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Invictus Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to Expand on Upstream, Investment Dialogue at African Energy Week (AEW) 2023

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Scott Macmillan, the CEO of Invictus Energy will participate as a speaker at the 2023 edition of African Energy Week where the executive will drive high-level dialogue on trends and opportunities within Africa’s upstream sector

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 23, 2023/APO Group/ — 

Scott Macmillan, CEO of independent upstream oil and gas company, Invictus Energy, will participate at this year’s edition of the African Energy Week (AEW) conference and exhibition – Africa’s premier event for the energy sector – which will take place on 16-20 October 2023 in Cape Town.

Following a successful AEW 2022 edition where Macmillan drove dialogue around the company’s exploration activities across the Cabora Bassa Basin in Zimbabwe – the largest undrilled onshore prospect in Africa with an estimated 20 trillion cubic feet of gas and 845 million barrels of oil reserves – he will return to this year’s conference to shape serious conversations around partnership and investment opportunities across Africa’s upstream sector.

Representing one of Africa’s top drilling campaigns in 2023, the presence of Macmillan at AEW 2023 is crucial for highlighting the need for Africa to maximize exploration activities and the potential of the continent’s vast yet untapped hydrocarbon resources in driving energy security, reliability and affordability while accelerating socioeconomic developments.

Africa needs to drill more oil and gas wells, bring new discoveries online to address its energy needs and deliver a just and inclusive energy transition for the population

As the head of Invictus Energy, Macmillan has been instrumental in positioning Zimbabwe as an exploration hotspot with the firm’s SG 4571 drilling campaign targeting conventional gas-condensate in eight stacked rift basins across Zimbabwe’s Muzarabani region.

In February 2023, Invictus Energy – under the leadership of Macmillan – successfully completed the Mukuyu-1 Appraisal well program which indicated the potential for significant gas columns across two rifts. Now, with Invictus Energy set to launch drilling activities for the Mukuyu-2 Appraisal well in 2023 – having already secured the Exalo Drilling Rig 202 to commence operations in 2023 – and seeking partners to forward its exploration campaign, AEW 2023 represents the best platform for Macmillan to network, discuss and sign partnership deals with global exploration firms and energy investors.

“Africa needs to drill more oil and gas wells, bring new discoveries online to address its energy needs and deliver a just and inclusive energy transition for the population. Invictus is doing exactly that and the Chamber is proud to be hosting Scott Macmillan at this year’s AEW conference where discussions with global partners will be centered around best practices for the continent to optimize operations across the entire oil and gas value chain to maximize energy exploration, production and exploitation to make energy poverty history by 2030,” states NJ Ayuk, the Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber (AEC).

At AEW 2023, Macmillan will participate in high-level panel discussions, exclusive networking sessions and upstream forums to discuss the challenges and opportunities for independent explorers like Invictus Energy across Africa’s burgeoning hydrocarbon industry.

AEW is AEC’s official annual event uniting African energy policymakers, companies and stakeholders with global investors and partners to discuss the future of the continent’s oil and gas industry.

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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March 23, 2026

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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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