Calucuve Dam Nears Completion to Strengthen Water Security in Southern Angola

Angola’s Calucuve Dam Set for July Completion to Boost Water Supply, Agriculture, and Drought Resilience The Calucuve Dam, located in the municipality of Cuvelai in Cunene province, is expected to be completed in July, according to the Ministry of Energy and Water. The project is part of Angola’s broader efforts to improve water access, strengthen drought resilience, and support regional development in the south of the country. Major water infrastructure project The Calucuve Dam includes

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Lunda Norte Inaugurates Chitotolo Diamond Plant to Boost Production and Jobs

Angola Opens $9M Chitotolo Processing Plant in Lunda Norte, Raising Diamond Output Capacity by 140% The governor of Lunda Norte, Filomena Miza, has inaugurated the new Recovery and Processing Plant (CRP) of the Chitotolo Mining Company in a ceremony attended by the Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino Pedro Azevedo. The new facility is expected to significantly increase diamond production capacity while creating additional employment opportunities in the province, supporting both local livelihoods

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Endiama and Rio Tinto Launch Chiri Mining Venture for Diamond Exploration in Angola’s Lunda Sul

Angola Launches Chiri Mining JV as Endiama and Rio Tinto Begin Diamond Exploration in Lunda Sul Angola’s state-owned Endiama and global mining company Rio Tinto have officially launched the Chiri Mining Company, a joint venture that will carry out diamond prospecting and exploration in the Lunda Sul province. The company was formally established during a ceremony attended by Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, marking a new phase in the country’s

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Nigeria Approves $10.3 Billion Eni Deepwater Oil Investment in Zabazaba and Etan Fields

Nigeria Clears $10.3B Eni Offshore Oil Project to Develop Zabazaba and Etan Fields, Targeting 150,000 bpd by 2029 Nigeria has approved a $10.3 billion investment plan by Italian energy company Eni to develop deepwater oil projects offshore, paving the way for long-delayed production at the Zabazaba and Etan fields. The approval was confirmed by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), which oversees upstream oil and gas activities in the country. The project is one

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Botswana Signs 30-Year Deal for 500MW Solar and Battery Project in Maun

Botswana Launches 500MW Solar + 500MWh Storage Project to Cut Power Imports and Boost Energy Security Botswana has signed a 30-year power purchase agreement for a 500-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic plant with 500 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery storage in Maun, marking the country’s largest renewable energy project to date. The agreement was formalised during a groundbreaking ceremony attended by President Duma Boko, who described the project as a shift from planning to implementation in Botswana’s energy

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Germany and South Africa Sign €200M Loan Deal to Boost Energy Transition and Green Industry

South Africa Secures €200M German Loan to Upgrade Grid and Expand Renewable Energy and Green Hydrogen Projects Germany and South Africa have agreed on a €200 million ($234 million) concessional loan to support South Africa’s energy transition, alongside expanded cooperation in critical minerals and green industrial development. The agreement was confirmed by South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, following bilateral talks in Berlin on Monday. Energy transition and grid upgrades The

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South Africa Commissions 148MW Bolobedu Solar Plant in Limpopo

South Africa Adds 148MW Bolobedu Solar Plant to Grid as Part of Renewable Energy Expansion Drive South Africa has officially commissioned the 148-megawatt (MW) Bolobedu Solar Plant in Limpopo province, adding new renewable capacity to the national electricity grid. According to the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), the solar facility is expected to generate around 300 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity annually and feed power directly into the national grid. The project spans approximately 347

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Sun King to Invest $150 Million in Ethiopia’s Off-Grid Solar Expansion

Sun King Targets 2 Million Ethiopian Customers with $150M Off-Grid Solar Investment by 2030 Kenya-based solar company Sun King plans to invest up to $150 million to expand access to electricity in Ethiopia by 2030, aiming to reach around 2 million households and small businesses outside the national grid. The announcement was made in a joint statement with the Ethiopian Investment Commission, which confirmed that Sun King will establish a local subsidiary as part of

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De Beers Diamond Output Rises 17% in Q1 on Strong Botswana and Canada Performance

De Beers Q1 Production Up 17% to 7.1M Carats as Botswana, Canada and South Africa Drive Growth Despite Price Decline Diamond producer De Beers reported a 17% year-on-year increase in rough diamond production to 7.1 million carats for the quarter ended March 31, driven mainly by planned ore releases at the Gahcho Kué mine in Canada and higher output from the Venetia underground mine in South Africa. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, production surged by 88%,

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DRC Signs Gold Supply Deal with UAE Firm to Expand Access to Global Bullion Markets

DR Congo Partners with UAE-Based Paradigm Holdings to Boost Gold Exports Through Dubai Trading Hub The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has signed a gold supply agreement with UAE-based Paradigm Holdings, marking a new step in efforts to expand the country’s access to international bullion markets through Dubai. The deal highlights the growing role of the United Arab Emirates as a key intermediary in global gold trade, connecting resource-rich African producers with

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