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Integrated Report 2023

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Africa Energy Indaba 2023

The Corporation participated in the 15th Africa Energy Indaba 2023 from the 7 – 9 March, which was a physical in-person event this year, with all conference sessions, side events and the exhibition taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa. The conference discussed, debated, and sought solutions to enable adequate energy generation across Africa. A diverse group of luminaries and high-profile speakers will share their real-world insights about the changing energy landscape in Africa. In addition to providing a platform for the most ground-breaking and diverse energy panels, the Africa Energy Indaba hosted a 2-day energy exhibition where world-class industry organisations demonstrated their commitment to provide the solutions Africa needs to meet its growing energy demands. The Corporation participated at the exhibition with the aim of profiling the brand to a diverse clientele led by ECIC Marketing Officer, Odirile Ramasodi. ECIC CEO, the late Mandisi Nkuhlu attended the Energy Leaders Dialogue which was a private session by McKinsey under Chatham house rules. ECIC Senior Underwriter, Lebohang Mosetu participated in a plenary session under the topic “Is Climate Focused Funding Appropriate for Africa?”

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GTR Africa

GTR Africa 2023 offered unrivalled insights into the latest trends and developments impacting African trade, export, and infrastructure financing through an extensive programme of expert speakers and interactive discussions. The event included a full exhibition and provided the invaluable opportunity for participants to network and connect with industry leaders, peers, and potential clients. Portia Dube, Head of Business Development represented the brand at GTR Africa 2023 on a panel discussion moderated by Gabriel Buck under the topic “Bonds, loans & ESG: Could 2023 be the year of the ECA?”. This high-level discussion assessed the pros and cons of various infrastructure financing sources and structures, with a specific focus on bonds, ECA-backed deals, and concessional finance.

5. Southern African Railway Association

ECIC was a sponsor at the 11th Southern African Railway Association conference and exhibition held on the 26 – 28 October 2022 at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg. The Southern African Railway Associations (SARA) is Africa’s only railway event hosted by Railway Operators, and this includes Transport Ministers from the region. The event tackled key industry issues head-on and showcase global innovations, as well as provided the platform for African rail corridor updates. Different key players and stakeholders from the African Continent and beyond attended this event. ECIC Head of Business Development, Portia Dube participated in a panel discussion under the topic ‘Investments in Infrastructure’ at the SARA Rail Conference. The theme of the conference was ‘Transforming Rail Transportation Through Innovative Logistics Solutions for an Increased Modal Shift’. Portia will join fellow panellists Mr Davis Pwele, DBSA, Mr. Reginald Demana, IDC, Mr. Mike Salawou, AFDB, and Ms. Tefelo Majoro, GGDA, for what was an enlightening discussion.

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