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Fostering a Sustainable Coal Value Chain: World Coal Association Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2023 as Partner

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As a partner, the World Coal Association will shape conversations around the role Africa’s coal resources play in driving long-term energy security and baseload power

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, September 11, 2023/APO Group/ — 

Africa’s extensive coal reserves, estimated at 16.4 billion short tons, have long-played a central part in providing baseload power to the continent’s grid while serving as feedstock for international coal plants. With energy security becoming a rising concern worldwide, African nations rich in coal are actively pursuing best practices to optimize resource extraction and utilization, with the aim of expediting sustainable development and meeting global demand. Organizations such as the World Coal Association are instrumental under this agenda, and will play an important part in driving sustainable coal development in the long-term.

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) – the voice of the African energy sector – is proud to announce the World Coal Association has joined the African Energy Week (AEW) 2023 conference – Africa’s premier event for the energy sector, scheduled for 16–20 October in Cape Town – as a partner. The organization is dedicated to promoting the adoption of clean coal technologies to foster sustainable economic development, and during the event, will shape discussions around the role coal will play in alleviating energy poverty in Africa.

Amidst ongoing global debate around the future of coal, the World Coal Association is at the forefront of shaping discussions and initiatives aimed at revitalizing the global coal value chain through innovative approaches. By promoting investment in coal mining and clean coal technologies, the organization plays an instrumental part in ensuring the sustainable development of economies worldwide. These efforts are designed to align with global energy security and environmental objectives.

We commend the World Coal Association for its unwavering dedication to fostering worldwide dialogue on the critical significance of coal in propelling sustainable development

While many stakeholders are calling for an end to coal-use and the transition to cleaner sources of fuel, coal continues to play an important part in providing energy to Africa. Currently, 600 million people are without electricity across the continent and the continent’s coal reserves represent a pivotal catalyst for enhancing electrification and development. Coal-producing nations in Africa, such as South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Tanzania and Swaziland, continue to grapple with significant electricity shortages, owing largely to lack of investment. This unfortunate trend underscores the need to increase capital expenditure across the industry, both for domestic consumption and exports.

Recognizing the integral role of coal in sustainable development, African nations are proactively advancing their coal industries to reap the associated benefits. For instance, South Africa is currently engaged in a comprehensive effort to modernize its coal-fired power plants, thereby enhancing energy security. Similarly, Botswana has unveiled plans to construct a $2.5 billion coal-to-liquids facility, aimed at reducing reliance on imported petroleum products. Senegal has also joined this endeavor by reactivating its 125 MW Sendou power plant. Additionally, Zimbabwe has expanded its coal exports, contributing to revenue growth and meeting the escalating global demand through the shipment of 20,000 tons of washed coal per month from the Lubu project to the global market.

Notwithstanding energy security benefits, the effective monetization of these resources will help foster job creation, capacity building and technology transfer across the entire value chain, spanning mining, storage, transportation and more. The industry offers a substantial avenue for Africa to expand its export revenues, which can be strategically reinvested to fortify various sectors of the economy, including vital infrastructure development. As such, organizations such as the World Coal Association are poised to help stimulate the development of the industry by driving discussions around the benefits coal offer for Africa.

“Coal has historically been the backbone of the global economy. We commend the World Coal Association for its unwavering dedication to fostering worldwide dialogue on the critical significance of coal in propelling sustainable development and facilitating the transition towards a low-emissions future,” stated NJ Ayuk, the Executive Chairman of the AEC.

AEW 2023 will host distinguished representatives from the World Coal Association during exclusive networking sessions, where cutting-edge innovative and clean coal technologies and projects will be showcased. These initiatives are actively contributing to Africa’s energy renaissance as well as efforts to alleviate energy poverty, enhance consumer access to dependable and cost-effective energy, and drive towards industrialization across the continent.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2027 in Paris Strengthens Its Role as Africa’s Premier Capital Allocation and Deal-Making Platform

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The Invest in African Energy Forum – taking place in Paris from 11–13 May 2027 – expands its role as a leading platform for energy investment, convening governments, operators and institutional capital to originate, structure and finance projects across Africa

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, July 7, 2026/APO Group/ –The Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2027 Forum will return to Paris for its fifth edition, strengthening its focus on investment, capital mobilization and deal-making across the full energy value chain. Confirmed for 11–13 May, IAE 2027 will bring together governments, national oil companies, operators and institutional capital to originate, structure and finance energy projects across Africa.

 

Building on the momentum of the 2026 edition, which attracted over 300 companies from more than 50 countries and facilitated three major upstream deal signings across frontier African markets, IAE 2027 further expands its investment offering against a backdrop of rising upstream discoveries, infrastructure needs and power demand alongside fragmented capital flows. The forum is designed to bridge that gap by convening ministries, development finance institutions, export credit agencies, sovereign wealth funds, infrastructure investors, private equity and commercial lenders in curated deal environments focused on execution.

The 2027 edition will be anchored by a dedicated G2B Investment Origination Day, where governments and national oil companies present structured opportunities including licensing rounds, upstream farm-ins and national energy pipelines. The Transaction Suite will serve as a curated deal room where sovereigns and operators present assets directly to qualified investors, while Investor Circles will bring together development finance institutions, sovereign wealth funds and commercial banks to focus on capital structuring, blended finance and risk mitigation tools required to unlock investment at scale.

Now returning for its fifth edition, IAE 2027 reflects the forum’s continued evolution as a leading investment platform

A flagship Ministerial Capital Roundtable will convene African energy ministers and regional organizations to address fiscal frameworks, regulatory stability and investment conditions required to mobilize capital at scale. Alongside this, a CapEx Pipeline Forum, supported by development finance institutions and export credit agencies, will focus on financing LNG developments, pipelines, power systems and cross-border energy corridors.

“Now returning for its fifth edition, IAE 2027 reflects the forum’s continued evolution as a leading investment platform. Building on the strong foundation established over the past four editions, this year’s program expands the opportunities for governments, operators and investors to engage in structured environments where projects advance, partnerships are formed and financing decisions move forward. Our objective remains the same: to turn opportunity into financed and deliverable energy assets,” said Nadine Levin, Portfolio Director at Energy Capital & Power.

The program will maintain a strong upstream foundation through an Exploration & Discovery Investment Forum focused on de-risking frontier development using advanced technologies including AI-enabled subsurface imaging and data-driven exploration, alongside the growing role of national oil companies and domestic operators in upstream investment, gas monetization and domestic energy expansion.

Beyond upstream, the Grid Convergence Forum will address gas-to-power integration, hybrid industrial energy systems and regional electricity markets. On the final day, the Commodities & Capital Allocation Forum will convene global trading houses, insurers and financial institutions to examine how commodity flows, risk pricing and insurance mechanisms shape capital deployment into African energy projects, alongside sessions on export credit agency support and mega-project finance for FLNG, offshore developments and cross-border pipelines.

By integrating sovereign deal origination, structured investor engagement and capital allocation frameworks into a single platform, IAE 2027 further strengthens its role as a three-day investment environment where projects are advanced, partnerships are structured and capital commitments are actively pursued. It positions Paris as a central hub for African energy investment at a time when the sector’s defining challenge is converting opportunity into bankable projects and financed execution.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.

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JustMarkets Launches Browser-Based Web Terminal for MT5 Trading

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The new browser-based terminal enables MT5 account holders to access trading tools without installing software, expanding the broker’s trading ecosystem

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 7, 2026/APO Group/ –Global multi-asset broker JustMarkets (https://JustMarkets.com/) has launched its Web Terminal, a browser-based trading platform that enables clients to access their MT5 accounts directly through a web browser without downloading or installing additional software. The terminal is available to clients across all countries where the broker operates.

The Web Terminal was introduced following a preparation period that included technical optimization and user testing aimed at improving platform performance and usability before its public release.

Now every client can trade directly from their browser, with all the professional tools they need at their fingertips

Designed for MT5 accounts, the browser-based platform provides traders with access to a full trading environment from any compatible device. Users can access the terminal by selecting their trading account, clicking the “Trade” button, and choosing the “JustMarkets Terminal” option.

The Web Terminal includes a range of built-in trading features, including advanced charting tools with technical indicators, flexible trade volume settings, detailed information for tradable instruments, real-time market sentiment data, trading schedule and margin updates, and tools for managing multiple positions and pending orders through a single interface.

Commenting on the launch, a JustMarkets representative said: “At JustMarkets, we never stop evolving. With the Web Terminal, we wanted to remove every barrier between traders and the markets. Now every client can trade directly from their browser, with all the professional tools they need at their fingertips.”

The launch follows the introduction of the JustMarkets mobile trading application and marks another step in the company’s efforts to expand its trading ecosystem with browser-based solutions and additional trading tools.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of JustMarkets.

 

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Shanghai – New York: to Become a Benchmark for China-U.S. Subnational Cooperation

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SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 July 2026 – On June 30, 2026, New York time, the launch ceremony and New York Forum for OUR WATER Season 3 were successfully held at Bloomberg Headquarters in New York. This event, themed “Rivers of Opportunities”, focused on the shared certainties of Shanghai and NYC, anchoring growth through open cooperation and reshaping the future through innovation and resilience.

Co-hosted by Bloomberg L.P., the Forum was attended by Michael R. Bloomberg, Founder of Bloomberg L.P. and Bloomberg Philanthropies; Tang Zhiwen, Minister, Embassy of the People’s Republic in the United States of America; Ma Xiaoxiao, Deputy Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in New York; Chen Yiqun, Director-General of Information Office of Shanghai Municipality, and Hu Minghua, President of Shanghai United Media Group and over 200 guests from the political, business, finance and cultural sectors of China and the United States. The forum is dedicated to exploring the openness and similarities between Shanghai and New York to identify a shared framework of certainties among global hub cities.

The two cities share distinct advantages in sectors such as finance and trade, while also facing common challenges in urban renewal, low-carbon development, and digital transformation. Candid and open dialogue is essential for mutual learning, and it will also inject stability into China-U.S. relations.

On the topic of how global capital understands the Chinese market, a panel titled “Investing in China, Winning the Future” featured Chinese and international guests discussing how the appeal of Chinese assets is shifting from traditional growth narratives to AI, high-end manufacturing, financial opening-up, and institutional market development. As a hub for financial opening-up, an asset allocation center, and a cluster for innovative enterprises, Shanghai has become a crucial gateway linking international capital with opportunities in China.

Consumption is one of the most dynamic topics between China and the U.S. At the second panel of “Opportunies in emerging Consumer Markets”, moderated by Bloomberg Television host David Westin, panelists observed that the consumer vitality of Shanghai and New York stems not only from market size but also from their ongoing ability to create experiences, understand people, and activate urban spaces.

Besides the forum, the New York series of events for OUR WATER Season 3 also includes: West Meets East·Shanghai & New York 2026 – A Polaroid 20×24 Special Exhibition; Chinese Opera: A Century of Dreams – An Exhibition of Art Design and Technology; An Exhibition themed Shanghai’s “One River, One Creek” and Jing’an CAZ China-U.S. Business Leaders Dialogue in New York.

These events shape a tangible and immersive waterfront narrative, allowing Shanghai and New York—two super metropolises that have thrived on water—to resonate in harmony through dialogue. As Minister Tang Zhiwen stated in his address, Shanghai and New York, are expected to become benchmarks for subnational cooperation between China and the United States, and to make new contributions to fostering a “constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability.”

 

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