Brics Youth Summit: How the youth can help drive Africa’s energy transition

South Africa's Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, in partnership with the BRICS Youth Energy Agency, is hosting a youth energy summit in the Gauteng Province. The summit aims to bring together 200 young entrepreneurs, researchers, and activists to discuss and shape the future of energy for Africa and the BRICS countries. Elizabeth Marabwa, Chief Director of the Programmes & Project Management Office at the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy in South Africa, shed light on the importance of youth involvement in driving Africa's energy transition in an exclusive interview with CNBC Africa. Marabwa emphasized the critical role that young people can play in accelerating the continent's shift towards sustainable and renewable energy sources. The summit serves as a platform for the youth to exchange ideas, share innovations, and collaborate on solutions to energy challenges facing the region.