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African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 to Connect Companies with African Projects with Latest Speaker Lineup

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African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy returns from November 4-8 in Cape Town as the biggest energy event on the continent

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, July 22, 2024/APO Group/ — 

Africa’s energy industry is on a positive growth trajectory as hydrocarbon discoveries open up new plays, the energy transition drives investment in low-carbon and renewable energy and escalating demand in both global and African markets attracts fresh investment in infrastructure and distribution. Regulatory reform continues to entice investment continent-wide while national development goals create new opportunities for project development and high returns.

The African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference will connect energy, technology and service companies with African energy projects, providing a platform for deals to be signed and partnerships forged. As the largest event of its kind in Africa, the event takes place under a mandate to make energy poverty history by 2030 and drives a new wave of investment across the entire African energy sector and its value chain.

For more information about AEW: Invest in African Energy’s 2024 speaker lineup, visit https://apo-opa.co/4deICAN.

AEW: Invest in African Energy is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit http://www.AECWeek.com for more information about this exciting event.

Despite the growing potential of Africa’s oil and gas basins, much of these reserves remain undeveloped, leading to a renewed focus by governments to create competitive exploration opportunities. Up to 11 licensing rounds are expected to be launched in sub-Saharan Africa between 2024 and 2025 while the continent’s natural gas sector is undergoing an $800-billion, 20-year upstream capital expenditure program. At the same time, Africa is set to have a green hydrogen production capacity exceeding 50 million tons by 2035. At AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024, oil, gas and green hydrogen companies will provide insight into ongoing projects. Speakers include:

  • Adriano Mongini, CEO, Azule Energy
  • Effiong Okon, Director: New Energy, Seplat Energy
  • Ezekiel Adesina, Head Strategy and Planning, Nigeria LNG
  • Gadibolae Dihlabi, Managing Director, LPG Association of South Africa
  • Jerome Namaseb, CEO, Daures Green Hydrogen Village
  • Katrina Fisher, Lead Country Manager/Managing Director, ExxonMobil
  • Kevin Rodrigues, Managing Director/Head of Europe, bp Ventures
  • Philip Birch, Exploration Director, Impact Oil & Gas
  • Rahul Dhir, CEO, Tullow Oil
  • Yachtze Luchin, CEO/President, Unite Oil & Gas International

As Africa’s project pipeline grows, the need for innovative technology and infrastructure solutions becomes increasingly more important. Efforts to enhance operational efficiency while reducing emissions have highlighted new opportunities for collaboration, underscoring the wealth of opportunity available for technology and service providers. Meanwhile, Africa’s energy demand is projected to triple by 2040, emphasizing the need for modernized distribution and logistics systems. During AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024, speakers will delve into strategies for strengthening energy projects in Africa. These include: 

  • Babajide Agunbiade, CEO, Alpha Energy Resources
  • Cesare Canevese, CEO, Dietsmann
  • Manoj Sinha, Co-Founder and CEO, Husk Power Systems
  • Mohamed Eidha Al Menhali, Regional CEO, AD Ports Group
  • Said Nachet, Director of International Relations, IFP Energies Nouvelles

There is still time to register your participation at the biggest energy event in Africa. Visit www.AECWeek.com or contact register@aecweek.com to secure your place at this highly-anticipated event.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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Learning curves: Addressing the skills shortage in African mining

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The discussion will unpack key factors contributing to the skills shortage and examine how stronger collaboration between mining companies, universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions can help bridge the gap

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, March 23, 2026/APO Group/ –The African mining industry is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by technological advancements, increasing sustainability demands, and rising global demand for critical minerals. However, a widening skills gap continues to pose a significant challenge to the sector’s growth and long-term competitiveness.

 

To address this pressing issue, an upcoming webinar hosted by Vuka group’s Mining Review Africa will bring together industry experts to explore practical solutions for building a skilled and future-ready mining workforce across the continent.

The discussion will unpack key factors contributing to the skills shortage and examine how stronger collaboration between mining companies, universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions can help bridge the gap. It will also consider how digitalisation and automation are reshaping workforce requirements, and what this means for the next generation of mining professionals.

Participants can expect insights on:

  • Key causes of the mining skills shortage across Africa
  • Strengthening collaboration between industry, universities, and TVET institutions
  • The impact of digitalisation and automation on workforce requirements
  • Strategies for developing the next generation of mining professionals
  • Practical solutions for upskilling and workforce development
  • How regional collaboration can develop a skilled workforce
  • Preventing the brain drain in African mining as skilled workers seek greener pastures

 

Event details:
Date: 7 May 2026
Time: 14:00 (SAST)

To register for the webinar, visit: https://apo-opa.co/4brnadB

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of VUKA Group.

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Mining Review Africa Introduces French and Portuguese Website Translation

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By enabling multilingual access, Mining Review Africa aims to better serve its diverse readership, including industry professionals, policymakers and investors who rely on timely mining news and insights

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, March 20, 2026/APO Group/ –VUKA Group’s (https://WeAreVUKA.com/) Mining Review Africa has introduced French and Portuguese translations on its website, responding to growing demand from readers across the continent.

 

This allows users to access content in multiple languages, improving accessibility for audiences in regions where English is not widely used.

We recognise that language should not be a barrier to information, especially in a sector that plays such a critical role in the continent’s economic growth

The move follows insights gathered by VUKA Group during its flagship mining events held across Africa, including DRC Mining Week, Angola International Mining Conference and Nigeria Mining Week The organisers noted a clear need for more inclusive communication, particularly in countries where French and Portuguese are dominant languages in business and industry engagement.

By enabling multilingual access, Mining Review Africa aims to better serve its diverse readership, including industry professionals, policymakers and investors who rely on timely mining news and insights.

“This development is part of our ongoing commitment to making mining content more accessible across Africa,” Mining Review Africa’s Editor-In-Chief, Gerard Peter said. “We recognise that language should not be a barrier to information, especially in a sector that plays such a critical role in the continent’s economic growth.”

The translation feature is now live and available to all users on the Mining Review Africa website.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of VUKA Group.

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Qianhai Launches OPC Mavericks Program to Empower Global AI Solopreneurs

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SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 March 2026 – On March 18, Qianhai, a flagship hub for institutional opening-up, high-end services and technological innovation in southern China, officially opened the application portal for the Qianhai OPC (One-Person Company) International Community and launched its global OPC Mavericks Program. Adhering to the philosophy of “All Innovation, Zero Distraction”, the initiative aims to build the world’s leading ecosystem for AI-driven one-person companies.

Widely recognized as a pioneering zone for China’s institutional opening-up and a key innovation node in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Qianhai leads the country in piloting cross-border cooperation, regulatory innovation and business-friendly reforms. It has grown into a highland for advanced services, tech research and development, and entrepreneurial ecosystems, connecting global talents, capital and technologies with the massive market of the Greater Bay Area.

The OPC Mavericks Program targets six elite groups: academic pioneers, tech veterans, global AI competition winners, elite prodigies, influential open-source contributors, and outstanding graduates in AI and computer science. Eligible projects should leverage generative AI, large language models, AI agents and automation to build sustainable closed-loop businesses.

As the world’s first vertical accelerator dedicated to OPCs, the community provides a tailor-made AI launchpad with the SENSE ecosystem and the “Eight Zeros” guarantee to remove startup barriers: supported office space up to 200㎡ for two years, talent housing up to 50㎡ per person, annual free computing power up to 50P, free LLM trials, Greater Bay Area market access, collateral-free loans, high-risk-tolerance seed funding, annual talent rewards up to 600,000 RMB, and one-stop services for visas, finance, IP, taxation and global internet access.

To help global innovators experience opportunities in the region, Qianhai offers the Shenzhen-Hong Kong 72-Hour Experience Pass, which was officially launched in 2025. This pass provides streamlined entry arrangements, guided visits to tech platforms, enterprises and research institutions in both cities, and on-site insights into the OPC entrepreneurship environment. It serves as a key channel for global talents to fully explore cooperation and development prospects in the Greater Bay Area.

The program supports AI solopreneurs to turn ideas into scalable businesses. Qualified applicants can submit core founder resumes and project pitch decks to inqianhai@qhidg.com to join the program and embrace new opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.

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