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Historic FMD settlement paves way for wider vaccine access

Source: Government of South Africa

Historic FMD settlement paves way for wider vaccine access

Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp has described the settlement reached with agricultural organisations over the management of the country’s Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak as a significant breakthrough for South Africa’s livestock industry.

The agreement follows lengthy negotiations held in Pretoria on Thursday, 9 July 2026, between the Department of Agriculture and the applicants in the case, including Sakeliga, the South African Agri Initiative (SAAI) and Free State Agriculture, along with other respondents.

Speaking after the settlement announcement, Aucamp said the agreement marked an important step towards restoring stability in the country’s agricultural sector.

“Today’s settlement is not only a win for the parties involved in the case but is a win for all South African farmers as this sector contributes significantly to the country’s job creation efforts and GDP (Gross Domestic Product),” Aucamp said.

A key outcome of the agreement is that owners and managers of cloven-hoofed livestock will be permitted to voluntarily vaccinate their animals against Foot and Mouth Disease, in line with the certain biosecurity, legal prescripts and conditions, including traceability and reporting.

Aucamp said the settlement reflects government’s willingness to work in partnership with the private sector to contain the outbreak.

“Government cannot do this alone. We will continue to hold hands with all industry and private sector role players in the control of the FMD outbreak. We now need to enable the private sector to import at scale and it is for this reason that the department and Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) have expressly relinquished sole rights to the import and/or distribution of FMD vaccines,” the Minister said.

The applicant organisations also welcomed the settlement and committed to continuing their collaboration with the department in tackling the FMD outbreak.

Aucamp thanked all parties for adopting what he described as a constructive and solutions-driven approach during the negotiations.

He stressed that the focus will now shift to efficient rollout of the measures agreed upon. – SAnews.gov.za

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South Africans ‘deserve’ financially sound municipalities – Godongwana

Source: Government of South Africa

South Africans ‘deserve’ financially sound municipalities – Godongwana

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has reiterated that temporarily withholding July 2026 equitable shares from municipalities is instrumental to ensure compliance with the law and improving service delivery.

The Minister was speaking to SAnews.gov.za on the sidelines of a media briefing on Friday, following the announcement that 69 municipalities have had their July 2026 equitable shares withheld due to non-compliance.

The move was taken after municipalities continued to:
•    Adopt unfunded budgets;
•    Accumulate Unauthorised, Irregular, Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure (UIFWE);
•    Fail to meet statutory obligations to Eskom, water boards, SARS, the Auditor-General, and pension funds.

“We have been doing it every year but on a smaller scale. Of this size, we’ve last done it in 2016. Every year, we’re fighting with municipalities. Sometimes we take money from one municipality to another, we say to a municipality: you are not performing and we will take your equitable share.

“It’s precisely this that will enhance service delivery because we are forcing municipalities to perform. It’s going to improve and enhance,” he said.

Godongwana explained to SAnews the steps that municipalities can take to have their shares released.

“Depending on what the offence is. If your offense is that you have an unfunded budget, you’ve got to sit with the Treasury officials and develop steps for transforming that budget in the long term to become a funded budget. Once we have got an agreement…you’ll be off the list.

“If you have not paid creditors, we need an indication of a payment schedule where you make a commitment that over time, you are going to pay your relevant creditors.

“The third offense is…fruitless and wasteful expenditure. The Auditor General has made a decision. At a municipal level…they’ve got MPAC [Municipal Public Accounts Committee]. MPAC sits looks at the decision of the AG and make a recommendation to the council. The council must sit…and say here are the recommendations, we are approving it and there must be consequence management, if necessary,” he said.

Some municipalities have already satisfied Treasury requirements and will have their equitable share, or part thereof, released next week.

The Minister emphasised that for government reforms to truly take root, all state institutions must fully participate.

“Reforms must be accompanied by making sure that people are performing. If you have reforms and you don’t have willing partners to participate, the reforms are not going to effective,” Godongwana said.

In a press statement, Treasury described the municipal finance picture as “sobering”, noting that: 
•    Since 2021–22, municipalities have incurred R24.12 billion in fruitless and wasteful expenditure. 
•    They have accumulated R145.21 billion in irregular expenditure, with R40.14 billion in 2024–25 alone. 
•    They have disclosed R118.13 billion in unauthorised expenditure, more than half of which was on non-cash budget items.

“This threatens the financial sustainability of bulk suppliers, undermines statutory bodies, and disrupts service delivery. Non-payment of service providers results in penalties, interest charges, and service interruptions.

“Weak governance and failure to process UIFWE [Unauthorised, Irregular, Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure] through Municipal Public Accounts Committees erode accountability and public trust.

“South Africans deserve municipalities that are financially sound, accountable, and capable of delivering services. By invoking the Constitution, we are signalling seriousness about governance, fiscal responsibility, and the rule of law,” Godongwana said. – SAnews.gov.za
 

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SA, UN sign five-year cooperation framework to drive inclusive development

Source: Government of South Africa

SA, UN sign five-year cooperation framework to drive inclusive development

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa, says the signing of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) reaffirms South Africa and the United Nations’ shared commitment to building a more inclusive, prosperous, resilient and just society.

Speaking at the signing ceremony in Pretoria on Friday, Ramokgopa said the agreement marks the beginning of a new phase of cooperation focused on delivering measurable improvements in the lives of South Africans.

“Your involvement shows that sustainable development cannot be achieved by government alone. It needs collective leadership, shared responsibility and lasting partnerships,” she said.

The Minister thanked government departments, provincial and local governments, organised business, organised labour, civil society, academia and development partners for their contributions to developing the framework.

“Today’s ceremony marks an important transition. The signing of the Cooperation Framework confirms our shared vision. It represents something even more significant: our collective readiness to shift from planning to action, from commitments to measurable outcomes, and from aspirations to real improvements in the lives of our people,” Ramokgopa said.

She said the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) places great importance on ensuring that international cooperation supports South Africa’s national development goals, strengthens institutions and delivers better outcomes for citizens.

Ramokgopa noted that the framework comes at a pivotal time in the country’s development journey, following the adoption of the Government of National Unity’s Medium-Term Development Plan (2024–2029).

“The Plan focuses on faster and more inclusive economic growth, sustainable job creation, poverty reduction, improved public service delivery, infrastructure development, energy security, strong institutions, and a developmental state that puts citizens at the centre of governance,” she said.

She added that government’s ongoing programme of structural reforms, including Operation Vulindlela, infrastructure investment, improvements in the energy and logistics sectors, and efforts to create a more competitive economy, is aimed at unlocking South Africa’s long-term growth potential.

“Achieving these reforms requires capable institutions, technical expertise and strategic partnerships. The United Nations is a key partner in this journey.”

Ramokgopa said the Cooperation Framework has been deliberately aligned with South Africa’s national planning framework.

“This alignment reflects a principle that South Africa has consistently supported – that development cooperation must be nationally owned, country-led and aligned with domestic priorities rather than dictated by external agendas.”

She explained that the framework will serve as the primary platform through which the UN Development System will support South Africa over the next five years through policy advice, technical assistance, innovation, institutional strengthening, knowledge sharing and strategic partnerships.

The framework also reinforces South Africa’s commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the African Union’s Agenda 2063.

“As we strive to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, we understand that our national priorities and our global commitments reinforce one another,” she said.

Ramokgopa stressed that the success of the framework will ultimately be measured by its impact on people’s lives.

“It will be measured by whether young people find meaningful work, whether communities gain access to reliable public services, whether women and vulnerable groups have better economic opportunities, whether institutions become more capable, ethical and responsive, whether inequality decreases and poverty declines, and ultimately whether the quality of life for all South Africans improves.

“This demands disciplined implementation. It needs evidence-based policymaking. It requires stronger monitoring and evaluation. It requires accountability, and most importantly, it requires partnership.”

In his opening remarks, United Nations Resident Coordinator Nelson Muffuh said the signing represents more than a formal agreement.

“It reaffirms a deeper commitment that the decisions we take, the partnerships we build and the resources we mobilise translate into real improvements in people’s lives.

“This means that our commitments must be felt in homes, schools, workplaces and communities, and in the opportunities available to every child.”

Muffuh described the Cooperation Framework as “a programme of action” that will guide collaboration with greater focus, discipline and urgency as the world enters the final stretch towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

He noted that while progress has been made globally, it remains too slow.

“Only 36% of measurable targets are on track or making moderate progress, nearly half are advancing too slowly, and others have regressed since 2015.

“The message from New York is clear: the Sustainable Development Goals continue to work where political will, sustained investment and cooperation come together, but they are not moving fast enough, evenly enough or inclusively enough,” Muffuh said.

The signing ceremony marks the start of a five-year partnership between South Africa and the United Nations to support the country’s national development priorities and accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.

Covering the period from 2026 to 2030, the Cooperation Framework sets out the strategic direction for collaboration between government and the UN system, reaffirming a shared commitment to inclusive economic growth, reducing inequality, strengthening institutions, protecting the environment and ensuring that no one is left behind.

Among those attending the ceremony were Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, senior representatives from national government, civil society organisations, foundations, members of the diplomatic corps, United Nations entities and development partners. – SAnews.gov.za

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Mahlobo hails progress on R8bn Clanwilliam Dam wall project

Source: Government of South Africa

Mahlobo hails progress on R8bn Clanwilliam Dam wall project

Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation David Mahlobo has commended the progress made on the R8 billion Raising of the Clanwilliam Dam Wall Project, which is underway in the Cederberg Local Municipality, Western Cape.

Mahlobo made the remarks during a site visit to the project on Wednesday, where he assessed construction progress on the strategic water infrastructure, and engaged with contractors on site and local stakeholders, including water users affected by the project.

The Deputy Minister commended the teams working on the project for completing several critical phases, including the emergency construction of the upstream coffer dam at the dam’s intake tower, the lower spillway section, and preparatory work for the construction of the new dam wall, among others.

During the inspection, Mahlobo noted that the demolition of certain parts of the old dam wall has been completed, while drilling and grouting of the new dam wall foundation are at an advanced stage. Concrete placement for the new wall has reached 21 998 cubic metres.

The excavations of the foundation of the coffer dam resumed in February after being delayed by exceptionally high rainfall during last year’s rainy seasons. Construction of the lower spillway was completed in May this year.

More long-term milestones, which include the installation of the spillway pipes and gallery construction, are expected to commence in November 2026, while excavation of the tunnel and the intake tower is scheduled for completion by June 2027, with the overall project expected to be completed in 2028.

“I am very pleased because it is not an easy thing, but the team that is working here [from our department] is very experienced… It is an advantage that there is capacity within the State to do these kinds of major infrastructure projects… and that the department was able to bring in experience… mostly South African entities and companies… [This] is one of those particular advantages with which we are very pleased,” Mahlobo said.

He said that while work is ongoing, they are striving to strike a balance between continued service delivery and assuring supply for both domestic and agricultural use.

During engagements with various stakeholders, including the Clanwilliam Water Users Association and the Lower Olifants River Water User Association, Mahlobo assured them that the project remains on schedule. He called on the stakeholders to work together with the department until the project’s completion.

“There is still more work to be done on this project, and we encourage the coordination of cooperative governance with stakeholders, as well as the provincial government. Good short-term milestones have been achieved, but there is still a lot of work to be done, and we therefore need to work together to ensure that we reach our targets and finalisation of the project within the planned timeframe,” Mahlobo said.

The Raising of the Clanwilliam Dam Wall Project is one of government’s flagship water infrastructure investments aimed at improving long-term water security along the West Coast of the Western Cape.

Once completed, the dam wall will be raised by 13 metres, increasing the dam’s storage capacity by approximately 82 million cubic metres of water. The additional storage will improve the reliability of water supplies for irrigation, domestic consumption and regional economic development.

The project is expected to local farmers, households, and historically disadvantaged farmers. It will also improve compliance to dam safety standards during high flood conditions and maintain ecological requirements of the Oliphant River. – SAnews.gov.za

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Líderes do setor das soluções de gás participam na African Energy Week (AEW) 2026, à medida que África passa das reservas ociosas para moléculas com viabilidade financeira

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

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A monetização do gás será um tema central na Conferência e Exposição da African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 deste ano, à medida que o continente trabalha para converter reservas em exportações, energia e matéria-prima industrial. Está confirmada a participação de executivos das empresas que estão a construir essa infraestrutura — abrangendo a produção flutuante e o GNL, bem como o desenvolvimento midstream de gás para a indústria —, refletindo um setor que está a mudar o seu foco da descoberta para a entrega.

A infraestrutura flutuante tornou-se a via mais rápida de acesso ao mercado para os recursos offshore africanos. A Yinson Production, que opera uma frota de 10 navios de produção, armazenamento e descarga flutuantes (FPSO), apoiada por uma carteira de encomendas no valor de 22 mil milhões de dólares até 2048, colocou o FPSO Agogo em funcionamento ao largo de Angola em julho de 2025, quatro meses antes do previsto. Em março de 2026, tornou-se a primeira instalação offshore do mundo a operar um sistema de captura de carbono pós-combustão.

A empresa também abriu um escritório em Windhoek em janeiro de 2026, enquanto se prepara para o mercado emergente de águas profundas da Namíbia. Paal Gunnar Heistad, vice-presidente sénior de Desenvolvimento de Negócios, e Francesco Leuzzi, diretor nacional para a Namíbia e Desenvolvimento de Negócios em África, irão intervir na AEW 2026.

O GNL flutuante (FLNG) tem apresentado resultados semelhantes no que diz respeito às exportações. A embarcação «Gimi», da Golar LNG, iniciou as operações comerciais em junho de 2025 no projeto Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA), ao largo da Mauritânia e do Senegal, estabelecendo ambos os países como exportadores de GNL, enquanto a unidade FLNG «Hilli» da empresa opera ao largo dos Camarões desde 2018. O CEO Karl Fredrik Staubo participa na AEW 2026 num momento em que a empresa avança com os planos para encomendar uma quarta unidade FLNG em 2026.

«O FLNG encurtou o caminho desde a descoberta até ao transporte da carga, e projetos como o GTA provam que o gás africano pode competir nos mercados globais. O próximo passo é aliar o nosso sucesso nas exportações ao sucesso no mercado interno. Gostaria de ver investimentos no setor do gás para a indústria que transformem moléculas em postos de trabalho na indústria transformadora», afirma NJ Ayuk, presidente executivo da Câmara Africana de Energia.

Essa agenda interna está a tomar forma na Nigéria, onde produtores independentes estão a transformar o gás associado num produto viável. A Green Energy International (GEIL), operadora do campo de Otakikpo no Estado de Rivers, dispõe de uma capacidade de manuseamento de gás de 20 milhões de pés cúbicos padrão por dia, a par de uma unidade modular de extração de gás de petróleo liquefeito concebida para eliminar a queima de gás.

A ambição da empresa é construir mercados de gás nacionais localizados a partir de oportunidades de pequena escala. Anthony O. Adegbulugbe, presidente do conselho de administração, participa na AEW 2026 após a conclusão, pela GEIL, do terminal de exportação em terra de Otakikpo, no valor de 400 milhões de dólares, em 2025.

A realizar-se de 12 a 16 de outubro na Cidade do Cabo, a AEW 2026 irá reunir estes fornecedores de soluções de gás com os investidores, operadores e decisores políticos que estão a moldar a próxima vaga de projetos, desde desenvolvimentos pioneiros em águas profundas na Namíbia até centros industriais de gás no Delta do Níger.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para African Energy Chamber.

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Seychelles: Cabinet Approves Reforms to Strengthen Disability-Inclusive Employment

Source: APO – Report:

Cabinet this week approved two major sets of measures to strengthen the protection, promotion and advancement of employment rights for persons with disabilities in Seychelles, marking a significant step towards a more equitable labour market.

The measures include the integration of disability-inclusive provisions into the ongoing review of the Employment Act, and the development of a comprehensive policy framework to expand inclusive employment opportunities across the public and private sectors.

Under the Employment Act review, approved measures include enhanced anti-discrimination protections, the introduction of a definition of disability, provisions for reasonable accommodation, improved workplace accessibility, stronger monitoring and enforcement mechanisms, and better collection of disability-disaggregated employment data.

The accompanying policy framework will explore public sector employment targets, incentives for private sector employers, supported employment programmes, enhanced vocational training and skills development opportunities, workplace accessibility and accommodation support, and a review of disability benefit arrangements to remove disincentives to employment.

Speaking to the press on the reforms, yesterday, the Vice-President described the measures as a firm commitment of the current Government, noting that while steps have already been taken, more remains to be done to ensure equal access to employment for all.

He said Cabinet’s decision to establish a clearer structure relating to persons with disabilities, once integrated into the Employment Act, would result in legislation that is genuinely more inclusive.

A considerable review of relevant provisions within the Act is already under way, he said.

On the policy framework, the Vice-President said the goal is to make all jobs, not only certain jobs, accessible to persons with disabilities, describing it as a matter of equal opportunity and social sensitivity.

“As a society, we are judged by how we treat all our citizens,” he said, noting the principle is also enshrined in the Constitution.

He added that Government would engage the private sector as new policies are introduced, with incentives varying across different domains depending on the framework developed, describing the approach as a proactive one.

The Vice-President also acknowledged initiatives already undertaken by the Office of the First Lady in providing structural support for persons with disabilities. One of these initiatives is the Build Your Dream programme, under which the Office of the First Lady employs two young people with special needs at its reception. These are examples of the kind of practical support Government now aims to strengthen through legislation. He said it is now Government’s responsibility to put in place the corresponding legal structure.

The reforms reflect Seychelles’ commitment to its obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and form part of the Government’s broader vision of an inclusive society. Further consultations with stakeholders, disability rights organisations and employers will follow as the Employment Act review and policy framework progress.

– on behalf of State House Seychelles.

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Gas Solutions Leaders Join African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 as Africa Moves from Stranded Reserves to Bankable Molecules

Source: APO – Report:

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Gas monetization will be a defining theme at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 Conference and Exhibition as the continent works to convert reserves into exports, power and industrial feedstock. Executives from the companies building that infrastructure – spanning floating production and LNG as well as midstream gas-to-industry development – are confirmed to speak, reflecting a sector shifting its focus from discovery to delivery.

Floating infrastructure has become the fastest route to market for African offshore resources. Yinson Production, which operates a fleet of 10 floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels backed by a $22 billion orderbook through 2048, brought the Agogo FPSO onstream offshore Angola in July 2025, four months ahead of schedule. In March 2026 it became the world’s first offshore facility to operate a post-combustion carbon capture system.

The company also opened a Windhoek office in January 2026 as it prepares for Namibia’s emerging deepwater market. Paal Gunnar Heistad, SVP, Business Development, and Francesco Leuzzi, Country Manager for Namibia and Africa Business Development, will speak at AEW 2026.

Floating LNG (FLNG) has delivered similar results on the export side. Golar LNG’s Gimi vessel reached commercial operations in June 2025 at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project offshore Mauritania and Senegal, establishing both countries as LNG exporters, while the company’s FLNG Hilli has operated offshore Cameroon since 2018. CEO Karl Fredrik Staubo joins AEW 2026 as the company advances plans to order a fourth FLNG unit in 2026.

“FLNG has shortened the path from discovery to cargo, and projects like GTA prove African gas can compete in global markets. The next step is matching our export success with domestic success. I would like to see gas-to-industry investment that turns molecules into manufacturing jobs,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber.

That domestic agenda is building in Nigeria, where independent producers are turning associated gas into a viable product. Green Energy International (GEIL), operator of the Otakikpo field in Rivers State, runs 20 million standard cubic feet per day of gas handling capacity alongside a modular liquefied petroleum gas extraction plant designed to eliminate flaring.

The company’s ambition is to build localized domestic gas markets from small-scale opportunities. Anthony O. Adegbulugbe, Chairman, joins AEW 2026 following GEIL’s completion of the $400 million Otakikpo onshore export terminal in 2025.

Taking place October 12-16 in Cape Town, AEW 2026 will connect these gas solutions providers with the investors, operators and policymakers shaping the next wave of projects, from frontier deepwater developments in Namibia to industrial gas hubs in the Niger Delta.

– on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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Sonangol Doubles Down on Angola’s Hydrocarbon Strategy as Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2026 Diamond Sponsor

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Angola’s national oil company (NOC) Sonangol will return to the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) Conference and Exhibition as a Diamond Sponsor, reinforcing its commitment to the country’s next exploration and production cycle. Taking place September 9-10, with a pre-conference scheduled for September 8, AOG 2026 serves as Angola’s premier platform for investment, dealmaking and strategic dialogue. Sonangol’s participation reflects both the company’s growing operational momentum and its central role in supporting Angola’s long-term oil, gas and industrial development.

With ambitions to sustain oil production above one million barrels per day (bpd) while advancing developments in non-associated gas and refining, Angola’s hydrocarbons sector continues to gain momentum. Sonangol is at the forefront of this strategy, with activities spanning the full hydrocarbon value chain. The company recently secured a $2.65 billion financing package from a syndicate of international lenders, alongside a $1.75 billion Afreximbank facility to strengthen its balance sheet and support ongoing operations.

Upstream, Sonangol has set a target to account for at least 10% of Angola’s oil and gas production by 2027. To achieve this, it is advancing developments across onshore and offshore assets while deepening partnerships with international operators. Recent milestones reflect this strategy. Onshore, Sonangol signed a Risk Service Contract for Block KON 4 alongside Afentra (operator), Grupo Simples Oil, Brite’s Oil and Gas and Sodedurs – Prestação de Serviços, paving the way for the exploration and redevelopment phase. The company is also progressing exploration across operated Blocks KON 11, 12 and 15.

Offshore, the NOC continues to expand collaboration with international operators to maximize output from both mature and frontier assets. It recently signed Joint Operating Agreements and financing contracts for Blocks 49 and 50 with Chevron, and is advancing drilling and enhanced recovery programs at Blocks 3/05 and 3/05A.

On the project front, financing and execution milestones continue to support Angola’s production outlook. Just this month, the Greater PAJ Project reached $5.1 billion FID. Developed by Azule Energy, Equinor, Sonangol and SSI Thirty-One, the integrated cross-block development combines resources from Blocks 31 and 31/21, with first oil expected in 2029.

This follows the start-up of the Agogo FPSO  – part of the broader Agogo Integrated West Hub Development at Block 15/06 – in August 2025, as well as the commissioning of Angola’s first non-associated gas project by the New Gas Consortium. Progress is also also being made at the Kaminho project, with first oil projected for 2028.

In the downstream segment, Sonangol is driving efforts to expand refining capacity through new infrastructure development. Following the commissioning of the 30,000 bpd Cabinda Refinery in 2025, the company is seeking partners to close a $4.8 billion financing gap for the 200,000 bpd Lobito Refinery. The first phase is expected online in 2027, with funding discussions ongoing with Chinese lenders and regional partners.

Beyond core operations, Sonangol is strengthening local content development to support workforce capacity and broader economic participation. Its SonaJovem 5.0 initiative continues to promote entrepreneurship, training and market access for Angolan businesses across the oil and gas industry.

As Sonangol advances these initiatives, AOG 2026 will provide a key platform for engagement with investors, strategic partners and service providers critical to project delivery. The company’s Diamond Sponsorship underscores its commitment to industry collaboration as a driver of production growth, refining expansion and long-term value creation across Angola’s energy sector.

– on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.

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Les leaders du secteur des solutions gazières participent à l’African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 alors que l’Afrique passe des réserves inexploitées à des molécules commercialisables

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French


La valorisation du gaz sera un thème central de la conférence et du salon African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 de cette année, alors que le continent s’efforce de convertir ses réserves en exportations, en énergie et en matières premières industrielles. La participation de dirigeants des entreprises qui construisent ces infrastructures – qu’il s’agisse de production flottante, de GNL ou de développement midstream du gaz destiné à l’industrie – est confirmée, reflétant ainsi l’évolution d’un secteur qui passe de la découverte à la mise sur le marché.

Les infrastructures flottantes sont devenues la voie la plus rapide vers la commercialisation des ressources offshore africaines. Yinson Production, qui exploite une flotte de 10 navires de production, de stockage et de déchargement (FPSO) et dispose d’un carnet de commandes de 22 milliards de dollars jusqu’en 2048, a mis en service le FPSO Agogo au large de l’Angola en juillet 2025, avec quatre mois d’avance sur le calendrier prévu. En mars 2026, il est devenu la première installation offshore au monde à exploiter un système de capture du carbone en post-combustion.

La société a également ouvert un bureau à Windhoek en janvier 2026 afin de se préparer au marché émergent des eaux profondes en Namibie. Paal Gunnar Heistad, vice-président senior chargé du développement commercial, et Francesco Leuzzi, directeur national pour la Namibie et le développement commercial en Afrique, prendront la parole lors de l’AEW 2026.

Le GNL flottant (FLNG) a donné des résultats similaires en matière d’exportation. Le navire Gimi de Golar LNG est entré en exploitation commerciale en juin 2025 dans le cadre du projet Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) au large de la Mauritanie et du Sénégal, faisant ainsi de ces deux pays des exportateurs de GNL, tandis que le FLNG Hilli de la société est en service au large du Cameroun depuis 2018. Le PDG Karl Fredrik Staubo participera à l’AEW 2026 alors que la société poursuit ses projets visant à commander une quatrième unité FLNG en 2026.

« Le FLNG a raccourci le chemin entre la découverte et l’expédition, et des projets comme le GTA prouvent que le gaz africain peut être compétitif sur les marchés mondiaux. La prochaine étape consiste à faire correspondre notre succès à l’exportation à un succès sur le marché intérieur. Je souhaiterais voir des investissements dans la transformation du gaz pour l’industrie, qui transforment les molécules en emplois dans le secteur manufacturier », déclare NJ Ayuk, président exécutif de l’African Energy Chamber.

Ce programme national prend forme au Nigeria, où des producteurs indépendants transforment le gaz associé en un produit viable. Green Energy International (GEIL), opérateur du gisement d’Otakikpo dans l’État de Rivers, dispose d’une capacité de traitement de gaz de 20 millions de pieds cubes standard par jour, ainsi que d’une usine modulaire d’extraction de gaz de pétrole liquéfié conçue pour éliminer le torchage.

L’ambition de l’entreprise est de développer des marchés gaziers nationaux localisés à partir d’opportunités à petite échelle. Anthony O. Adegbulugbe, président, participera à l’AEW 2026 après l’achèvement par GEIL, en 2025, du terminal d’exportation terrestre d’Otakikpo, d’un coût de 400 millions de dollars.

Se déroulant du 12 au 16 octobre au Cap, l’AEW 2026 mettra en relation ces fournisseurs de solutions gazières avec les investisseurs, les opérateurs et les décideurs politiques qui façonnent la prochaine vague de projets, des développements en eaux profondes pionniers en Namibie aux pôles gaziers industriels du delta du Niger.

Distribué par APO Group pour African Energy Chamber.

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Radisson Hotel Group leverages its strong owner confidence to accelerate global growth

Source: APO

  • Radisson Hotel Group continued to accelerate its growth strategy in the first half of 2026, signing and opening 160 hotels, representing more than 22,000 keys.
  • This sustained momentum reflects continued owner confidence in the Group’s brands and ability to generate compelling results, alongside continued demand for high-quality branded hospitality across global markets.

During the first half of the year, the Group strengthened its presence across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific through a combination of signings, openings, market entries, and brand extensions. Activity continues to be driven by a diversified portfolio spanning luxury, lifestyle, upscale, resort, conversion, and mixed-use opportunities.

Diversified Growth Across EMEA

Across Europe, Radisson Hotel Group recorded several notable milestones, including the signing of Radisson Collection Hotel, Frankfurt and Radisson RED Vienna Danube Riverside, alongside new openings across Austria, Germany, and Poland. The Group broadened its resort footprint with new openings in Tenerife and Phuket, while Radisson Individuals expanded in Greece and Spain. Lifestyle and luxury brands also extended their reach, with Radisson RED debuting in New Zealand, the Philippines, and Türkiye, while Radisson Collection strengthened its presence in key gateway destinations, such as Lake Como. The Group is expanding its Verified Net Zero program, with the coming months seeing an additional 10 hotels joining the initiative across Norway, Denmark, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the first VNZ hotel in South Africa, while Les Loges, the gastronomic restaurant at Cour des Loges Lyon, A Radisson Collection Hotel, was awarded its first Michelin star just 10 months after reopening.

Across the Middle East and Africa, notable openings, including Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Barsha Heights, Radisson Collection Residences, Riyadh, and Radisson Blu Hotel, Almaty Airport, reinforced the Group’s presence in strategic markets. Africa surpassed a significant milestone during the period, with more than 100 hotels now in operation and under development across the continent.

In EMEA and SEAP, Radisson has been the most-signed hotel brand within its segment since 2019, demonstrating the continued relevance of the brand, and the group, to owners and guests.

“We create value for our guests and owners through our brands and people. We believe in the long-term nature of our business and are committed to deliver above market returns to all our stakeholders,” says Elie Younes, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Development Officer at Radisson Hotel Group.

New Market Entries and Brand Expansion Strengthen Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific remains one of Radisson Hotel Group’s most important regions, supported by favourable demographics, increasing travel demand, and rising investor confidence in branded hospitality.

China continues to play an important role in the Group’s long-term development strategy, with more than 260 hotels in operation across Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Park Inn by Radisson, and Radisson RED, and a substantial development pipeline across its midscale and lifestyle portfolio. Activity remains robust across major urban centers, including Wuhan, Beijing, and Chongqing, as well as emerging Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4 cities, supported by the world’s largest domestic travel market and continued demand for branded hospitality.

Across Southeast Asia Pacific, LIME Resort Bohol, a member of Radisson Individuals Premier, marked the debut of the brand in in the region, In Australasia, Radisson RED Auckland became both the Group’s first hotel in New Zealand and the first Radisson RED in the region.

India Remains a Growth Market

“India is one of the most promising hotel development markets in the world today,” says Younes. “Demand continues to outpace supply, infrastructure is improving rapidly, and owner confidence remains high. Combined with our legacy in the country, the awareness of our brands and our exceptional colleagues on the ground, these fundamentals create significant opportunities for long-term, meaningful growth.”

During the first half of 2026, the Group signed and opened 22 hotels in India, bringing its development pipeline in the country to nearly 100 hotels. Radisson Hotel Group currently operates 142 hotels with more than 15,500 keys across 86 cities in India, reinforcing its position as one of the country’s leading international hotel operators. The Group recently unveiled its India Vision 2030 plan, which aims to grow its portfolio to 500 hotels over the next five years.

Watch the full Radisson Hotel Group Half-Year 2026 Development Update video here (https://apo-opa.co/4wBUAOs) and download the accompanying fact sheet with key development statistics here (https://apo-opa.co/4h3PKVw).

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Radisson Hotel Group.

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About Radisson Hotel Group: 
Radisson Hotel Group is a rapidly expanding international hotel group, operating in EMEA and APAC with more than 1,620 hotels in operation and under development in +100 countries. The Group’s overarching brand promise is Every Moment Matters with a signature Yes I Can! service ethos.

The Radisson brand portfolio includes Radisson Collection, art’otel, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Radisson Individuals, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, and Prize by Radisson — brought together under one commercial umbrella brand, Radisson Hotels.

Radisson Rewards (https://apo-opa.co/4pdtAlG) is Radisson Hotel Group’s loyalty program, which delivers an elevated experience that makes Every Moment Matter, counting more than 29 million members. As the most streamlined program in the sector, members enjoy exceptional advantages and can access their benefits from day one across a wide range of hotels in Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.

Radisson Meetings (https://apo-opa.co/4yeMw7O) provides tailored solutions for any event or meeting, including hybrid solutions, placing guests and their needs at the heart of its offer. Radisson Meetings is built around three strong service commitments: Personal, Professional, and Memorable, while delivering on the brilliant basics and being uniquely Carbon Compensated.

At Radisson Hotel Group, we care for people, communities, and planet (https://apo-opa.co/4aNpUkV)and aim to be Net Zero by 2050 based on the approved Science Based Targets. With unique solutions such as carbon-compensated Radisson Meetings, we make sustainable hotel stays easy. To facilitate sustainable travel choices, all our hotels are becoming verified on Hotel Sustainability Basics.

The health and safety of guests and team members remain a top priority for Radisson Hotel Group. All properties across the Group’s portfolio are subject to health and safety requirements, ensuring we always care for our guests and team members.

For more information, visit our corporate website: www.RadissonHotels.com

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