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Reflecting on an incredible three days at the Africa's Green Economy Summit 2025! A huge thank you to the VUKA Group for organizing such a dynamic and interactive event. I was privileged not only to attend but also to actively contribute to key conversations around green industrialization. One of the highlights was moderating an insightful workshop covering critical topics such as: ✅ Innovative financing for climate startups – led by Joshua Romisher, CFA, CEO Holocene ✅ Startup Winning Strategies: Leveraging Ecosystems to Scale Faster & Smarter led by Alexis Grosskopf, CEO of OCEAN INNOVATION AFRICA ✅ How to Build a Successful Green/sustainable Business. The 3 things you MUST get right to succeed – led by Catherine Wijnberg CEO of Fetola ✅ Addressing Financing Gaps for Start-Ups – led by Edith Ofwona Adera, Regional Principal Officer at African Development Bank Group Another standout moment was attending the WomenIN (WiN) Green Economy breakfast organized by the phenomenal Naz Fredericks- Maharaj, where we celebrated the invaluable contributions of women driving Africa’s green transition. The summit was also a fantastic networking opportunity—I reconnected with ecosystem partners like Atlantis Special Economic Zone, Freeport Saldanha, GreenCape and the City of Cape Town while also meeting inspiring changemakers leading transformative projects across the continent. A special moment was witnessing some of our Western Cape based companies such as Zero Carbon Charge, FlyH2 Aerospace and One More Time pitch for funding in front of potential investors. The momentum around Africa’s green economy is growing, and events like these remind us of the power of collaboration, innovation, and bold action. Looking forward to keeping the conversations going! #AfricaGreenEconomySummit #Sustainability #ClimateInnovation #GreenIndustrialization Wesgro #wesgro

⭐️Overview of Africa's Progress in BVLOS Drone Regulations⭐️ Over the past five years, Africa has made significant strides in establishing regulations for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations, unlocking new opportunities across various sectors. Current Landscape: Regulatory Adoption: Approximately 33% of African countries have implemented drone regulations, with an additional 25% providing guidance. However, the remaining nations lack formal frameworks, highlighting the need for continued development. South Africa's Framework: South Africa stands out with a comprehensive BVLOS approval process that details pilot qualifications, drone requirements, and risk mitigation strategies. This framework is a model for other nations aiming to establish robust BVLOS operations. Nigeria's Initiatives: Nigeria has been active in BVLOS operations, with pilots conducting BVLOS flights using UAVs like the Tekever AR3 for inspections, surveys, surveillance, and mapping services. Looking Ahead: The African Drone Forum continues to advocate for unified BVLOS regulations, emphasizing their potential to revolutionize sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and logistics. Collaborative efforts among African nations are essential to harness the benefits of BVLOS technology fully. Stay informed and engaged as Africa's drone landscape evolves, paving the way for a connected and innovative future. 🚀 #BVLOS #DroneRegulations #AfricaTech #Innovation #AfricanDroneForum

🌍 Introducing FlyH2 Aerospace's Vision for Sustainable Aviation in Africa ✈️ As part of the Investment Project Pitch we will be hosting at Africa's Green Economy Summit, we have the pleasure of diving into some of the projects and solutions ahead of the event. Today we are pleased to share FlyH2 Aerospace's vision for sustainable aviation across Africa. This initiative focuses on leveraging hydrogen fuel cell technology and their innovative Dragonfly V aircraft to address the continent's infrastructure needs and climate challenges. Why you should care: 🌱 Enhanced Accessibility: With only 10% of Africans currently able to afford air travel, their hydrogen solutions aim to reduce both fuel and maintenance costs, making aviation more accessible. 🌍 Environmental Commitment: Transitioning to hydrogen-powered aviation supports decarbonisation efforts in the aviation sector, which is responsible for 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions. 💼 Economic Development: The emerging hydrogen economy in Africa presents significant investment and job creation opportunities, strengthening local capacities and infrastructure. Did you know? The Dragonfly V aircraft is positioned to provide long-range aerial services critical for various applications, including industrial use and disaster response. You can meet and engage with Mark van Wyk as he will be pitching at hashtag#AGES2025 on 19-20 February 2025. 👉Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d8xv-rBg #SustainableAviation #HydrogenEconomy #GreenTechnology #ClimateAction

👏 Well done Western Cape Government! AIfE - African Institute for Entrepreneurship has been appointed to assist in the development of the 1st drone sandbox in the Western Cape, South Africa!

China is astounding the world by using drones to extinguish fires in multi-story residential buildings. These drones carry water pipes to the desired height and spray water on the fire with pressure, eliminating the risk to human lives and saving time accessing the blaze. The innovative solution has introduced to combat high-rise building fires using drone technology. The approach ensures: 1. Enhanced Safety: No risk to firefighters' lives. 2. Increased Efficiency: Quick response and access to hard-to-reach areas. 3. Reduced Damage: Targeted water spray minimizes water waste and damage. How it works: 1. Drone Deployment: Equipped with water pipes and pumps. 2. Height Adjustment: Drones reach desired heights. 3. Targeted Spraying: Water sprayed with controlled pressure. 4. Real-time Monitoring: Drone cameras provide live footage. Benefits: 1. Reduced response time 2. Improved accuracy 3. Enhanced situational awareness 4. Minimized risk to firefighters and civilians This drone-based fire extinguishing system showcases cutting-edge technology, optimizing emergency response as well as public safety.

Today I learned that South Africa and Africa's transition to green hydrogen economy is very real and very active. Production is in genuine progress and many plants are already generating green hydrogen and in a few years time we're going to be producing and exporting hundreds of thousands of tonnes of Green Hydrogen per annum. Likely in the form of ammonia and methanol - which are a little easier to handle. Green hydrogen is hydrogen where at least 95% has come from renewable sources. It doesn't come without it's challenges though. We're predominantly importing all the hardware, equipment and skills we need to develop the economy, rather than using local skills and suppliers. In a way, this defeats the object. But it makes sense. One cannot invest magaproject funds into unproven tech. But, we're fighting this. I met with Mashudu Ramano from Mitochondria who has personally invested millions into developing capacity in South Africa, for Africas H2 economy. SA acknowledges mistakes that were made in setting up the interventions to support the drive - but has a willingness to recognize the shortfalls and fix it. Billions have been allocated into various finds and instruments to facilitate the transition to the green economy and government is approachable. My presentation at DEVAC hydrogen was well received and it looks like there is indeed opportunity for FlyH2 to work with both the private and public sector to help bring this long awaited product to market. Watch this space.

Three Leadership Tips from Steve Jobs: 1. No micromanaging. "Teamwork is dependent on trusting the other folks to come through with their part without watching them all the time." 2. Empower your employees. "If you wanna hire great people and have them stay working for you, you have to let them make a lot of decisions." 3. Evaluate ideas on their merit, not their source. "You have to be run by ideas not hierarchy. The best ideas have to win, otherwise good people don't stay."