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South Africa

The race to sell Shell stations is running out of steam

The major Shell has not yet named a buyer for its network of 600 service stations in South Africa, which went on the market in May 2024.

Subscribers only Energy, Commodity traders 03.07.2025

Despite poor figures, PetroSA increases boss's salary

According to internal documents, Sesakho Magadla's annual income could increase to 5.6m rand, despite the particularly unstable financial situations of the two companies she heads.

Subscribers only Energy 25.06.2025

Photovoltaic industry up in arms against proposed customs increase

AREP manufacturers in the South African photovoltaic sector are fighting against a proposed increase in customs duties on imported equipment and components, presented in April.

Subscribers only Energy 25.06.2025

Despite Ramaphosa's announcement, US participation at G20 still in doubt

US President Donald Trump has not confirmed whether he will attend the next G20 summit in Johannesburg in November.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 19.06.2025

President Boko tries to position South African magnate on key projects despite ripples of opposition

Zunaid Moti (left) and Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa, in Kwekwe, 2018. © Jekesai Njikizana / AFP

Subscribers only Politics, Business 18.06.2025

Behind the failed LPG deal between PetroSA and Namibia's UAG Investments

The South African state-owned company is claiming almost $9.7m from UAG Investments for the delivery of a cargo of liquefied petroleum gas to Namibia in 2023.

Subscribers only Energy, Commodity traders 17.06.2025

CMA CGM's new plans for South Africa

Maritime transport giant CMA CGM is planning to expand its activities in South Africa.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Commodity traders 16.06.2025

All that gas: trade agreement goings-on between Pretoria and Washington

South Africa is preparing a new offer to purchase American LNG, after the Trump administration rejected an initial proposal. The country is also considering using US technology to boost its own gas production.

Subscribers only Energy 11.06.2025

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with US President Donald Trump in Washington DC, 21 May 2025.

Eco Atlantic's arrival on Block 1 is good news for businessman Lawrence Mulaudzi

In South Africa, Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas has become the new operator of Block 1, strategically located in the heart of the Orange Basin, on the border with Namibia.

Subscribers only Energy 11.06.2025

Transfer of PetroSA's audit unit to SANPC raises concerns

By transferring its internal auditors to the new state-owned oil company, PetroSA has placed them in a situation of non-compliance with the law on public finances.

Subscribers only Energy 10.06.2025

Paul Mashatile refuses to reform ANC-DA's conflict resolution apparatus

While there have been many disagreements within the Government of National Unity, only one issue has been formally resolved by the conflict resolution platform set up in September and chaired by the deputy president, who nevertheless refuses to overhaul it.

Subscribers only Politics 04.06.2025

How Pretoria worked closely with Canal+ and MultiChoice before approving the deal

South Africa's Competition Commission has given the green light for the French private media group's acquisition of MultiChoice, but the two companies still have to clear hurdles before the sale can be finalised.

Subscribers only Business 28.05.2025

Expert duo out to conquer Portuguese-speaking military markets

At the helm of the consulting firm Iberian Falcata, Colonel José Baltazar and Antonio Bras Monteiro are stepping up international collaboration in order to fit out the armies of Portuguese-speaking Africa.

Subscribers only Defence 23.05.2025

Despite Africa Finance Corp's advances, Pretoria refuses membership

Although the object of several years of intense lobbying, South Africa is reluctant to become the 46th African member of AFC. The financial institution is nevertheless multiplying its initiatives and projects.

Subscribers only Business 22.05.2025

Disagreements loom ahead of Trump-Ramaphosa White House meeting

Discussions between Washington and Pretoria have hit a snag over the presence of journalists at the meeting between the American and South African presidents planned for the 21 May. During this visit, Special Envoy Mcebisi Jonas is expected to be introduced to the US authorities.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 20.05.2025

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South Africa, spurned by US, cosies up to France

South Africa's foreign minister was in Paris last week and its deputy president and several other government ministers are due there this week. The flurry of visits illustrates Pretoria's growing links with Paris as its relations with the United States go from bad to worse.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 19.05.2025

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (left) and Deputy President Paul Mashatile in Cape Town, South Africa in June 2024.

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South Africa

The race to sell Shell stations is running out of steam

Despite poor figures, PetroSA increases boss's salary

Photovoltaic industry up in arms against proposed customs increase

Despite Ramaphosa's announcement, US participation at G20 still in doubt

President Boko tries to position South African magnate on key projects despite ripples of opposition

Behind the failed LPG deal between PetroSA and Namibia's UAG Investments

CMA CGM's new plans for South Africa

All that gas: trade agreement goings-on between Pretoria and Washington

Eco Atlantic's arrival on Block 1 is good news for businessman Lawrence Mulaudzi

Transfer of PetroSA's audit unit to SANPC raises concerns

Paul Mashatile refuses to reform ANC-DA's conflict resolution apparatus

How Pretoria worked closely with Canal+ and MultiChoice before approving the deal

Expert duo out to conquer Portuguese-speaking military markets

Despite Africa Finance Corp's advances, Pretoria refuses membership

Disagreements loom ahead of Trump-Ramaphosa White House meeting

Spotlight
South Africa, spurned by US, cosies up to France

Foreign Affairs Minister Ronald Lamola awaited in Paris

Sparks fly between PetroSA and Gunvor

France's Canal+ considers manager profiles in MultiChoice merger

Ramaphosa sends special envoy to rekindle ties with Washington

Inner circles
Barrick Gold boss Mark Bristow's close allies and African network

AfDB presidency: Ramaphosa's delicate hand in Abidjan

Frontrunner Gunvor stumbles in race to buy South Africa Shell stations

Anglo American moves closer to South African exit

Unions on edge in Transnet Freight Rail split

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South Africa

The race to sell Shell stations is running out of steam

Despite poor figures, PetroSA increases boss's salary

Photovoltaic industry up in arms against proposed customs increase

Despite Ramaphosa's announcement, US participation at G20 still in doubt

President Boko tries to position South African magnate on key projects despite ripples of opposition

Behind the failed LPG deal between PetroSA and Namibia's UAG Investments

CMA CGM's new plans for South Africa

All that gas: trade agreement goings-on between Pretoria and Washington

Eco Atlantic's arrival on Block 1 is good news for businessman Lawrence Mulaudzi

Transfer of PetroSA's audit unit to SANPC raises concerns

Paul Mashatile refuses to reform ANC-DA's conflict resolution apparatus

How Pretoria worked closely with Canal+ and MultiChoice before approving the deal

Expert duo out to conquer Portuguese-speaking military markets

Despite Africa Finance Corp's advances, Pretoria refuses membership

Disagreements loom ahead of Trump-Ramaphosa White House meeting

Spotlight South Africa, spurned by US, cosies up to France

Foreign Affairs Minister Ronald Lamola awaited in Paris

Sparks fly between PetroSA and Gunvor

France's Canal+ considers manager profiles in MultiChoice merger

Ramaphosa sends special envoy to rekindle ties with Washington

Inner circles Barrick Gold boss Mark Bristow's close allies and African network

AfDB presidency: Ramaphosa's delicate hand in Abidjan

Frontrunner Gunvor stumbles in race to buy South Africa Shell stations

Anglo American moves closer to South African exit

Unions on edge in Transnet Freight Rail split

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Africa Intelligence on social media

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DRC
Washington deal: intricacies behind Tshisekedi's poker move

Namibia
Namibia oil utopia hangs on TotalEnergies' final investment decision

Spotlight
South Africa, spurned by US, cosies up to France

Inner circles
Barrick Gold boss Mark Bristow's close allies and African network