Watch LIVE as Gambakwe looks at the latest reports on Nelson Chamisa’s new political party which is set to be launched in August.
The Newsday Newspaper reports that Friends of nelson Chamisa who feel excluded have asked for a meeting with Nelson Chamisa and drafted a document outlining their demands. The group of activists have drafted a document called: Re-Energising the base in preparation for the new. The group claims that there are secretive meetings and imposition of representatives. They complained of imposition of National, women and men leaders without consulting the grassroots structures.
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Key events for today
1. Trump says Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran. Ramaphosa fails to meet Trump as he had to leave early.
Trending topics
1. Harare businessman Rafiq Adams robbed of $500 000 cash. Zimbabweans will today start a protest against Auxilia Mnangagwa at the Royal Leonardo Hotel. Flair Summit tickets have been sold out
2. Walter Mzembi reveals that he has cancer.
3. Lyshanda Moyas receives her Benz
4. John Legat Steps down after 27 years as Immara CEO. Leadership transition at Imara Asset Management, one of Zim’s leading fund managers. Founder and CEO John Legat retires after 27 years at the helm. He’s succeeded by Chief Investment Officer Shelton Sibanda. Legat will remain involved with the firm as a consultant to management and board member
Business
1. Fourways Mall owners Azparat placed under business rescue. Fourways Mall has measuring 178 202m2. There are over 400 stores and 8000 parking bays on site. Accelerate Property Fund (APF) is a co-owner of the mall along with Azrapart – they each own 50% of this shopping centre. mall vacancy increase from 14 349m2 to 15 109m2. The 17% vacancy rate would explain the glossy, ghost-like halls of this shopping centre. One can drift through eery passages to see so many empty retail shops. A court in Bloemfonetin has placed Azparat under business rescue on 5 June 2025.
2. Beauty Apleni new CEO of Openserve effective 1 July. With over 25 years at Telkom, Apleni brings deep experience from roles in strategy, technology, and sales, most recently as Chief of Staff. Apleni replaces Althon Beukes, who stepped down as Openserve’s CEO in December 2024 after serving in various roles within Telkom Group for 30 years. She holds a BSc in Computer Science from Nelson Mandela University and completed qualifications in management, strategy and leadership.
3. South Africa most admired brands
Africa
1. The Africa Energy Forum (AEF) 2025 is a major four-day event taking place from June 17 to 20, 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) in South Africa. For the first time in its 27-year history, the forum is hosted in Cape Town, a key hub of energy development on the continent, under the theme “Africa United”
2. 9 Eldos problem children tried to rob a uber driven by John Wick yesterday in Eldorado Park 4 death 4 critical in hospital.
Community
There is a work-related event focusing on opportunities in Europe and Sweden happening today, Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM. It is titled “Work in Sweden – Jobs, Employers, Work Visa (PRE)” and will take place at Regus in Pretoria, near Johannesburg.
Notes
AFRICA ENERGY SUMMIT: Key Details and Objectives:
– Purpose: The forum serves as a strong platform to unite African energy stakeholders—governments, utilities, regulators, investors, developers, technology providers, and financiers—with a collective voice to define Africa’s energy needs and ambitions to the world.
– Context: It aims to amplify Africa’s energy agenda ahead of the G20 meetings hosted by South Africa in 2025, positioning the continent’s energy future on the global stage.
– Attendance: The event expects over 6,000 attendees, including 388 speakers from around the world, making it one of the largest gatherings focused on Africa’s energy sector .
– Partners: The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) is an industry partner, offering members ticket discounts, highlighting the forum’s focus on rural and off-grid electrification.
