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Afentra Chief Operating Officer (COO) Ian Cloke to Drive Sustainable Hydrocarbon Dialogue at African Energy Week 2023

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Afentra’s COO will drive discussions on the role of sustainable hydrocarbons in Africa’s energy transition, making a strong case for oil and gas in Africa’s energy future

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 21, 2023/APO Group/ — 

While global actors call for a shift to a renewable energy future, oil and gas serves to play a fundamental role in Africa for the long-term, providing the energy needed for the continent to industrialize and grow its economies. Integrating sustainable development practices within the African oil and gas sector, independent oil and gas company Afentra remains committed to unlocking the full potential of African oil and gas, a commitment which the company’s COO Ian Cloke is expected to drive at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW) conference – scheduled for October 16-20 in Cape Town.

Cloke has worked with energy majors such as ExxonMobil and Tullow Oil, with his passion geared towards creating a sustainable energy sector

Cloke, a returning guest speaker at this year’s edition of AEW – which serves as the biggest gathering of energy stakeholders on the continent – will drive discussions on the role that sustainable hydrocarbons play in Africa’s energy transition. With over 25 years’ experience in the energy industry, Cloke has worked with energy majors such as ExxonMobil and Tullow Oil, with his passion geared towards creating a sustainable energy sector. Cloke now heads Afentra, a company determined to drive responsible growth and prosperity for all its stakeholders by focusing on the optimization of active hydrocarbon basins in Africa. Afentra’s primary objective is to support the African energy transition by taking on the responsibility of producing oil and gas in a sustainable manner and using the company’s knowledge and expertise to enhance and prolong productivity in Africa’s promising basins.

With the rest of the world pushing towards the end of fossil fuel utilization and actively seeking to invest capital that supports the transition to lower carbon economies and renewable energy technologies, Afentra is aware that developing economies lack the necessary large-scale capital to support the widespread adoption of renewable technologies and are still largely dependent on conventional energy sources. In knowing this, the company has taken the opportunity to acquire assets and employ them responsibly to achieve sustainable and low carbon outputs. While other independent oil companies have divested from assets, thereby looking towards investments in renewable energy, Afentra has established themselves as a suitable candidate for African governments in need of trading assets and a knowledgeable partner to advise and assist with low-carbon and sustainable production methods.

To this effect, Afentra is steadily expanding its presence in the African energy sector with the aim of becoming a reliable partner to both international oil companies and governments. The company has diversified its portfolio and recently made bold strides towards acquiring assets in Angola, the continent’s largest oil producer, gaining interests in two major deals – an $80 million deal with national oil company Sonangol in Block 3/05 and 23 and a $12 million deal with INA in Block 3/05 and 3/05A. This has placed them as one of the top ranked consumers of oil and gas assets in the country.

“Afentra has a pivotal role to play in spearheading Africa’s socioeconomic development by utilizing the continent’s oil and gas resources in a sustainable, responsible, and low-risk manner. The company recognizes both Africa’s pressing need to eliminate energy poverty and the global imperative to reduce carbon emissions and shift towards renewable energy. To strike a realistic balance between these two demands, Afentra has prioritized asset efficiency and profitability. As the company expands its operations in promising African markets, the outlook for the region’s oil and gas sector is bright,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the AEC, adding that, “Cloke’s participation at AEW 2023 will be crucial for driving discussions on the role of sustainable hydrocarbons in achieving energy security in Africa.”

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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Canada–Africa Financing Forum to Convene Investors and Decision-Makers in Cape Town – May 14, 2026

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April 29, 2026

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Ateau Zola

This timely Forum comes on the heels of commitments announced by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, deepening Canada–Africa commercial ties and expanding investment partnerships

TORONTO, Canada, April 29, 2026/APO Group/ –The Canada–Africa Chamber of Business (https://CanadaAfrica.ca) will convene investors, financiers, policymakers, and industry leaders in Cape Town on May 14, 2026 for the Canada–Africa Financing Forum—a high-level platform focused on unlocking capital and accelerating deal flow across African markets.

Registration is open (http://apo-opa.co/4vZN6oV)

This timely Forum comes on the heels of commitments announced by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, deepening Canada–Africa commercial ties and expanding investment partnerships. The program connects leaders from venture capital, private equity, and institutional investors to examine where capital is moving—and where the next opportunities lie—supported by Canadian project partners with proven capacity to deliver on-the-ground.

Delegates will engage directly with finance and investment decision-makers, following the program opening, featuring messages from President Cyril Ramaphosa and Prime Minister Mark Carney, in addition to high-level Ministerial representation.

This Forum is about capital deployment, not just conversation

“This Forum is about capital deployment, not just conversation,” said Garreth Bloor, President of the Canada–Africa Chamber of Business. “We are convening investors, institutions, and project leaders who are actively shaping transactions across Africa—and connecting them directly with Canadian partners who are ready to work together.”

The Canada–Africa Financing Forum reflects the Chamber’s role as a privately financed, market-led platform advancing Canada-Africa trade and investment through world-class networking and information-sharing events.

Why Attend

  • Direct access to active dealmakers and capital allocators
  • Insights into where capital is being deployed and key players delivering major projects
  • Opportunities to build partnerships across Canada and African markets
  • Participation in a curated, high-level environment focused on execution

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Space is limited and demand is strong.

Apply to secure your place (http://apo-opa.co/4vXb9oz)

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Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business.

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ORUN and 1xBET Partner to Support a Dynamic Creative Africa

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April 29, 2026

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MIR Holding

During the MASA 2026 edition, held from April 11 to 18, 2026, ORUN and 1xBET implemented the We Champion Talent program, an initiative aimed at promoting African talent and advancing the development of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs)

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, April 28, 2026/APO Group/ –As part of the Innovation Village co-organized with MASA at the Palais de la Culture in Abidjan from April 14 to 18, ORUN (https://ORUN.Africa) announces the rollout of its partnership with 1xBET to support a creative Africa that is structuring itself, professionalizing, and scaling across the continent.

We aim to demonstrate that it is possible to support African talent, narratives, and creative ecosystems over the long term, with ambition and consistency

Designed as a space of convergence between heritage, innovation, and knowledge transmission, the Innovation Village features scenography crafted by Ivorian artisans, a program of panels and masterclasses on creative industries, an immersive experience produced by Orun Studios, and a major institutional highlight on April 17. Its narrative platform is built around three pillars: memory, structure, and transmission. The initiative aims to position cultural and creative industries as an economic driver for the continent.

“The Innovation Village was conceived as an act of construction. By partnering with organizations such as 1xBET, we aim to demonstrate that it is possible to support African talent, narratives, and creative ecosystems over the long term, with ambition and consistency,” said Habyba Thiero, CEO of Africa Currency Network and President of ORUN.

This vision aligns with ORUN’s broader ambition to produce, structure, and internationalize African creative industries through events, content, and strategic partnerships.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of ORUN, part of African Currency Network (ACN).

 

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MIR Holding Reaffirms Its Commitment to African Creative Industries Alongside ORUN at Marché des Arts du Spectacle Africain d’Abidjan (MASA) 2026

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More than event support, this partnership reflects a commitment to backing platforms capable of structuring value chains, increasing the visibility of talent, and fostering the emergence of strong African creative infrastructures

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, April 28, 2026/APO Group/ –On the occasion of MASA 2026, held from April 11 to 18 in Abidjan, MIR Holding (https://MIRHolding.odoo.com) reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth of African creative industries by partnering with ORUN as part of the Innovation Village, hosted at the Palais de la Culture in Abidjan. This presence reflects a clear intention to support the scaling of cultural and creative industries so they can fully contribute to job creation and value generation across the continent.

 

Co-organized by ORUN and MASA, the Innovation Village brought together over several days scenography designed by Ivorian artisans, a program of panels and masterclasses dedicated to creative industries, an immersive experience produced by Orun Studios, and a key institutional highlight on April 17.

At MIR Holding, we believe that Africa’s future will also be shaped by its ability to structure its narratives, its talent, and its creative value chains

Built around three pillars — memory, structure, and transmission — the initiative carried a renewed ambition for culture: positioning it as a concrete lever for economic structuring and African projection.

By supporting this initiative, MIR Holding aligns with a broader dynamic aimed at strengthening connections between creation, entrepreneurship, content, youth, and growth ecosystems. More than event support, this partnership reflects a commitment to backing platforms capable of structuring value chains, increasing the visibility of talent, and fostering the emergence of strong African creative infrastructures. MIR Holding stands among the main partners of the Village, alongside Africa Currency Network and other stakeholders engaged in this vision.

“With ORUN, we are not only seeking to make culture visible. We aim to help provide it with a framework, a reach, and a trajectory. What is at stake here is the continent’s ability to better transform its creative energy into sustainable value, real opportunities, and influence,” said Habyba Thiero, CEO of Africa Currency Network and President of ORUN.

Mouhamed Dieng, President of MIR Holding, added: “Supporting Africa’s creative industries is not about backing a secondary sector. It is about investing in one of the continent’s most powerful spaces for storytelling, youth, innovation, and competitiveness. At MIR Holding, we believe that Africa’s future will also be shaped by its ability to structure its narratives, its talent, and its creative value chains.”

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of MIR Holding.

 

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