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Statement by JP Smith – DAWC Metro Chairperson: The DA is writing to the SAPS, SARS, the Hawks and the IEC to request urgent investigations into the Patriotic Alliance (PA) and Gayton McKenzie’s links to organised crime, and how McKenzie is allegedly benefitting from drug-related income to fund his political party. We call for: SARS …
Statement by Kevin Mileham MP – DA Spokesperson for Electricity and Energy: The Democratic Alliance (DA) is fighting for lower tariffs, and to reform the pricing model as residents and businesses who are directly supplied by Eskom will pay more for less electricity units from today. This is just another unjustified cost of living increase …
Statement by Ashor Sarupen & Werner Horn: The Democratic Alliance’s national election campaign, toward the upcoming local government election, is at full steam ahead. The DA sees today’s launch by the IEC of the Election branding and logo as a milestone toward Election Day, however we do expect more certainty on the election date to …
South Africa batter Connor Esterhuizen has taken centre stage in the latest ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings, registering the second-highest rating points by a player from his country after five matches, following the series win in New Zealand. The 24-year-old has climbed to 551 rating points, second only to former captain Graeme Smith’s tally of …
Statement by Nicholas Gotsell MP – DA NCOP Member on Security & Justice: The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls on the Minister of Defence, Angie Motshekga, to immediately cancel the Army Golf Day, as well as all related social events and parades scheduled for 9 and 10 April at Thaba Tshwane. These non-essential activities should not …
Cross‑Atlantic energy partnerships are materializing into strategic ventures that could reshape offshore development across the South Atlantic Basin. At the heart of this momentum is the Brazil‑Africa energy nexus, spotlighted as a driver of deepwater collaboration and floating production expertise. As energy leaders prepare for African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town and its Brazil–Africa Town Hall, this evolving relationship will be crucial to scaling upstream growth on both continents.
Brazil's decades‑long mastery of ultra‑deepwater oil and gas is now a strategic asset for African producers and investors. From the pre‑salt fields of the Santos Basin to its advanced FPSO technologies, Brazil has built a track record of executing complex offshore projects. Deployments like the 2025 Bacalhau FPSO, capable of processing 220,000 barrels per day, highlight the operational scale and technical sophistication that Brazilian companies can bring to Africa's emerging offshore frontiers, helping to reduce development risks and accelerate production timelines.
This technical edge is a key reason Petrobras is expanding into Africa. In early 2026, Petrobras confirmed a 42.5% stake acquisition in a significant offshore exploration block in Namibia alongside TotalEnergies, marking the company's return to African waters after focusing on domestic pre-salt fields. Under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Africa has become “a main region of development outside Brazil,” with Namibia, Angola and Nigeria cited as priority markets.
Petrobras has also pursued exploration rights in South Africa's Deep Western Orange Basin and engaged African peers through high-level forum participation. These efforts, highlighted at AEW, aim to translate Brazil's deepwater experience into Africa's offshore growth narrative, where geological parallels between Brazil's pre-salt basins and African margins offer a compelling case for collaboration.
“For Africa's energy sector to thrive – whether in deepwater, LNG or cross‑border projects – we need partners who bring capital and expertise. Brazil's offshore pedigree and appetite to invest signal the kind of South‑South collaboration that accelerates real project delivery, unlocks value in frontier basins and drives industrial growth for both continents,” says NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber.
Beyond rhetoric, energy diplomacy is translating into action. Last year's Invest in African Energies Reception in Rio de Janeiro brought Brazilian and African stakeholders together to discuss strategic partnerships and investment prospects, setting the stage for further engagement at AEW in Cape Town.
For African producers, partnering with Brazilian companies offers access to mature offshore technologies, local content facilitation and operational models refined in challenging deepwater environments. Petrobras' FPSOs, equipped with advanced carbon-management systems, demonstrate innovations that could be adapted to Africa's offshore projects, balancing efficiency and environmental performance.
As the energy landscape evolves, strategic cooperation between Brazil and African nations could unlock a new era of Atlantic basin development, moving beyond traditional North-South investment patterns. Through shared expertise, aligned financing frameworks and sustained engagement – exemplified by AEW's Brazil‑Africa agenda – the trans-Atlantic energy corridor is emerging as a priority for governments, investors and operators alike.
The AEW Town Hall promises to explore how Brazil's offshore legacy can accelerate Africa's next wave of offshore projects and how innovative capital structures can bridge financing gaps. With major players from both continents convening in Cape Town this year, the momentum toward operationalizing Atlantic energy partnerships is building – with implications for global supply dynamics and regional energy security.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.
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The Bayhill Premier Cup, is arguably South Africa and Africa’s most prestigious youth football event, celebrating 37 years of youth development. Each year, teams from across the country, including several professional clubs from the South African PSL compete in the tournament. With its unique mix of amateur, professional and international participation the tournament is a …
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s sudden appointment of the EFF’s Nkululeko Dunga as the new MEC for Finance in the Gauteng government is a serious mistake. Dunga is in no way qualified to hold this position in the Gauteng government and it could severely harm the province, which is already plagued by financial mismanagement and weak […]
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Flu season is here, with experts keeping a close eye on new flu strain The illness we refer to as flu is commonly caused by the influenza virus, which tends to circulate in the colder winter months. (Photo: Shutterstock) News & Features 1st April 2026 | Elri Voigt Many regions in the Northern Hemisphere experienced …
Accurate geological information forms the foundation of safe and efficient mining operations. Yet the process of capturing and managing borehole data has often been fragmented, relying on manual notes, disconnected tools and inconsistent field conditions. Boreholes are drilled both during exploration and as part of day to day mining activities. These holes may be relatively …
LDV South Africa recently hosted its dealer conference, with representation from dealerships across the country. Among those present was Mr Joy Zhu, Africa Regional Director for SAIC Motor International, reinforcing the brand’s global backing and commitment to growth in South Africa. The conference saw Managing Director of LDV South Africa, Frank Chien, along with newly …
Ford has announced a series of major upgrades to its Ranger models in South Africa, including not only a massive engine line-up change, but also an all-new model. The American automaker has made the call to refresh its Silverton-assembled Ranger range to continue to meet the diverse needs of its local clientele. Its new, expanded …
Virgin Active HYROX Cape Town is a global high-energy fitness race that brings everyday athletes together for an epic challenge. The event combines running with functional workout stations like sled pushes, rowing, lunges and burpees. The format is simple but tough: athletes run 1km, followed by a workout station, repeated eight times. You can compete …
Luke Fraser ·1 Apr 2026 Premier has concluded the acquisition of RFG, with the food-producing giant stating that the deal brings 53 iconic brands under one roof. JSE-listed Premier said that RFG would be fully integrated into Premier as its new Culinary business, operating alongside Bakeries, Milling, Confectionery and Home & Personal Care. “This marks …
Mine surveyors operate in environments defined by constraint. Ground movement alters reference points. Production advances limit access. Physical obstructions restrict line of sight. In these conditions, conventional survey methodology can introduce inefficiencies, operational delays, and unnecessary risk. Mineware Consulting has introduced new resection survey functionality within the Syncromine Survey Module. This enhancement allows surveyors to …
FOUR PAWS reminds us that healthier animals mean healthier communities. Cape Town, 02 April 2026 – Ahead of World Health Day on 7 April, FOUR PAWS South Africa is urging government to integrate animal welfare into the country’s One Health framework. This approach links human, animal and environmental health and shows why animal welfare is …
Proteas Men’s batter Rassie van der Dussen has today announced his immediate retirement from international cricket.
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The Tshwane Metro Council’s decision to write off millions in debt, without being certain of the exact amount or the legitimate grounds for doing so, serves as shocking proof of the Metro’s poor financial management. In a Mayoral Committee report tabled to the Council, two different amounts — R17 million and R15,6 million — are […]
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The shoddy manner in which the Ekurhuleni Metro repaired a damaged power cable in Helder Road, Germiston, is life-threatening and unacceptable. After vandals cut an electricity supply cable during an attempted theft, the power supply was restored using methods that appear to disregard all safety protocols. The damaged cable appears to have been fixed using […]
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The new LEGO range of Science Kits are now available in South Africa, and at a discount. The three kits, which are meant to make science education not only fun, but also a hands-on experience, each focus on different schoolchildren age ranges and the topics they need to learn at those ages. These are being …
About 100 households still live in shacks in Alra Park while their neighbours on either side live in completed RDP houses
The upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) conference – taking place October 14–16, 2026 in Cape Town – will feature a dedicated panel exploring the role of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in unlocking Africa's mining investment potential.
Titled ‘Leveraging Global M&As to Secure Investment', the panel will bring together global investors, mining companies, African policymakers and industry stakeholders to examine how strategic transactions can sustain investor confidence and accelerate capital flows into Africa's mining sector. The session will discuss how M&As can support the development of the continent's $8.5 trillion worth of untapped mineral resources, while strengthening Africa's role in global critical minerals supply chains.
Rising Critical Minerals Demand Accelerates Africa's M&As Activity
As global demand for critical minerals increases – expected to triple by 2030 – M&As across Africa's mining sector are accelerating as investors from the U.S, Europe, China and the UAE pursue strategic acquisitions, joint ventures and equity partnerships to strengthen their mineral supply chains. Inbound M&A deal values into Africa increased by 40% in 2025, with several African mining jurisdictions – including the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Mali, Ivory Coast, South Africa and Zambia – emerging as hotspots for these strategic investments.
In February 2026, Exxaro Resources completed a R10.6 billion acquisition of manganese assets in South Africa from Ntsimbintle Holdings and OM Holdings. The acquisition strengthens Exxaro's strategy to diversify into battery minerals and steelmaking inputs while supporting South Africa's agenda to attract fresh investments to maintain its position as the world's leading manganese producer.
Similarly, China's Baowu Resources increased its stake in the Simandou Iron Ore Project in Guinea-Conakry to 51%, strengthening China's access to one of the world's largest untapped iron ore deposits. The investment also supports Guinea-Conakry's Simandou 2040 economic growth strategy, which aims to leverage mining development to stimulate infrastructure expansion and broader economic growth.
Abu Dhabi-based International Resources Holding (IRH) acquired a 56% stake in tin miner Alphamin Resources for approximately $367 million, securing a majority position in a major tin operation in the DRC. In Zambia, IRH's investment in Mopani Copper Mines as part of a $1 billion recapitalization is reviving operations, supporting Zambia's 8% rise in copper output in 2025, while driving the country's 2031 target to increase output to three million tons per annum.
These transactions not only signal growing investment flows into Africa but also underscore the continent's strategic role in securing global supply chains. M&As are proving pivotal in driving the continent's job creation, infrastructure development and broader economic growth agenda. Against this backdrop, the AMW panel will offer stakeholders a platform to examine the evolving M&A landscape and uncover opportunities for new investment partnerships.
AMW serves as a premier platform for exploring the full spectrum of mining opportunities across Africa. The event is held alongside the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2026 conference from October 12-16 in Cape Town. Sponsors, exhibitors and delegates can learn more by contacting sales@energycapitalpower.com.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.
LUMENOCITY is a large scale public light art festival that transforms Company’s Garden into an immersive night time cultural experience. Over several evenings, South African light artists and digital creatives present site specific installations and large format projection mapping that respond directly to the history, architecture, and natural landscape of the Gardens. A key component …