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- Product News
- 8 September 2025
naamsa, the automotive industry business council, is hosting its third national round table for the industry in Gqeberha on 25 August at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
This round table will focus on the pressing issues of energy security and a just transition, and it brings together specialists on the topics from across the country and across various fields.
The round table is made possible by Absa, which is the enabling sponsor.
Speaking at the event will be Faisal Mkhize, a well-known executive to automotive dealers and the Chief Executive of Absa Group’s Relationship Banking division.
In the round table discussion on Unlocking a Sustainable Energy Supply Economy, Ruben Govender will address the delegates. Ruben is the Head of Sustainability Strategy at Absa Group.
Charl Potgieter, the Managing Executive for Absa Vehicle and Asset Finance will, in turn, discuss the challenges around the decarbonisation of road transport and clean fuels.
Be sure to follow the proceedings on Dealerfloor and on the Absa social media channels.
South Africa will leverage the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025 in Algiers, Algeria, from 4 to 10 September to cement its position as Africa's automotive manufacturing leader.
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