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African officials urge faith-government partnerships at Utah Capitol
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Senior African Union, Islamic and regional officials used a G20 Interfaith Forum session in Salt Lake City to argue that religious communities must be part of peacebuilding, mediation and youth protection efforts across Africa.
South Africa’s EV tax break helps, but won’t decide factory wins alone
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South Africa’s 150% tax deduction for battery-electric and hydrogen vehicle production took effect on 1 March 2026, but industry data and Reuters reporting suggest tax relief alone will not determine where global automakers invest.
Los Angeles leaders push peace action after International Day of Peace roundtable
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Community, human-rights and civic leaders met in Glendale on Sept. 21 to discuss practical steps Los Angeles can take to reduce division and prevent conflict.
Battersea and GARC spotlight rabies vaccination push in South Africa
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Battersea and the Global Alliance for Rabies Control are using World Rabies Day to showcase how collaboration is expanding rabies prevention in South Africa.
Amicorp launches AI assistant for international structuring
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Amicorp has launched an AI Structuring Assistant to help clients define cross-border investment, fund and succession goals before speaking with advisers.
G20 Interfaith Forum links faith leaders to action on trafficking, hunger and homelessness
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Faith leaders, policymakers and practitioners at the G20 Interfaith Forum in Salt Lake City tackled trafficking, mental health, hunger and other crises in 13 sessions, then joined a homelessness service project.
Proposed R21.8 billion Omnia deal could shift South African industrial ownership
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Solar SA Investments has proposed an all-cash R21.8 billion takeover of Omnia Holdings at R134.50 a share, a deal that would move the industrial group into Indian ownership and likely delist it from the JSE and A2X if approved.
South Africa pitches new trade and investment case in India ahead of BRICS summit
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South Africa is taking a reworked investment pitch and a new trade negotiating framework to New Delhi as business and government leaders meet ahead of the BRICS Summit.
AI diagnostics in South Africa face tougher proof and regulatory tests
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South Africa’s shift toward AI-assisted diagnostics is moving from pilot projects to routine clinical use, but only technologies that prove clinical value, fit local workflows and clear regulatory hurdles are likely to scale.
New proposal calls for incentive-based U.S.-Africa gold strategy
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A new Accountable Gold Initiative proposes a U.S. approach to African gold built on incentives, accountability and partnership instead of sanctions.
Michael Stosic’s “So Easy to Love” hits No. 1 in South Africa
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Michael Stosic’s single “So Easy to Love” is gaining international chart traction ahead of another radio delivery on Aug. 31, topping Play MPE charts in South Africa and placing No. 2 in the Nordics.
South African women push wellness brand beyond borders
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A group of South African entrepreneurs is using Mamas Flat Stomach Tea to build a wellness business model that blends products, community and distribution opportunities.
Former San Francisco Opera singer turns to sound healing in bestselling anthology
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Sally Porter Munro, a former San Francisco Opera Chorus member and mezzo-soprano, is featured in the international bestseller The Moment We Rise, which reached multiple bestseller categories in six countries after its Sept. 9, 2026 release….
Aquila Safari becomes official Cape Town safari partner for England's 2026/27 South Africa tour
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Aquila Safari and the Barmy Army have formed a new partnership tied to England’s 2026/27 cricket tour of South Africa.
Stratos Lab, ECOBLOX and Digital Parks Africa launch sovereign AI cloud in South Africa
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Stratos Lab, ECOBLOX and Digital Parks Africa have launched what they call Africa’s most powerful AI cloud in Johannesburg, powered by more than 50 NVIDIA B300 servers and 400-plus GPUs. The partnership is aimed at giving African enterprises local…
LEPAS invites 300 test-drive ambassadors to global event in Wuhu
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LEPAS will bring more than 300 test-drive ambassadors from global markets to Wuhu, China, from Oct. 18 to 24 for its first Global Elegant Lifestyle Week. The event is designed to show how the Chery Auto brand’s EV and PHEV lineup handles…
LEPAS to stage real-world EV test drives for more than 300 ambassadors in Wuhu
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LEPAS will bring more than 300 test-drive ambassadors from global markets to Wuhu, China, for its first Global Elegant Lifestyle Week from October 18-24, 2026. The event is designed to show how the Chery Auto brand’s NEV lineup handles everyday…
LEPAS hosts global test drives to showcase everyday EV tech
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LEPAS will bring more than 300 test-drive ambassadors from global markets to Wuhu, China, from Oct. 18-24 for its first Global Elegant Lifestyle Week. The event is designed to show how the Chery premium NEV brand’s intelligent features work in…
LEPAS to test smart driving and parking features in global drive event
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LEPAS will bring more than 300 test drivers from global markets to Wuhu, China, for a week of real-world driving trials from Oct. 18-24. The event is designed to show how the Chery Auto premium NEV brand’s smart tech handles city traffic, parking…
Love, Danielle expands worldwide as BRCA drama streams in more markets
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The scripted feature film inspired by Devin Sidell’s BRCA1 experience is now available in South Africa, Israel, Ireland, New Zealand and other countries.
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