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South Africa (SA) Startup Wise Move Revolutionises Moving Industry with Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Powered ChatGPT Integration

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The company’s cutting-edge technology provides users with an unmatched customer experience, while giving movers a major competitive edge

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, February 6, 2023/APO Group/ — 

Wise Move (https://www.WiseMove.co.za/), the only online moving platform in South Africa, has seen tremendous growth since its launch at the beginning of 2022. Boasting over 70 000 monthly visitors and 5 000 new delivery requests added each month, Wise Move has become the go-to platform for anyone looking to move in South Africa. Now, Wise Move is looking to the future by integrating the Artificial Intelligence tool— ChatGPT.

Wise Move is revolutionising the South African moving industry by becoming the first online platform to harness the power of OpenAI’s ChatGPT through Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration. The company’s cutting-edge technology provides users with an unmatched customer experience, while giving movers a major competitive edge.

Wise Move Co-Founder and newly appointed CEO Chante Venter strongly believes that AI is the way of the future. “We are dedicated to continuously improving our platform, which leads to better customer service— and AI integration is enabling us to do just that.”

Venter highlighted that the integration of ChatGPT has significantly improved overall customer satisfaction and user experience. Moving companies can now reduce their response time and improve communication with clients. ChatGPT has become a game-changer for the platform’s network of moving companies.

“We are very excited about the potential of AI-powered tools, and we believe that this is just the beginning. We are constantly exploring new ways to use AI to improve our service offering and we are confident that it will become an essential part of our business,” said Chante.

We are dedicated to continuously improving our platform, which leads to better customer service— and AI integration is enabling us to do just that

ChatGPT is a revolutionary AI-powered tool that can provide human-like responses. It is changing the way businesses interact with their customers by providing a more natural experience with the efficiency of a computer. The possibilities on how businesses can use this new tool are endless, and early adopters are going to lead the way.

Wise Move is the first online platform to successfully integrate ChatGPT in South Africa, they are already reaping the rewards. The goal behind the platform is to re-engineer how people move homes, cars, boats, pets (http://bit.ly/3x0q2ci) and everything else in between. While the easy-to-use platform has done just that since its launch, the new AI feature will further improve the user experience even further.

Moreover, as the AI integration helps moving companies improve their customer service, it also leads to better reviews and more bookings. Wise Move’s aim is not only to help businesses grow but to thrive with better marketing, support and branding.

As a woman-led startup in a predominantly male industry, focussing on the user experience and customer service has been one of the best decisions for the company. “If you want to change things, you have to do things differently,” notes Chante. “In a male-dominated industry, we’ve focussed on perfecting the finer details like communication, service and user experience.”

Furthermore, Wise Move has made it their mission to boost job creation and help foster the South African entrepreneurial spirit in the transport and logistics industry. “We want moving businesses around South Africa to thrive, grow and expand. With our platform, businesses can benefit from dedicated marketing, training and support.”

Wise Move is also proud to announce its partnership with 1% for the Planet (http://bit.ly/3jx9u8H), an initiative in which Wise Move donates 1% of its revenue to environmental causes in South Africa. “This is a very important initiative to me personally. I am passionate about environmental causes in South Africa, and joining 1% for the Planet has been a great way to make a real and tangible impact.”

The moving industry needs more innovation and forward-thinking companies to lead the way to a brighter future. Wise Move is definitely ahead of the pack.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Wise Move.

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Liberia to Preview Next Oil & Gas Licensing Round Strategy at Houston Investor Day

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The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority will host operators, investors and partners in Houston on August 19 to preview future licensing opportunities and showcase the exploration potential of its offshore basins

HOUSTON, United States of America, August 7, 2026/APO Group/ –The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) will present its strategy for the country’s next offshore licensing round at Liberia Investor Day Houston on August 19, bringing together international exploration companies, investors, service providers and energy leaders to discuss the next phase of Liberia’s upstream development.

Hosted in partnership with Energy Capital & Power, the event will provide a platform for the LPRA, led by Director General Hon. Marilyn T. Logan, to outline Liberia’s regulatory framework, investment priorities and plans to attract new participation across the country’s offshore sector. Discussions will focus on upcoming licensing opportunities, exploration prospects and the subsurface data supporting future investment decisions.

Liberia’s offshore sector is entering a new phase of exploration activity, with renewed international participation and a growing pipeline of opportunities. Following the award and ratification of eight Production Sharing Contracts in 2025, Liberia has re-established itself as a frontier exploration destination, with international operators advancing work programs designed to further evaluate the country’s petroleum potential. TotalEnergies is progressing exploration activities that include offshore geochemical surveys, 3D seismic acquisition and seabed mapping, while Oranto Petroleum has also signed contracts to explore Liberia’s offshore.

At the Liberia Investor Day Houston, the LPRA will provide industry stakeholders with insight into the priorities shaping the next licensing round, including the anticipated process, qualification requirements, available acreage and access to technical data. The engagement will give prospective investors a clearer view of Liberia’s exploration landscape and the opportunities emerging across its offshore basins.

The event will also facilitate direct dialogue between LPRA and the global upstream community, connecting companies with policymakers and industry stakeholders involved in shaping Liberia’s next chapter of petroleum development.

As exploration companies continue to seek new frontier opportunities, Liberia Investor Day Houston will highlight the role of regulatory certainty, data availability and strategic partnerships in unlocking long-term investment across Liberia’s offshore sector.

Registration is now open for attendees. Companies interested in Liberia’s emerging offshore opportunities are invited to join LPRA, investors and upstream leaders in Houston for insights into the country’s licensing strategy and exploration outlook. For more information contact info@energycapitalpower.com.

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

 

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Beyond Stabroek: Guyana’s Offshore Basin Attracts New Wave of Exploration Investment

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As ExxonMobil advances appraisal activity in Stabroek and new operators target frontier acreage, Guyana is attracting global capital and building a diversified offshore portfolio designed to sustain long-term growth

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, August 7, 2026/APO Group/ –Guyana’s transformation into one of the world’s fastest-growing oil producers is entering a new phase, with a growing network of IOCs expanding exploration activity across the country’s offshore basin. Beyond the landmark discoveries that first put Guyana on the global energy map, new drilling campaigns and licensing partnerships are creating a broader exploration ecosystem designed to support long-term production growth.

At the center of this momentum is ExxonMobil’s continued exploration and appraisal activity in the prolific Stabroek Block. The company has submitted a proposal for a 35-well exploration and appraisal drilling campaign, expected to run from 2028 through 2033, pending regulatory approval. The program would build on more than 30 commercial discoveries already made in the block, with drilling activity focused on evaluating new prospects and appraising existing discoveries to support future development opportunities.

Exploration activity is also extending into Guyana’s frontier acreage, with ExxonMobil advancing drilling operations at the deepwater Canje Block. The company has deployed the Noble Stena Carron drillship for exploration activity, highlighting continued industry interest in evaluating Guyana’s underexplored offshore potential beyond the established Stabroek Block.

Guyana’s strong exploration outlook comes as the country’s economy continues to benefit from rapid oil sector expansion, with hydrocarbons expected to remain a key driver of exports, government revenues and economic growth. As production scales up, attracting additional investment across exploration, services and infrastructure will be critical to supporting the next phase of development.

That momentum is being reinforced through partnerships established under Guyana’s 2023 offshore licensing round. A consortium comprising TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy and Petronas is advancing exploration activities in Block S4 under a five-year production sharing agreement signed with the government in late 2025. The award represents one of the first major outcomes of the licensing round and demonstrates continued international confidence in Guyana’s offshore resource potential.

Beyond the largest operators, a diverse group of companies is also expanding activity across Guyana’s offshore basin. Eco Atlantic is advancing exploration at the Orinduik Block; CGX Energy and Frontera Energy are progressing work in the Corentyne Block; Occidental is evaluating opportunities in the Roraima Block; while Ratio Guyana and Cataleya Energy hold interests in the Kaieteur Block. Together, these partnerships are broadening Guyana’s exploration landscape, increasing competition for acreage and creating opportunities for future discoveries.

As Guyana transitions from an emerging producer to a global energy hub, the next challenge will be converting exploration success into sustainable investment, local value creation and regional growth. These opportunities will be explored at Caribbean Energy Week 2027, held under the theme “Unlocking the Caribbean Energy Corridor: Oil, Gas, LNG & Investment for a New Global Hub.” Bringing together governments, IOCs, investors and technology providers, the event will examine how Guyana’s expanding partnerships can accelerate offshore development, strengthen regional energy cooperation and attract the capital needed to support the Caribbean’s evolving energy landscape.

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

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Energy Capital & Power Establishes London Entity, Expanding Global Platform for Energy and Mining Events

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The move strengthens ECP’s presence in the UK and Europe, and its ability to connect African and South American markets with global investors

LONDON, United Kingdom, August 6, 2026/APO Group/ –International events company Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) has officially established its UK entity in London, marking a milestone in the company’s growth strategy and reinforcing its ability to deliver world-class energy and mining events and campaigns in the UK and Europe.

By establishing a presence in a key hub like London – the pre-eminent energy and mining finance center – ECP actively shapes the global energy conversation. The expansion positions ECP to better serve clients, partners and investors seeking to develop business opportunities between Africa, Europe, the Americas and energy markets worldwide.

Opening our UK company brings ECP closer to key investors in the global energy finance capital

The milestone comes as ECP strengthens its reach through a series of investment platforms that connect global capital to energy and mining projects. These include the Venezuela Energy Week London Showcase on July 30 – with over 300 delegates registered – and the annual Invest in African Energy Forum, held in Paris as the premier event connecting global investors to Africa’s energy transformation.

ECP hosts high level summits and investor conferences in leading energy and minerals producing countries in Africa and South America, including: Venezuela Energy Week; Angola Oil & Gas; MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power; African Mining Week; Libya Energy & Economic Summit; Congo Energy & Investment Forum; South Sudan Oil & Power; and Caribbean Energy Week. The company has hosted investor forums and supported licensing round roadshows in Houston, London and Paris since 2016.

“Opening our UK company brings ECP closer to key investors in the global energy finance capital,” states CEO James Chester. “Having a permanent presence in London further cements our footprint in Europe, enabling us to fulfil our mission to bring minerals and energy investment to diverse global markets.”

With teams located across Africa, Europe and the Americas, ECP has long-facilitated strategic engagement, market intelligence and industry convening, uniting investors with leading energy and mining projects.

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

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