Consumers urged to join Opt-Out Registry

Source: Government of South Africa

Consumers urged to join Opt-Out Registry

The Gauteng Office of Consumer Affairs has encouraged consumers to register on the national Opt-Out Registry to block unsolicited telemarketing calls, SMSs and emails from businesses.

The call follows amendments to the regulations of the Consumer Protection Act, which were gazetted on 15 April 2026 and are aimed at strengthening consumer protection against unwanted direct marketing.

Under the amended regulations, the responsibility now shifts to businesses to prevent unwanted marketing communications, rather than placing the burden on consumers to unsubscribe from each company individually.

By registering a pre-emptive block on the National Consumer Commission Opt-Out Registry, consumers will be able to legally stop all registered direct marketers from contacting them.

Acting Chief Director of the Gauteng Office of Consumer Affairs, Milly Viljoen, said the amendments come at a critical time as many consumers face high levels of debt and increasing living costs.

She said consumers need to be aware of their rights under the new regulations, which include the right to refuse direct marketing by registering on the system.

“All direct marketing businesses must register on the system and renew their registration annually. Businesses must respect consumers’ opt-out choices and refrain from contacting them,” Viljoen said.

She added that companies are now expected to clean up their marketing databases and ensure that consumers’ personal information is not used without consent.

“These amendments matter because too many consumers are still being harassed by spam calls and messages, often after asking to be removed. These new rules aim to shift the burden onto businesses to comply — and not for consumers to chase them,” she said.

Consumers have been advised to register their opt-out request either for a specific company or for the entire industry once the system becomes available.

The registration will be a once-off step offering ongoing protection, although consumers should ensure their details remain updated if circumstances change.

Consumers are also encouraged to report businesses that continue contacting them after an opt-out request and to be cautious about where they share their personal information.

The amendments will take effect from July 2026, when direct marketing businesses must register and the system becomes available to consumers.

According to the Consumer Protection Act, non-compliant businesses could face fines of up to R1 million or 10% of annual turnover, whichever amount is higher. – SAnews.gov.za

 

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Hawks secure forfeiture order for R70 000 Chevrolet bakkie

Source: Government of South Africa

Hawks secure forfeiture order for R70 000 Chevrolet bakkie

The Hawks’ Priority Crime Specialised Investigation unit, working with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), has secured a forfeiture order for a white Chevrolet utility bakkie valued at R70 000. 

The order was granted by the Mthatha High Court on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, after the court found that the vehicle had been used as an instrument in the commission of a crime.

The case stems from an incident on 30 August 2025 at approximately 10:50pm, when Ngqeleni crime prevention members were conducting a routine patrol on the T30 route. 

During the patrol, officers intercepted the vehicle, which was found transporting infrastructure components—gates suspected to have been unlawfully removed from the Sebeni Water Projects site.

The driver admitted to the unlawful appropriation of the property. The suspect, later identified as Langa Maxwell Hlazo (49), was arrested and the vehicle seized.

Hlazo was charged and appeared several times in the Ngqeleni Magistrate’s Court. Although the criminal charges were later withdrawn, the matter was referred to the Hawks for an asset forfeiture investigation.

The court has now ordered the forfeiture of the bakkie, with ownership vesting in the State. The vehicle will be sold, and the proceeds deposited into the Criminal Assets Recovery Account (CARA).

The successful forfeiture highlights the effectiveness of asset forfeiture as a tool to disrupt criminal activity, deter offenders, and remove the instruments of crime. – SAnews.gov.za

 

 

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Pioneering liquid nitrogen procedure saves teen’s leg

Source: Government of South Africa

Pioneering liquid nitrogen procedure saves teen’s leg

In a South African first, a surgeon based in Centurion has successfully performed a groundbreaking hip and limb salvage operation using a liquid nitrogen dipping technique, potentially opening new treatment options for patients with certain orthopaedic cancers.

The complex procedure was carried out this week at Netcare Unitas Hospital, where a 15-year-old boy diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma – an aggressive bone cancer – underwent surgery that saved his leg.

Orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Jaco Viljoen, who led the operation, said conventional treatment would have required removing the diseased section of bone and replacing it with a large prosthesis, a solution that would likely have ended the teenager’s hopes of returning to contact sport.

“When I explained that conventional surgery meant no more contact sports, I saw the devastation in his eyes – and in his father’s. That’s when I knew we had to try something different,” Viljoen said in a statement issued by Netcare Unitas Hospital.

During the four-and-a-half-hour operation, surgeons removed a 24-centimetre section of the boy’s femur where the cancer had developed. 

The bone segment was then immersed in liquid nitrogen at -179°C to destroy cancer cells before being reimplanted and secured.

According to the hospital, this is the first time the technique has been performed in South Africa.

Viljoen said the procedure was inspired by a method developed in Japan more than a decade ago, but one that is still rarely used internationally, particularly in patients with Ewing’s sarcoma.

“We’ve effectively preserved his bone and hip joint. His own bone will regenerate and integrate with the surrounding tissue. For a young person, that’s game-changing, as his leg can continue to develop normally,” he said.

He added that the technique could offer hope to other suitable patients who might otherwise face amputation or highly invasive reconstructive surgery.

Ewing’s sarcoma is the second most common bone tumour affecting children and adolescents. It primarily affects people aged between 10 and 20, and most often develops in the long bones of the arms and legs, as well as the pelvis and chest wall.

Viljoen said the patient was showing encouraging signs of recovery.

“A day after surgery, the patient was alert and showed good neurovascular function in the affected leg. He even managed a few assisted steps with his physiotherapist,” he said.

The surgical team included assistants, Dr Jadine Du Plessis and Dr Herman Breet, anaesthetist, Dr Bianca Brits, and theatre nursing staff Gloria Kgwete, Leah Lekoane and Mahlatse Motheta.

Dr Erich Bock said the operation demonstrated that world-class orthopaedic care was available in South Africa.

“This is about more than innovation – it’s proof that world-class orthopaedic care happens right here at home, offering hope to patients facing life-altering conditions,” Bock said. – SAnews.gov.za

 

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DIRCO hosts workshop to identify priorities for SA’s Chairship of SADC

Source: Government of South Africa

DIRCO hosts workshop to identify priorities for SA’s Chairship of SADC

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is today convening a three-day High-Level Inter-Departmental Workshop to develop a strategy and identify priorities for South Africa’s Chairship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). 

The workshop brings together senior government officials, representatives from state-owned enterprises, development finance institutions, and officials from the SADC Secretariat in Gaborone, Botswana.

Discussions will include a review of the implementation of the SADC Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP) 2020–2030, with a view to aligning it with South Africa’s National Development Plan (NDP) 2030 and Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP). 

The engagement aims to ensure coherence between national priorities and regional commitments, while strengthening coordination ahead of South Africa’s upcoming SADC Chairship.

Specifically, the workshop will seek to achieve the following objectives:

  • Development of South Africa’s strategy and priorities for its SADC Chairship;
  • Development of a well-coordinated strategy for the implementation of the RISDP 2020-2030;
  • Deepening understanding among government senior officials of the SADC Vision 2050;
  • Fostering alignment between South Africa’s national priorities and regional obligations;
  • Raising awareness of RISDP Mid-Term Review outcomes and how these should be mainstreamed in South Africa’s Chairship Strategy; and
  • Promotion of a whole-of-government approach to South Africa’s SADC Chairship

SADC is a regional intergovernmental organisation that was formed in August 1992 in Namibia (Windhoek) to advance the struggle against colonialism, Apartheid and the promotion of deeper economic integration, peace and security.

SADC consists of 16 Member States, including South Africa. On 07 November 2025, South Africa was elected as interim Chair of SADC until August 2026, where it will be elected as Chair until August 2027. – SAnews.gov.za

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Slight increase in inflation for March – Stats SA

Source: Government of South Africa

Slight increase in inflation for March – Stats SA

Annual Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) has increased, expanding from 3.0% in February to 3.1% in March.

This according to Statistics South Africa’s (Stats SA) monthly CPI findings released on Wednesday morning.

Stats SA said the main contributors to the 3.1% rate were:

  • housing and utilities (5,1% and contributing 1,2 percentage points); 
  • food and non-alcoholic beverages (3,6% and contributing 0,6 of a percentage point), and
  • insurance and financial services (4,6% and contributing 0,5 of a percentage point)

“In March 2026, the annual inflation rate for goods was 1.8%, down from 1.9% in February 2026, and services were 4.2%, up from 3,8% in February 2026,” Stats SA said in brief key findings. – SAnews.gov.za

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Plus que 50 jours avant la Coupe du Monde de la FIFA 2026™ Le compte à rebours est lancé !

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Plus que 50 jours seulement et le monde vivra le spectacle de football le plus attendu – la Coupe du Monde de la FIFA 2026™. Ce jalon représente bien plus qu’un simple compte à rebours : il marque une occasion rare pour les clients avertis, les dirigeants d’entreprise et les particuliers à haut revenu de bénéficier d’un accès privilégié au plus grand événement sportif mondial.

On Location, désigné par la FIFA comme Fournisseur officiel des services d’hospitalité pour cette coupe, est fier d’annoncer qu’Integral a été nommé Agent exclusif de vente au Nigeria pour le programme officiel des services d’hospitalité.

Grâce à ce mandat exclusif, Integral propose des forfaits d’hospitalité officiels incluant des billets, conçus pour magnifier chaque instant de la Coupe du Monde de la FIFA 2026™. Des places premium et suites privées aux prestations culinaires exceptionnelles, en passant par un service de classe mondiale et des salons raffinés, chaque offre est pensée pour ceux qui recherchent la facilité, le confort et la distinction.

Que ce soit pour accueillir des clients de grande valeur, renforcer des relations stratégiques ou simplement vivre le tournoi à un niveau d’élite, ces prestations d’hospitalité offrent la plateforme idéale pour engager, divertir et inspirer.

Avec seulement 50 jours restants, la disponibilité des forfaits d’hospitalité devrait être extrêmement limitée, la demande mondiale s’accélérant déjà.

Il est important de noter que, bien que des offres non autorisées de forfaits incluant des billets puissent circuler sur des plateformes non officielles, On Location est l’unique fournisseur officiel des services d’hospitalité de la Coupe du Monde de la FIFA 2026™ et https://FIFAWorldCup26.Hospitality.FIFA.com/ est la seule page officielle de vente. Les forfaits et billets obtenus via des canaux non officiels pourraient ne pas être valides. La liste des agents de vente autorisés est publiée et sera régulièrement mise à jour sur https://FIFAWorldCup26.Hospitality.FIFA.com/.

Integral invite sa clientèle distinguée à agir sans attendre : réservez dès aujourd’hui votre forfait officiel d’hospitalité pour la Coupe du Monde de la FIFA 2026™ et garantissez votre place au cœur de l’action.

Soyez prêts pour le match.
Faites partie de l’histoire.
De tels moments n’attendent pas.

Pour réserver votre forfait préféré, incluant salons partagés ou suites privées, contactez Integral via : www.IntegralSande.com ou par appel/WhatsApp au : +2348093677272, +2348168039329

Distribué par APO Group pour Integral.

À propos d’Integral : 
INTEGRAL (www.IntegralSande.com) est une entreprise de premier plan en gestion et marketing sportif, avec des opérations au Nigeria, au Canada, en Pologne, aux Émirats arabes unis et au Royaume-Uni. Forts de 15 ans d’expérience en services d’hospitalité, notamment des prestations pendant cinq Coupes du Monde de la FIFA™ consécutives, nous travaillons avec la FIFA et ses partenaires d’hospitalité désignés (auparavant MATCH Hospitality AG et désormais On Location) pour offrir des prestations premium de jour de match aux marques, fans, particuliers et entreprises. 

La Coupe du Monde de la FIFA 2026™ sera notre 3ᵉ Coupe du Monde consécutive en tant qu’Agent exclusif au Nigéria pour la vente du Programme officiel d’hospitalité. Ces nominations reflètent notre parcours et la confiance de nos partenaires dans notre capacité à continuer de connecter les Nigérians au plus grand événement sportif mondial. 

À propos d’On Location : 
On Location (https://ONLocationExp.com/) est un fournisseur de prestations premium, proposant hospitalité de classe mondiale, billetterie, prestations personnalisées, production d’événements en direct et gestion de voyages dans les domaines du sport, du divertissement et de la mode. 

De l’accès inégalé pour les clients corporatifs aux expériences immersives pour les invités lors d’événements phares, On Location est le prestataire officiel de plus de 150 détenteurs de droits emblématiques, tels que le CIO (Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026, LA 2028), la NFL, la NCAA, l’UFC, la PGA of America, ainsi que de nombreux artistes et festivals. L’entreprise possède et exploite également plusieurs prestations uniques et exclusives, transformant les événements en direct les plus dynamiques en souvenirs inoubliables. On Location est une filiale d’Endeavor, société mondiale de sport et de divertissement.

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50 Days to FIFA World Cup 2026™ The Countdown is ON!

Source: APO

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 that Integral has been appointed as the Exclusive Sales Agent in Nigeria for the official hospitality programme.

Through this exclusive mandate, Integral offers official, ticket-inclusive hospitality packages designed to elevate every moment of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. From premium seating and private suites to exceptional culinary experiences, world-class service, and sophisticated lounge environments, each offering is curated for those who value access, comfort, and distinction.

Whether hosting high-value clients, strengthening strategic relationships, or simply experiencing the tournament at an elite level, these hospitality experiences provide the ultimate platform to engage, entertain, and inspire.

With only 50 days remaining, availability across hospitality packages is expected to be extremely limited, with global demand already accelerating.

While there may be offers of unauthorized ticket-inclusive hospitality packages on unofficial platforms, On Location is the only official hospitality provider of the FIFA World Cup 26™ and https://FIFAWorldCup26.Hospitality.FIFA.com/ is the only official hospitality sales page. Hospitality packages and tickets sourced from unofficial sales channels may not be valid. Authorized global sales agents are published and will be continually updated at https://FIFAWorldCup26.Hospitality.FIFA.com/.

Integral invites its distinguished clientele to act decisively – secure your official FIFA World Cup 2026™ hospitality package today and guarantee your place at the heart of the action.
Be match-ready.
Be part of history.
Moments like this won’t wait.

To reserve your preferred package, including shared lounges or private suites connect with Integral via: www.IntegralSande.com or Call/WhatsApp: +2348093677272, +2348168039329

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Integral.

About Integral: 
INTEGRAL (www.IntegralSande.com) is a leading sports management and marketing company with operations in Nigeria, Canada, Poland, the UAE and the United Kingdom. Our Hospitality experience over 15 years, includes 5 consecutive FIFA World Cup™ tournaments, working with FIFA and their appointed Hospitality Partners, previously MATCH Hospitality AG and now, On Location, to deliver premium matchday experiences to brands, fans, individuals and corporate organisations.              
                                 
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be our 3rd consecutive FIFA World Cup™ as the Exclusive Agent in Nigeria, for the sale of the Official Hospitality Programme. Our appointments reflect our track record and the trust that our partners have in our ability to continue connecting Nigerians with the World’s biggest sporting event. 

About On Location: 
On Location (https://ONLocationExp.com/) is a premium experience provider, offering world class hospitality, ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production, and travel management across sports, entertainment, and fashion. 

From unrivaled access for corporate clients to guests looking for fully immersive experiences at marquee events, On Location is the premier and official service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026, LA 2028), NFL, NCAA, UFC and PGA of America, and numerous musical artists and festivals. The company also owns and operates a number of unique and exclusive experiences, transforming the most dynamic live events into a lifetime of memories. On Location is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.

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Typhoon Returns to African Mining Week (AMW) as Associate Sponsor Amid Regional Push to Formalize Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM)

Source: APO


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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 March 2026, prompting mineral-rich African countries to accelerate strategies aimed at maximizing the resource’s contribution to GDP growth, employment creation, beneficiation and broader economic development.

During the event, Typhoon executives will participate in high-level panel discussions, networking sessions and project showcases, where they are set to engage with African stakeholders on strategies to advance artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) formalization. The company is expected to share lessons and best practices from Ghana’s ongoing efforts to strengthen responsible and formalized gold production.

Held under the theme Mining the Future: Unearthing Africa’s Full Mineral Value Chain, AMW 2026 – scheduled for October 14–16 in Cape Town – will feature a dedicated Gold Forum addressing key industry priorities, including maximizing Africa’s gold production, expanding local beneficiation and accelerating ASGM formalization. The forum provides a strategic platform for companies such as Typhoon to highlight their contributions to Africa’s gold sector while exploring investment and partnership opportunities.

In 2026, Typhoon is advancing the Adomanu cluster of mines expansion project, which has reached a 65% completion milestone. The company is also conducting additional exploration to unlock new production prospects within the cluster, while advancing development at its first large-scale asset – the Asempanaye concession in the Asante Akim South District of Ghana. These initiatives form part of a broader growth strategy announced in June 2025 aimed at expanding the company’s asset base from two clusters through additional exploration across its six cluster mining concessions. At AMW 2025, the company presented its in-house program designed to empower artisanal and small-scale miners, contributing to Ghana’s broader industry formalization agenda.

At AMW2026, Typhoon is expected to showcase progress made in advancing these initiatives while unveiling new investment and partnership opportunities across its growing portfolio of mining assets.

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

A-ONE PACIFIC INVESTMENTS, l’architecte discret de deux accords énergétiques à plus de 350 millions USD en République démocratique du Congo (RDC)

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Dans un contexte où la mise en place de financements complexes demeure l’un des principaux obstacles au développement d’infrastructures majeures en Afrique, deux accords énergétiques de premier plan viennent d’être finalisés en République démocratique du Congo (RDC), marquant un tournant décisif pour l’accès à l’électricité et la croissance du pays.

Au cœur de ces opérations se trouve A-ONE PACIFIC INVESTMENTS, partenaire stratégique discret mais déterminant, qui a piloté les aspects financiers et organisationnels de projets totalisant plus de 350 millions de dollars (USD).

Un mois décisif pour l’énergie en RDC

En avril, deux initiatives majeures ont franchi des étapes cruciales malgré un environnement exigeant, combinant enjeux réglementaires, souveraineté nationale et conditions des bailleurs internationaux.

ANSER – Gauff Engineering (Allemagne)
La signature d’un contrat de marché entre l’Agence Nationale de l’Électrification et des Services Énergétiques en milieux rural et périurbain (ANSER), représentée par son Directeur Général Cyprien Musimar, et la société allemande Gauff Engineering, marque une avancée déterminante. Le projet vise à électrifier 36 territoires au moyen de solutions hybrides associant solaire et hydroélectricité, bénéficiant ainsi directement à des millions de personnes.

ANSER – Angelique International (Inde)
Un contrat commercial a été conclu entre Cyprien Musimar et Ajay Krishna Goyal, Chairman de Angelique International, portant sur la construction de la centrale hydroélectrique de Mbombo (environ 20,08 MW). Le projet comprend quatre unités de production, les voies d’accès et les lignes d’évacuation vers Kananga. Il s’inscrit pleinement dans la stratégie nationale voulue par les autorités congolaises et le Président de la République, qui font de l’accès à l’électricité un moteur prioritaire de développement.

Comme l’a rappelé Cyprien Musimar :

« L’accès à l’électricité est un levier fondamental de développement. Ces initiatives marquent une avancée significative vers une couverture énergétique plus inclusive pour la RDC. »

Des impacts concrets pour la RDC

Ces deux accords répondent à l’enjeu stratégique d’une énergie fiable, accessible et adaptée aux besoins du pays. À terme, ils permettront :

  • l’électrification de dizaines de territoires et de zones rurales ;
  • le soutien à l’activité industrielle, notamment minière ;
  • l’amélioration durable des conditions de vie de millions de Congolais.

Au-delà des équipements, ces projets initient une dynamique économique qui aura des répercussions directes sur la croissance, l’emploi et l’attractivité du pays.

Une contribution déterminante en coulisses

Si ces accords marquent aujourd’hui une étape visible, ils sont l’aboutissement de plusieurs années de travail en amont : montage financier, coordination entre acteurs publics et privés et sécurisation des fonds nécessaires. A-ONE PACIFIC INVESTMENTS est intervenu comme partenaire stratégique en assurant la cohérence et la réussite de ces opérations.

Derrière ces projets se trouvent deux entrepreneurs : Franck Ping et Jean-François Ping, cofondateurs de la société. Forts de plus de vingt ans d’expérience en finance, en montage de projets et en développement international à travers le continent, ils accompagnent la mise en œuvre de projets à fort impact avec une approche rigoureuse et pragmatique. Ils mettent désormais cette expertise au service d’initiatives concrètes, avec un ancrage stratégique dans les réalités économiques du continent.

Un élan appelé à se poursuivre

Ces deux accords ne constituent qu’une première étape dans un processus plus large. A-ONE PACIFIC INVESTMENTS est actuellement impliqué dans plusieurs initiatives en développement, destinées à redéfinir l’avenir énergétique de la sous-région. Ces opérations, à différents stades d’avancement, témoignent d’une montée en puissance maîtrisée et d’une collaboration étroite entre les parties prenantes.

Dans un contexte marqué par l’augmentation des besoins en infrastructures et en énergie, la capacité à concevoir des projets crédibles, à fédérer des acteurs publics et privés et à sécuriser des montages financiers complexes devient essentielle. C’est sur cette maîtrise que repose la valeur ajoutée d’A-ONE PACIFIC INVESTMENTS.

Ces initiatives s’inscrivent dans une vision à long terme visant à soutenir la transformation des systèmes énergétiques et à favoriser la croissance des territoires concernés.

Franck Ping, cofondateur, déclare :

« L’Afrique ne manque ni d’opportunités ni d’ambition. L’enjeu est de concevoir des projets robustes, finançables et réalisables. C’est là que nous concentrons notre action. »

Distribué par APO Group pour A-One Pacific Investments.

Pour toute demande supplémentaire, merci de contacter :
contact@aonepacific.com

À propos de A-ONE PACIFIC INVESTMENTS : 
Fondée en 2017, A-ONE PACIFIC INVESTMENTS est une société de conseil et d’investissement spécialisée dans la conception, le financement et le développement de projets à fort impact en Afrique. Elle accompagne entreprises, institutions publiques et investisseurs dans la définition de stratégies, l’ingénierie financière et la mise en œuvre opérationnelle.

A-ONE PACIFIC intervient dans des secteurs tels que l’énergie, les infrastructures, la finance, l’agriculture, la technologie, le transport et les industries de consommation. La société travaille en étroite collaboration avec des partenaires publics et privés, des institutions financières internationales et des groupes industriels pour sécuriser les montages, aligner les intérêts et garantir la pérennité des opérations.

Pour plus d’informations, consulter www.AOnePacific.com.

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A-ONE PACIFIC INVESTMENTS, the discreet architect of two energy agreements exceeding USD 350 million in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Source: APO

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 and organizational aspects of projects totaling more than USD 350 million.

A decisive month for energy in the DRC

In April, two major initiatives took critical steps forward despite a demanding environment that combines regulatory challenges, national sovereignty and international financiers’ conditions.

ANSER – Gauff Engineering (Germany)
The signing of a market contract between the National Agency for Electrification and Energy Services in rural and peri-urban areas (ANSER), represented by its Director-General Cyprien Musimar, and the German company Gauff Engineering marks a crucial milestone. The project aims to electrify 36 territories using hybrid solutions that combine solar and hydroelectric power, directly benefiting millions of people.

ANSER – Angelique International (India)
A commercial contract has been concluded between Cyprien Musimar and Ajay Krishna Goyal, Chairman of Angelique International, for the construction of the Mbombo hydroelectric power plant (approximately 20.08 MW). The project includes four production units, access roads and transmission lines to Kananga. It fully supports the national strategy set by the Congolese authorities and the President of the Republic, who view access to electricity as a priority driver of development.

As Cyprien Musimar noted:

“Access to electricity is a fundamental lever for development. These initiatives mark a significant step towards more inclusive energy coverage in the DRC.”

Tangible impacts for the DRC

These two agreements address the strategic challenge of reliable, accessible energy tailored to the country’s needs. In the long term, they will enable:

  • the electrification of dozens of territories and rural areas;
  • support for industrial activity, particularly mining;
  • the lasting improvement of living conditions for millions of Congolese.

Beyond infrastructure, these projects initiate an economic dynamic that will have direct repercussions on growth, employment and the attractiveness of the country.

A decisive contribution behind the scenes

Although these agreements today mark a visible milestone, they result from several years of groundwork: financial structuring, coordination among public and private actors, and securing the necessary funds. A-ONE PACIFIC INVESTMENTS has acted as a strategic partner, ensuring the consistency and success of these operations.

Behind these projects are two entrepreneurs: Franck Ping and Jean-François Ping, co-founders of the company. With more than twenty years’ experience in finance, project development and international deployment across the continent, they support the implementation of high-impact projects with a rigorous, pragmatic approach. They now apply this expertise to concrete initiatives, with a strategic grounding in the continent’s economic realities.

A momentum set to continue

These two agreements are only an initial step in a broader process. A-ONE PACIFIC INVESTMENTS is currently involved in several initiatives under development, aimed at redefining the energy future of the sub-region. These operations, at different stages of progress, reflect a carefully managed rise and close collaboration among stakeholders.

In a context marked by increasing needs for infrastructure and energy, the ability to design credible projects, bring together public and private actors and secure complex financial arrangements becomes essential. This mastery is at the heart of A-ONE PACIFIC INVESTMENTS’ added value.

These initiatives are part of a long-term vision aimed at supporting the transformation of energy systems and fostering growth in the territories concerned.

Franck Ping, co-founder, states:

“Africa lacks neither opportunities nor ambition. The challenge lies in designing robust, fundable and achievable projects. That is where we focus our efforts.”

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of A-One Pacific Investments.

For any additional enquiries, please contact:
contact@aonepacific.com

About A-ONE PACIFIC INVESTMENTS: 
Founded in 2017, A-ONE PACIFIC INVESTMENTS is a consulting and investment firm specializing in the design, financing and development of high-impact projects in Africa. It works with companies, public institutions and investors on strategy definition, financial engineering and operational implementation.

A-ONE PACIFIC operates in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, finance, agriculture, technology, transport and consumer industries. The company collaborates closely with public and private partners, international financial institutions and industrial groups to secure funding, align interests and ensure the viability of its operations.

For more information, please visit www.AOnePacific.com.

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