Debswana Announces Plans to Diversify Beyond Diamonds

Debswana Announces Plans to Diversify Beyond Diamonds, Leveraging 55 Years of Mining Expertise Debswana, the mining powerhouse that has been the backbone of Botswana’s economy for over 55 years, is charting a new course beyond its traditional diamond business. Speaking at the African Mining Summit in Gaborone this morning, Bakani Motlhabani, Chief Technical Officer at Debswana Diamond Company, revealed that the firm is exploring diversification opportunities to sustain long-term growth as diamond resources decline. “We

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South Africa to Resume Shale Gas Exploration in Karoo Basin Following Moratorium Lift

South Africa Set to Lift Shale Gas Moratorium, Opening Karoo Basin to Exploration South Africa is preparing to lift its long-standing moratorium on shale gas development, clearing the way for new exploration across the resource-rich Karoo Basin. The country’s Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister, Gwede Mantashe, confirmed that the ban would be lifted once updated environmental regulations are formally published later this month. The moratorium, first imposed in 2011, halted all new applications for shale

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Shell Trading & Shipping Strengthens Support for Independent Oil Companies in Angola

Shell Trading Boosts Angola’s Independent Oil Companies with Structured Crude Offtake and Financial Support Shell Trading & Shipping is ramping up its support for independent oil companies in Angola, helping them secure more consistent crude liftings and improve cash flow management, according to Filippo Bof, Head of Business Development for Africa at Shell Trading & Shipping. Bof explained that Shell is assisting independent operators acquiring mature assets by offering structured offtake arrangements that ensure regular

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President João Lourenço to Open the 3rd Angola International Mining Conference (AIMC 2025)

Angola Hosts AIMC 2025: President Lourenço to Inaugurate Major Mining Investment Forum in Luanda President João Lourenço will officially open the 3rd edition of the Angola International Mining Conference (AIMC 2025), which begins this Wednesday, October 22, at the Talatona Convention Center in Luanda. According to a statement from the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas (MIREMPET), the event — organized in partnership with Sankofa Advisory Group and Bumbar Mining — will run through

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Angola Allocates 37 New Oil Concessions as President Lourenço Stresses Energy Reforms and Diversification

President João Lourenço Highlights Angola’s Oil Sector Reforms and New Exploration Achievements In his State of the Nation Address to the National Assembly, marking the opening of the 2025–2026 parliamentary year, President João Lourenço highlighted the significant progress achieved through Angola’s ongoing oil sector reforms. The President underscored the successful implementation of the Oil Concession Allocation Strategy (2019–2025), which has already led to the allocation of 37 new oil concessions by the first half of

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ETU Energias Makes History with Angola’s First Private Oil Company Bond Issuance

ETU Energias Completes Landmark Bond Issuance, Pioneering Private Oil Financing in Angola ETU Energias, Angola’s largest private oil company, has successfully completed its first bond issuance in the capital markets, marking a major milestone for the nation’s energy and financial sectors. The offering attracted strong demand from institutional investors, according to a company statement. ETU Energias described the event as a “historic moment for the national private oil sector and the development of the Angolan

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IEA Urges Mozambique to Accelerate Clean Energy Access and Electrification

IEA Calls on Mozambique to Fast-Track Clean Cooking and Electrification Efforts The International Energy Agency (IEA) has urged Mozambique to accelerate access to clean energy for cooking and to advance national electrification efforts to improve living standards across the country. The recommendations were presented on Monday during the Energy and Climate Week of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), taking place in Maputo until Friday. In its analysis of Mozambique’s energy policy, the IEA

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Axian Energy Expands into Zambia with 54.3MW Bangweulu Solar Project Acquisition

Axian Energy Enters Zambia with Acquisition of Bangweulu Solar Project Renewable energy developer Axian Energy has officially entered the Zambian market with the acquisition of the Bangweulu Solar Project, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable energy and pan-African expansion. Located in Lusaka Province, the Bangweulu Solar Project has an installed capacity of 54.3 megawatts peak (MWp) and generates approximately 87 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity annually — enough to power more than 82,500 households. Through this transaction,

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Angola Launches National Space Agency to Drive Technological Independence and Innovation

President João Lourenço Inaugurates Angolan Space Agency to Advance National Space Program and Boost Technological Self-Reliance Angola has officially launched its National Space Agency, a major step toward advancing the country’s National Space Program and strengthening its role in the global space sector. President João Lourenço announced the creation of the agency during his State of the Nation Address on Wednesday. The new agency will operate under five key pillars: space infrastructure, training and promotion,

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EY Harnesses AI to Boost Efficiency and Sustainability in Angola’s Oil and Gas Sector

EY Deploys Artificial Intelligence to Cut Flaring and Improve Operations in Angola’s Oil and Gas Industry Ernst & Young (EY) is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to enhance operational efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and support financial stability in Angola’s oil and gas sector. Speaking to Energy Capital & Power during the Angola Oil & Gas 2025 Conference, André Afonso, Managing Partner at EY Angola, said the firm is deploying advanced digital tools to help energy

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