The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa said it has recorded isolated cases of diesel shortages at some service stations as the sector prepares for peak export activity beginning in April.
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The deal, announced at the Egypt Energy Show (EGYPES 2026) in Cairo, will support the development of Cyprus’s offshore gas fields and open the door for exports to Egypt for processing and onward shipment to international markets, particularly Europe.
In a gazette notice dated March 24, Mining Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho invited qualified investors to submit expressions of interest to commercialise deposits of niobium and rare earth elements, minerals essential for advanced electronics, clean energy technologies, and defence systems.
The conflict has driven a sharp rise in global fuel prices and disrupted key shipping routes, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, exposing Africa’s heavy reliance on imported energy and its vulnerability to external shocks.
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the expansion of TVET institutions reflects a deliberate shift toward vocational training as a key driver of employment and economic growth.
Launched at the Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO), the blueprint sets out a targeted strategy to attract private capital into waste management and circular economy value chains, reframing discarded materials as inputs for industrial growth rather than environmental liabilities.
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi cautioned that firms found withholding fuel stocks in anticipation of price increases risk losing their licences, describing the practice as “commercially opportunistic” and contrary to the public interest.
Equity risk premiums, the additional returns investors demand to compensate for country-specific risks, range from as low as 4–5% in stable economies to over 30% in the most volatile markets.
According to recent rankings and business environment assessments, countries that reduce regulatory friction, improve governance, and strengthen financial systems are emerging as the most attractive destinations for capital.
The week-long mission has brought together more than 50 investors from Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, positioning the DRC not just as a hub for raw mineral extraction, but as a growing industrial and value-addition destination.
