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"Agritech Expo Zambia lived up to its hype and scored another resounding success" says Jervis Zimba, President of the Zambia National Farmers' Union.

Women are making an invaluable contribution to the power and water industries as reflected by the many ladies amongst the winners of the 2017 African Utility Week Industry Awards that were announced at the CTICC in Cape Town last week

Six months of Trump, de-risking renewable energy investments and country project pipelines are just some of the key sessions during the upcoming African Power Finance & Investment Forum that is part of the African Utility Week conference and expo.

The global software giant SAP has joined African Utility Week as a gold sponsor at the conference and exhibition that is taking place from 16-18 May in Cape Town.

This year's African Utility Week Industry Awards will have a distinctly feminine feel with an all women cast and a strong line-up of ladies among the finalists for the coveted awards for the top energy and water professionals

A new World Bank study presents a sobering assessment of the financial health of electricity utilities in Sub-Saharan Africa, and suggests how utilities can be profitable while extending affordable services for the poor.

"The only way we can achieve the status of being a breadbasket is to zero rate agriculture" says Jervis Zimba, President of the Zambia National Farmers' Union, the owners of the upcoming Agritech Expo Zambia, in Chisamba from 27-29 April.

The award-winning African Utility Week has welcomed back a longstanding supporter, the global energy giant Shell, who will be a platinum sponsor again at the conference and exhibition from 16-18 May in Cape Town.

"Enhancing linkages and diversification will be the key message at DRC Mining Week" says Dr. Kojo Busia, Acting Coordinator, African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) and keynote speaker in the opening session of the upcoming mining event.

The upcoming Agritech Expo at GART in Chisamba will once again offer free workshops offering practical advice as well as live demonstrations to help farmers combat challenges such as the armyworm and explore new technologies.