy and the brokers of political influence are singular and can be put to immediate use. Over the years, its editor-in-chief, Philippe Vasset, has largely broadened Africa Energy Intelligence’s early warning system regarding developments in political circles in Africa that deal with oil and electricity, in high management positions in major corporations and in consultancies and law firms.
http://www.africaintelligence.com/aem |
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Based in London, Balancing Act combines online publishing with consultancy work. With 10,000 readers
across the continent and outside, the English and French newsletters have already become a ‘must read’
among decision makers in the fast-growing telecommunications and ICT sectors. Through its pay-for
reports, Balancing Act has built a catalogue of publications that provides in-depth knowledge on the state
of the telecommunications and Internet markets, both sectorally and on a country-by-country basis in
Africa. Balancing Act also offers industry-focused consultancy services for public and private sector clients.
www.balancingact-africa.com |
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The Africa Report is the English-language bimonthly publication of Groupe Jeune Afrique.
Written by the best English-speaking specialists (political experts, journalists, economists), The Africa Report provides hard-hitting, insightful and in-depth analysis on African affairs.
The Africa Report also showcases ideas and people to help understand african business environment and anticipate social, economic and political changes in Africa.
www.theafricareport.com |
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The Organization of the African Press (OPA) administers a media data of more than 25.000 contacts, as well as a complete range of press relations services particularly including a press releases distribution service, press and webcast videoconferences, international events mediatisation and an international press review service.
www.apo-opa.org |
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PETROFINDER is the leading and young company which is providing the most advanced online platform for the real time trading and auction solutions for international oil and gas industries and major physical markets. For more information about PETROFINDER, please visit our website
www.petrofinder.com |
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TradeInvestAfrica is an online portal offering investors and business people free access to specific investment and trade opportunities in Africa. The searchable database enables users to quickly access opportunities relevant to their sector or region and they can then respond directly to the person responsible for the project. TradeInvestAfrica is published by Global Africa Network.
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