Tania Habimana, a Rwandan-Belgium entrepreneur and television presenter, will lead and facilitate discussions at Africa's premier energy event, African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy 2024, serving as the Master of Ceremonies for the opening ceremony.
Renowned for her insightful reporting and strong financial expertise, Habimana is a prominent figure in financial journalism across the continent. Since 2021, she has been the anchor for CNBC Africa’s flagship financial markets and business program, Closing Bell. Earlier this year, she launched Startup Caps, a new show on CNBC Africa that highlights Africa's vibrant startup ecosystem, featuring insights from venture capitalists, angel investors, and startup founders. To date, she has conducted interviews and moderated panel discussions with over 400 leaders from 35 countries, reaching an audience of more than 200,000 in both French and English.
Additionally, Habimana is the founder of several organizations, including the integrated marketing firm NONZēRO Africa, the business fashion initiative Threads Stitched by Standard Bank, and the FASHIONTech Africa hackathon and conference, a 24-hour platform dedicated to fashion technology.
The AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024 conference will commence with an opening ceremony featuring remarks from NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, and Dr. Omar Farouk, Secretary General of the African Petroleum Producers Organization. This will be followed by keynote speeches and exclusive discussions with prominent energy ministers from Africa and leading international energy firms. A deal-signing ceremony will take place to highlight significant new agreements in Africa's energy sector, along with an opening panel that will explore Africa's crucial role in global energy security and supply chains.
Habimana's expertise in global economic trends and financial markets will significantly enhance the AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024 event. Attracting investment to Africa's energy sector is essential for meeting the continent's increasing energy demands and fostering economic growth. With its untapped oil and gas reserves and plentiful renewable resources, Africa is positioned to advance beyond traditional energy frameworks and create a sustainable, industrialized future.
AEW 2024 aims to facilitate important discussions on the need for transparent and stable regulatory frameworks, promote public-private partnerships, and encourage international cooperation on financing strategies and technical assistance to build investor confidence and secure funding for large-scale energy infrastructure initiatives.