Namibia and Botswana Launch $4 Billion Refinery to Boost Southern Africa’s Energy Security

$4 Billion Namibia-Botswana Refinery Project Aims to Cut Fuel Imports and Strengthen Regional Energy Security Namibia and Botswana have unveiled a $4 billion refinery project aimed at enhancing energy security and reducing dependence on imported fuel across Southern Africa. Planned for Walvis Bay in Namibia and Ghanzi in Botswana, the refinery is expected to process 60,000 to 100,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Once operational, it will supply petrol, diesel, kerosene, and jet fuel,

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Cameroon Plans to Restart 42,000 bpd Sonara Refinery by 2027

Cameroon Targets 2027 Restart for Sonara Refinery to Reduce Fuel Imports and Boost Energy Security Cameroon is set to restart its 42,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) Sonara refinery by 2027 through a comprehensive restructuring and recovery program, officially approved this month. The board endorsed the rehabilitation framework, named Parras 24, on August 13, establishing a 24-month schedule for repairs and operational restructuring. Government support is expected to play a decisive role in resolving the refinery’s financial and

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Shell to Launch New Offshore Drilling Campaign in Namibia’s Orange Basin in 2026

Shell Plans 2026 Offshore Drilling in Namibia’s Orange Basin to Unlock Oil Potential Shell is set to begin a new drilling campaign in 2026, targeting five exploration wells in its PEL 39 offshore block in Namibia’s Orange Basin. The company has already made several discoveries in the area, including Graff, La Rona, and Jonker. The upcoming program—though the exact number of wells is still to be finalized—aims to collect additional data to better evaluate the

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Mozambique LNG Project Set to Resume, Aiming for Global Energy Supply by 2030

Mozambique LNG Megaproject to Restart in 2025, Supplying Japan and Asia by 2030 Construction of TotalEnergies’ liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Mozambique is expected to resume by September 2025, with production projected to begin between 2029 and 2030, Mozambican President Daniel Chapo told the Japanese newspaper Nikkei last week. The $20 billion project, which also involves Mitsui & Co., was suspended in 2021 following an attack by Islamist militants. TotalEnergies has requested security guarantees,

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Mozambique Awaits TotalEnergies Decision to Resume LNG Project in Cabo Delgado

Mozambique Natural Gas Megaproject Hangs on TotalEnergies’ Decision Amid Security Concerns Mozambican President Daniel Chapo emphasized that the resumption of the country’s natural gas project, halted since 2021 due to terrorist attacks, depends on TotalEnergies, the project’s lead investor. “The resumption depends on who is leading the project, and at the moment, that is Total,” President Chapo said during a meeting with the president of the Japanese multinational Mitsui in Yokohama, host city of the

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Angola Inaugurates Lueji A’nkonde University Campus in Lunda-Norte

Angola Launches $69 Million Lueji A’nkonde University Campus to Educate Over 8,000 Students On August 14, Angola celebrated the inauguration of the Lueji A’nkonde University Campus in Lunda-Norte Province, a major investment exceeding $69 million by ENDIAMA. The ceremony was presided over by President João Lourenço, marking a significant milestone in Angola’s commitment to higher education and regional development. The new campus houses two faculties—Law and Economics—with a total of 87 classrooms: 47 for Economics

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Zambia Signs $300M Deal to Electrify Lobito Corridor and Boost Trade by 2030

Zambia’s $300M ZESCO-Anzana Deal to Electrify Lobito Corridor, Boost Trade and Logistics by 2030 The Lobito Corridor, one of Africa’s most strategic trade routes, is set for a major upgrade after Zambia’s power utility ZESCO signed a $300 million agreement with energy firm Anzana to electrify communities and industries along the route. The project, scheduled for completion by 2030, will connect more than two million Zambians to reliable electricity while improving the efficiency and competitiveness

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DRC and Angola Strengthen Ties to Promote Security and Economic Growth in the Great Lakes Region

DRC Prime Minister and Angolan President Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Stability and Trade in Central Africa The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Judith Suminwa Tuluka, held high-level talks with Angolan President João Lourenço, who also serves as the African Union Chairperson. The discussions centered on enhancing security in the Great Lakes region and deepening economic cooperation, signaling a shared commitment to establishing their bilateral relationship as a pillar of stability

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De Beers Advances Sustainability with Emission Cuts, Conservation Projects, and Diamond Traceability

De Beers Reports 2024 Sustainability Progress: Emissions Down, Renewable Energy Expansion, and Blockchain Traceability Diamond mining giant De Beers has reported significant progress in its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting achievements in emission reduction, renewable energy development, biodiversity conservation, community impact, and diamond provenance. Since 2021, De Beers has reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 7% and continues to pursue its 2030 targets of cutting Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% and Scope

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Lexington Gold Expands Study Scope for Jelani JV in South Africa

Lexington Gold expands Jelani JV study in South Africa and completes drilling at Jennings-Pioneer project in the US AIM-listed Lexington Gold has announced that the conceptual-level study of the Jelani Resources joint venture (JV) project in South Africa, being undertaken by Bara Consulting, has been expanded to provide a more detailed and robust evaluation. Enhanced Study Scope for Jelani JV The upgraded study scope now includes: A more comprehensive validation of the proposed mining approach.

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