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International Gas News Oil

Namibian Businesses Urged to Raise Standards to Access Oil and Gas Opportunities

Certification, Compliance and Infrastructure Key for Namibian Suppliers Seeking Oil and Gas Contracts Namibian businesses seeking to participate in the country’s emerging oil and gas industry must address gaps in certification, infrastructure and governance if they are to secure contracts as the sector moves closer to large-scale development. The message emerged during the Upstream Oil and Gas Local Suppliers Workshop hosted by Petrofund, where international service providers outlined the key requirements, local companies must meet

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International News Oil

Impact Oil & Gas Splits Assets in Strategic Restructuring to Prioritize Namibian Oil Development

Impact Oil & Gas Restructures Portfolio, Separating South African Assets to Focus on Namibia’s Venus Project Impact Oil & Gas has agreed to restructure its business by separating its South African and Namibian assets into distinct corporate entities, in a move aimed at streamlining operations and strengthening its investment focus on offshore development projects. The company has signed a share purchase agreement with IOG Energies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Deepkloof and Impact Oil &

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Diamonds International News

DRC Launches New Diamond Company to Strengthen Local Processing and Exports

DRC Approves ADEX RDC SA Joint Venture to Boost Diamond Processing and Local Value Addition The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has approved the creation of ADEX RDC SA, a new joint venture aimed at modernizing and strengthening the country’s diamond sector through increased local value addition. The decision was taken during the 91st ordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Friday, May 29, 2026, in Kinshasa. The proposal was presented by the

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Local Gold News

Angola Set to Open First Gold Refinery in Major Push for Mineral Processing

Angola to Launch First Gold Refinery by End of 2025 as Government Expands Mineral Value Addition Strategy Angola is expected to inaugurate its first gold refinery before the end of the year, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to increase local mineral processing and create greater value from its natural resources. The announcement was made by Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas Diamantino Azevedo during the opening of the Angola Oil, Gas

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Local News Renewable Energy

Angola Nears Renewable Energy Target as Clean Sources Supply 70% of National Electricity Demand

Renewable Energy Powers 70% of Angola’s Electricity Consumption, Government Says Renewable energy sources currently account for approximately 70 percent of Angola’s electricity consumption, with hydropower contributing more than 60 percent of the country’s energy mix, Minister of State for Economic Coordination José de Lima Massano announced on Thursday in Luanda. Massano made the remarks during the opening session of the 2nd International Conference on Energy and Water, which runs until Friday in the Angolan capital.

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Local Energy News

Angola and DRC Strengthen Energy Partnership Through Major Cross-Border Power Project

Angola and DRC Plan 1,450km Power Transmission Network to Deliver Over 2,000MW of Electricity Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are set to deepen their energy cooperation through the development of two major electricity transmission lines spanning more than 1,400 kilometers, according to DRC Minister of Water Resources and Electricity, Teddy Molendo Sakombi. Speaking in Luanda on Thursday after meeting Angolan President João Lourenço, Sakombi revealed plans for two cross-border power transmission projects.

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International News Renewable Energy

Africa’s Solar Boom Drives 83% Surge in Chinese Panel Imports Amid Worsening Power Shortages

African Demand for Chinese Solar Equipment Surges 83% as Energy Crisis Accelerates Renewable Transition Africa’s deepening electricity shortages and rising energy costs are fueling a sharp increase in demand for Chinese solar equipment, further consolidating China’s dominance in the global renewable energy supply chain. New customs data released by China shows that exports of solar cells and panels to African countries rose 83% year-on-year in April, reaching 123,787 metric tonnes, up from 67,552 tonnes during

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Local Gas News Oil

Angola and Algeria Deepen Cooperation in Oil, Gas and Mineral Resources

Angola and Algeria Strengthen Energy and Mining Cooperation Following João Lourenço’s State Visit Angola and Algeria are advancing bilateral cooperation in the oil, gas and mineral resources sectors following high-level discussions between Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, and Algerian Ambassador to Angola, Mounir Bourouba. The meeting, held on Monday at Angola’s Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas (MIREMPET), focused on the implementation of agreements signed during President João Lourenço’s

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Local News Renewable Energy

Angola Inaugurates Luau Solar Park to Power Rural Communities and Strengthen Lobito Corridor

Angola Launches Luau Solar Park to Electrify 20,000 Homes and Boost Lobito Corridor Development The Angolan government has described the newly inaugurated Luau Photovoltaic Solar Park as a strategic infrastructure project that will strengthen the Lobito Corridor while advancing rural electrification, sustainable development and economic inclusion. The solar park, inaugurated on Monday by President João Lourenço in Luau municipality, Moxico Leste Province, forms part of Angola’s broader effort to expand access to clean energy and

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International Diamonds News

Zimbabwe Aims to Increase Diamond Production Amid Weak Global Prices and Industry Challenges

Zimbabwe Targets 5 Million Carats Diamond Output Despite Global Price Decline and Market Pressures Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company says it plans to raise diamond production to 5 million carats this year, despite continued weakness in global diamond prices and rising competition from synthetic stones. The target represents an increase of about 1.2 million carats compared with production levels in 2025, even as the global diamond industry faces sustained pressure from geopolitical tensions, shifting demand patterns,

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