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Africa PPP 2026 draws wider African participation for Nairobi summit
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More African PPP authorities, development financiers and infrastructure agencies have confirmed for the 16th Africa PPP Infrastructure Finance, Investment & Partnerships Summit in Nairobi from Nov. 11-13, 2026. The event aims to connect project…
WHX returns to Johannesburg as medtech rivals target South Africa market
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World Health Expo returns to Johannesburg Oct. 6-8, 2026, as global medical technology companies compete for a South African medical device market valued at R18.4 billion.
Smart office market to triple by 2035 as hybrid work and AI drive growth
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The global smart office market is projected to rise from $62.75 billion in 2025 to $203.78 billion by 2035, according to Market Research Future.
Cleanroom technology in healthcare market set to reach $6.87 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global cleanroom technology in healthcare market will rise from $5.06 billion in 2026 to $6.87 billion by 2030, driven by infection-control needs, tighter sterile-environment rules, and demand from biotech…
Dr. Henry Balogun book argues Africa was the cradle of modern civilization
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Dr. Henry I. Balogun’s new book, published by Spines, challenges conventional accounts of colonization and claims key elements of education, governance and theology originated in Africa.
Laser technology market seen reaching $44B by 2035
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Market Research Future says the laser technology market is on track for 7.55% annual growth through 2035, driven by demand in manufacturing, healthcare, defense, electronics and telecommunications.
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.
LED lighting market set to reach $201.12 billion by 2035
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The global LED lighting market is projected to grow from $112.30 billion in 2025 to $201.12 billion by 2035, driven by energy-efficiency rules, smart lighting adoption and lower operating costs.
Assistive technology market seen reaching $49.07 billion by 2030
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The global assistive technology market is projected to grow from $31.16 billion in 2025 to $49.07 billion by 2030, driven by AI-powered robotics, AR and VR rehabilitation tools, and rising demand for remote care.
Oicintra buys control of South Africa chrome project
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Oicintra said July 27, 2026, that it acquired a 51% stake in the Chapani Chrome Project in South Africa’s Bushveld Complex.
Africa’s IoT growth hinges on uptime, industry insider warns
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Africa’s connected economy could stall unless regulators, operators and businesses build for network resilience, according to CommsCloud Managing Director Peter Walsh.
ATAVUS reports 10GW renewable energy pipeline four months after launch
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London-based ATAVUS says it has built a renewable energy pipeline of more than 10 gigawatts and secured active sovereign infrastructure engagements across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific.
BASF South Africa unveils STEM school upgrade for 60th anniversary
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BASF South Africa marked 60 years in the country on Mandela Day by launching a phased STEM education legacy project at Sandringham High School in Johannesburg.
Evolving Systems deploys Smart Dealer for African telecom onboarding
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Evolving Systems said it completed Phase 1 of a Smart Dealer deployment for a telecom operator in Africa, adding digital customer onboarding across the dealer channel.
unconnected.org and Q-KON team up on satellite internet for remote African communities
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unconnected.org and Q-KON announced a partnership July 23, 2026, to bring satellite connectivity to off-grid communities, schools, clinics and economic hubs across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Queue Associates launches Africa unit in Nairobi
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Queue Associates has opened Queue Associates Worldwide Solutions Africa Ltd in Nairobi to expand Microsoft-based enterprise services across Kenya and the wider African market.
Tellurian Research launches strategic intelligence services in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Tellurian Research is expanding into the Democratic Republic of Congo, its first market in a broader rollout aimed at complex and fast-changing environments.
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.
Pocfarmer signs agricultural development pact with Central African Republic
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Pocfarmer has completed a second round of talks with the Central African Republic government on agricultural development, technology and job creation.
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