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Azilen wins CX award for agentic AI banking vision
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Azilen Technologies unveiled an Agentic AI banking model at FINNOVEX South Africa 2026 in Johannesburg and won an award for customer experience enhancement.
VIP Coatings pitches polyurea as a fix for South Africa’s infrastructure risk
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VIP Coatings is promoting polyurea and polyaspartic coating systems as South Africa pours more than R1 trillion into roads, water networks and other infrastructure.
Azilen, EFT host Africa banking forum on AI and payments
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Azilen Technologies and EFT Corporation convened African banking leaders in Harare to discuss how AI could reshape customer service, compliance and payments.
Dust-A-Side spotlights winter dust control for South African mines
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Dust-A-Side is urging South African mining, construction and industrial operators to tighten dust controls as the dry winter of 2026 intensifies airborne dust risks.
PI SA and Environet connect METOS weather data to OneSoil
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Pessl Instruments South Africa and Environet have integrated METOS weather station data into the OneSoil platform, giving farmers a single workspace for local weather, satellite imagery and agronomic analytics.
Scrap metal recycling market seen topping $100.7 billion by 2033
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Coherent Market Insights says the global scrap metal recycling market is projected to grow from $67.4 billion in 2026 to $100.7 billion by 2033. The report points to demand across construction, automotive and manufacturing as companies and…
Global Methane Hub sets rice methane reduction roadmap for 2040
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Global Methane Hub has released a strategy to cut methane from rice farming by 50% by 2040 while protecting yields and farmer adoption.
Polypropylene market seen reaching $170.1B by 2035 as recycling and EV demand accelerate
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The global polypropylene market is projected to grow from $108.7 billion in 2026 to $170.1 billion by 2035, powered by packaging shifts, automotive lightweighting and chemical recycling.
Royal Academy of Engineering opens 2027 Africa Prize applications for Senegalese innovators
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The Royal Academy of Engineering has opened applications for the 2027 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, with a special push to attract engineers and innovators in Senegal.
Royal Academy opens 2027 Africa Prize applications in Ivory Coast
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The Royal Academy of Engineering has launched the 2027 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation with a special call to engineers and innovators in Côte d’Ivoire.
Waste2Wear, Kwality Holdings launch recycled bags partnership in Southern Africa
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Waste2Wear has signed an exclusive deal with Kwality Holdings to distribute recycled bags and other sustainable products in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia.
BINCEN details truck scale protection for hot, humid climates
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BINCEN says truck scales in tropical and rainy regions need layered protection against UV, humidity and flooding.
New report says agrifood systems can drive millions of African jobs
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A new Malabo Montpellier Panel report argues that Africa’s agrifood systems can absorb a fast-growing youth labor force if governments pair productivity gains with skills, infrastructure and better job quality.
More South Africans are selling damaged cars instead of repairing them
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Rising repair bills and tighter household budgets are pushing more South African owners to sell damaged, non-running and written-off vehicles, according to Johannesburg buyer Damaged Cars Wanted.
Cloud Camper pitches winter-ready rooftop tents for South African road trips
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Johannesburg-based Cloud Camper is promoting quick-setup rooftop tents and camping gear as South Africans head into the July winter holiday season.
Chery opens Rosslyn plant in South Africa with OMODA and JAECOO rollout
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Chery Auto has officially opened its Rosslyn Plant in Pretoria, marking its shift from importer to local manufacturer in South Africa.
Greenpeace brings climate documentary 'Under the Sun' to Beirut
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Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa premiered the documentary Under the Sun in Beirut on July 3, using stories from Lebanon and across the Global South to frame climate change as a justice issue.
IAE 2027 returns to Paris with bigger focus on African energy investment
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The Invest in African Energy Forum will hold its fifth edition in Paris from 11-13 May 2027, bringing governments, investors and operators together to structure and finance energy projects across Africa.
Côte d'Ivoire wins $50 million climate fund for smallholder farmers
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The Green Climate Fund has approved a $50 million project to help farmers in Côte d’Ivoire’s central regions adapt to climate change and raise yields on rice, cassava and yam. The five-year program targets 147,000 smallholders and is designed to…
Côte d’Ivoire secures $50M climate finance boost for climate-smart farming
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Côte d’Ivoire has won approval for a $50 million climate-finance package to help rice, cassava and yam farmers in central regions adapt to climate change.
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