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Kigali Financial Centre takes over leadership of Africa financial roundtable
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Kigali International Financial Centre has assumed the chair of the Africa Roundtable of Financial Centres from EnterpriseNGR, a leadership change aimed at deepening cooperation among African financial hubs and boosting the continent’s global…
African ministers back continent-wide push to scale livestock solutions
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Ministers and representatives from eight African countries met in Kigali to align on financing, trade and policy changes aimed at scaling livestock innovations and reducing food import dependence.
Custom membrane sails market seen reaching $1.72 billion by 2030
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The custom membrane sails market is projected to grow 8.5% annually through 2030 as demand rises for architectural shading, luxury marine applications and sustainable building materials.
Ethica names Bradley Shaw strategic advisor to expand in Africa
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Ethica Channel Enablement Inc. appointed Cape Town telecoms veteran Bradley Shaw as strategic advisor to help accelerate growth across Africa, where the company now operates in 10 markets.
Global Africa Summit heads to Charlotte with $150M deal room
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Global Africa Summit Charlotte runs Sept. 8-10 at The Westin Charlotte, bringing leaders from business, government, finance and technology together to push trade and investment ties between the U.S., Africa and global markets.
Lecuso pitches integrated solar street lights for global buyers
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Lecuso New Energy is positioning itself as a China-based supplier for solar street lighting as cities and project developers expand renewable infrastructure.
D.D. MEC releases Francophone album À Ma Façon with seven music videos
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D.D. MEC has released the Francophone album À Ma Façon on global streaming platforms, backed by a visual campaign that includes seven music videos.
XS.com to sponsor Casablanca trading show in North Africa push
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XS.com will appear as a Global Sponsor at The Trading Show in Casablanca on Sept. 5-6, using the event to expand its North Africa presence and showcase its institutional trading infrastructure.
LECUSO touts ROHS, CB and IEC62031 compliance for solar street lights
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LECUSO is positioning certification as the main differentiator in solar street light procurement, highlighting RoHS, CB and IEC62031 compliance for international buyers and city planners.
PUBG MOBILE opens second Africa Rising Designer season with paid internships
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PUBG MOBILE has launched the second season of its Rising Designer program across Africa, offering design students a shot at two paid internships and possible in-game features.
KFSH uses 3D printing to tailor surgery planning
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre is using on-site 3D printing to turn patient scans into surgical models and cutting guides.
Soccer Laduma expands weekly Premier League betting hub for South African punters
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Soccer Laduma says its betting hub is live for the 2026/27 English Premier League season, with weekly best bets, bookmaker reviews and low-deposit guides built for South African readers.
Five Chinese pump makers for flood relief and municipal water projects
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A review of five Chinese suppliers highlights portable axial flow pumps and broader drainage equipment for flood response and municipal water work.
KanKouran plans 43rd National African Dance and Drum Conference in Washington
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KanKouran Dance Company will host its 43rd annual National African Dance and Drum Conference and Concert over Labor Day weekend in Washington, D.C. The event brings together West African dancers, musicians and instructors for workshops and a major…
African Adventure Specialists touts East Africa as a 2027 travel destination
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African Adventure Specialists says East Africa is gaining momentum as travelers look for more immersive holidays in 2027. The company is highlighting Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda for safaris, gorilla tracking, beaches and multi-country…
Rovos Rail opens 2027 US bookings for Pride of Africa journeys
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Rovos Rail’s Pride of Africa has opened 2027 bookings for American travelers through its US agent, with fares published in dollars for classic rail journeys across Southern and East Africa.
African Diaspora International Film Festival returns to Washington for 19th edition
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The African Diaspora International Film Festival will hold its 19th Washington, D.C. edition Aug. 14-16 at George Washington University, with films from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe and North America focused on human rights, democracy, identity…
New documentary follows African traveler through Fuzhou and China
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A new international documentary, Tracing the Paths of China, follows African traveler Joshua across China, including a stop in Fuzhou, Jiangxi Province.
Commercial lighting market seen reaching $93.15 billion by 2035
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The commercial lighting market is projected to rise from $20.15 billion in 2025 to $93.15 billion by 2035, driven by LED replacement, smart-building demand and energy-efficiency rules.
World Without Cows launches global theatrical tour after five-year, 22-country shoot
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The award-winning documentary World Without Cows has released its official trailer and set a fall theatrical tour starting with premiere events in Dublin, London, Los Angeles and New York. The film aims to turn screenings into public forums about…
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