South Africa closes main border with Mozambique, citing safety concerns amid post-election protests
As deadly post-election protests in Mozambique intensify, South Africa has closed its main border with the neighbouring country, citing safety concerns. Opposition supporters in Mozambique have taken to the streets, calling the recent election result fraudulent.
Democrats in Kenya fear what the next four years will hold, after Trump’s U.S. election win
Democrats living in Kenya have expressed dismay after Donald Trump secured victory in the U.S. presidential election. Crowds had gathered Nairobi's Westland's area, hopeful for a blue win. In particular, some have raised concerns over abortion rights.
Nigeria: Petrol Price – Marketers Set to Import Cheaper Products
[Vanguard] ·As Dangote, Pinnacle deny blending substandard petroleum products
Nigeria: FG Secures Indian Firm’s Commitment for Offtake of Natural Gas for $4bn Steel Plant
[This Day] Abuja -- The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has successfully secured a commitment from Jindal Group to offtake about 450 million metric standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd) of natural gas.
Ghana: Kevin Okyere-Led Springfield E&p Dominates Ghana’s Oil Sector
[This Day] Springfield Exploration and Production Limited, Ghana's first indigenous independent oil company to begin deep offshore operations, is no doubt, a household name among the country's industry players.
African leaders including Tinubu and Mnangagwa congratulate Donald Trump on U.S. election victory
A series of African leaders, including Nigeria's Bola Tinubu and Zimbabwe's Emmerson Mnangagwa, have sent their well wishes to Donald Trump, in the wake of his U.S. election victory. Some leaders on the continent say they are ready to collaborate with the new president.
Mozambique: Mozambican Strike Affects Fuel Supplies in Neighbouring Countries
[AIM] Maputo -- The fuel company Puma Energy Zambia has ordered its staff to park its trucks currently in Mozambique in safe places following the strike declared by fugitive presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane.
South Africa: Ramaphosa Signs Petroleum Bill As SA Lags Behind Neighbours in Hydrocarbon Race
[Daily Maverick] The bottom line is that there is now at least some of the regulatory clarity that investors need for the upstream sector. How all of this is administered under Gwede Mantashe, who has not shown himself to be a particularly capable administrator, remains to be seen.
Zimbabwe: Invictus Plans Further Drilling for Oil, Gas
[The Herald] Senior Business Reporter
Zimbabwe: Businessman Acquitted of Selling Stolen Fuel
[The Herald] Kwekwe businessman, Asif Kurawely, has been acquitted of the charges related to the purported sale of stolen fuel.