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CAMIMPEG Confirmed as National Sponsor of Venezuela Energy Week 2026

Source: APO

Venezuelan energy and mining services firm CAMIMPEG has been confirmed as a National Sponsor of Venezuela Energy Week, taking place from October 26–29, 2026, in Caracas.

Operating across the country’s hydrocarbon and mineral value chains, CAMIMPEG provides a range of services spanning well operations, field maintenance, mining, industrial blasting, maritime shipping, port agency services, cargo transportation and the security and protection of critical energy infrastructure. The company maintains an operational presence across the producing states of Zulia, Monagas, Anzoátegui, Bolívar and Carabobo, supporting PDVSA and other state entities.

CAMIMPEG has built an extensive operational track record across Venezuela’s energy sector. Its portfolio includes well maintenance and production support at PDVSA’s Punta de Mata and El Furrial fields in Monagas, a services agreement for the Ambrosio field in western Venezuela and export logistics support at the Petrocedeño terminal. Beyond upstream operations, the company’s mining division provides blasting services for the country’s extractive industries, while its shipping and transport divisions facilitate the movement of hydrocarbons, equipment and heavy cargo throughout Venezuela.

As Venezuela’s energy sector enters a new phase of growth, established domestic service providers are expected to play an increasingly important role in supporting project execution and operational expansion. Reforms to the country’s Organic Hydrocarbons Law, enacted in January 2026, introduced a more investment-friendly framework through greater contractual flexibility, more competitive fiscal terms, enhanced protections for minority shareholders in joint ventures with PDVSA and regulatory stabilization mechanisms designed to strengthen investor confidence. Together, these reforms have attracted renewed interest from international operators, investors and service providers, creating new opportunities for companies such as CAMIMPEG to support the sector’s next phase of development.

Venezuela Energy Week, the country’s largest international energy investment event to date, will convene government leaders, international operators, contractors, investors and service companies to examine emerging opportunities, regulatory developments and strategies for expanding Venezuela’s energy sector.

CAMIMPEG’s participation as a National Sponsor reinforces its role as a leading domestic service provider and positions the company alongside industry leaders shaping the next phase of Venezuela’s energy and mining development.

Supporting Venezuela’s Earthquake Recovery

Our thoughts are with the people and communities affected by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela. As the country begins the long process of recovery, we encourage members of the global energy community to support relief and reconstruction efforts through the CAF Recovery and Reconstruction Fund for Venezuela, which channels contributions from individuals, companies and organizations to emergency assistance, essential services and long-term rebuilding efforts.

To learn more or make a contribution, please visit the CAF Recovery and Reconstruction Fund for Venezuela (https://apo-opa.co/4fgPW2C).

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eThekwini bakery programme creates over 220 permanent jobs

Source: Government of South Africa

eThekwini bakery programme creates over 220 permanent jobs

The eThekwini Municipality’s Community Container Bakeries Programme has created more than 220 permanent jobs, helping to transform small township bakeries into sustainable businesses, while boosting local economic development.

Launched in 2019, the initiative, which provides fully equipped container bakeries to qualifying co-operatives, aims to stimulate entrepreneurship, create sustainable employment, and improve food security in township and rural communities.

Since its inception, the municipality has invested approximately R28 million in the programme, delivering more than 30 bakery infrastructure projects across the city. Beneficiary co-operatives also receive baking equipment, operational support and training to help establish and grow their businesses.

To date, the programme has created about 222 permanent jobs within participating co-operatives.

The construction and installation of the bakery facilities has also generated approximately 300 temporary jobs for local residents, including opportunities in earthworks, concrete slab construction, plumbing, painting, and other infrastructure-related activities.

During the 2025/26 financial year, the municipality completed six container bakeries in Newlands West, uMlazi D Section, Welbedacht, Magabheni, Hammarsdale, and Shongweni.

The programme is expected to expand further in the 2026/27 financial year, with three additional container bakeries planned for KwaNyuswa, Dassenhoek and Inanda.

One of the programme’s success stories is the Bread Army Bakery Co-operative in Zwelibomvu, west of Durban.

The co-operative has grown from a small home-based operation run by two people into a thriving enterprise, employing seven full-time staff since opening its container bakery in March 2025.

Co-operative member Khaya Nyawo said municipal support has enabled the business to grow rapidly.

“When we started, there were just two of us using a household stove. Today, we employ seven people and supply bread and other baked goods across our community. Our growth is a direct result of the municipality sponsoring us with a three-part container bakery and the equipment needed to operate.

“We also received baking ingredients, as well as water and electricity connections, which helped us start trading immediately. We now want to expand into other areas and create even more employment opportunities,” Nyawo said.

The municipality equipped the bakery with an industrial oven capable of producing up to 900 loaves of bread a day, as well as a proofer, dough mixer, cake mixer, bread slicer, refrigeration equipment, worktables, storage facilities, a 5 000-litre water tank, baking utensils, and other essential baking equipment.

The municipality also provided R25 000 worth of baking ingredients, water services and a three-phase electricity connection to enable the co-operative to begin operations immediately.

Chairperson of the City’s Economic Development and Planning Committee, Thembo Ntuli, said the programme demonstrates the impact of investing in small businesses.

“This programme continues to demonstrate that investing in small businesses creates sustainable livelihoods, strengthens township economies, addresses unemployment and delivers lasting hope to communities across eThekwini,” Ntuli said. – SAnews.gov.za

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Mpumalanga Municipal Utility Reform Programme receives $400 million boost

Source: Government of South Africa

Mpumalanga Municipal Utility Reform Programme receives $400 million boost

The Mpumalanga Municipal Utility Reform Programme has received a significant boost with the approval of a $400 million loan by the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group.

The programme was announced by National Treasury during the 2025 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement and is aimed at supporting the country’s Just Energy Transition by bolstering municipalities particularly affected by decarbonisation efforts.

Focus will be placed on:
•    Reducing water and electricity losses
•    Improving revenue collection
•    Repairing critical infrastructure
•    Strengthening utility management
•    Encouraging private-sector involvement through performance-based contracts

“We see the Mpumalanga Municipal Utility Reform Programme as an important step towards improving and stabilising municipal services.

“It will test a support model that strengthens operations and maintenance, planning, infrastructure, and municipal capability, helping to provide more reliable and sustainable water and energy services while advancing the Government’s Just Energy Transition goals,” National Treasury’s Ogalaletseng Gaarekwe said.

AfDB Vice President for Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth Kevin Kariuki highlighted the importance of the impact well run municipalities have on the country’s developmental goals.

“Strong municipalities are fundamental to South Africa’s long-term development.

“By strengthening the financial sustainability of municipal utilities, this operation will improve electricity delivery, build more resilient local institutions, and establish a replicable model for reforms that strengthen municipalities across South Africa,” he said.

The financing is backed by a guarantee under the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) via the Just Energy Transition Partnership.

The FCDO is also providing technical assistance in this regard.

“The UK welcomes South Africa’s efforts to advance municipal utility reform. MURP represents a practical partnership that demonstrates how innovative financing can help municipalities deliver more reliable services and create the conditions for greater investment and economic growth, while advancing South Africa’s Just Energy Transition.

“We are pleased to support the National Treasury and its partners in delivering this important initiative,” Acting British High Commissioner to South Africa Lisa Weedon said. – SAnews.gov.za
 

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CAMIMPEG confirmada como patrocinadora nacional da Semana da Energia da Venezuela 2026

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

A CAMIMPEG, empresa venezuelana de serviços para os setores da energia e da mineração, foi confirmada como Patrocinadora Nacional da Semana da Energia da Venezuela, que decorrerá de 26 a 29 de outubro de 2026, em Caracas.

Operando em todas as cadeias de valor dos hidrocarbonetos e minerais do país, a CAMIMPEG presta uma gama de serviços que abrange operações de poços, manutenção de campos, mineração, detonação industrial, transporte marítimo, serviços de agência portuária, transporte de carga e a segurança e proteção de infraestruturas energéticas críticas. A empresa mantém uma presença operacional nos estados produtores de Zulia, Monagas, Anzoátegui, Bolívar e Carabobo, apoiando a PDVSA e outras entidades estatais.

A CAMIMPEG construiu um extenso historial operacional em todo o setor energético da Venezuela. O seu portfólio inclui a manutenção de poços e o apoio à produção nos campos de Punta de Mata e El Furrial da PDVSA, em Monagas, um contrato de serviços para o campo de Ambrosio, no oeste da Venezuela, e apoio logístico à exportação no terminal de Petrocedeño. Para além das operações a montante, a divisão de mineração da empresa presta serviços de detonação às indústrias extrativas do país, enquanto as suas divisões de expedição e transporte facilitam a movimentação de hidrocarbonetos, equipamento e carga pesada por toda a Venezuela.

À medida que o setor energético da Venezuela entra numa nova fase de crescimento, espera-se que os prestadores de serviços nacionais já estabelecidos desempenhem um papel cada vez mais importante no apoio à execução de projetos e à expansão operacional. As reformas à Lei Orgânica dos Hidrocarbonetos do país, promulgadas em janeiro de 2026, introduziram um quadro mais favorável ao investimento através de uma maior flexibilidade contratual, condições fiscais mais competitivas, proteções reforçadas para os acionistas minoritários em joint ventures com a PDVSA e mecanismos de estabilização regulatória concebidos para fortalecer a confiança dos investidores. Em conjunto, estas reformas atraíram um interesse renovado por parte de operadores internacionais, investidores e prestadores de serviços, criando novas oportunidades para empresas como a CAMIMPEG apoiarem a próxima fase de desenvolvimento do setor.

A Venezuela Energy Week, o maior evento internacional de investimento energético do país até à data, reunirá líderes governamentais, operadores internacionais, empreiteiros, investidores e empresas de serviços para analisar oportunidades emergentes, desenvolvimentos regulamentares e estratégias para a expansão do setor energético da Venezuela.

A participação da CAMIMPEG como Patrocinadora Nacional reforça o seu papel como prestadora de serviços líder a nível nacional e posiciona a empresa ao lado dos líderes do setor que estão a moldar a próxima fase do desenvolvimento energético e mineiro da Venezuela.

Apoio à recuperação após os terramotos na Venezuela

Os nossos pensamentos estão com as pessoas e comunidades afetadas pelos recentes terramotos na Venezuela. À medida que o país inicia o longo processo de recuperação, encorajamos os membros da comunidade energética global a apoiar os esforços de socorro e reconstrução através do Fundo de Recuperação e Reconstrução da CAF para a Venezuela, que canaliza contribuições de particulares, empresas e organizações para a assistência de emergência, serviços essenciais e esforços de reconstrução a longo prazo.

Para saber mais ou fazer uma contribuição, visite o Fundo de Recuperação e Reconstrução da CAF para a Venezuela (https://apo-opa.co/4fgPW2C).

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Câmara Africana de Energia (AEC) e Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (ENH) estabelecem aliança estratégica para impulsionar a próxima fase de crescimento energético de Moçambique

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

A Câmara Africana de Energia (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) está a reforçar a sua colaboração com a empresa petrolífera nacional de Moçambique, a Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (ENH), na sequência de uma reunião de trabalho produtiva que reforça o compromisso comum de acelerar o investimento, expandir o conteúdo local e desbloquear novas oportunidades comerciais ao longo de toda a cadeia de valor dos hidrocarbonetos do país.

Esta colaboração reflete uma visão comum de posicionar Moçambique como um dos destinos de investimento energético mais competitivos de África, criando simultaneamente valor duradouro para além dos projetos individuais. Ao alinhar a rede global de investidores da Câmara com as prioridades de desenvolvimento nacional da ENH, ambas as organizações pretendem acelerar a mobilização de capital, reforçar a colaboração no setor e apoiar as ambições energéticas a longo prazo do país.

Esta sinergia estratégica surge num momento crucial para Moçambique.

Na sequência do levantamento da força maior nos seus principais projetos de GNL no final de 2025, o país entrou num dos maiores ciclos de construção no setor energético a nível mundial. Foram já mobilizados mais de 50 mil milhões de dólares na Bacia do Rovuma, posicionando Moçambique para se tornar um dos principais exportadores mundiais de GNL na próxima década.

No âmbito desta iniciativa conjunta, a Câmara trabalhará em estreita colaboração com a ENH para reforçar a captação de investimento internacional, apoiar o diá. político e ajudar a resolver os desafios regulamentares e operacionais que influenciam a execução dos projetos. O pacto dará também prioridade ao desenvolvimento do conteúdo local, ajudando a expandir as competências técnicas, a reforçar as cadeias de abastecimento nacionais e a aumentar a participação moçambicana em todo o setor do petróleo e do gás.

O momento é significativo, uma vez que os maiores projetos de Moçambique continuam a ganhar impulso.

O projeto de GNL de Moçambique da TotalEnergies, no valor de 20,5 mil milhões de dólares, retomou oficialmente a construção a pleno ritmo a 29 de janeiro de 2026, após o levantamento da cláusula de força maior a 7 de novembro de 2025. Mais de 4 000 trabalhadores regressaram ao local, uma vez que o projeto, com uma capacidade de 13,1 milhões de toneladas por ano, tem como objetivo a produção do primeiro GNL no primeiro semestre de 2029.

Ao mesmo tempo, o projeto Rovuma LNG da ExxonMobil, no valor de 30 mil milhões de dólares, continua a avançar com os trabalhos de engenharia antes de uma decisão final de investimento, enquanto o projeto Coral Norte FLNG da Eni, aprovado em 2025, deverá duplicar a capacidade de produção de GNL flutuante da Área 4 quando entrar em funcionamento em 2028. Em conjunto, estes projetos estão a transformar Moçambique num dos maiores destinos de África para o capital do setor a montante.

Para além das exportações de GNL, a ENH identificou a exploração e produção em terra como uma prioridade estratégica. Em colaboração com a AEC, a empresa procura atrair novos investidores internacionais no setor a montante para as bacias terrestres de Moçambique, ao mesmo tempo que avança com a sua ambição a longo prazo de se tornar uma operadora direta de campos. Esta estratégia complementa os progressos no Bloco de Búzi, onde a ENH detém uma participação de 25% e a produção comercial de gás mantém-se em bom caminho para iniciar antes do final de 2026, na sequência de recentes campanhas de aquisição sísmica.

A monetização do gás no mercado interno representa também um pilar central da estratégia de crescimento da ENH. A empresa está a desenvolver projetos que converterão os abundantes recursos de gás de Moçambique em produtos industriais de maior valor, através do desenvolvimento de uma indústria petroquímica nacional. Em conjunto com a concessão de 30 anos adjudicada em novembro de 2025 para desenvolver as importações de GNL e as infraestruturas de gás, em parceria com a Mozambique Ports and Railways, a Electricidade de Moçambique e a Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa, a ENH está a posicionar-se no centro da futura economia do gás de Moçambique.

Na sequência de um acordo estratégico com a Baker Hughes, assinado em fevereiro deste ano, para ministrar formação técnica avançada a profissionais moçambicanos no Dubai e em Florença, a empresa está também a investir fortemente nas capacidades locais. A iniciativa apoia o objetivo mais amplo do governo de garantir que as empresas nacionais obtenham uma quota maior dos mais de 4 mil milhões de dólares em contratos destinados a empresas locais no âmbito do desenvolvimento do GNL no país.

«O nosso encontro com a ENH marca o início de uma aliança ainda mais forte, centrada em libertar todo o potencial energético de Moçambique», afirma NJ Ayuk, Presidente Executivo da AEC. «Ao combinar a promoção do investimento com o desenvolvimento de conteúdo local e o envolvimento do setor privado, podemos acelerar a concretização dos projetos, garantindo simultaneamente que os recursos de classe mundial do país criem valor duradouro para Moçambique e para a sua população.»

A AEC apoia plenamente a estratégia da ENH para aproveitar oportunidades comerciais imediatas nos setores a montante, intermédio e a jusante.

Sob a liderança do novo CEO e presidente da empresa, Rudêncio Morais, a ENH está a construir uma empresa energética nacional de classe mundial, capaz de atrair investimento e, ao mesmo tempo, expandir a participação local. A Câmara continuará a trabalhar em conjunto com a ENH para facilitar a entrada do setor privado e ajudar a maximizar o valor económico a longo prazo dos recursos de hidrocarbonetos de classe mundial de Moçambique.

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African Energy Chamber (AEC), Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (ENH) Forge Strategic Alliance to Unlock Mozambique’s Next Energy Growth Phase

Source: APO

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) is strengthening its collaboration with Mozambique’s national oil company Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (ENH), following a productive working meeting that reinforces a shared commitment to accelerating investment, expanding local content and unlocking new commercial opportunities across the country’s hydrocarbon value chain.

The collaboration reflects a shared vision to position Mozambique as one of Africa’s most competitive energy investment destinations while creating lasting value beyond individual projects. By aligning the Chamber’s global investor network with ENH’s national development priorities, both organizations aim to accelerate capital deployment, strengthen industry collaboration and support the country’s long-term energy ambitions.

This strategic synergy comes at a pivotal moment for Mozambique.

Following the lifting of force majeure on its flagship LNG developments in late 2025, the country has entered one of the world’s largest energy construction cycles. More than $50 billion has now been mobilized across the Rovuma Basin, positioning Mozambique to become one of the world’s premier LNG exporters over the coming decade.

Under the joint initiative, the Chamber will work closely with ENH to strengthen international investment outreach, support policy dialogue and help address regulatory and operational challenges that influence project execution. The pact will also prioritize local content development by helping expand technical skills, strengthen domestic supply chains and increase Mozambican participation throughout the oil and gas industry.

The timing is significant as Mozambique’s largest developments continue to gather momentum.

TotalEnergies’ $20.5 billion Mozambique LNG project officially resumed full construction on January 29, 2026, after force majeure was lifted on November 7, 2025. More than 4,000 workers have returned to site as the 13.1-million-ton-per-annum project targets first LNG in the first half of 2029.

At the same time, ExxonMobil’s $30 billion Rovuma LNG development continues advancing engineering ahead of a final investment decision, while Eni’s Coral Norte FLNG project, sanctioned in 2025, is expected to double Area 4’s FLNG production capacity when it comes online in 2028. Together, these projects are transforming Mozambique into one of Africa’s largest destinations for upstream capital.

Beyond LNG exports, ENH has identified onshore exploration and production as a strategic priority. Working alongside the AEC, the company is seeking to attract new international upstream investors into Mozambique’s onshore basins while advancing its long-term ambition of becoming a direct field operator. The strategy complements progress at the Búzi Block, where ENH holds a 25% interest and commercial gas production remains on track before the end of 2026 following recent seismic acquisition campaigns.

Domestic gas monetization also represents a central pillar of ENH’s growth strategy. The company is pursuing projects that will convert Mozambique’s abundant gas resources into higher-value industrial products through the development of a domestic petrochemical industry. Combined with the 30-year concession awarded in November 2025 to develop LNG imports and gas infrastructure alongside Mozambique Ports and Railways, Electricidade de Moçambique and Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa, ENH is positioning itself at the center of Mozambique’s future gas economy.

Following a strategic agreement with Baker Hughes signed in February this year to provide advanced technical training for Mozambican professionals in Dubai and Florence, the company is also investing heavily in local capability. The initiative supports the government’s broader objective of ensuring domestic companies capture a larger share of the more than $4 billion in contracts earmarked for local businesses across the country’s LNG development.

“Our meeting with ENH marks the beginning of an even stronger alliance focused on unlocking Mozambique’s full energy potential,” says NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, AEC. “By combining investment promotion with local content development and private sector engagement, we can accelerate project delivery while ensuring the country’s world-class resources create lasting value for Mozambique and its people.”

The AEC fully supports ENH ‘s strategy to capture immediate commercial opportunities across the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors.

Under the leadership of the company’s new CEO and Chairman Rudêncio Morais, ENH is building a world-class national energy company capable of attracting investment while expanding local participation. The Chamber will continue working alongside ENH to facilitate private sector entry and help maximize the long-term economic value of Mozambique’s world-class hydrocarbon resources.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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Chambre africaine de l’énergie (AEC) et Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (ENH) concluent une alliance stratégique pour ouvrir la voie à la prochaine phase de croissance énergétique du Mozambique

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

La Chambre africaine de l’énergie (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) renforce sa collaboration avec la compagnie pétrolière nationale du Mozambique, l’Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (ENH), à la suite d’une réunion de travail fructueuse qui a consolidé leur engagement commun à accélérer les investissements, à développer le contenu local et à ouvrir de nouvelles opportunités commerciales tout au long de la chaîne de valeur des hydrocarbures du pays.

Cette collaboration reflète une vision commune visant à positionner le Mozambique comme l’une des destinations d’investissement énergétique les plus compétitives d’Afrique, tout en créant de la valeur durable au-delà des projets individuels. En alignant le réseau mondial d’investisseurs de la Chambre sur les priorités nationales de développement de l’ENH, les deux organisations visent à accélérer le déploiement de capitaux, à renforcer la collaboration au sein du secteur et à soutenir les ambitions énergétiques à long terme du pays.

Cette synergie stratégique intervient à un moment charnière pour le Mozambique.

Suite à la levée de la clause de force majeure sur ses projets phares de GNL fin 2025, le pays est entré dans l’un des plus grands cycles de construction énergétique au monde. Plus de 50 milliards de dollars ont désormais été mobilisés dans le bassin de Rovuma, ce qui place le Mozambique en passe de devenir l’un des principaux exportateurs mondiaux de GNL au cours de la prochaine décennie.

Dans le cadre de cette initiative conjointe, la Chambre travaillera en étroite collaboration avec l’ENH pour renforcer la promotion des investissements internationaux, soutenir le dialogue politique et contribuer à relever les défis réglementaires et opérationnels qui influencent l’exécution des projets. Cet accord accordera également la priorité au développement du contenu local en contribuant à développer les compétences techniques, à renforcer les chaînes d’approvisionnement nationales et à accroître la participation mozambicaine dans l’ensemble du secteur pétrolier et gazier.

Le moment est bien choisi, alors que les plus grands projets du Mozambique continuent de prendre de l’ampleur.

Le projet Mozambique LNG de TotalEnergies, d’un montant de 20,5 milliards de dollars, a officiellement repris ses travaux de construction à plein régime le 29 janvier 2026, après la levée de la clause de force majeure le 7 novembre 2025. Plus de 4 000 travailleurs ont réintégré le chantier, ce projet d’une capacité de 13,1 millions de tonnes par an visant à produire son premier GNL au cours du premier semestre 2029.

Parallèlement, le projet Rovuma LNG d’ExxonMobil, d’une valeur de 30 milliards de dollars, poursuit ses travaux d’ingénierie en vue d’une décision finale d’investissement, tandis que le projet FLNG Coral Norte d’Eni, approuvé en 2025, devrait doubler la capacité de production FLNG de la zone 4 lorsqu’il entrera en service en 2028. Ensemble, ces projets font du Mozambique l’une des principales destinations africaines pour les investissements en amont.

Au-delà des exportations de GNL, ENH a identifié l’exploration et la production terrestres comme une priorité stratégique. En collaboration avec l’AEC, la société cherche à attirer de nouveaux investisseurs internationaux en amont vers les bassins terrestres du Mozambique, tout en poursuivant son ambition à long terme de devenir un opérateur direct de gisements. Cette stratégie vient compléter les progrès réalisés dans le bloc de Búzi, où ENH détient une participation de 25 % et où la production commerciale de gaz reste en bonne voie pour démarrer avant la fin de 2026, à la suite de récentes campagnes d’acquisition sismique.

La valorisation du gaz sur le marché intérieur constitue également un pilier central de la stratégie de croissance d’ENH. L’entreprise mène des projets visant à transformer les abondantes ressources gazières du Mozambique en produits industriels à plus forte valeur ajoutée, grâce au développement d’une industrie pétrochimique nationale. Combinée à la concession de 30 ans attribuée en novembre 2025 pour développer les importations de GNL et les infrastructures gazières en partenariat avec Mozambique Ports and Railways, Electricidade de Moçambique et Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa, cette initiative permet à ENH de se positionner au cœur de la future économie gazière du Mozambique.

À la suite d’un accord stratégique signé en février de cette année avec Baker Hughes visant à dispenser une formation technique de pointe à des professionnels mozambicains à Dubaï et à Florence, l’entreprise investit également massivement dans le renforcement des capacités locales. Cette initiative soutient l’objectif plus large du gouvernement, qui consiste à garantir que les entreprises nationales se taillent une part plus importante des plus de 4 milliards de dollars de contrats réservés aux entreprises locales dans le cadre du développement du GNL du pays.

« Notre rencontre avec ENH marque le début d’une alliance encore plus solide, axée sur la libération du plein potentiel énergétique du Mozambique », déclare NJ Ayuk, président exécutif de l’AEC. « En combinant la promotion des investissements avec le développement du contenu local et l’engagement du secteur privé, nous pouvons accélérer la mise en œuvre des projets tout en veillant à ce que les ressources de classe mondiale du pays créent une valeur durable pour le Mozambique et sa population. »

L’AEC soutient pleinement la stratégie d’ENH visant à saisir les opportunités commerciales immédiates dans les secteurs en amont, intermédiaire et en aval.

Sous la direction de son nouveau PDG et président, Rudêncio Morais, ENH est en train de bâtir une entreprise énergétique nationale de classe mondiale, capable d’attirer les investissements tout en renforçant la participation locale. La Chambre continuera à travailler aux côtés d’ENH pour faciliter l’entrée du secteur privé et contribuer à maximiser la valeur économique à long terme des ressources en hydrocarbures de classe mondiale du Mozambique.

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Over R127m invested in Durban inner-city road upgrades

Source: Government of South Africa

Over R127m invested in Durban inner-city road upgrades

Durban’s inner city has received a major infrastructure boost after the eThekwini Municipality invested approximately R127.9 million in rehabilitating key roads during the 2025/26 financial year.

The municipality said the investment formed part of its ongoing Inner-City Regeneration Programme, aimed at restoring and modernising Durban’s urban core, improving mobility, enhancing public safety, and stimulating economic growth within the central business district and surrounding precincts.

The road rehabilitation programme covered 13 strategic roads across the inner city and surrounding areas, resulting in the upgrade of approximately 65 lane kilometres of road infrastructure, enabling the Roads and Infrastructure Management Directorate to exceed its annual resurfacing target.

Among the major road rehabilitated through the programme include Umngeni Road, Dr Pixley ka Seme Street, K E Masinga Road, Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, Sandile Thusi Road, Margaret Mncadi Avenue, Soldiers Way, Smiso Nkwanyana Road, and the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway (M4).

According to the municipality, the extensive works have significantly improved conditions along key transport corridors used daily by thousands of commuters, residents, businesses, and public transport operators. The work also included improvements to stormwater drainage systems, pedestrian and road safety, while reducing long-term maintenance requirements.

Acting Deputy Director of Roads and Infrastructure Management Thanda Zulu said the programme’s success underscores the municipality’s commitment to building resilient infrastructure and creating a more attractive, efficient, and investment-friendly city.

Zulu noted the coordinated rehabilitation of roads across the CBD and Warwick precincts has strengthened critical transport networks, while supporting wider urban renewal objectives.

Zulu also reaffirmed the municipality’s commitment to sustaining the momentum of the Inner-City Regeneration Programme through continued infrastructure investment.

“An investment of nearly R128 million in our inner-city road network reflects the municipality’s commitment to rebuilding critical infrastructure, improving the movement of people and goods, and creating an environment that supports economic growth, investment, and job creation.

“The success of the Inner-City Road Rehabilitation Programme is already delivering tangible benefits for residents, businesses, and visitors to Durban,” Zulu said.

Zulu said the programme also highlights the valuable contribution of the municipality’s internal roads teams.

“Out of the 13 roads rehabilitated during the 2025/26 financial year, four projects were completed entirely by municipal teams, while another project was delivered through a combination of internal and contracted resources.

“This demonstrates the growing capacity and expertise within the municipality to deliver quality infrastructure projects efficiently and cost-effectively,” he said.

The municipality commended the dedication and professionalism of its engineers, including project managers, technical teams and contractors, whose collaborative efforts ensured the successful delivery of the projects.

This is despite challenges related to traffic management, utility relocations, high pedestrian volumes, and adverse weather conditions.

It added that it will continue investing in strategic infrastructure projects to improve service delivery, support economic development, and enhance the quality of life for all residents. – SAnews.gov.za

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United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) destroys explosive remnants of war across South Sudan with support from the Netherlands

Source: APO


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The civil wars that plagued South Sudan for decades have left a deadly legacy of millions of explosive remnants that have killed or injured more than 5000 people in the last 20 years.

The town of Bilinyang, 25 kilometers east of the capital Juba, is among the many areas that were left littered with landmines, unexploded ordnances, and abandoned ammunition.

“This village, like many others, has lived for years with the presence of explosive remnants of war. These hazards, not only, threaten lives, they restrict movement, delay returns, and limit opportunities for farming, trade and daily life,” explains Jurkuch Barak Jurkuch, Chairperson of the South Sudan National Mine Action Authority. “ For communities, mine action is not an abstract concept it is about safety, access and dignity.”

In coordination with national authorities, the United Nations Mine Action Service has destroyed more than 7.3 million items of small arms ammunition and 1.2 million explosive devices, including in Bilinyang where they conducted an extensive operation to clear the land so that communities can live without fear.

These efforts are a deeply emotional experience for the community after a terrible accident a few years ago when a child was killed after stumbling across an explosive item buried in the soil.

This impactful support is at risk due to a UN-wide financial crisis, which has forced UNMAS to significantly downsize its capacity. Its demining teams have been cut from 19 to eight. Detection dogs and three large, automated mine clearing machines have also been demobilized.

“Mine Action, the work that we are doing, is not just about removing explosive hazards. It’s not just about clearing the land,” says Zehrudin Sukanovic, Chief of the United Nations Mine Action Service in South Sudan. “It’s about creating the conditions for communities, people, for the nation to recover and rebuild, for the communities to establish a new living area, to maintain their lives, but, also, for the humanitarians to deliver their projects and, for the country, the Government to implement their development projects.”

With more than 20 million square kilometers of land still to be cleared, international support is critical to the continuation of these operations.

As a core donor to mine action and stabilization efforts in South Sudan, the Netherlands is channeling flexible multi-year funding through United Nations agencies to clear these deadly devices from the landscape. A visiting high-level delegation was able to see first-hand the impact of that support as she witnessed the destruction of an unexploded ordinance at a demonstration in Bilinyang.

“Being here on the ground is such a different experience, seeing really the tough and dangerous work that is so important for the safety of communities, the renovation of schools and roads and everything needed for the reconstruction of the country,” says Faye Price, Policy Officer for Humanitarian Mine Action at the Kingdom of the Netherland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

“It is also really impactful to see the people behind the mine action activities, who are working long days in the heat trying to build their communities and create a safer environment.”

The tangible impact of UNMAS’ activities is clear in Bilinyang but also across the broader Gondokoro area, where the destruction of 70 anti-tank mines has resulted in people returning from across the country to build a new village in what was once a large minefield.

This community now feels settled, stable, and enabled to rebuild their homes and secure the better future they deserve.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

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New grain initiative to fast-track commercial farming in Eastern Cape

Source: Government of South Africa

New grain initiative to fast-track commercial farming in Eastern Cape

Emerging grain farmers in the Eastern Cape are poised to take a step towards commercial success following the launch of the Grain Commercialisation Chapter by the Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR), an initiative aimed at building sustainable farming enterprises and expanding access to markets.

The initiative was unveiled during a Grain Commercialisation Chapter launch and Harvest Day held at Sonskyn Farm in the Elundini Local Municipality, on Thursday.

The event formed part of the department’s broader Agriculture Commercialisation Programme, which aims to unlock the economic potential of farmers through targeted support, strengthening production capacity and integrating producers into sustainable agricultural value chains.

Delivering her 2026/27 Budget Vote earlier this year, Eastern Cape Agriculture MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe announced that the department had allocated R80 million to the grain and oilseeds value chain to support grain and oilseed production on 24 000 hectares of land across the province.

Addressing farmers, industry stakeholders and government partners at the launch, Kontsiwe reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to helping farmers move beyond subsistence farming to thriving agricultural businesses.

“One thing I have always emphasised is that people must not underestimate their potential. Even a child crawls before they eventually walk. The department’s approach was centred on identifying farmers’ potential and providing the necessary interventions to help them advance.

“As government, we took a decision that our people must be supported to become commercial farmers. These farmers include the young, women and other producers who participate in various agricultural value chains such as grain, wool, citrus, livestock, poultry and others,” Kontsiwe said.

She also highlighted the importance of grain production in supporting the province’s livestock production and strengthening food security.

“Joe Gqabi District is one of the leading districts in wool production, and this year, farmers have performed exceptionally well. However, to have quality livestock, you need quality feed. Through grain production, these farmers are playing a critical role in producing food for both people and animals,” the MEC said.

The Harvest Day also showcased the success of young farmers entering the agricultural sector, including 21-year-old Iviwe Sondlo, who leases Sonskyn Farm where the event was held.

Sondlo’s passion for agriculture was inspired at an early age by his father who introduced him to farming by teaching him how to operate a tractor.

In 2025, his father encouraged him to pursue farming together with his cousin and the two young farmers partnered and leased the farm, planting maize on 47 hectares of land.

“We are planning to include more grains in future, expand our enterprise, and create more employment opportunities for young people,” Sondlo said.

The department said Sondlo’s journey reflects its vision of attracting more young people into agriculture, while building a new generation of commercial producers.

Sonskyn Farm currently supplies its produce to established industry players, including, BKB in Nqanqarhu (formerly Maclear) and Bester in Mthatha. – SAnews.gov.za
 

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