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Southern Africa and islands

Namibia
TotalEnergies Namibia boss on his way out

Laurent Roché's days as head of TotalEnergies Namibia are numbered. The drilling operations specialist, responsible for overseeing exploration in the Orange Basin, will be replaced by August.

Subscribers only Energy 01.05.2025

Madagascar
William Bourdon continues to plead "Lôla" case

French lawyer Wiliam Bourdon has sent a letter to Emmanuel Macron concerning his client, Franco-Malagasy journalist Rolland Hubert Rasoamaharo, also known as ‘Lôla’, who is being held in Antanimora prison.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 30.04.2025

Namibia
Hyphen, Chevron and ReconAfrica hire media personalities to toe their line

A green hydrogen site in Walvis Bay, Namibia, on 2 May 2024. © Benoît Doppagne/Belga Mag /Belga via AFP

Subscribers only Energy 29.04.2025

South Africa
AfDB presidency: Ramaphosa's delicate hand in Abidjan

The South African head of state is hoping to use the Africa CEO Forum to promote Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala's candidacy to head the African Development Bank.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 28.04.2025

South Africa
Frontrunner Gunvor stumbles in race to buy South Africa Shell stations

Gunvor, the leading candidate to buy the Anglo-Dutch major's petrol stations in South Africa, unceremoniously dumped its local partner Afrifund during negotiations. This may backfire on the Swiss commodity trader.

Subscribers only Energy 25.04.2025

South Africa
Anglo American moves closer to South African exit

Eager to leave the country, Anglo American is looking to sell its platinum subsidiary Amplats as well as its shares in diamond giant De Beers.

Subscribers only Mining 24.04.2025

Madagascar
EDF joins Volobe dam shareholders' agreement

The French energy group's place in the consortium operating the Volobe dam has almost been finalised. The project is estimated at €600m.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Energy 23.04.2025

Spotlight | Mozambique
Washington argues for return of $640m to sanctioned Russian bank VTB

After convicting former Mozambican Finance Minister Manuel Chang in the "hidden debt" affair, the United States has assessed the loss at $640 million. This sum is claimed by the subsidiary of a Russian bank under US sanctions.

Subscribers only Finance, Politics 22.04.2025

Former Mozambique's Finance Minister Manuel Chang in Washington on April 21, 2012.

Namibia
Australian Pancontinental under pressure after failed Woodside Energy deal

Pancontinental Energy hasn't released the reasons for the halt to the divestment of part of its PEL 87 Namibian block to Woodside Energy, to the great frustration of its shareholders.

Subscribers only Energy 22.04.2025

South Africa
Unions on edge in Transnet Freight Rail split

The separation into two of freight subsidiary of public transport company Transnet is causing some annoyance among the unions, who weren't given advance warning of the decision.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 21.04.2025

Madagascar
Former ambassador Le Roy to accompany Macron to Antananarivo

The 72-year-old diplomat is part of the delegation that will be travelling with the French President to Antananarivo from April 22 to 24. He was ambassador to Madagascar between 2005 and 2007.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 21.04.2025

Madagascar
Japan's Sumitomo appoints new CFO for Ambatovy

Japanese nickel and cobalt mining and industrial complex Ambatovy has appointed a new CFO, Kentaro Kanayama.

Subscribers only Mining 18.04.2025

Spotlight | South Africa
Deputy President Mashatile capitalises on budget crisis

South Africa's coalition government has been on the verge of implosion since the Democratic Alliance refused to vote for the budget presented this month by the ANC. The government's number two is playing a murky role in this debacle.

Subscribers only Politics 17.04.2025

South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile in Pretoria on 16 March 2023.

Spotlight | Angola
Chevron, a long-standing operator in the Congo Basin, sells Blocks 14 and 14T

After more than three decades of production in Angolan offshore, the US major has decided to get rid of its mature fields. The takeover of these assets promises to be an epic battle.

Subscribers only Energy 16.04.2025

A Chevron petrol station in the United States, February 2025.

Madagascar
Paul Ryberg, Antananarivo's trump card in Washington

US attorney Ryberg is one of the Antananarivo emissaries sent to the States to extend the African Growth Opportunity Act and reduce the new customs tariffs.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 16.04.2025

Botswana
De Beers diamond deal far from sparkling, says ex-President Masisi

Former President Mokgweetsi Masisi blames his successor, Duma Boko, for accepting clauses in the diamond distribution agreement that are less favourable to the state.

Subscribers only Mining 15.04.2025

Namibia
A first oil academy takes shape in Walvis Bay

An Angolan company plans to offer practical training courses starting in 2026 to prepare future workers hired on offshore platforms by oil operators working in Namibia.

Subscribers only Energy 14.04.2025

Inner circles | South Africa
Dan Marokane and his backers seek to reenergise Eskom

As he tries to restore the credibility of the public utility, where corrupt practices have been rampant, the Eskom boss can count on technical experts well-versed in the inner workings of the company as well as the unflagging support of its chairman and of the electricity and energy minister.

Subscribers only Energy 11.04.2025

Eskom CEO Dan Marokane in Johannesburg, on 26 April 2024.

Spotlight | Mozambique
US lobbying plays crucial role in obtaining US Exim Bank loan for Mozambique LNG

The US oil companies were instrumental in getting the US credit agency to approve a loan to ensure the project's development in Cabo Delgado province. But the funds will not be coming through immediately.

Subscribers only Energy 10.04.2025

TotalEnergies' Mozambique LNG project in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, under Rwandan guard on 29 September 2022.

Madagascar
Antananarivo arranges cover for its absent ambassador in France

Pending a replacement for the ailing Olivier Hugues Rija Rajohnson, Lionel Ratsirimpady has been appointed chargé d'affaires.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 10.04.2025

Zimbabwe
US company Namib Minerals' plans for redeveloping gold mines face possible complications

The firm is looking to spend millions to restore two gold mines, but this could prove challenging as some of the mines are connected to gold trader Pedzai Scott Sakupwanya, who is a close ally of President Emerson Mnangagwa.

Subscribers only Mining 09.04.2025

Spotlight | Madagascar, Mauritius
List of companies that will accompany Macron on Indian Ocean tour revealed

Around 20 business leaders will accompany the French president on his trip this month to Madagascar and Mauritius. The names may still change in the fortnight before his departure, but here we reveal some of the participants.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business, Diplomacy 08.04.2025

Andry Rajoelina (left) and Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris, 26 July 2024.

South Africa
Parks Tau makes bad bet in handling of National Lottery call for tenders

The trade minister has postponed by one year the award of the country's eight-year gaming licence monopoly. This decision is being contested because it favours the current operator, Ithuba Holdings.

Subscribers only Business 08.04.2025

People playing the National Lottery at a supermarket in the South African town of Marikana in April 2014.

South Africa
Start-up delay confirmed for new state oil company SANPC

A number of obstacles have stood in the way of the South African National Petroleum Co, an entity that suffers in particular from a lack of funding.

Subscribers only Energy 07.04.2025

South Africa
PetroSA's bad business of petroleum product trading

The cash-strapped PetroSA owes large debts to traders Gunvor, Addax Energy and the South African company Nako Energy, the latter of which is struggling to pay its own bills to the state-owned company.

Free access Energy, Commodity traders 04.04.2025

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Nigeria
The latest secrets of a $10bn legal scandal between Abuja and London

Cameroon, Central African Republic
Between business and politics, the secrets of Antoine Ndzengue's rise

Southern Africa and islands

Namibia
TotalEnergies Namibia boss on his way out

Madagascar
William Bourdon continues to plead "Lôla" case

Namibia
Hyphen, Chevron and ReconAfrica hire media personalities to toe their line

South Africa
AfDB presidency: Ramaphosa's delicate hand in Abidjan

South Africa
Frontrunner Gunvor stumbles in race to buy South Africa Shell stations

South Africa
Anglo American moves closer to South African exit

Madagascar
EDF joins Volobe dam shareholders' agreement

Spotlight | Mozambique
Washington argues for return of $640m to sanctioned Russian bank VTB

Namibia
Australian Pancontinental under pressure after failed Woodside Energy deal

South Africa
Unions on edge in Transnet Freight Rail split

Madagascar
Former ambassador Le Roy to accompany Macron to Antananarivo

Madagascar
Japan's Sumitomo appoints new CFO for Ambatovy

Spotlight | South Africa
Deputy President Mashatile capitalises on budget crisis

Spotlight | Angola
Chevron, a long-standing operator in the Congo Basin, sells Blocks 14 and 14T

Madagascar
Paul Ryberg, Antananarivo's trump card in Washington

Botswana
De Beers diamond deal far from sparkling, says ex-President Masisi

Namibia
A first oil academy takes shape in Walvis Bay

Inner circles | South Africa
Dan Marokane and his backers seek to reenergise Eskom

Spotlight | Mozambique
US lobbying plays crucial role in obtaining US Exim Bank loan for Mozambique LNG

Madagascar
Antananarivo arranges cover for its absent ambassador in France

Zimbabwe
US company Namib Minerals' plans for redeveloping gold mines face possible complications

Spotlight | Madagascar, Mauritius
List of companies that will accompany Macron on Indian Ocean tour revealed

South Africa
Parks Tau makes bad bet in handling of National Lottery call for tenders

South Africa
Start-up delay confirmed for new state oil company SANPC

South Africa
PetroSA's bad business of petroleum product trading

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Nigeria The latest secrets of a $10bn legal scandal between Abuja and London

Cameroon, Central African Republic Between business and politics, the secrets of Antoine Ndzengue's rise

West African cocoa cartel battles with the traders

Cabo Delgado: a gas Eldorado and security nightmare

Makhzen Inc. or the ever more prosperous business empire of Mohammed VI's entourage

Southern Africa and islands

Namibia TotalEnergies Namibia boss on his way out

Madagascar William Bourdon continues to plead "Lôla" case

Namibia Hyphen, Chevron and ReconAfrica hire media personalities to toe their line

South Africa AfDB presidency: Ramaphosa's delicate hand in Abidjan

South Africa Frontrunner Gunvor stumbles in race to buy South Africa Shell stations

South Africa Anglo American moves closer to South African exit

Madagascar EDF joins Volobe dam shareholders' agreement

Spotlight | Mozambique Washington argues for return of $640m to sanctioned Russian bank VTB

Namibia Australian Pancontinental under pressure after failed Woodside Energy deal

South Africa Unions on edge in Transnet Freight Rail split

Madagascar Former ambassador Le Roy to accompany Macron to Antananarivo

Madagascar Japan's Sumitomo appoints new CFO for Ambatovy

Spotlight | South Africa Deputy President Mashatile capitalises on budget crisis

Spotlight | Angola Chevron, a long-standing operator in the Congo Basin, sells Blocks 14 and 14T

Madagascar Paul Ryberg, Antananarivo's trump card in Washington

Botswana De Beers diamond deal far from sparkling, says ex-President Masisi

Namibia A first oil academy takes shape in Walvis Bay

Inner circles | South Africa Dan Marokane and his backers seek to reenergise Eskom

Spotlight | Mozambique US lobbying plays crucial role in obtaining US Exim Bank loan for Mozambique LNG

Madagascar Antananarivo arranges cover for its absent ambassador in France

Zimbabwe US company Namib Minerals' plans for redeveloping gold mines face possible complications

Spotlight | Madagascar, Mauritius List of companies that will accompany Macron on Indian Ocean tour revealed

South Africa Parks Tau makes bad bet in handling of National Lottery call for tenders

South Africa Start-up delay confirmed for new state oil company SANPC

South Africa PetroSA's bad business of petroleum product trading

The weekly summary

About Africa Intelligence

Subscription

Africa Intelligence on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

Nigeria
The latest secrets of a $10bn legal scandal between Abuja and London

Cameroon, Central African Republic
Between business and politics, the secrets of Antoine Ndzengue's rise

Namibia
TotalEnergies Namibia boss on his way out

Madagascar
William Bourdon continues to plead "Lôla" case

Namibia
Hyphen, Chevron and ReconAfrica hire media personalities to toe their line

South Africa
AfDB presidency: Ramaphosa's delicate hand in Abidjan

South Africa
Frontrunner Gunvor stumbles in race to buy South Africa Shell stations

South Africa
Anglo American moves closer to South African exit

Madagascar
EDF joins Volobe dam shareholders' agreement

Spotlight | Mozambique
Washington argues for return of $640m to sanctioned Russian bank VTB

Namibia
Australian Pancontinental under pressure after failed Woodside Energy deal

South Africa
Unions on edge in Transnet Freight Rail split

Madagascar
Former ambassador Le Roy to accompany Macron to Antananarivo

Madagascar
Japan's Sumitomo appoints new CFO for Ambatovy

Spotlight | South Africa
Deputy President Mashatile capitalises on budget crisis

Spotlight | Angola
Chevron, a long-standing operator in the Congo Basin, sells Blocks 14 and 14T

Madagascar
Paul Ryberg, Antananarivo's trump card in Washington

Botswana
De Beers diamond deal far from sparkling, says ex-President Masisi

Namibia
A first oil academy takes shape in Walvis Bay

Inner circles | South Africa
Dan Marokane and his backers seek to reenergise Eskom

Spotlight | Mozambique
US lobbying plays crucial role in obtaining US Exim Bank loan for Mozambique LNG

Madagascar
Antananarivo arranges cover for its absent ambassador in France

Zimbabwe
US company Namib Minerals' plans for redeveloping gold mines face possible complications

Spotlight | Madagascar, Mauritius
List of companies that will accompany Macron on Indian Ocean tour revealed

South Africa
Parks Tau makes bad bet in handling of National Lottery call for tenders

South Africa
Start-up delay confirmed for new state oil company SANPC

South Africa
PetroSA's bad business of petroleum product trading