The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) to participate at the African Energy Week 2026
The Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Ms Phumzile Mgcina will lead the DMPR delegation at the Africa Energy Week (AEW) conference, taking place from 12-16 October 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) in Cape Town. The AEW 2026 is convened under the theme: “Invest in African Energies: Affordable and Abundant Energy Additions”. The theme highlights the importance of accelerating investment, innovation and strategic partnerships to unlock Africa’s energy potential and expand access to affordable, reliable and abundant energy.
The DMPR’s participation will focus on positioning South Africa as an attractive destination for investment across the petroleum value chain, highlighting opportunities in the upstream and downstream petroleum sectors, and strengthening partnerships with African governments, investors and industry stakeholders. The conference also provides a strategic platform for advancing South Africa’s energy security, promoting regional cooperation and supporting sustainable economic growth through investment in the petroleum and broader energy sectors.
Members of the media are invited to cover the Department’s participation and engagements during the week as follows:
DMPR PROGRAMME DURING AFRICA ENERGY WEEK 2026
8th Meeting of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO): Opening Address by Director-General Mbele
- Date: Monday, 12 October 2026
- Time: 09:00–10:00
- Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town
Deputy Minister Mgcina to Deliver a Keynote Address
- Date: Tuesday, 13 October 2026
- Time: 08:30
- Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town
Director-General Mbele to Deliver Remarks at the CERAWeek Leadership Circle (Africa Mining Week)
- Date: Wednesday, 14 October 2026
- Time: 13:30–15:00
- Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town
DDG: MMPPD, Ms Ntokozo Nzimande, to Participate in the Women in Energy Leadership Roundtable and Breakfast
- Date: Thursday, 15 October 2026
- Time: 07:30–09:30
- Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town
For media rsvp:
Solomon Phetla
Email: Solomon.phetla@dmpr.gov.za / mediadesk@dmpr.gov.za
Cell: 083 650 4395
For media enquiries:
Lerato Ntsoko
Email: Lerato.ntsoko@dmpr.gov.za / mediadesk@dmpr.gov.za
Cell: 082 549 2788
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