insert_link APO International Connecting United States Investors to Angola: Angola Oil & Gas 2024 to Host Networking Event in Houston Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) 2024 (www.AngolaOilandGas.com) will host a networking event on March 19 in Houston in collaboration with Angola’s national concessionaire and industry regulator, the National Oil, Gas&Biofuels Agency (ANPG). Speakers are expected to highlight the significant opportunities Angola’s oil and gas sector continues to offer investors across the entire value chain, but particularly in exploration and production. Angola plans to increase oil production to 1.18 million barrels per day […] todayMarch 5, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) Talks Ensuring an Integrated Energy Mix How would you evaluate the success of Namibia’s integrated hydrocarbon strategy to date? In just over a year, Namibia has seen five major oil discoveries adding to the already one gas discovery made in the Orange Basin by global energy majors Shell and TotalEnergies in partnership with Qatar Energies, Impact Oil, Namcor and BW Kudu respectively. These finds – namely, Graff-1, Jonker-1X, La Rona-1 and Lesedi-1X in PEL 39 and […] todayMarch 5, 2024 18
insert_link APO International Major Summit to Address Cybersecurity Challenges and Solutions for the Public Sector In the face of escalating cyber threats targeting public sector entities, IT News Africa (www.ITNewsAfrica.com) is thrilled to announce the upcoming Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit (https://apo-opa.co/3uWOYEh) on April 3, 2024, at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Our central theme, "Public-Private Collaboration: Strengthening Cybersecurity through Strategic Partnerships," underscores the critical importance of unity and shared strategies to fortify our defences against relentless cyber adversaries. The Importance of Cybersecurity Awareness in the Public […] todayMarch 5, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Reassuring Investor Confidence in the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) Region In a bid to safeguard foreign exchange reserves in the region, the Bank of Central African States (BEAC) imposed stricter rules on currency transfers and payments in January 2022 - a move it has been unwilling to reverse despite opposition by energy stakeholders and leaders. Recent regulation significantly impacts dollar-dominated industries - such as the oil and gas sector -, and reform is imperative to regain foreign investor confidence in […] todayMarch 5, 2024 16
insert_link APO International Climate Fund Managers (CFM) appointed to manage Southern African Power Pool’s (SAPP) USD$1.3 Billion Regional Transmission Infrastructure Financing Facility (RTIFF) New facility to strengthen Southern African power grid by funding cross-border energy transmission infrastructure; Blended finance mechanism enables participation of private and public capital at scale; Enhanced access to reliable, affordable, and renewable energy in 16 SADC member states. The Southern African Power Pool (SAPP), in partnership with the Southern African Development Community (SADC), today announced the appointment of climate-centric blended finance fund manager Climate Fund Managers (CFM) to manage its Regional […] todayMarch 5, 2024 10
insert_link APO International Who Pressed Pause? How Stalled Negotiations Can Keep Equatorial Guinea from Being a Gas Mega Hub (By NJ Ayuk) By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org). Will Equatorial Guinea fulfill its promise as a gas “mega hub,” or will stalled negotiations turn what should be a national economic boon into a missed opportunity? The answer depends largely on how quickly the country can nail down gas supply agreements from Nigeria and Cameroon. Right now, things don’t seem to be moving nearly fast enough. As the African Energy […] todayMarch 5, 2024 3
insert_link APO International APO Group appoints Bas Wijne as Chief Operating Officer APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the premier award-winning Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is delighted to announce the appointment of Bas Wijne as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In his new role, Bas will look to help the company continue its impressive growth trajectory after year-over-year revenue increases of 40% in 2021 and 60% in 2022. Bas will be responsible for enhancing operational processes, coordinating the integration of new technical […] todayMarch 5, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Deel is Acquiring PaySpace, solidifying Deel as market leader in global payroll Global HR company Deel (www.Deel.com) announced today that it is acquiring African-based payroll and HR solution company PaySpace (www.PaySpace.com) for an undisclosed amount. It is one of Deel’s largest acquisitions to date. PaySpace has more than 20 years of payroll technology experience, providing payroll engines and HR services in 44 countries across Europe, Latam, Middle East and Africa for more than 14,000 customers. Its size, expertise, and proprietary disruptive payroll technology give […] todayMarch 5, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Investee Dynamic Mining Shines with Sustainability Award at 2024 Mining Indaba Africa Finance Corporation’s (www.AfricaFC.org) investee company Dynamic Mining SAS has received the award for Community Engagement at the Responsible Resourcing Awards, held on the sidelines of the recently concluded African Mining Indaba in Cape Town. Now in its third year, the Responsible Resourcing Awards recognises and celebrates initiatives that promote sustainable mining and positive ESG practices. It also spotlights the innovation and dedication of junior miners advancing responsible mining by […] todayMarch 5, 2024 9