South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe announced that the country is fast-tracking domestic gas development and LNG import projects to mitigate a supply shortfall from Mozambique.
Emirates and South African Airways are strengthening their partnership with a codeshare agreement, enhancing travel before peak season. Customers can access domestic and regional destinations in Africa with a single ticket and streamlined baggage handling, boosting connectivity for international passengers.
South Africa's decision to lift its moratorium on shale gas exploration could transform the Karoo Basin's estimated 200 trillion cubic feet of recoverable gas into production. This move is vital for diversifying the energy mix and advancing an inclusive energy transition.
ENVI Lodges, the outdoor hospitality brand and management company, has announced the addition of a new lodge to its African portfolio, set to open in Summer 2026.
Emirates will introduce 14 additional flights between Dubai and Durban across December 2026 and January 2027, increasing travel capacity during the busy festive season and strengthening connectivity between South Africa and its global network.
International oil companies operating in South Africa have called for regulatory reforms, faster licensing decisions and infrastructure investment to unlock the country’s upstream potential and reduce reliance on imported fuels.
South Africa’s renewable energy capacity is expected to overtake thermal generation by 2035, driven by expanding solar and wind projects, private investment and the retirement of ageing coal plants, according to GlobalData.
