Africa's Leading
Energy Trading House
We source, trade, and deliver physical petroleum products, bulk commodities, and energy solutions across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia — with precision, transparency, and global reach.
Founded in South Africa and licensed by the DMRE, Guliwe Invest bridges global energy markets with African demand. We source, trade, and deliver refined petroleum products, bulk commodities, and LPG across the continent and beyond.
Our deep regional relationships and DMRE licensing give us unmatched access to markets from Mozambique to Singapore.
Diesel, petrol, jet fuel, gasoil, fuel oil and condensates across all major grades.
Chrome, manganese, fertilizers (Urea, DAP) and agricultural bulk commodities.
CIF, FOB & DAP terms. Vessel chartering, demurrage, customs handling.
Real-time insights, hedging strategies, price forecasting, trade finance advisory.
Comprehensive
Trading Solutions
- Diesel 50ppm & 10ppm
- Petrol ULP & RON grades
- Jet A-1 & Gasoil
- Fuel Oil & Condensates
- Chrome & Manganese
- Fertilizers — Urea, DAP
- Agricultural Commodities
- Strategic Positioning
- CIF, FOB & DAP Terms
- Vessel Chartering
- End-to-end Delivery
- Customs Handling
- Real-time Insights
- Exposure Hedging
- Price Forecasting
- Trade Finance Advisory
Our Global
Footprint
From our headquarters in Sandton, South Africa, Guliwe Invest operates trading desks and supply corridors across five continents.
Mr Mandla Thabethe
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Mr Mandla Thabethe is the founding Chairman and CEO of Guliwe Invest (Pty) Ltd, one of South Africa's foremost independent energy trading companies. With over two decades of experience in commodity markets, energy infrastructure, and corporate finance, he has positioned Guliwe as Africa's go-to trading house for physical petroleum and bulk commodities.
Under his leadership, Guliwe has secured DMRE licensing, established trading corridors across five continents, and built strategic partnerships with national oil companies from Lagos to Singapore. His vision: an Africa that controls its own energy destiny.
- DMRE Licensed Energy Trader — Full regulatory compliance across all petroleum product categories
- Pan-African operations spanning South Africa, West Africa, East Africa and the Gulf states
- Strategic alliances with PetroSA, PETROMOC, Sasol, Dangote, Transnet and 20+ national partners
- Driving 50,000+ MT monthly trading volumes across crude, refined products and bulk commodities
Key Trading Partners
We maintain strategic partnerships with leading energy companies, refineries, and national oil companies across the value chain.
Latest Insights
AI-curated from live oil & gas activity across global markets — refreshed on demand.
The West African crude oil market continues to show resilience amid global energy transitions. Key producers including Nigeria, Angola, and Ghana are adapting their production stra…
Recent developments in Middle Eastern fuel markets indicate shifting supply chain patterns, particularly in diesel and marine fuel segments. The UAE and Saudi Arabia are expanding …
Ready to Trade at
Continental Scale?
Connect with Guliwe Invest's trading desk today. Whether you need physical delivery, structured supply agreements, or market advisory — we deliver results.