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Alabaster International to host immersive gala for women-led food security in Africa
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Alabaster International will hold ETCHED on Sept. 12 at Serendipity Labs Costa Mesa to raise money for its enset program and spotlight women smallholder farmers in Ethiopia and Kenya.
Purely Righteous Brands to launch South African Cube Air Tent in U.S.
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Purely Righteous Brands will bring The Cube Air Tent to the U.S. market, with a public debut set for Overland Expo Mtn West 2026 in Loveland, Colorado, Aug. 21-23. The launch puts a fast-deploying inflatable shelter already popular in South Africa…
LekkerOnline pushes free photo and pricing fixes to boost South African bookings
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Cape Town web company LekkerOnline has published free guidance for South African guesthouse and self-catering owners on how to win more direct bookings with better phone photos, visible rates and a booking button that is easy to find.
Metal packaging market seen reaching $198.2B by 2035
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The global metal packaging market is projected to grow from about $145.76 billion in 2025 to $198.20 billion by 2035, driven by demand for recyclable, durable packaging across food, beverages, healthcare, and personal care.
Workable becomes Africa’s first WELL-rated flex workspace
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Workable Nairobi has become the first shared workspace operator in Africa to earn the WELL Coworking Rating, a milestone that adds third-party validation to its wellness-led positioning.
Accops taps Mart Networks to expand secure workspace sales across Africa
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Accops has named Nairobi-based Mart Networks as its authorised, non-exclusive distributor in East and West Africa to push secure digital workspace adoption.
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…
Burt Machinery pitches integrated farm silo solutions for African grain processors
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Hanzhong Burt Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. is promoting customized farm silo systems for African maize and wheat operations that link storage with cleaning, milling and packaging lines.
What African buyers should ask a China maize mill supplier
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Burt Machinery is urging African buyers to move beyond price when sourcing maize milling equipment from China.
GAAPP launches African and Middle East alliance on lung health
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GAAPP and 22 member groups from 10 African countries have formed AMEA to push awareness, earlier diagnosis and better treatment for respiratory and allergic diseases.
Sandra Pagenkemper expands aviation training role through KSA, CRM and FAA credentials
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Sandra Pagenkemper’s career has moved from international flight operations into aviation training, trainer assessment, aviation security and technical flight operations.
Out of Africa launches flood recovery campaign after severe damage in Camp Verde
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Out of Africa Wildlife Park and Out of Africa Wildlife Sanctuary have launched a coordinated recovery campaign after late-July flooding damaged about 60 acres of their Camp Verde property.
Africa Prize opens 2027 applications with Zambia spotlight
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The Royal Academy of Engineering has opened applications for the 2027 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation and is urging engineers and innovators in Zambia to apply.
Africa Prize seeks Ugandan engineering innovators for 2027 competition
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The Royal Academy of Engineering has opened applications for the 2027 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation and is urging engineers and innovators in Uganda to apply.
Africa Prize opens 2027 applications, with Angola in focus
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The Royal Academy of Engineering has opened applications for the 2027 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation and is urging engineers and innovators in Angola to apply.
Recycled glass market stays fragmented as Saint-Gobain leads in 2024
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The Business Research Company says the recycled glass market remains moderately fragmented, with Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A. leading global sales in 2024 at 3% market share.
Androco Minerals buys 29% stake in South Africa chrome project
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Androco Minerals has acquired a 29% interest in the Chapani Chrome Project in South Africa’s Bushveld Complex, giving the Dubai-based trader an entry into chrome mining and a development asset with historical resources and existing rights.
Me’chelle Degree says resilience means pausing, not just pushing through
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Global keynote speaker and executive coach Me’chelle Degree is challenging high-achieving women to rethink resilience as alignment, reflection and connection instead of endless endurance.
Greenpeace warns of rising human toll from North Africa wildfires
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Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa says deadly fires in Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco show how climate change is intensifying wildfire risk across the region.
Environmental allergy monitoring market seen reaching $1.36 billion by 2030
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The environmental allergy monitoring market is projected to grow from $0.83 billion in 2026 to $1.36 billion by 2030, driven by AI-powered prediction tools, IoT wearables and smart city monitoring networks.
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