Energy & Resources
Track the pulse of African markets, trade agreements, and emerging economic trends. We cover GDP growth, inflation challenges, infrastructure investment, and the strategic developments driving the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
BRICS Energy Dynamics 2026: From Hormuz Solidarity to De-Dollarisation – How the Bloc Is Reshaping Global Oil Power
Iran’s safe-passage deal with South Africa, Russia’s sanctions-defying exports and China-India’s voracious demand show BRICS is no longer just a talking shop – it is becoming a real force in energy security and alternative trade systems.
Access Granted: Iran Opens Strait of Hormuz to South African Ships in Major Diplomatic Win
Tehran confirms safe passage for South African cargo vessels and oil tankers amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, rewarding Pretoria’s refusal to sever ties and delivering immediate relief on fuel prices and supply chains.
Pretoria Petrol Prices Set to Surge Ahead of April 2026 Hike
Record increases in fuel costs could push inland prices above R25/l, hitting Gauteng motorists hardest.
Fuel, Freight and Food: How Global Shocks Reach the South African Checkout Counter
Why international oil moves, shipping costs and a weaker rand can quickly turn into more pressure on transport, groceries and household budgets in South Africa.
Why South Africa’s Fuel Shock Could Hit More Than Motorists
Rising oil prices and a weaker rand threaten to squeeze transport, food costs, airlines and the wider economy far beyond the petrol pump.
Ramokgopa Acknowledges Electricity Costs Are 'Expensive'
Electricity minister responds to public frustration over tariff hikes and persistent fears of load-shedding.
Fuel Price Outlook Turns Catastrophic as Brent Surges Past $100 and Rand Weakens
Middle East tensions push oil markets higher, raising fears of steep petrol and diesel increases in South Africa.
The New Scramble for African Minerals: Who Really Controls the Resources?
Global powers and multinational corporations are racing to secure Africa’s critical minerals, raising urgent questions about sovereignty, economic value, and who ultimately benefits from the continent’s vast natural wealth.
South Africa’s Energy Crisis: Can the Country Fix Its Power Problem Before 2030?
Years of load shedding, aging infrastructure, and policy delays have strained the country’s electricity system, raising urgent questions about whether meaningful reform can stabilize power supply before the end of the decade.
Petrol Prices Rise in South Africa Today (Wednesday): What It Means for Households and Businesses
Fuel adjustments take effect as global oil volatility and currency pressures push costs higher at the pump.
Eskom Stage 4 Load Shedding Returns as Winter Looms – Solar Investors Panic After Procurement Delay
Generation breakdowns and delayed renewable procurement reignite fears of a prolonged winter power crisis in South Africa.
Fuel Price Relief Continues for South African Motorists
Petrol and diesel prices fall for a second consecutive month as rand strengthens.
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Japan Signs 27-Year LNG Supply Deal With Qatar
Long-term agreement underscores Tokyo’s push for energy security amid global market volatility.
Egypt Pays $5 Billion to Foreign Oil Partners to Cut Arrears
Cairo moves to stabilise energy output and rebuild investor confidence after years of delayed payments.