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Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) and APO Group Forge Strategic Partnership to Elevate Africa’s Critical Minerals Sector on the Global Stage

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Sub-Saharan Africa is believed to be home to approximately 40% of the volume of proven critical minerals reserves globally

    LONDON, United Kingdom, January 7, 2025/APO Group/ — 

    The Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) (www.CMAGAfrica.com), an organisation dedicated to advancing responsible sourcing and sustainable development of Africa’s critical mineral resources, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the award-winning pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service. This collaboration aims to raise the global prominence of Africa’s critical minerals sector.

    The partnership will leverage APO Group’s public relations and strategic communications expertise and CMAG’s leadership in the sector to showcase Africa’s role in the global supply chain for essential resources, and to elevate the global profile of Africa’s critical mineral sector.

    Sub-Saharan Africa is estimated to hold approximately 40% of the world’s proven critical mineral reserves. Minerals like cobalt, lithium, and rare earth elements are essential for the global energy transition and advanced technologies. As demand for these resources rises, CMAG is committed to placing Africa at the centre of international discussions on critical minerals and associated supply chains while ensuring that the continent’s mineral wealth benefits local economies.

    This strategic partnership underscores APO Group’s commitment to advancing Africa’s empowerment and global prominence

    “This partnership with APO Group marks a key step in our mission to position Africa as a leader in critical minerals,” said Veronica Bolton Smith, CEO of CMAG. “By combining our expertise, we will amplify Africa’s voice in global conversations, influence policy and supply chain discussions, and unlock the full potential of Africa’s critical minerals.”

    “We are thrilled to partner with the Critical Minerals Africa Group in shaping the future of Africa’s critical minerals industry,” said Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, Founder and chairman of APO Group. “Despite Africa’s central role in the global critical minerals industry, African policymakers, business leaders, and citizens struggle to influence vital discussions around policy and supply chains. This strategic partnership underscores APO Group’s commitment to advancing Africa’s empowerment and global prominence.”

    The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts a sharp rise in demand for critical minerals: nickel demand is expected to double, cobalt demand to triple, and lithium demand to increase tenfold. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), harnessing these resources effectively could boost Sub-Saharan Africa’s GDP by 12% or more by 2050.

    This is a joint press release by the Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) and APO Group.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of APO Group.

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    Hong Kong’s Innovations Radiating Impact at CES 2025

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    Largest-ever delegation of homegrown tech companies capturing global attention and potential business opportunities
    HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2025 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) marked significant presence at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas, where a largest-ever delegation of 51 tech companies and institute at Hong Kong Tech Pavilions is capturing the attention of industry leaders, corporate partners and venture capitalists from global markets for business leads and investment opportunities. 

     Organized in collaboration with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and supported by the Hong Kong Electronics Industries Association (HKEIA), the delegation, brought together an array of cutting-edge solutions across advanced electronics, green tech, life & health sciences, and more. Home-grown solutions from HKSTP including smart irrigation system Rocket 2.0 by Full Nature Farms, assistive wearable Seekr by Vidi Labs, and World’s smallest 3-axis Micro Gimbal Stabiliser by Vista InnoTech, together with Mobile Ankle-foot Exoneuromusculoskeleton, a telerehabilitation device by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Thecon Technology, have been recognised by the CES Innovation Awards 2025.Albert Wong, CEO of HKSTP, remarked on the overwhelming success, “As an incubator, our ultimate goal lies in advancing the life of humankind. Be it breakthroughs to showcase at premier exhibitions like CES, or bridging between tech and talent with initiatives as Innovation Mixer does, HKSTP has been expanding our global footprint with great momentum in maximising salient achievements and potential opportunities over the years, that promises collaboration and confidence in carrying out our commitment to cultivate the I&T scene.”Part of its broader strategy to enable Hong Kong tech companies to scale globally and endow sustainable impact, HKSTP will be building on the momentum from CES, and continue the Innovation Mixer US expedition in San Francisco to actively engage with ambitious talent; and also in paving way for the second cohort of the Global Booster Programme, catered for stellar tech companies from Hong Kong to embark on an intensive six-month journey in the Silicon Valley to connect with all sorts of resources for technological advancements.About Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
    Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 to create a thriving I&T ecosystem grooming 13 unicorns, more than 15,000 research professionals and over 2,000 technology companies from 25 countries and regions focused on developing healthtech, AI and robotics, fintech and smart city technologies, etc.Our growing innovation ecosystem offers comprehensive support to attract and nurture talent, accelerate and commercialise innovation for technology ventures, with the I&T journey built around our key locations of Hong Kong Science Park in Pak Shek Kok, InnoCentre in Kowloon Tong and three modern InnoParks in Tai Po, Tseung Kwan O and Yuen Long realising a vision of new industrialisation for Hong Kong, where sectors including advanced manufacturing, micro-electronics and biotechnology are being reimagined.Hong Kong Science Park Shenzhen Branch in Futian, Shenzhen plays positive roles in connecting the world and the mainland with our proximity, strengthening cross-border exchange to bring advantages in attracting global talent and allowing possibilities for the development of technology companies in seven key areas: Medtech, big data and AI, robotics, new materials, microelectronics, fintech and sustainability, with both dry and wet laboratories, co-working space, conference and exhibition facilities, and more.Through our R&D infrastructure, startup support and enterprise services, commercialisation and investment expertise, partnership networks and talent traction, HKSTP continues to contribute in establishing I&T as a pillar of growth for Hong Kong.More information about HKSTP is available at www.hkstp.org.

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    Network International’s digital payment solution to power new Money Fellows offering in Egypt

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    Network’s payment functionality to enable the first payment solution from Money Fellows, the leading money circles app

    CAIRO, Egypt, January 8, 2025/APO Group/ — 

    Network International (Network) (www.Network.ae), a leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa, has partnered with Money Fellows, the leading money circles app, to power a new solution that will leverage its best-in-class payment functionality.

    Under the partnership, Network will provide Money Fellows with its ‘Digital Payments as a Service’ platform with value added services including advanced fraud prevention, fully secure payment functionality, as well as a full suite of back office managed services. This platform will enable Money Fellows to enhance the app’s versatility and user experience. Utilising its pan-regional experience, Network will support Money Fellows’ expansion across the Middle East and Africa region.

    This collaboration signifies a major milestone in the fintech sector in the country that is currently experiencing rapid growth, aligning with the Egypt National Vision 2030 plan

    Dr. Reda Helal, Group Managing Director – Processing, Africa & Co-Head Group Processing at Network International, said: “We are pleased to partner with Money Fellows to enhance their market offerings and competitiveness, while supporting the company’s expansion into new markets in the Middle East and Africa. This collaboration signifies a major milestone in the fintech sector in the country that is currently experiencing rapid growth, aligning with the Egypt National Vision 2030 plan.”

    Ahmed Wadi, CEO & Co-Founder of Money Fellows, said: “We are thrilled to collaborate with Network International on this significant milestone for our company. We are taking this step with confidence, knowing we have the right partner in Network International to ensure the payment functionality and security that our users deserve. This launch marks a pivotal moment in our journey, reinforcing our leadership position in the market and setting the stage for our regional expansion.”

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Network International.

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    Rolls-Royce supply electricity for Africa’s first rice straw Medium-Density Fibreboard (MDF) production facility

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    January 8, 2025

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    The plant avoids the usual practice of burning rice straw, which is a by-product of rice cultivation, and ensures its sustainable use by repurposing it into MDF

    LONDON, United Kingdom, January 8, 2025/APO Group/ —

    • Egyptian Wood Technology Company (WOTECH) relies entirely on mtu island solution for energy supply
    • Factory is the second of its kind in the world and the first in Africa, and reduces air pollution and CO2 emissions

    Working with INDE and EMC, we were able to deliver a power solution that met all the customer requirements

    Rolls-Royce (www.Rolls-Royce.com) has commissioned ten mtu gas gensets in the Beheira province in northern Egypt to supply the Egyptian Wood Technology Company’s (WOTECH) production plant with electricity. Since there is no access to the public grid, WOTECH relies entirely on the 20-cylinder mtu gas gensets, which together have a total output of 25 megawatts.

    The factory produces medium-density fibreboard (MDF) from rice straw, which is used for furniture and buildings. Supported by Egypt’s petroleum ministry, the plant avoids the usual practice of burning rice straw, which is a by-product of rice cultivation, and ensures its sustainable use by repurposing it into MDF. The factory is the second of its kind in the world and the first in Africa. It significantly reduces air pollution and CO2 emissions in Egypt. The rice straw replaces traditional wood as a raw material in medium-density fibreboard, which is used to make cabinets, doors, furniture and commercial and residential buildings.

    Rolls-Royce worked with local partner Engineering for Industries Co. (INDE) and the Egyptian Maintenance Company (EMC), a provider of engineering support services in the region, to supply the mtu Series 4000 L64 FNER gensets, controls and accessories for the WOTECH project, which was established with full Egyptian capital from the oil sector.

    Tobias Ostermaier, President Stationary Power Solutions at Rolls-Royce, said: “When supporting a project such as the WOTECH facility, where there is no access to the grid utility, the dependability of our mtu gas-powered gensets is paramount. Working with INDE and EMC, we were able to deliver a power solution that met all the customer requirements – being efficient, reliable and offering the combination of best-in-class power density with low emissions.”

    Each of the 10 mtu gensets has a rated power of 2,500 kW and an operational lifetime of up to 84,000 hours before needing major overhaul (TBO).

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Rolls-Royce.

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