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African Energy Week (AEW) 2024’s Latest Speaker Lineup Affirms Global Interest in African Energy Opportunities

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Taking place November 4-8 in Cape Town, the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy conference serves as the largest event of its kind on the continent

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, August 16, 2024/APO Group/ — 

On the back of new discoveries in both frontier and proven basins and accelerated project rollout, Africa’s oil and gas market is projected to grow by more than 5.5% a year until 2027. Rising global demand and efforts to advance energy access and fuel security in Africa have seen a strong wave of investment flow towards oil, gas and clean energy projects, affirming the potential of the market.  

Amid growing global interest in African energy, a slate of national oil companies (NOC) and regulators have joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference – taking place November 4-8 in Cape Town. NOCs from South Africa, Namibia and Algeria will be joined by a number of international oil companies, independent E&P firms and clean energy organizations as they converge in Cape Town to sign deals and advance projects.  

For more information about AEW: Invest in African Energy’s 2024 speaker lineup, visit  https://apo-opa.co/3WRnRUW

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 (https://apo-opa.co/3WKHqyp) for more information about this exciting event.  

Progressive reform across Africa’s NOCs continues to be made as countries strengthen the competitiveness and operational capacity of their state-owned institutions. In tandem with aggressive developments plans, reforms are enabling NOCs to fast-track projects. At the same time, energy ministries across the continent are making strides towards improving the investment climate for foreign participation. During AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024, NOCs and energy ministries will unpack how these strategies are driving projects forward. Speakers include:  

  • Bernard Magoro, Head: IPPO Office, Eskom 
  • Bheki Nxumalo, Executive: Generation, Eskom 
  • Bongani Sayindini, COO, Petroleum Agency of South Africa 
  • Humphrey Asiimwe, CEO, Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum 
  • Mourad Beldjehem, President, Algeria’s National Agency for the Valorization of Hydrocarbon Resources  
  • Ntokozo Nzimande, DDG: Mining, Mineral and Energy Policy Development, Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, South Africa 
  • Segomoco Scheppers, Executive: Transmission, Eskom 
  • Thabang Audat, Chief Director: Planning, Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, South Africa 
  • Victoria Sibeya, Executive Exploration Upstream, NAMCOR 

Amid regulatory reform across Africa, a strong lineup of IOCs and independent E&P firms are strengthening their presence across the continent’s energy markets. ReconAfrica spud the Naingopo exploration well on PEL 73 in Namibia last month while Kosmos Energy aims to increase its production two-fold by the end of 2024. During AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024, representatives from upstream oil and gas companies will provide projects updates as well as insight into future campaigns. Speakers include:  

  • Andrea Lovatini, Director: Exploration Data and Geosolutions, SLB 
  • Babajide Agunbiade, CEO, Alpha Energy Resources 
  • Brian Reinsborough, Vice President and CEO, ReconAfrica 
  • Chris Sembritzky, SVP Exploration, ReconAfrica 
  • Fidel Envo, VP and Country Manager, Kosmos Energy 
  • Gianni Gaspar-Martins, Managing Director, Alfort Petroleum 
  • Ismail Sid Ahmed, VP and Country Manager, Kosmos Energy 
  • Joe Mensah, SVP and Head of the Ghana Business Unit, Kosmos Energy 
  • Julien Vuillemet, General Manager, Trident Energy 
  • Lanre Kalejaiye, SVP, ND Western Limited 
  • Mike Anderson, SVP, Sustainability and External Affairs, Kosmos Energy 
  • Nick Mitchell, COO, Renergen 
  • Robert Bose, CEO, Sintana Energy Inc 
  • Scott Macmillan, Managing Director and Founder, Invictus Energy 
  • Todd Niebruegge, SVP and Head of Mauritania & Senegal Business Unit, Kosmos Energy 
  • Uduakobong Equere, General Manager, Commercial and Corporate Development, Petralon Energy 

Notwithstanding oil and gas developments, Africa’s clean energy market has also seen robust activity in recent months. Efforts to accelerate the energy transition while enhancing electrification in both grid-connected and off-grid areas have seen projects kick off in the power generation, transmission and distribution industries. Clean energy companies will provide further insight into project portfolios and promising investment opportunities during the AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024 conference. Speakers include:  

  • Chris Bellingham, Head of Project Development: Wind & Solar, JUWI 
  • James Cumming, General Manager, African Clean Energy Development 
  • Johnson Akinyemi, General Manager, Projects, Green Energy International Limited 
  • Margaret Mutschler, Project Director, CWP Global 
  • Pakinam Kafafi, CEO, TAQA Arabia 

There is still time to register your participation at the biggest energy event in Africa. Visit (https://apo-opa.co/3WKHqyp) 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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Seychelles Targets Energy Investment Push as Minister Jérémie Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 as a Speaker

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April 30, 2026

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African Energy Chamber

Seychelles energy minister will speak at AEW 2026, positioning her to highlight reforms, renewable projects and investment opportunities as the island nation advances its transition toward a diversified energy system

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April 29, 2026/APO Group/ –Marie-May Jérémie, Minister of Environment, Climate, Energy and Natural Resources for Seychelles will participate as a speaker at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW) 2026, taking place from October 12–16 in Cape Town. Her participation underscores the country’s growing role in shaping Africa’s small-island energy transition agenda.

Minister Jérémie’s presence at AEW 2026 comes at a critical time as Seychelles accelerates efforts to reduce its heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels. The event provides a platform to attract investment, strengthen policy alignment and showcase bankable projects, positioning the country as a viable destination for private-sector participation in island energy systems.

Seychelles is demonstrating how policy reform and innovation can unlock investment in constrained environments

In May last year, international finance institution the World Bank approved the Renewable Energy Acceleration Program, a seven-year initiative aimed at modernizing the grid and increasing renewable energy penetration to 15% by 2030. The program focuses on unlocking private capital while strengthening transmission infrastructure to accommodate variable renewable energy sources.

Project development is gaining traction in the country, particularly in innovative technologies suited to Seychelles’ land constraints. The 5.8 MW Seysun Lagoon floating solar PV project, developed by independent renewable power producer Qair, is under construction and expected online in 2026.

Alongside renewables, Seychelles continues to pursue upstream opportunities to diversify its economy. The government approved new exploration entrants in 2025 and extended exiting petroleum agreements, while securing an infrastructure partnership with China. Multilateral estimates suggest over $800 million in investment will be required over the next 25 years.

Regulatory reform is central to this transition, with Seychelles introducing an independent power producer framework to open the market to private developers. Standardized power purchase agreements, grid access reforms and strengthened public-private partnership structures are being implemented to improve transparency, reduce risk and accelerate project bankability across solar, storage and emerging wind opportunities.

“Minister Jérémie’s participation highlights the strategic importance of island nations in Africa’s broader energy transition,” says NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber. “Seychelles is demonstrating how policy reform and innovation can unlock investment in constrained environments. Her insights will be critical to advancing dialogue on resilient, low-carbon energy systems across the continent.”

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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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

Secure Your Place

Space is limited and demand is strong.

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

Read More and View the Program (http://apo-opa.co/4vZN6oV)

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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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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