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World Sailing is pleased to confirm the dates for the 2027 World Sailing Championships, setting up what promises to be one of the most exciting years in the sport’s history. Bringing together all 10 Olympic sailing disciplines alongside Para Inclusive Sailing events, the 2027 World Sailing Championships will be staged across two venues. Fortaleza, Brazil, …
South Africa’s new vehicle market delivered its strongest March in nearly two decades, with domestic sales reaching 58,060 units according to naamsa the Automotive Business Council. This represents a 17.3% increase on the 49,500 units sold in March 2025, supported by cumulative interest rate cuts and firmer consumer and business sentiment, even as cost pressures …
Statement by Lisa Schickerling MP – DA Spokesperson on Police: Operation Prosper must be a focused, time-bound intervention with clear operational goals, proper logistical support, and a concrete plan for how SAPS will sustain policing capacity once SANDF support comes to an end. At present, one of the most serious concerns is that neither SAPS …
Statement by Dr Igor Scheurkogel MP – NCOP Spokesperson on Water and Sanitation: The DA calls on communities to oppose new water regulations. This after the Department of Water and Sanitation’s proposed regulations for the management and control of government waterworks and surrounding state-owned land. The draft regulations and resource management plans represent a profound …
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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