BP confirms major oil and gas find in Namibia’s Orange Basin

Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest energy, oil and gas news. BP’s recent oil and gas discovery in Namibia’s Orange Basin marks a strategic expansion of its upstream exploration in Africa. The Volans‑1X well,...

Mozambique's Coral North FLNG project reaches final investment decision

MAPUTO, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- The Coral North Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) project in Mozambique reached its Final Investment Decision (FID) on Thursday, with a signing ceremony held in the capital, Maputo. The multi-billion-dollar project...

Mozambique Clears Path for TotalEnergies’ Mega LNG Project to Resume

A major resurgence is on the horizon for Mozambique’s energy sector, as the government announces that TotalEnergies is ready to restart its monumental $20 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project. This development follows a...

TICAD9: A New Direction and New Challenges

The Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) was held in Yokohama in late August with a basic theme of “Co-create innovative solutions with Africa.” At the Public-Private Business Dialogue during the opening ceremony,...

Lessons for the West from the Fate of Rhodesia

Are they [Rhodesians] to belie all they stand for by denying freedom to others? Or must they forfeit their heritage by losing their identity among an alien and defeated people? Shall they teach freedom and provoke revolt? Or shall they suppress...

Islamic insurgents kill three, kidnap 11 children in Northern Mozambique attacks

…..Violence escalates in Palma, a strategic town at the heart of Mozambique’s international gas hub MAPUTO-(MaraviPost)-Islamic insurgents have killed three people in new attacks in northern Mozambique on Friday. The attacks also resulted in the...

Mozambique Conflict Monitor (15 - 28 September 2025)

By the Numbers Data highlights in Cabo Delgado province (15 - 28 September 2025) At least 19 political violence events (2,209 in total since 1 October 2017) At least 21 total reported fatalities from political violence (6,257 since 1 October 2017)...

Mining comes under military control

Good afternoon. Why is Mozambique’s defence sector being given responsibility for cleaning up the polluting mining sector in Manica province? The alarm over the levels of pollution has been raised by media reports, and since amplified by the...

Zimbabwean engineers in breakthrough energy invention

Two Harare-based engineers have developed a groundbreaking hydropower engine and pump that promises to generate electricity without relying on rivers, lakes, or dams. The invention, which harnesses water stored in tanks mounted on tall buildings,...

Mozambican truck driver arrested, forfeits R12m in counterfeit sportswear

The truck driver pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a R150 000 fine or three months in prison. A Mozambican national has been sentenced and forfeited counterfeit sportswear valued at more than R12 million after attempting to smuggle the goods...

Mozambique looks to mega-projects in bid to recover growth

Mozambique, potentially one of Africa’s most promising economies, is on the path of economic recovery after grappling with multiple challenges that have seen growth plummet from the highs of a decade ago. But the country’s growth prospects remain...

Mozambique launches regional mechanism to restore degraded landscapes in southern Africa

MAPUTO, Sept 30 (Xinhua) -- Mozambique has launched the Southern Africa Exchange Mechanism, a regional platform aimed at driving joint efforts to restore degraded landscapes and strengthen climate resilience across the region. The inauguration on...

US Seeks Deeper Energy Partnership with Africa Says Cruz

The United States is stepping up efforts to become Africa’s key energy partner, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz said this week, urging closer cooperation between Washington and African nations to unlock the continent’s energy potential through private...

Mozambican man fined R150,000 after smuggling R12 million counterfeit goods into South Africa

A 46-year-old Mozambican national, Eurico Zandamela, has been fined R150,000 after he was caught trying to smuggle counterfeit sportswear worth more than R12 million into South Africa through the Lebombo port of entry. Zandamela was arrested on 23...

Grindrod strengthens Africa’s trade corridors with Walvis Bay Investment

Grindrod Limited, a JSE-listed freight and logistics company, proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new warehouse facility in the Port of Walvis Bay. Strategically located near berths 7 and 8, the warehouse is designed for seamless cargo...

Washington Positions United States as Africa’s Strategic Energy Partner

US Senator Ted Cruz has called for a new era of partnership between the United States and Africa, framing the continent as both a strategic ally and an emerging powerhouse for global energy investment. Speaking at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest...

Transport corridors key to Mozambique's growth plans

Mozambique is betting on logistics to transform the country’s economic structure, with large investments going into corridors linking the hinterland to the country’s long coastline. João Jorge Matlombe, Mozambique’s minister of transport and...

Jihadists kill and kidnap in new Mozambique attacks

TotalEnergies was expected to resume this year a massive LNG project near Palma that was halted in early 2021 after a militant strike on the town killed more than 800 people. Around 15 insurgents entered Palma, around 30 kilometres (20 miles) from...

【SMM Aluminium Market Analysis】The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): Implications on the Global Aluminium Industry

The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): Implications on the Global Aluminium Industry What Is CBAM — And Why It’s Shaking Up Global Trade The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a policy introduced...

SMM Exclusive: Overview of China Metal Production in September 2025 and Forecast for October

SMM's monthly production data for various metals is released at the end of each month, aiming to uncover the true fundamentals for industry chain professionals and investors, and providing a clearer grasp of the future direction of the metals...