South Africa: South Africa Looks to Nigeria for Extra Fuel
[Scrolla] South Africa is in talks with Nigeria for a 12-month fuel deal as countries rush to get supply during global shortages. Most fuel used in southern Africa comes from the Middle East, making South Africa vulnerable when supply problems hit global markets.
Zimbabwe: Treasury Pledges Fuel Stability Amid Price Pressures
[263Chat] Finance Minister and Economic Development Minister, Mthuli Ncube says the government is taking measures to ensure a steady supply of fuel while working to keep prices affordable.
Nigeria: Nigeria Exports N47.4trn Crude Oil in 2025 As Petrol Import Drops to N8.9trn
[Daily Trust] Nigeria exported crude oil worth N47.43trn in the 12 months of 2025, analysis of trade statistics by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has shown.
Nigeria: Nigeria Posts 16.6m Barrels Output Shortfall in Two Months, Misses Budget Target
[This Day] Abuja -- Nigeria recorded a combined crude oil and condensate production shortfall of about 16.6 million barrels in January and February of 2026, according to a THISDAY analysis of data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).
Trump claims ‘very strong’ Iran talks as Tehran denies contact
President Donald Trump said Monday the U.S. was talking with a “top" and "respected” Iranian leader and claimed the Islamic Republic was eager for a deal to end the war.
Starlink suffers new setback as Namibia rejects licence
Namibia said Monday it had rejected a request by billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink to operate its satellite internet services in the country, marking a second setback for the company in southern Africa.
Floods kill dozens, devastate farmland in Kenya [Africanews Today]
In Kenya, entire villages have been submerged by floodwaters in Kisumu County. The region is bearing the brunt of climate-related hazards. The latest torrential rains have killed more than 80 people, according to authorities
Nigerians in Lagos grapple with rising pump prices
Nigerians in Lagos are feeling the impact of soaring fuel prices, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies and drives up the cost of living.
‘Dignity restored’: Remains of 63 Khoisan people reburied in South Africa
South Africa on Monday reburied the remains of 63 Khoisan people, among southern Africa's oldest indigenous communities, some of whose bodies were shipped to European museums over a century ago.
Pix of the Day, 23 March 2026
Pix of the Day, 23 March 2026