Mr Thakhani Makhuvha
Advisory Board Member — Strategic Finance, Risk & Governance
Africa's Energy Leader · DMRE Licensed · Sandton, SA
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.
50,000+
MT Monthly Volume
5
Continents
24/7
Trading Desk
DMRE
Licensed Trader
50,000+
MT Monthly Capacity
Physical oil & gas trading volume
5+
Global Markets
Africa, Middle East, Asia & beyond
24/7
Trading Operations
Continuous market monitoring
DMRE
Licensed Trader
Fully licensed for oil & gas trading
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.
Petroleum Trading
Diesel, petrol, jet fuel, gasoil, fuel oil and condensates across all major grades.
Commodity Trading
Chrome, manganese, fertilizers (Urea, DAP) and agricultural bulk commodities.
Logistics & Supply
CIF, FOB & DAP terms. Vessel chartering, demurrage, customs handling.
Market Intelligence
Real-time insights, hedging strategies, price forecasting, trade finance advisory.
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Our Services
Comprehensive
Comprehensive
Trading Solutions
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Physical delivery of all petroleum grades across African and international corridors.
- Diesel 50ppm & 10ppm
- Petrol ULP & RON grades
- Jet A-1 & Gasoil
- Fuel Oil & Condensates
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Strategic bulk commodity trading across minerals, fertilizers, and agricultural products.
- Chrome & Manganese
- Fertilizers — Urea, DAP
- Agricultural Commodities
- Strategic Positioning
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End-to-end supply chain management from vessel chartering to last-mile delivery.
- CIF, FOB & DAP Terms
- Vessel Chartering
- End-to-end Delivery
- Customs Handling
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Data-driven market intelligence and risk advisory for energy trading decisions.
- Real-time Insights
- Exposure Hedging
- Price Forecasting
- Trade Finance Advisory
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Global Presence
Our Global
Our Global
Footprint
From our headquarters in Sandton, South Africa, Guliwe Invest operates trading desks and supply corridors across five continents.
Brent
$103.58
ZAR/USD
16.3900
SAST
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Markets
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Live Operations
The people behind the trade
Meet the Team
The people behind Guliwe Invest’s commercial discipline and operational reach.
Mr Mandla Thabethe
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Ms Grace Mabena
Head of Supply Chain & Logistics
Mr Thabiso Dladla
Business Development & Marketing
Ms Nolitha Mqunyana
Senior Business Analyst & IT Consultant — Business Development Support, West & South Africa
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Strategic Partners
Key Trading Partners
We maintain strategic partnerships with leading energy companies, refineries, and national oil companies across the value chain.
PetroSA
Strategic fuel supply partnerships
PETROMOC
Mozambique petroleum ventures
ENGEN
Southern African refineries
VIVO ENERGY
Pan-African fuel distribution
SASOL
Synthetic fuels and chemicals
DANGOTE
West African refinery partnerships
GULFSTREAM
Maritime trading excellence
TRANSNET
South African pipeline infrastructure
ESSENTIAL FUELS
Aviation fuel supply and logistics
NEPAL ENERGIES
Energy distribution partnerships
SHELL
Global petroleum trading alliance
PETROCAM
West African downstream petroleum partner
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Market Intelligence
Latest Insights
AI-curated from live oil & gas activity across global markets — refreshed on demand.
Featured
Market Analysis
West African Crude Oil Market Outlook 2024
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…
Market Analysis
Middle East Fuel Supply Chain Dynamics
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 …
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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.
Trading Desk
+27 61 422 3237
Trading Email
trading@guliwe.co.za
Operations
24 / 7 Trading Desk