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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cleaning chemicals market seen reaching $70.99 billion by 2030
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The cleaning chemicals market is projected to grow from $49.7 billion in 2025 to $70.99 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company.
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.
Visible light communication market seen reaching $130.19 billion by 2035
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The visible light communication market is projected to surge from $7.41 billion in 2026 to $130.19 billion by 2035 as LED-based data transmission gains traction in smart buildings, healthcare, transportation and industrial settings.
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.
WHX returns to Nairobi as East Africa's healthcare market expands
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WHX will return to Nairobi from Sept. 16-18, 2026, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre for its 10th edition, drawing more than 5,500 attendees and 200-plus exhibitors from over 30 countries.
AfriCanada Expo 2026 ends in Edmonton with investment leads and new trade platforms
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Canada’s first Africa-Canada trade expo wrapped in Edmonton after drawing 100 delegates from 10 countries, launching three trade platforms and prompting formal investment interest in Alberta.
Upgames sees new Africa partnerships after SiGMA debut
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Upgames used SiGMA Africa 2026 in Cape Town to meet operators, aggregators and platform providers for the first time at an Africa-focused exhibition.
APPO NOC CEOs to meet in Cape Town on October 12
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APPO will gather chief executives from African national oil companies in Cape Town on October 12 during African Energy Week 2026 to push financing, refining, gas cooperation and cross-border trade.
Buddhists plan five-borough peace pilgrimage across New York City
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On Sunday, July 12, 2026, Buddhist practitioners and interfaith allies will lead a day-long peace walk across New York City’s five boroughs.
Pocfarmer opens first Bangui office as Africa expansion advances
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Pocfarmer has opened its first local representation in Bangui, marking the company’s latest step in a six-year expansion plan for the Central African Republic and broader Africa.
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