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Have your say on digital identity draft regulations

Source: Government of South Africa

Have your say on digital identity draft regulations

Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, has gazetted draft amended regulations in terms of the Identification Act of 1997 for public comment until 6 June 2026. 

The draft regulations are designed to create the required regulatory framework for the introduction of a cutting-edge Digital Identity system in South Africa.

According to the Department of Home Affairs, the draft regulations propose the creation of secure Digital Identity credentials that will co-exist alongside the department’s physical products. 

“This will enable citizens to store, access and utilise secure digital versions of their identity document, birth certificate, marriage certificate and other Home Affairs products directly on their smartphone, and introduce the ability for users to remotely confirm their identity using biometric verification,” the department said.

Use of the Digital Identity system will be optional, and physical products like Smart ID cards will continue to exist in parallel to this new digital system.

The draft amendments are intended to:

  • Clarify the status of Digital Identity credentials as an additional form of valid identity under the Act, without affecting the continued validity of physical identity cards.
  • Prescribe standards for enrolment, biometric capture and identity assurance for Digital Identity credentials.
  • Lay the foundation for interoperability with both the public and private sectors, including to enable the delivery of government services in digital format.
  • Tighten safeguards for how identity information may be shared with accredited institutions, with access strictly regulated under the Identification Act of 1997, the Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000, and the Protection of Personal Information Act of 2013.
  • Strengthen the population register as the single authoritative record of identity and civic status information.

“The draft regulations propose the creation of a world-class Digital Identity system as the ultimate expression of our vision to leverage digital transformation to deliver Home Affairs @ home. 

“This system can greatly enhance our ability to combat identity theft, financial crimes, corruption and illegal immigration, while delivering efficient services to citizens in the comfort of their own homes, and improving privacy protections and data management,” Minister Schreiber said.

“We are already working closely with a number of partners in government, including The Presidency, to ensure that the foundational system we are building supports the Digital Transformation Roadmap’s goal of digitalising government services. 

“Technical work is well underway, and the finalisation of these regulations will enable us to complete our digital service delivery revolution by bringing services right onto your smart device,” the Minister said.

Members of the public, civil society organisations, industry and other stakeholders are invited to review the draft regulations and submit written comments by 6 June 2026, before the regulations are finalised for promulgation.

Submissions should be addressed to the Chief Director: Legal Services and be forwarded to the department in any of the following ways:

• By hand to the department at the 10th Floor, Hallmark Building, 230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Pretoria, 0001.

• By post to the Department at Private Bag X114, Pretoria, 0001.

• By e-mail to Moses.Malakate@dha.gov.za. – SAnews.gov.za

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Qatar Strongly Condemns Iranian Attacks on UAE

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha | May 8, 2026

The State of Qatar strongly condemns the Iranian attacks on the sisterly United Arab Emirates, involving two ballistic missiles and three drones, which resulted in injuries to three people. Qatar considers the attacks a blatant violation of the UAE’s sovereignty and a serious threat to the security and stability of the region.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms Qatar’s full solidarity with the UAE and its support for all measures taken by the UAE to preserve its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.

The Ministry also expresses Qatar’s wishes for a speedy recovery for those injured.

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Kids’ Athletics 2026 : Une mobilisation nationale pour promouvoir le sport chez les enfants

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Le Bénin a célébré le jeudi 07 mai 2026 la 5ᵉ édition de la Journée Internationale du Kids’ Athletics à travers une forte mobilisation nationale dédiée aux enfants. La cérémonie officielle s’est déroulée sur le terrain de football d’Akassato en présence du Ministre des Sports, Benoît DATO, du Ministre des Enseignements Maternel et Primaire, Salimane KARIMOU, ainsi que du Ministre Conseiller chargé du Tourisme, de la Culture, des Arts et des Sports, Ayibatin Jonas HANTAN. Initiée par World Athletics, cette journée vise à promouvoir la pratique sportive chez les plus jeunes grâce à des activités ludiques inspirées de l’athlétisme. 

L’évènement a été organisé simultanément sur 24 sites répartis dans plusieurs communes du pays, notamment à Djougou, Banikoara, Nikki, Tanguiéta, Abomey, Savalou, Ouidah, Pobè, Akassato et au Stade Général Mathieu KÉRÉKOU de Cotonou. Les enfants ont participé à différentes activités telles que la course, le saut, le lancer, le relais et la marche. À travers ces disciplines, les autorités béninoises entendent encourager chez les jeunes le goût de l’effort, l’esprit d’équipe, la discipline et les bonnes habitudes liées à l’activité physique. 

Dans son allocution, le Ministre des Sports a souligné que cette célébration traduit la volonté du Gouvernement de placer l’enfant au cœur de la politique sportive nationale. Selon lui, le sport constitue une véritable école de la vie, permettant aux enfants de développer leurs capacités physiques, intellectuelles et sociales tout en apprenant des valeurs essentielles comme le respect des règles et la confiance en soi. Le président de la Fédération béninoise d’athlétisme, Vierin DEGON, a, quant à lui, salué l’implication des autorités dans le développement du Kids’ Athletics au Bénin. 

À Akassato comme sur les différents sites retenus à travers le pays, la journée a été marquée par des démonstrations sportives, des exercices collectifs et des moments de convivialité entre enfants et encadreurs. Cette mobilisation nationale illustre l’ambition du Bénin de s’imposer comme une référence mondiale du Kids’ Athletics. À l’issue des activités, tous les enfants participants ont reçu une attestation de participation en reconnaissance de leur engagement. 

Le challenge international se poursuit jusqu’au 31 mai 2026. 

Distribué par APO Group pour Gouvernement de la République du Bénin.

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Rhino Resources devient sponsor Or de African Energy Week (AEW) alors que l’exploration s’étend en Afrique australe

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French


La société d’exploration Rhino Resources s’est associée à la conférence et au salon African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 en tant que sponsor Gold, renforçant ainsi son rôle de société indépendante émergente en Afrique, moteur de l’exploration pionnière et de nouveaux gisements en Afrique australe.

Prévue du 12 au 16 octobre au Cap, l’AEW 2026 intervient alors que Rhino Resources accélère ses activités d’exploration dans le bassin de l’Orange en Namibie tout en étendant sa présence au bassin du Karoo en Afrique du Sud. Ce parrainage reflète la stratégie de la société visant à renforcer son engagement auprès des investisseurs, des prestataires de services et des décideurs politiques, alors qu’elle fait progresser plusieurs actifs vers la phase de développement et les futures décisions d’investissement définitives.

Au cœur de la dynamique en amont de Rhino Resources se trouve sa campagne de forage en eaux profondes sur plusieurs puits dans le bassin de l’Orange en Namibie – l’un des sites d’exploration pionniers les plus prolifiques au monde. La société vise des décisions d’investissement définitives (FID) entre fin 2026 et début 2027 pour ses actifs exploités et ceux menés par des partenaires, y compris le co-développement des découvertes Volans et Capricornus dans la licence d’exploration pétrolière (PEL) 85.

Les résultats de forage récents ont renforcé l’intérêt commercial de ces actifs namibiens. Le puits Volans-1X a enregistré d’importants débits de gaz et de condensats en février 2026, tandis que le puits Capricornus-1X, foré précédemment, a confirmé la présence de pétrole léger, positionnant Rhino Resources parmi les acteurs clés contribuant à l’ambition de la Namibie d’atteindre une première production de pétrole d’ici 2030.

Au-delà de la Namibie, Rhino Resources élargit son portefeuille grâce à l’exploration terrestre dans le bassin du Karoo en Afrique du Sud. La société mène une campagne de six forages ciblant les ressources en hélium, méthane et hydrogène dans la province de l’État libre – une initiative qui reflète à la fois une diversification géographique et une stratégie plus large visant à soutenir un mix énergétique régional plus résilient et diversifié.

Cette expansion intervient à un moment où les économies d’Afrique australe sont confrontées à des défis en matière de sécurité énergétique en raison des perturbations persistantes des routes maritimes mondiales, ce qui renforce l’importance de libérer le potentiel des ressources nationales pour soutenir la croissance industrielle et réduire les vulnérabilités externes.

Le rôle de Rhino Resources en tant que sponsor Gold de l’AEW 2026 intervient donc à un moment charnière de sa trajectoire de croissance. L’événement offre une plateforme pour présenter ses progrès en matière d’exploration, renforcer ses partenariats et positionner ses projets au sein du paysage plus large des investissements énergétiques en Afrique.

Lors de l’AEW 2026, les dirigeants de Rhino Resources devraient participer à des tables rondes de haut niveau, offrant des perspectives sur le développement des bassins pionniers, les stratégies d’exploration rentables et les voies permettant d’accélérer la commercialisation des projets sur les marchés africains émergents.

« Rhino Resources incarne une nouvelle génération d’entreprises indépendantes axées sur l’Afrique, prêtes à prendre des risques dans les zones pionnières pour libérer la valeur énergétique à long terme », a déclaré NJ Ayuk, président exécutif de la Chambre africaine de l’énergie. « Les récentes découvertes de la société en Namibie et l’expansion de sa stratégie d’exploration en Afrique du Sud soulignent l’ampleur des opportunités sur l’ensemble du continent et le rôle crucial que jouent les entreprises indépendantes pour transformer les ressources en production, en investissements et en croissance économique. »

Distribué par APO Group pour African Energy Chamber.

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A Rhino Resources junta-se à African Energy Week (AEW) como Patrocinadora Ouro, à medida que a exploração na África Austral se expande

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A empresa de exploração Rhino Resources juntou-se à Conferência e Exposição African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 como Patrocinadora Ouro, reforçando o seu papel como uma das empresas independentes emergentes de África a impulsionar a exploração de fronteira e greenfield em toda a África Austral.

Agendada para 12 a 16 de outubro na Cidade do Cabo, a AEW 2026 surge num momento em que a Rhino Resources acelera a atividade de exploração na Bacia de Orange, na Namíbia, ao mesmo tempo que alarga a sua presença à Bacia de Karoo, na África do Sul. O patrocínio reflete a estratégia da empresa de aprofundar o envolvimento com investidores, prestadores de serviços e decisores políticos, à medida que avança com vários ativos rumo à preparação para o desenvolvimento e a futuras decisões de investimento final.

No centro do impulso da Rhino Resources no setor upstream está a sua campanha de perfuração em águas profundas com vários poços na Bacia de Orange, na Namíbia – um dos pontos nevrálgicos de exploração de fronteira mais prolíficos do mundo. A empresa tem como meta decisões de investimento final (FID) entre o final de 2026 e o início de 2027 em ativos operados e liderados por parceiros, incluindo o co-desenvolvimento das descobertas Volans e Capricornus na Licença de Exploração Petrolífera (PEL) 85.

Os resultados recentes da perfuração reforçaram a viabilidade comercial destes ativos namibianos. O poço Volans-1X apresentou fortes taxas de fluxo de gás condensado em fevereiro de 2026, enquanto o poço Capricornus-1X, perfurado anteriormente, confirmou a presença de petróleo leve, posicionando a Rhino Resources entre os principais intervenientes que contribuem para a ambição da Namíbia de alcançar a primeira produção de petróleo até 2030.

Para além da Namíbia, a Rhino Resources está a alargar o seu portfólio através da exploração onshore na Bacia do Karoo, na África do Sul. A empresa está a avançar com uma campanha de seis poços que visa recursos de hélio, metano e hidrogénio na Província do Estado Livre – uma iniciativa que reflete tanto a diversificação geográfica como uma estratégia mais ampla para apoiar um mix energético regional mais resiliente e diversificado.

Esta expansão surge num momento em que as economias da África Austral enfrentam desafios de segurança energética devido às perturbações contínuas nas rotas marítimas globais, reforçando a importância de desbloquear o potencial dos recursos domésticos para apoiar o crescimento industrial e reduzir as vulnerabilidades externas.

O papel da Rhino Resources como Patrocinadora Ouro na AEW 2026 surge, portanto, numa fase crucial da sua trajetória de crescimento. O evento proporciona uma plataforma para mostrar o seu progresso na exploração, reforçar parcerias e posicionar os seus projetos no panorama mais alargado do investimento energético africano.

Na AEW 2026, espera-se que os executivos da Rhino Resources participem em painéis de discussão de alto nível, oferecendo perspetivas sobre o desenvolvimento de bacias de fronteira, estratégias de exploração economicamente eficientes e vias para acelerar a comercialização de projetos nos mercados africanos emergentes.

“A Rhino Resources representa uma nova geração de empresas independentes focadas em África, dispostas a assumir riscos de fronteira para desbloquear valor energético a longo prazo”, afirmou NJ Ayuk, Presidente Executivo da Câmara Africana de Energia. “As recentes descobertas da empresa na Namíbia e a estratégia de exploração em expansão na África do Sul destacam a escala de oportunidades em todo o continente e o papel crítico que as empresas independentes desempenham na tradução de recursos em produção, investimento e crescimento económico.”

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para African Energy Chamber.

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Qatar Urges Diplomacy and Collective Security at Italy Forum on EU-GCC Relations

Source: Government of Qatar

Milan, May 8, 2026

Advisor to the Prime Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majed Mohammed Al Ansari has called for greater international cooperation and renewed diplomatic engagement to address growing regional and global instability.

Speaking at a session in Milan titled “Bridging Stability: EU-GCC Cooperation in an Era of Fragmentation”, Dr Al Ansari said ongoing conflicts and geopolitical crises were placing increasing pressure on global stability and decision-making processes.

The event was organized by the Doha Forum and MED Dialogues in partnership with the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI) and the Center for International Policy Research (CIPR).

Dr Al Ansari warned that some actors were seeking to promote political narratives and approaches aimed at advancing their strategic interests amid intensifying competition for influence and shifting global power balances.
He stressed that political and military pressure did not necessarily lead to sustainable solutions or long-term stability, underlining the importance of mediation and diplomacy in resolving conflicts.

Questioning the effectiveness of diplomacy, he said, reflected “a growing need for it rather than the opposite”.
The Qatari official also urged countries to continue working through dialogue and diplomatic channels to prevent further escalation and avoid deeper cycles of conflict.

He said the current war had affected international relations, including ties between Europe, the United States and countries in the Middle East, with wider consequences for energy security, the global economy, supply chains and international alliances.

Dr Al Ansari added that security and stability could no longer be achieved by individual states acting alone, but instead required collective cooperation and broader international coordination.

Concluding his remarks, he highlighted the growing interconnectedness between nations and the political, economic and security impact of current crises, calling for a shared vision to confront rapidly evolving regional and international challenges.

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Rhino Resources Joins African Energy Week (AEW) as Gold Sponsor as Southern African Exploration Expands

Source: APO


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Exploration company Rhino Resources has joined the African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 Conference and Exhibition as a Gold Sponsor, reinforcing its role as one of Africa’s emerging independents driving frontier and greenfield exploration across Southern Africa.

Scheduled for October 12–16 in Cape Town, AEW 2026 comes as Rhino Resources accelerates exploration activity across Namibia’s Orange Basin while broadening its footprint into South Africa’s Karoo Basin. The sponsorship reflects the company’s strategy to deepen engagement with investors, service providers and policymakers as it advances multiple assets toward development readiness and future final investment decisions.

At the core of Rhino Resources’ upstream momentum is its multi-well deepwater drilling campaign in Namibia’s Orange Basin – one of the world’s most prolific frontier exploration hotspots. The company is targeting FIDs between late 2026 and early 2027 across operated and partner-led assets, including the co-development of the Volans and Capricornus discoveries in Petroleum Exploration License (PEL) 85.

Recent drilling results have strengthened the commercial case of these Namibian assets. The Volans-1X well delivered strong gas-condensate flow rates in February 2026, while the earlier Capricornus-1X well confirmed the presence of light oil, positioning Rhino Resources among the key players contributing to Namibia’s ambition of achieving first oil production by 2030.

Beyond Namibia, Rhino Resources is broadening its portfolio through onshore exploration in South Africa’s Karoo Basin. The company is advancing a six-well campaign targeting helium, methane and hydrogen resources in the Free State Province – a move that reflects both geographic diversification and a wider strategy to support a more resilient and diversified regional energy mix.

This expansion comes at a time when Southern African economies face energy security challenges due to ongoing disruptions to global shipping routes, reinforcing the importance of unlocking domestic resource potential to support industrial growth and reduce external vulnerabilities.

Rhino Resources’ role as Gold Sponsor at AEW 2026 therefore comes at a pivotal stage in its growth trajectory. The event provides a platform to showcase its exploration progress, strengthen partnerships and position its projects within the broader African energy investment landscape.

At AEW 2026, Rhino Resources’ executives are expected to participate in high-level panel discussions, offering insights into frontier basin development, cost-efficient exploration strategies and pathways to fast-tracking project commercialization across emerging African markets.

“Rhino Resources represents a new generation of African-focused independents that are willing to take on frontier risk to unlock long-term energy value,” stated NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber. “The company’s recent discoveries in Namibia and expanding exploration strategy in South Africa highlight the scale of opportunity across the continent and the critical role independents play in translating resources into production, investment and economic growth.”

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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Levene Energy devient sponsor Or de African Energy Week (AEW) dans un contexte d’expansion régionale et de diversification des marchés

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

La société énergétique intégrée nigériane Levene Energy s’est associée à la conférence et au salon African Energy Week (AEW) en tant que sponsor Gold, renforçant ainsi sa position de plateforme énergétique panafricaine émergente axée sur l’expansion des infrastructures, l’accès à l’énergie et la diversification à long terme des marchés.

Se déroulant du 12 au 16 octobre au Cap, l’AEW 2026 intervient alors que Levene Energy accélère sa transition d’un développeur axé sur les projets vers un investisseur à long terme dans les infrastructures énergétiques, avec des intérêts couvrant les segments en amont, en milieu de chaîne, en aval et des énergies renouvelables.

Une étape clé de cette stratégie a été franchie en janvier 2026 lorsque la société a obtenu une facilité de crédit de 64 millions de dollars auprès de la Banque africaine d’import-export pour acquérir une participation de 30 % dans Axxela Limited. Cette transaction marque l’entrée de la société sur le marché nigérian des infrastructures gazières réglementées, renforçant ainsi sa position dans le traitement et la distribution du gaz ainsi que dans l’approvisionnement énergétique industriel.

Cet investissement s’inscrit également dans le cadre de l’initiative nigériane « Decade of Gas », qui vise à monétiser les réserves de gaz du pays, estimées à 600 000 milliards de pieds cubes, tout en élargissant l’accès à l’énergie, en soutenant l’industrialisation et en améliorant l’accès à des solutions de cuisson plus propres à l’échelle nationale.

Au-delà des infrastructures gazières, Levene Energy continue de renforcer son portefeuille en amont. La société détient des participations dans plusieurs actifs de production et d’exploration en Guinée équatoriale, notamment les blocs EG-03, EG-04, EG-19 et le bloc P, ainsi que des actifs liés au bitume au Nigeria. Cette présence en amont s’inscrit dans une stratégie plus large visant à accroître le développement et l’approvisionnement en ressources afin de répondre à la demande régionale croissante en hydrocarbures.

Parallèlement, la société développe ses activités dans le domaine des énergies renouvelables dans le cadre d’une stratégie de mix énergétique diversifié. Par l’intermédiaire de sa filiale LPV Technologies, Levene Energy exploite une usine de fabrication de panneaux solaires de 200 MW à Lagos, soutenant à la fois les initiatives d’électrification rurale et l’adoption de l’énergie solaire par les secteurs commercial et industriel. L’accent mis sur les solutions énergétiques distribuées et la fabrication locale reflète l’importance croissante que Levene Energy accorde à l’accès à l’énergie, à la résilience du réseau et à la création de valeur locale.

« L’avenir énergétique de l’Afrique dépend de la mise en place de systèmes énergétiques intégrés et ancrés localement, capables de résister à la volatilité mondiale tout en fournissant une énergie fiable et abordable », a déclaré NJ Ayuk, président exécutif de la Chambre africaine de l’énergie. « L’expansion de Levene Energy dans les domaines du gaz, des énergies renouvelables et des infrastructures reflète le type de stratégie à long terme axée sur la valeur nécessaire pour libérer tout le potentiel énergétique du continent. »

La participation de l’entreprise à l’AEW 2026 s’appuie sur sa reconnaissance en tant que « Local Content Champion » lors de l’AEW 2025, soulignant son engagement en faveur du renforcement des capacités locales, de la croissance inclusive et du développement de solutions énergétiques menées par l’Afrique. L’AEW 2026 offre à l’entreprise une plateforme pour dialoguer avec les décideurs politiques, les investisseurs et les acteurs du secteur afin de forger de nouveaux partenariats et de faire progresser sa stratégie d’expansion régionale dans le paysage énergétique africain en pleine évolution.

Distribué par APO Group pour African Energy Chamber.

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A Levene Energy junta-se à African Energy Week (AEW) como Patrocinadora Ouro no âmbito da sua expansão regional e diversificação de mercado

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

A empresa nigeriana de energia integrada Levene Energy juntou-se à Conferência e Exposição African Energy Week (AEW) como Patrocinadora Ouro, reforçando a sua posição como plataforma energética pan-africana emergente focada na expansão de infraestruturas, acesso à energia e diversificação do mercado a longo prazo.

A realizar-se de 12 a 16 de outubro na Cidade do Cabo, a AEW 2026 surge num momento em que a Levene Energy acelera a sua transição de promotora focada em projetos para investidora de infraestruturas energéticas a longo prazo, com interesses que abrangem os segmentos a montante, a meio e a jusante, bem como as energias renováveis.

Um marco fundamental desta estratégia foi alcançado em janeiro de 2026, quando a empresa obteve um financiamento de 64 milhões de dólares do Banco Africano de Exportação e Importação para adquirir uma participação de 30% na Axxela Limited. A transação marca a entrada da empresa no setor regulado de infraestruturas de gás da Nigéria, reforçando a sua posição no processamento, distribuição e fornecimento de energia industrial de gás.

O investimento está também em sintonia com a iniciativa «Década do Gás» da Nigéria, que visa rentabilizar as reservas estimadas de gás do país, no valor de 600 biliões de pés cúbicos, ao mesmo tempo que expande o acesso à energia, apoia a industrialização e melhora o acesso a soluções de cozinha mais limpas em todo o país.

Para além da infraestrutura de gás, a Levene Energy continua a reforçar o seu portfólio a montante. A empresa detém participações em múltiplos ativos de produção e exploração na Guiné Equatorial, incluindo os Blocos EG-03, EG-04, EG-19 e o Bloco P, a par de ativos de betume na Nigéria. Esta presença a montante apoia uma estratégia mais ampla para aumentar o desenvolvimento e o fornecimento de recursos, em resposta à crescente procura regional de hidrocarbonetos.

Ao mesmo tempo, a empresa está a avançar no seu negócio de energias renováveis como parte de uma estratégia de mix energético diversificado. Através da sua subsidiária LPV Technologies, a Levene Energy opera uma unidade de fabrico de painéis solares de 200 MW em Lagos, apoiando tanto iniciativas de eletrificação rural como a adoção comercial e industrial da energia solar. O foco em soluções de energia distribuída e no fabrico local reflete a crescente ênfase da Levene Energy no acesso à energia, na resiliência da rede e na criação de valor local.

«O futuro energético de África depende da construção de sistemas energéticos integrados e com âncora local, capazes de resistir à volatilidade global e, ao mesmo tempo, fornecer energia fiável e acessível», afirmou NJ Ayuk, Presidente Executivo da Câmara Africana de Energia. «A expansão da Levene Energy nos setores do gás, das energias renováveis e das infraestruturas reflete o tipo de estratégia de longo prazo e orientada para o valor necessária para libertar todo o potencial energético do continente.»

A participação da empresa na AEW 2026 assenta no seu reconhecimento como Campeã de Conteúdo Local na AEW 2025, destacando o seu compromisso com o reforço de capacidades locais, o crescimento inclusivo e o desenvolvimento de soluções energéticas lideradas por africanos. A AEW 2026 proporciona uma plataforma para a empresa interagir com decisores políticos, investidores e partes interessadas do setor, a fim de forjar novas parcerias e avançar com a sua estratégia de expansão regional no panorama energético em evolução de África.

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Levene Energy Joins African Energy Week (AEW) as Gold Sponsor Amid Regional Expansion and Market Diversification

Source: APO

Nigerian integrated energy company Levene Energy has joined the African Energy Week (AEW) Conference and Exhibition as a Gold Sponsor, reinforcing its position as an emerging pan-African energy platform focused on infrastructure expansion, energy access and long-term market diversification.

Taking place October 12–16 in Cape Town, AEW 2026 comes as Levene Energy accelerates its transition from a project-focused developer into a long-term energy infrastructure investor with interests spanning upstream, midstream, downstream and renewable energy segments.

A key milestone of this strategy was reached in January 2026 when the company secured a $64 million facility from the African Export-Import Bank to acquire a 30% stake in Axxela Limited. The transaction marks the company’s entry into Nigeria’s regulated gas infrastructure space, strengthening its position in gas processing, distribution and industrial energy supply.

The investment also aligns with Nigeria’s Decade of Gas initiative, which seeks to monetize the country’s estimated 600 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves while expanding energy access, supporting industrialization and improving access to cleaner cooking solutions nationwide.

Beyond gas infrastructure, Levene Energy continues to strengthen its upstream portfolio. The company holds interests in multiple producing and exploration assets in Equatorial Guinea, including Blocks EG-03, EG-04, EG-19 and Block P, alongside bitumen assets in Nigeria. This upstream footprint supports a broader strategy to increase resource development and supply in response to rising regional demand for hydrocarbons.

At the same time, the company is advancing its renewable energy business as part of a diversified energy mix strategy. Through its subsidiary LPV Technologies, Levene Energy operates a 200 MW solar panel manufacturing facility in Lagos, supporting both rural electrification initiatives and commercial and industrial adoption of solar power. The focus on distributed energy solutions and local manufacturing reflects Levene Energy’s growing emphasis on energy access, grid resilience and local value creation.

“Africa’s energy future depends on building integrated, locally anchored energy systems that can withstand global volatility while delivering reliable and affordable power,” stated NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber. “Levene Energy’s expansion across gas, renewables and infrastructure reflect the kind of long-term, value-driven strategy needed to unlock the continent’s full energy potential.”

The company’s participation at AEW 2026 builds on its recognition as a Local Content Champion at AEW 2025, highlighting its commitment to local capacity building, inclusive growth and the development of African-led energy solutions. AEW 2026 provides a platform for the company to engage with policymakers, investors and industry stakeholders to forge new partnerships and advance its regional expansion strategy across Africa’s evolving energy landscape.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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