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African nations push to make AGOA a driver of mineral processing and industrial growth
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African governments and stakeholders want the renewed African Growth and Opportunity Act to do more than expand market access.
NCRI-US spotlights Iranian athletes and sports governance in Los Angeles
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NCRI-US held a press conference and exhibition at Los Angeles City Hall ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to highlight what it described as political control of sports in Iran and the treatment of athletes who challenge it. Former athletes,…
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…
Green ammonia market forecast to hit $181.66 billion by 2033
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Coherent Market Insights says the global green ammonia market will grow from $4.30 billion in 2026 to $181.66 billion by 2033, implying a 70.7% compound annual growth rate.
FasterCapital says H1 2026 startup activity topped $210M in closed rounds
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FasterCapital says it supported 315 startups in 86 countries in the first half of 2026, with more than 48 closed funding rounds totaling over $210 million.
Angola’s upstream overhaul draws new oil investment
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Angola has steadied crude output at about 1.1 million barrels a day after years of decline, helped by offshore projects and a broad reform drive.
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.
Jetour T2 tops 500,000 global sales in 33 months
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Jetour says its T2 SUV has surpassed 500,000 global sales in just 33 months, making it the fastest boxy SUV to reach that milestone.
Eurabelt Fuels to unveil new custodial verification platform on July 19
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Eurabelt Fuels Ltd plans a public reveal on July 19, 2026, of a proprietary verification and sanctions-screening system for global fuel buyers and sellers.
BINCEN pitches precision, anti-fraud features in electronic weighbridges
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Chongqing Bincheng Electrical & Mechanical Technology, known as BINCEN, outlined six capabilities it says define its industrial electronic weighbridges, including high-precision measurement, digital recordkeeping, anti-cheating controls and…
World Food Prize Foundation honors African agri-food innovators in Nairobi
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The World Food Prize Foundation announced three major awards at DialogueNEXT in Nairobi, recognizing African leaders advancing food security, youth development and crop innovation.
Gene therapy market seen hitting $46.5 billion by 2030
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Allied Market Research projects the global gene therapy market will grow from $6.0 billion in 2020 to $46.5 billion by 2030, a 22.8% compound annual rate.
Nobel-Artist names 2026 final round winners
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The Nobel-Artist International Music Competition released its 2026 final round results, recognizing 47 finalists from 27 countries across performance and composition categories.
Moving services market seen reaching $170.7 billion by 2033
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Coherent Market Insights says the global moving services market will rise from $117.4 billion in 2026 to $170.7 billion by 2033, driven by a 5.5% annual growth rate.
Thelma Liverpool advances eldercare devices through Thanni Holding
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Thelma Liverpool, founder and CEO of Thanni Holding Corporation, is developing patented assistive technologies aimed at making caregiving safer and more dignified for aging and mobility-impaired people.
Afrigen wins GMP certification for Africa’s first end-to-end mRNA facility
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Afrigen Biologics has secured SAHPRA Good Manufacturing Practice certification for its Cape Town mRNA facility, clearing the way for investigational biological products in Phase I and II trials.
Five Chinese office chair makers highlighted for export-ready ergonomic seating
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A new roundup spotlights five Chinese office chair manufacturers as global demand for ergonomic seating grows.
Bernard W. H. Jennings pitches decades of education and mediation experience for Miami-Dade school board
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Dr. Bernard W. H. Jennings is running for Miami-Dade County School Board District 1, arguing that his background in education governance, mediation, community leadership and family advocacy makes him ready to help lead one of the nation’s largest…
Qrent pitches refurbished tech as a smarter IT strategy for Africa
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Qrent says African organizations can cut costs, reduce Scope 3 emissions and improve supply chain resilience by building circular IT into procurement.
Railway maintenance machinery market seen reaching $7.6 billion by 2032
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Allied Market Research projects the global railway maintenance machinery market will grow from $4.7 billion in 2023 to $7.6 billion by 2032, driven by rail modernization, high-speed rail expansion and predictive maintenance adoption.
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