Infrastructure
Fetakgomo-Tubatse economic zone reports infrastructure progress
South Africa’s ministry reported the status of perimeter fencing and guardhouse works.
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Energy
Argentina’s president highlights energy export and investment plans at Neuquén expo
In a 19 October speech, Javier Milei cited a future LNG contract with Europe and announced investment plans for Vaca Muerta infrastructure.
Economy
Botswana renews livestock-export dispensation while FMD controls continue
The government announced a six-month dispensation for live cattle exports and a 12-month arrangement for beef and beef products. Officials said about P97 million had been redirected to foot-and-mouth disease controls.
Energy
Brazil opens declaration window for 2026 existing-power auctions
The energy ministry asked distributors to submit or amend purchase-need declarations for the A-1, A-2 and A-3 auctions by 30 October.
Economy
Côte d’Ivoire presents 16 food-crop investment opportunities to Italian firms
The agriculture ministry presented 16 investment opportunities to 24 Italian companies on 19 October, including 13 in rice.
Agriculture
Bolivia’s Totora municipality backs 2026 agricultural census teams
Bolivia’s National Institute of Statistics and the municipality of Totora signed a cooperation agreement to support fieldwork for the 2026 Agricultural Census. The institute announced the agreement from Cochabamba on 17 October.
Agriculture
Argentina authorizes herbicide-tolerant genetically modified soybean
The agriculture secretariat approved commercial use of a soybean developed by crossing two previously authorized modified events.
Business
Cochilco says copper fell 0.64% over the week to 16 October
Copper closed at $6.60 per pound, down 0.64% from the previous week, in Cochilco’s report covering 12–16 October. Its year-to-date average reached $6.12 per pound.
Energy
Equitrans seeks approval to abandon Pennsylvania gas storage well
The company asked FERC to authorize closure of the Pratt 3647 well and associated pipeline.
Energy
Double E seeks FERC approval for Texas pipeline compressor project
The application proposes adding 54,000 horsepower of compression to a Permian Basin pipeline system.
Energy
EPE projects higher Brazilian fuel demand in 2026 and 2027
EPE’s October outlook puts 2026 diesel demand at 72.4 billion litres and Otto-cycle fuel consumption at 64.8 billion litres of gasoline equivalent.
Agriculture
Burkina Faso rural project helps four entrepreneurs expand their businesses
An AfDB-backed programme reports individual gains in shea processing, weaving, dairy and juice production.