Africa Energy Week 2026 | DDG Ms Ntokozo Nzimande participates at the Women in Energy Investor Breakfast

Media Statement: South Africa calls for stronger African energy cooperation and investment

DMPR Direct-General, Jacob Mbele, to speak at the roundtable discussion (CERA Week leadership circle | Africa Mining Week) on: “Africa’s Critical Minerals Journey: From Resource Wealth to Industrial Powerhouse.”

On the sidelines of Africa Energy Week, Deputy Minister Mgcina and DDG Maqubela and Nzimande attend a networking session hosted by Adnoc.

Deputy Minister Phumzile Mgcina delivered an opening address at the “Invest in South Africa: Fuelling the Future of the Downstream Energy Market” session sponsored by @_sanpc

"We cannot be told to leave our natural resources undeveloped while millions of Africans still live without reliable electricity. Africa's development must come first."

"Geopolitical shocks thousands of kilometers away are raising fuel prices and the cost of living for millions of Africans. This is why energy security is not optional." Ms Phumzile Mgcina, Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources | Africa Energy Week 2026