Africa: Energy and Natural Resources

In the case of TC Smelters (Pty) Ltd and Another v The Minister Department of Mineral Resources and Energy and Others (910/2024) [2026] ZASCA 40 (27 March 2026), the Supreme Court of Appeal ("SCA")...

The Federal Government has introduced significant fiscal reforms in the mining sector with the enactment of the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025 (NTA) and the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025 (NTAA). These new laws represent a definitive departure from the previous fiscal regime, which was primarily governed by the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007 (the "Mining Act") and the Companies Income Tax Act, 1977 (as amended) (CITA).

Tanzania's mining sector is one of the most sought-after investment destinations in East Africa — and it just became significantly more regulated.

The first quarter of 2026 was significantly shaped by global oil market instability, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions involving the United States and Iran.

The Dangote Refinery reportedly received only about five crude cargoes per month, compared to the estimated 13 required to meet optimal domestic demand, while several modular refineries fared even worse. Some modular plants, including OPAC, reportedly received little or no allocation under the DCSO framework or the naira-for-crude arrangement, leading to low-capacity utilisation and intermittent shutdowns

In the second week of April 2026, East Africa’s investment landscape continues to build momentum, with a mix of major cross-border deals, industrial expansion...

The first quarter of 2026 was significantly shaped by global oil market instability, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions involving the United States and Iran.

The Dangote Refinery reportedly received only about five crude cargoes per month, compared to the estimated 13 required to meet optimal domestic demand, while several modular refineries fared even worse. Some modular plants, including OPAC, reportedly received little or no allocation under the DCSO framework or the naira-for-crude arrangement, leading to low-capacity utilisation and intermittent shutdowns

In the second week of April 2026, East Africa’s investment landscape continues to build momentum, with a mix of major cross-border deals, industrial expansion...

In recent years, Nigeria’s power sector has undergone a significant shift, from a centralized, government run monopoly to a more open and market-driven structure.

Grid electricity supply remained constrained throughout 2025. Despite installed generation capacity in excess of 13,000 MW, according to NERC data, average daily generation remained under 5000 MWh/h in 2025. This significant gap between installed capacity and delivered power continued to be driven by gas supply constraints and transmission bottlenecks.

East Africa continues to solidify its position as one of the world’s most dynamic investment frontiers, driven by rising foreign capital inflows, strategic infrastructure development...