https://www.bizcommunity.com/416/834.html Southern Africa news 15 Coal, Oil & Gas news - Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/416/834.html en-us Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:45:07 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/unhelpful-government-and-a-lack-of-brand-building-sees-south-african-mining-companies-lose-out-967314a Despite South Africa’s rich history of mining, no South African mining companies appear in the top 50 in the latest Mining, Metals & Minerals 50 2026 report by Brand Finance. 1-270634 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Coal, Oil & Gas Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/totalenergies-goes-all-in-on-namibia-as-sa-stays-stuck-on-orange-basin-exploration-412329a The Orange Basin petroleum province shared by Namibia and South Africa has become a test case for how African states balance the demands of oil companies and local groups, with billions of dollars in investment, jobs and tax revenues at stake. 1-270445 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Coal, Oil & Gas Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bhp-and-jse-join-forces-to-boost-african-mining-exploration-736442a Mining company BHP and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) will co-host the first in a series of workshops to promote and support greater intelligence and collaboration in minerals exploration in key mining jurisdictions in sub-Saharan Africa. 1-267352 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Coal, Oil & Gas Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/natutal-gas-championed-as-africa-transition-fuel-amid-energy-crisis-399948a The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, has made a robust defence for natural gas development, framing it as essential to industrialisation and a “just and realistic energy transition” for the continent. The minister was speaking at the 11th edition of the Africa Gas Forum held on the sidelines of the Africa Energy Indaba in Cape Town. 1-266223 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Coal, Oil & Gas Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africas-mineral-wealth-at-the-centre-of-the-global-energy-transition-733752a According to the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Africa stands at the centre of the global energy transition at a time when the global order faces evolution and recalibration. The minister was speaking at the 2026 Africa Energy Indaba, which kicked off at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. 1-266142 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Coal, Oil & Gas Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/shell-buys-stakes-in-angolan-offshore-blocks-from-chevron-950424a Shell has agreed to buy stakes in two undeveloped offshore blocks in ultra-deep waters offshore Angola from Chevron. 1-264594 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Coal, Oil & Gas Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/oil-prices-little-changed-as-investors-seek-clarity-on-russia-ukraine-talks-061505a Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday, 30 December, following a gain of more than 2% in the previous session after Russia accused Ukraine of attacking President Vladimir Putin's residence and investors sought clarity on Ukraine peace talks to gauge potential supply disruptions. 1-264517 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Coal, Oil & Gas Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/coal-remains-essential-to-keeping-the-lights-on-and-economic-development-283137a The findings of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest annual coal report reinforce the reality that coal remains a critical pillar of energy security, industrial competitiveness, and economic development. 1-264420 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Coal, Oil & Gas Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/shell-gets-ready-to-produce-oil-in-offshore-namibia-849833a Shell is preparing to launch a new drilling campaign in the PEL 39 exploration block offshore Namibia from April 2026 with its partners QatarEnergy and Namibia's national oil company, Namcor. 1-264189 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Coal, Oil & Gas Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/totalenergies-led-mozambique-lng-project-loses-r22bn-backing-063275a Britain and the Netherlands are withdrawing a combined $2.2bn in support for the TotalEnergies-led Mozambique LNG project, they said separately, after both hired firms to probe human rights concerns surrounding the development. 1-263857 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Coal, Oil & Gas Southern Africa