‘Think like a predator’ to ensure African energy investability, says Blackwater founder Erik Prince

Upstream Online · last updated October 4, 2025 – 4:15 PM

‘Think like a predator’ to block threats to African energy investability, says Blackwater founder Erik Prince

The private sector can help address mounting security risks posed by weaponisation of cheap technology, Prince tells African Energy Week audience

Blackwater founder Erik Prince at African Energy Week 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa.Photo: LEIA PARKER/UPSTREAM

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