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| Africa’s daily intelligence on business, policy and power—what changed, what it means and what to watch next. | ||
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| ANGOLA’S NEW OIL FIND COMES WITH A SHORTER ROUTE TO MARKET |
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Chevron discovered oil and gas condensate at an exploration well in Block 0 in Angola's Lower Congo Basin. The well encountered an oil and gas condensate column exceeding 600 meters in the Pinda reservoir, with over 90 meters of net pay in high-quality rock.
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BUSINESS Traxtion puts R3.4 billion behind Africa’s rail opening The South African company plans 46 locomotives and 920 wagons as regional freight networks open to private operators. The test for miners and exporters is whether added capacity can reduce delays without adding another expensive layer between pit and port. READ MORE → | ||
POLICY Senegal’s IMF talks move into a two-week mission IMF staff arrive August 19 for talks on a possible new lending arrangement. A deal would not remove Senegal’s financing pressure, but it could restore a clearer reference point for lenders, investors and companies pricing sovereign risk. READ MORE → | ||
POWER India and southern Africa restart a 24-year-old trade push India and SACU have signed terms for preferential-trade talks. The negotiation could lower barriers for vehicles, pharmaceuticals, machinery and electrical equipment while giving India deeper access to critical-mineral supply chains. READ MORE → |
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| AS OF 9:00 A.M. WAT, AUG 18, 2026 · OIL · GOLD · SHARES |
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GLOBAL ENERGY Oil rises as U.S.–Iran peace hopes fade Brent climbed to $91.76 a barrel as supply risks returned. Angola and Nigeria gain export value if volumes hold. Import-dependent economies such as Kenya, Ghana and South Africa face higher fuel bills, currency pressure and renewed inflation risk. Airlines, manufacturers and logistics companies should update fuel and freight assumptions together, because a stronger dollar could amplify the cost.
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