APO International

  Typhoon Greenfield Development (Typhoon) – Ghana’s first small-scale mining company compliant with London Bullion Market Association standards – is returning to this year’s edition of African Mining Week (AMW) 2026 as an Associate Sponsor. Typhoon’s participation highlights the company’s strategy to deepen engagement with global investors and advance Africa’s gold value chain at a time when the sector is experiencing unprecedented growth. Gold prices surpassed $5,000 per ounce in […]

  The U.S.–Iran conflict has triggered a sharp tightening of global oil markets, with disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz constraining flows and pushing prices upward. As supply uncertainty deepens, buyers are scrambling to secure alternative barrels, elevating the strategic value of producers outside the Middle East. In theory, this creates a near-perfect opening for Venezuela - home to the world’s largest proven oil reserves - to reassert itself in […]

  With just 50 days to go, the world stands on the brink of football’s most anticipated spectacle - the FIFA World Cup 2026™. This milestone represents more than a countdown; it signals a rare opportunity for discerning clients, corporate leaders, and high-net-worth individuals to secure privileged access to football’s biggest global event. On Location, appointed by FIFA as the Official Hospitality Provider of the tournament, is proud to affirm […]

  Africa Tech Festival (https://AfricaTechFestival.com/), the continent’s longest-running and most influential technology event, today announced that registration is open for the 29th edition of the event, taking place from 16 to 19 November 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in South Africa. Based on the success of last year’s event, and ongoing conversations with key stakeholders, Africa Tech Festival 2026 is structured around six interconnected pillars that reflect […]

  As Africa’s digital economy moves towards a multi-billion-dollar opportunity, cities are increasingly becoming the catalysts for innovation, investment and cross-border trade. In this context, the support of the City of Cape Town for Converge Africa 2026 signals a strategic commitment to positioning Cape Town as a leading hub for digital commerce on the continent. Taking place from 4 - 6 May 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, […]

  In a context where securing complex financing remains one of the main barriers to developing major infrastructure in Africa, two high-profile energy agreements have just been finalized in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking a decisive turning point for access to electricity and the country’s economic growth. At the heart of these operations is A-ONE PACIFIC INVESTMENTS, a discreet yet decisive strategic partner that has overseen the financial […]

  Niger’s Minister of Petroleum Hamadou Tinni will take the stage at the African Energy Week (AEW) Conference and Exhibition - taking place October 12-16, 2026, in Cape Town - as the country accelerates efforts to position itself as a competitive upstream and export-driven oil producer. His participation comes at a pivotal moment for Niger’s hydrocarbons sector, as recent project developments and infrastructure expansion reshape the country’s energy landscape. Niger’s […]

  APO Group (https://APO-opa.com), the pan-African communications consultancy integrating advisory, execution, and proprietary news distribution, has announced the promotion of Loanette Boshoff to Chief People Officer. As strategic communications advisors to top-tier clients, APO Group’s exceptional talent base is characterised by local fluency and cultural insight built from almost two decades of operating in African markets. This reflects the company’s deliberate focus on people and culture as a business priority. […]

  Samed Agirbas, COP31 (https://apo-opa.co/4u3OpBB) Climate High-Level Champion and President of the Zero Waste Foundation (www.sifiratikvakfi.org/en), participated in the Second Africa Urban Forum (AUF2) held in Nairobi from 6–10 April, engaging with regional and international stakeholders to advance climate justice, strengthen global cooperation, and promote circular economy solutions through strategic partnerships with Africa. “We are here for global justice,” said Agirbas. “Climate change is a shared challenge that requires collective responsibility […]