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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.
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.
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.
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.
Former Mauritius president wins global voice of change award in Zimbabwe
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Former Mauritius President Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim received three international honors at the iChange Nations Global Leadership and Humanitarian Awards on July 21 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
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.
Fixed-dose combination inhalers market seen reaching $22.83B by 2030
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The fixed-dose combination inhalers market is projected to grow from $14.12 billion in 2025 to $22.83 billion by 2030, driven by rising asthma cases, more respiratory care adoption and new multi-drug inhaler technology.
Fluid Aspiration Systems Market Seen Reaching $1.94 Billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global fluid aspiration systems market is on track to grow from $1.4 billion in 2026 to $1.94 billion by 2030, driven by minimally invasive surgery, chronic disease management and automation in hospitals and…
Filter needles market seen reaching $2.48 billion by 2030
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The global filter needles market is projected to grow from $1.72 billion in 2025 to $1.86 billion in 2026, then climb to $2.48 billion by 2030 as hospitals, labs and outpatient settings prioritize safer injection practices.
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.
Founders Foundation launches first Green Economy Accelerator
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Founders Foundation has launched its first Green Economy Accelerator, bringing 13 South African entrepreneurs into a nine-month programme that started with an inaugural event in Sandton on August 6, 2026. The initiative aims to help founders in…
Construction waste recycling market seen growing to $25.22 billion by 2030
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The global construction waste recycling market is projected to rise from $20.67 billion in 2026 to $25.22 billion by 2030, driven by stricter sustainability rules, circular construction practices and demand for recycled materials.
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.
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.
Greenpeace warns oil spill in Oman has quadrupled in 48 hours
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Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa says satellite analysis shows an oil slick from the grounded tanker Caroline Bzenji has spread rapidly inside Oman’s Hallaniyat Archipelago.
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