Copper production across Central Africa’s Copperbelt is climbing fast, but investors are asking whether the region can turn rising output into lasting economic value. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ivanhoe Mines’ Kamoa‑Kakula operation produced 76,401 tonnes of…
For investors across mining, energy and infrastructure, access to capital is only part of the equation. Project preparation, execution and risk management will determine whether opportunities translate into commercial returns. AETI Business Forum 2026 has brought a persistent challenge in…
The Government of South Africa, in partnership with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Business Council and the SADC Secretariat, has confirmed that the 2026 Annual SADC Industrialization Week will take place from 27–31 July at the Durban International Convention…
South Africa’s electricity generation experienced a severe decline during March 2026 because the country produced 7.1% less power than the previous year while seasonally adjusted output decreased 1.6% from February levels. End-user distribution experienced a decline because it dropped 3.5%…
Gaia Renewables 1, listed on the Cape Town Stock Exchange, has unlocked more than R100 million in refinancing agreements for empowerment stakes in the De Aar 1 and 2 wind farms in the Northern Cape. The transaction replaces high-cost debt…
The South African Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES) for December 2025 report two opposing results because total employment experienced a rise of 18000 jobs which constitutes a 0.2 percent increase to 10551000 workers. The employment figures show a yearly decrease of…
Electricity generation in South Africa experienced a 4.0% decline in February 2026 when production reached 16 765 gigawatt-hours instead of the 17 506 GWh output recorded in December 2025. Distribution experienced the same reduction process which resulted in a 3.5…
Vantage Capital, Africa’s largest mezzanine debt fund manager, has injected R635 million into Commercial Energy South Africa (CESA), a subsidiary of SolarAfrica Energy, alongside co-investor Greenpoint Capital. The transaction enables SolarAfrica to take full ownership of CESA, consolidating its portfolio…
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) announced it will lead a high-level delegation to Venezuela from February 22 to 26, aiming to strengthen bilateral oil and gas cooperation between Africa and the Bolivarian Republic. This mission carries weight beyond symbolic diplomacy:…
Chariot Limited has completed a US$310 million multilayered financing package to back its entry into South Africa’s utility‑scale wind generation and electricity trading markets, marking one of the most significant private‑sector energy investments of the year. With construction of the…
