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Chevron, a major player in Angola’s oil sector with a 26% market share, has recently made significant strides to further solidify its presence in the country. In mid-June, the U.S.-based giant signed contracts for two license areas off the coast of Angola—Blocks 49 and 50, located in the ultra-deepwater section of the Lower Congo Basin. A few years ago, this deal would not have been possible. The National Oil, Gas, and Biofuels Agency (ANPG), the
Nearly all contracts from Mozambique’s Sixth International Hydrocarbon Licensing Round have been approved by the government and are now pending final clearance from the Administrative Tribunal. Nazário Bangalane, Chairman of the National Petroleum Institute (INP), the regulatory authority for Mozambique’s hydrocarbon sector, expressed confidence that the Administrative Tribunal’s approval would be granted soon. Mozambican law requires that all contracts with public entities undergo a legality review by the tribunal. Bangalane, speaking during a visit to
On August 17, 2024, President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço of Angola, the outgoing Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), delivered a significant address at the 44th SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government in Harare, Zimbabwe. President Lourenço underscored the notable progress in industrialization, regional integration, and peacekeeping efforts, while also addressing the challenges that lie ahead. The summit brought together the region’s top leaders to reflect on achievements, tackle current issues,
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is providing a $1.6 billion direct loan to support the development of 65 solar mini-grids in Angola. The loan will benefit ING Capital, Sun Africa, and Omatapalo, which are involved in capital markets, clean energy, and construction, respectively. These solar mini-grids, equipped with energy storage facilities, will be deployed across four provinces in southern Angola. The project aims to provide off-grid solutions, improving access to electricity and
The Institute for Tourism Promotion (INFOTUR) plans to capitalize on the Lobito Corridor to enhance national tourism, announced the General Director, Lukeni Araújo, in Luanda. During the operation of the Rovos Rail luxury train this month, which travels between Lobito, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after originating in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, a total of 124 tourists were transported—60 entering Angola and 64 leaving. Araújo emphasized that INFOTUR’s primary mission is to
Lucara Diamond (TSX: LUC) reported a strong performance in the second quarter of the year, with significant increases in both sales and earnings. This boost was largely driven by its revitalized supply agreement with Belgium’s HB Antwerp, which purchases and polishes rough diamonds from Lucara’s flagship Karowe mine in Botswana. The Karowe operation generated $41.3 million in revenue, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period last year. Net profit surged to $11.4 million,
Australia-headquartered Lucapa Diamond has successfully completed the sale of its 70% stake in the Mothae mine in Lesotho. The interest was sold to the local Lesotho company Lephema Executive Transport, after all conditions of the sale and purchase agreement, signed in June, were met. The divestment was carried out through a public sale process, following a strategic review of Lucapa’s asset portfolio by its newly restructured board of directors. The review concluded that Lucapa should
Botswana is renegotiating its planned purchase of a stake in Belgian gem dealer HB Antwerp to double its shareholding without additional cost, following a decline in the diamond market, Mines Minister Lefoko Moagi announced on Tuesday. As the world’s leading diamond producer by value, Botswana’s economy has been heavily impacted by decreased global demand for diamonds due to the economic slowdown. Moagi told Parliament that the downturn in the diamond market has lowered HB Antwerp’s
London-listed Gem Diamonds reported selling 56,944 carats of diamonds from its Letšeng mine in Lesotho, generating $77.9 million in revenue for the six months ended June 30. This marks a 9% increase compared to the 52,163 carats sold in the first half of 2023, which generated $71.6 million in revenue. The average price per carat in the first half of this year was $1,366, slightly lower than the $1,373 per carat recorded in the same
Botswana plans to reduce spending on new vehicles and travel for government officials and may delay some capital projects due to a slump in diamond revenues, according to Finance Minister Peggy Serame. “We have to seriously reduce the pace of spending, and we are looking at areas such as procurement of vehicles, computers, workshops, and travel that is funded by the government,” Serame told lawmakers on Monday. In the first quarter of the fiscal year
