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Lexar showcases state-of-the-art photography, videography, and gaming portfolio at GITEX Africa 2023

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Lexar

Company aims to sign strategic distributor alliances and build reseller partnerships to expand the reach of its award-winning memory and storage solutions across Africa

MARRAKESH, Morocco, May 31, 2023/APO Group/ — 

Lexar, a leading global brand in memory and storage solutions, has announced the launch of its state-of-the-art photography, videography, and gaming portfolio at GITEX Africa 2023 (https://GITEXAfrica.com/). The largest technology event in the African continent presents a unique opportunity for Lexar to showcase a variety of award-winning memory and storage solutions, including DRAM, internal SSDs, portable gaming SSDs, in addition to microSD™ cards to keep up with the increasing growth in the mobile category.

The African tech ecosystem is one of the fastest growing in the world, and Gitex Africa 2023 presents an ideal industry platform that brings together over 5,000 attendees from around the world to Africa’s technology hub, Morocco. Lexar aims to connect with key stakeholders, major distributors, resellers, tech-savvy gamers, digital content creators and technology enthusiasts representing Morocco and Africa’s digital ecosystem. The event is scheduled to run until June 2nd, 2023 in Marrakech. Lexar will be exhibiting at their stand on Central Aisle, Booth 4C-35.

“Lexar’s participation in GITEX Africa 2023 is a testament to the company’s commitment to innovation, and a strategic step towards playing a crucial role in enhancing Morocco’s digital economy and enabling the young tech community in Africa at large,” said Fissal Oubida, General Manager – Middle East, Africa, CIS and Indian subcontinent, Lexar. “The efforts taken by the Moroccan leadership have helped position the country as a hub for future technological innovations that are geared to meet the growing demands of Africa’s digital urban community. We are committed to meeting the evolving needs of a dynamic technology eco-system in Morocco, and Gitex Africa provides us with an ideal platform to network with key stakeholders, potential partners and customers from across the African continent.”  

Lexar’s award-winning product portfolio has a proven track record of allowing content creators to capture for longer, while offering blazing transfer speeds to accelerate workflows. The products are designed to enable photography and videography professionals and enthusiasts get their best shot, while allowing gamers to play at their peak without worrying about load times, stuttering graphics, or game lag.

“We look forward to establishing long-term alliances and commitments at Gitex Africa 2023. Lexar is geared towards providing the best innovative technologies and solutions to help our consumers access, protect, and store their most valuable digital data. Our participation at Gitex Africa will go a long way in our efforts to bolster our brand visibility across our target segments, provide support to our customer base, while also connecting with potential partners and clients,” concluded Adil Bouamar, Senior Sales Manager North Africa, Lexar.

We are committed to meeting the evolving needs of a dynamic technology eco-system in Morocco

Lexar’s extensive photography, videography, and gaming portfolio launched at GITEX Africa 2023, include:

  1. Lexar® Professional CFexpress™ Type B Card SILVER Series: The Lexar® Professional CFexpressTM Type B Card SILVER Series is designed to leverage the capabilities of next-level cinema cameras and high-resolution DSLRs, allowing you to capture high-quality images and 8K video. It also features high-speed performance of up to 1750MB/s read, and 1300MB/s write. This card is backwards-compatible with select XQD® cameras for added versatility, enabling existing devices with next-generation performance.
  1. Lexar® Professional CFexpressTM Type B / SDTM USB 3.2 Gen 2 Reader: 

The Professional CFexpressTM Type B / SDTM USB 3.2 Gen 2 Reader lets you use one port to offload from two slots—one for CFexpress cards and one for SD cards at the same time. Transfer speeds up to 10Gbps allow you to quickly offload high-res images and 8K RAW videos with ease, and the product design leverages USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds which will fast-track your workflow too.

  1. Lexar® ARES RGB DDR5 Desktop Memory: 

The Lexar® ARES RGB DDR5 Desktop Memory allows hardcore gamers and PC enthusiasts to experience superior performance with next-gen DDR5. Featuring a premium aluminum heat spreader, game in style and keep your system cool for ultra-fast performance, stability and reliability.

  1. Lexar® NM790 M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSD: 

Perfect for Work and Play: Designed for hardcore gamers, professionals, and content creators, the Lexar® NM790 SSD has the performance you need to accelerate your game and keep up with your creative endeavours.

  • Compatible with PlayStation 5: Designed to be the perfect partner, the Lexar® NM790 SSD is compatible with laptops, desktop computers, and the PS5.
  • Powerful but Energy Efficient: With up to 40% less power consumption, Lexar® NM790 SSD keeps energy costs down and lets you go longer between charges of your laptop battery.
  • Incredible speeds to get the job done: With a blazing 7400/6500MB/s sequential read/write speeds, the Lexar® NM790 SSD has the performance to put you across the finish line first or easily meet your most demanding deadlines.
  1. Lexar® JumpDrive® Dual Drive D400 USB 3.1 Type-C: 

The Lexar® JumpDrive® Dual Drive D400 USB 3.1 Type-CTM is a 2-in-1 flash drive that allows you to seamlessly transfer content between your USB Type-CTM and Type-A devices. Featuring a stylish metal casing and swivel design for added protection, this drive is as tough as it is fast with transfer speeds up to 130MB/s.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of GITEX Africa.

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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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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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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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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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