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Southern Africa and islands

Namibia
TotalEnergies opens search for technical local partners

The French major published a call for expressions of interest to find a partner capable of providing it with platform supply vessels in Namibia. This is an encouraging sign for local subcontractors as they wait for the launch of the Venus project.

Subscribers only Energy 30.01.2026

Madagascar
Construction firms from France hunt down opportunities in Antananarivo

Due to a coincidence, delegations representing two French construction companies, Matière and Vinci, are currently in Antananarivo.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Energy 30.01.2026

Madagascar
Russian bank PSB deputy chairman's intriguing visit to Antananarivo

Vice president of Russian state-owned Promsvyazbank, Mikhail Dorofeev, in Vladivostok, Russia, September 2025. © Facebook

Subscribers only Finance 28.01.2026

Mozambique
TotalEnergies set to change leadership in Maputo

The French major is preparing to overhaul its management team in the country in an effort to improve its chances of persuading the authorities to accept its terms for restarting the Mozambique LNG project.

Subscribers only Energy 28.01.2026

South Africa
Why Cyril Ramaphosa is delaying the appointment of a new ambassador to Washington

Donald Trump with Cyril Ramaphosa in Washington, on 21 May 2025. © Kevin Lamarque / Reuters

Subscribers only Diplomacy 27.01.2026

South Africa
PetroSA keeps BGN and two other suppliers waiting for payment

The state-owned oil company purchased seven cargoes of diesel from BGN, Addax Energy and National Pride Energies in 2025, but is struggling to meet its financial obligations.

Subscribers only Energy 26.01.2026

Madagascar
Foreign affairs minister attends key meetings in Paris

The Malagasy foreign minister's official visit to the French capital comes amid renewed trade relations between France and Madagascar.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.01.2026

Namibia
Sonangol's push raises concerns in Windhoek

Several of Angola's state-owned company's subsidiaries are seeking to capitalise on the forthcoming oil boom in neighbouring Namibia. This interest is worrying industry insiders.

Subscribers only Energy 22.01.2026

The headquarters of Angolan state oil company Sonangol in Luanda in 2018.

Spotlight | Zambia
Washington plays hardball with Lusaka on healthcare deal

The Trump administration is leveraging Zambia's dependence on its healthcare aid – particularly in the fight against HIV – to obtain rights to the country's health data and privileged access to its mineral resources.

Subscribers only Mining, Business, Diplomacy 22.01.2026

Caleb Orr, US Assistant Secretary for Economic, Energy and Business Affairs in Washington DC, US, in May 2025.

Madagascar
Randrianirina's balancing act between Trump, Putin and the deep blue sea

Keen to strike a balance with the powers coveting the country's resources, the president of the refoundation is pursuing a security and business-oriented line in the hope of attracting the highest-bidding economic players.

Subscribers only Defence, Business, Diplomacy 21.01.2026

Madagascar's new military ruler, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, in Antananarivo on 17 October 2025.

Angola
Luanda tightens grip on online betting

To improve oversight of operators’ winnings and tax collection, the gaming regulator plans to introduce a payment system operated through a single provider. Two companies are competing for this call for tenders.

Subscribers only Finance, Business 20.01.2026

Madagascar
Commander-in-chief over the southern Indian Ocean zone expected in Antananarivo

French General Jean de Monicault is expected to arrive in the Madagascan capital around 21 January for a series of meetings on defence cooperation between Paris and Madagascar.

Subscribers only Defence 20.01.2026

Spotlight | Mozambique
ENH increasingly encroaches on ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies and ENI

The state-owned company is a dead weight on the country's gas development sector, absorbing all local content benefits itself and preventing foreign and domestic private sector companies from gaining a foothold.

Subscribers only Energy 19.01.2026

Madagascar
MEDEF International on mission in Antananarivo

Two representatives of the French employers' federation are visiting the country to follow up on the economic round tables held in spring 2025 on the occasion of Emmanuel Macron's state visit. They also intend to establish initial contact with the new authorities.

Subscribers only Business 19.01.2026

Malawi
Airbus Helicopters modernises military aircraft

Under an agreement concluded prior to the October 2025 reshuffle, the French company is currently restoring two Malawi Air Force Écureuil helicopters to operational condition and has arranged two maintenance training courses for the aircraft.

Subscribers only Defence 19.01.2026

South Africa
Defence Minister in deep water with presidency over Iran's questionable involvement in naval exercises

Cyril Ramaphosa had ordered Angie Motshekga to downgrade Iran to observer status during maritime manoeuvres with BRICS partners in South African seas. Yet photos have emerged showing Iranian ships participating.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 15.01.2026

Chinese ships taking part in BRICS exercises off the Simon's Town naval base in Cape Town, South Africa, on 6 January 2026.

Africa
How US House of Representatives shaped AGOA extension

A bill providing for a three-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act has been adopted by a large majority in the lower house of the US Congress. There was consensus on the principle of the trade deal, but the terms of its extension raised concerns.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 15.01.2026

Chamber of the House of Representatives in Washington, January 2026.

Madagascar
Jirama placed under temporary military control

Israeli Ron Weiss, at the head of the national water and electricity company since 2024, is getting ready to step down from his position. He is expected to be replaced by an army general.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 14.01.2026

Madagascar
Businessman Serge Jovial Imbeh courted by the new regime

Colonel Michaël Randrianirina approached former presidential candidate Serge Jovial Imbeh to offer him the role of intermediary between the regime and its Western partners.

Subscribers only Politics 14.01.2026

Madagascar
Ambassador to China asks to stay

Relieved of his duties at the end of November, Jean-Louis Robinson is seeking the assistance of Minister of Foreign Affairs Christine Razanamahasoa.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 13.01.2026

Southern Africa
US House of Representatives faces burning issue of AGOA renewal

The proposal to renew AGOA could be voted on as early as today in the US House of Representatives. Several African delegations are expected in Washington to lobby in favour of the trade agreement.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 12.01.2026

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson in Washington on 12 November 2025.

In Focus | Madagascar
Donald Trump's secret plans in Antananarivo

Following up on discussions begun in Dubai, the White House dispatched three emissaries to meet with Colonel Michael Randrianirina to discuss sensitive security and economic matters. Africa Intelligence reveals the backdrop to this confidential mission.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 09.01.2026

Madagascar
Businessman Daya Koufali rises from the shadows of the junta

Koufali, also known as "Paul Sylvestra", who is a relative of junta head Michaël Randrianirina, is the focus of much speculation due to his alleged influence and increasing exposure on the political scene.

Subscribers only Defence 09.01.2026

Zambia
The Finnish economic affairs minister's busy schedule to explore mining sector

Finland's Minister of Economic Affairs, Sakari Puisto, is heading to Zambia in early February with a delegation focused on mining. The visit is supported by the European Union, which is looking to ensure its copper and cobalt supplies.

Subscribers only Mining 09.01.2026

Sakari Puisto, Finnish Minister of Economic Affairs, in Bremen, Germany, on 26 November 2025.

South Africa
France due to invite Cyril Ramaphosa to G7 in Evian

The South African president is expected to be on the guest list for the summit chaired by France, which will be held from 14 to 16 June 2026 in Haute-Savoie.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 08.01.2026

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Southern Africa and islands

Namibia
TotalEnergies opens search for technical local partners

Madagascar
Construction firms from France hunt down opportunities in Antananarivo

Madagascar
Russian bank PSB deputy chairman's intriguing visit to Antananarivo

Mozambique
TotalEnergies set to change leadership in Maputo

South Africa
Why Cyril Ramaphosa is delaying the appointment of a new ambassador to Washington

South Africa
PetroSA keeps BGN and two other suppliers waiting for payment

Madagascar
Foreign affairs minister attends key meetings in Paris

Namibia
Sonangol's push raises concerns in Windhoek

Spotlight | Zambia
Washington plays hardball with Lusaka on healthcare deal

Madagascar
Randrianirina's balancing act between Trump, Putin and the deep blue sea

Angola
Luanda tightens grip on online betting

Madagascar
Commander-in-chief over the southern Indian Ocean zone expected in Antananarivo

Spotlight | Mozambique
ENH increasingly encroaches on ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies and ENI

Madagascar
MEDEF International on mission in Antananarivo

Malawi
Airbus Helicopters modernises military aircraft

South Africa
Defence Minister in deep water with presidency over Iran's questionable involvement in naval exercises

Africa
How US House of Representatives shaped AGOA extension

Madagascar
Jirama placed under temporary military control

Madagascar
Businessman Serge Jovial Imbeh courted by the new regime

Madagascar
Ambassador to China asks to stay

Southern Africa
US House of Representatives faces burning issue of AGOA renewal

In Focus | Madagascar
Donald Trump's secret plans in Antananarivo

Madagascar
Businessman Daya Koufali rises from the shadows of the junta

Zambia
The Finnish economic affairs minister's busy schedule to explore mining sector

South Africa
France due to invite Cyril Ramaphosa to G7 in Evian

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Southern Africa and islands

Namibia TotalEnergies opens search for technical local partners

Madagascar Construction firms from France hunt down opportunities in Antananarivo

Madagascar Russian bank PSB deputy chairman's intriguing visit to Antananarivo

Mozambique TotalEnergies set to change leadership in Maputo

South Africa Why Cyril Ramaphosa is delaying the appointment of a new ambassador to Washington

South Africa PetroSA keeps BGN and two other suppliers waiting for payment

Madagascar Foreign affairs minister attends key meetings in Paris

Namibia Sonangol's push raises concerns in Windhoek

Spotlight | Zambia Washington plays hardball with Lusaka on healthcare deal

Madagascar Randrianirina's balancing act between Trump, Putin and the deep blue sea

Angola Luanda tightens grip on online betting

Madagascar Commander-in-chief over the southern Indian Ocean zone expected in Antananarivo

Spotlight | Mozambique ENH increasingly encroaches on ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies and ENI

Madagascar MEDEF International on mission in Antananarivo

Malawi Airbus Helicopters modernises military aircraft

South Africa Defence Minister in deep water with presidency over Iran's questionable involvement in naval exercises

Africa How US House of Representatives shaped AGOA extension

Madagascar Jirama placed under temporary military control

Madagascar Businessman Serge Jovial Imbeh courted by the new regime

Madagascar Ambassador to China asks to stay

Southern Africa US House of Representatives faces burning issue of AGOA renewal

In Focus | Madagascar Donald Trump's secret plans in Antananarivo

Madagascar Businessman Daya Koufali rises from the shadows of the junta

Zambia The Finnish economic affairs minister's busy schedule to explore mining sector

South Africa France due to invite Cyril Ramaphosa to G7 in Evian

The weekly summary

About Africa Intelligence

Subscription

Africa Intelligence on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

Namibia
TotalEnergies opens search for technical local partners

Madagascar
Construction firms from France hunt down opportunities in Antananarivo

Madagascar
Russian bank PSB deputy chairman's intriguing visit to Antananarivo

Mozambique
TotalEnergies set to change leadership in Maputo

South Africa
Why Cyril Ramaphosa is delaying the appointment of a new ambassador to Washington

South Africa
PetroSA keeps BGN and two other suppliers waiting for payment

Madagascar
Foreign affairs minister attends key meetings in Paris

Namibia
Sonangol's push raises concerns in Windhoek

Spotlight | Zambia
Washington plays hardball with Lusaka on healthcare deal

Madagascar
Randrianirina's balancing act between Trump, Putin and the deep blue sea

Angola
Luanda tightens grip on online betting

Madagascar
Commander-in-chief over the southern Indian Ocean zone expected in Antananarivo

Spotlight | Mozambique
ENH increasingly encroaches on ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies and ENI

Madagascar
MEDEF International on mission in Antananarivo

Malawi
Airbus Helicopters modernises military aircraft

South Africa
Defence Minister in deep water with presidency over Iran's questionable involvement in naval exercises

Africa
How US House of Representatives shaped AGOA extension

Madagascar
Jirama placed under temporary military control

Madagascar
Businessman Serge Jovial Imbeh courted by the new regime

Madagascar
Ambassador to China asks to stay

Southern Africa
US House of Representatives faces burning issue of AGOA renewal

In Focus | Madagascar
Donald Trump's secret plans in Antananarivo

Madagascar
Businessman Daya Koufali rises from the shadows of the junta

Zambia
The Finnish economic affairs minister's busy schedule to explore mining sector

South Africa
France due to invite Cyril Ramaphosa to G7 in Evian