Mantashe says South Africa must move faster on oil and gas exploration to reduce import dependence and protect energy security

Sub-Saharan Africa’s reliance on imported oil leaves countries exposed to economic shocks amid the escalating Middle East conflict. Rising crude and LNG prices threaten import bills, inflation and currency stability, particularly in nations with low reserves

With oil prices climbing to $120 a barrel and the Strait of Hormuz shut, analysts say the G7 missed a critical opportunity to push for peace in the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict

New report warns electricity reform hinges on execution, not policy

SCORE: B+ A remarkable milestone under Ramokgopa’s leadership is an impressive and sustained electricity supply record, with over 196 consecutive days without loadshedding for the year 2025 and over 400 days of intermittent power supply. The department’s Generation Recovery Plan aimed at improving energy availability and reliability has resulted in a 71% average in the […]

Renewable does not always mean responsible, which is why business and human rights needs to be at the heart of Africa’s energy future

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe said the strategy would help ensure policy and regulatory certainty in the mining sector

The province is home to the biggest gas and helium project in the country. Will it speed up the shift towards renewable energy sources, or could it potentially hinder progress? Refilwe Mochoari investigates

Enlit Africa creates a space for companies to collaborate, taking control of the energy security conversation and redefining its potential in the continent

The updated long-term blueprint for the country’s power infrastructure looks at supply-and-demand needs