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Indianapolis Zoo names 27 nominees for 2027 Indianapolis Prize
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The Indianapolis Zoo has named 27 conservationists as nominees for the 2027 Indianapolis Prize, the world’s leading award for animal conservation.
Africa&You hires Andrea Schnoor Communications for PR
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Africa&You has named Andrea Schnoor Communications as its public relations representative, aiming to widen awareness of the Cape Town-based safari specialist and its women-led approach.
SLKY World Acquires Global Rights to The Celestial Ashes
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SLKY World has acquired exclusive global publishing rights to Lamana Ali’s science fiction and fantasy novel The Celestial Ashes, with a redesigned edition slated for early 2027. The deal gives the Rwanda-based author’s previously self-published…
African Adventure Specialists touts East Africa as a 2027 travel destination
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African Adventure Specialists says East Africa is gaining momentum as travelers look for more immersive holidays in 2027. The company is highlighting Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda for safaris, gorilla tracking, beaches and multi-country…
Accops taps Mart Networks to expand secure workspace sales across Africa
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Accops has named Nairobi-based Mart Networks as its authorised, non-exclusive distributor in East and West Africa to push secure digital workspace adoption.
Knowledge Networks unveils AI Policy 100 for 2026
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Knowledge Networks and its Regulating AI initiative have launched The AI Policy 100 (2026), naming 100 people shaping AI governance, safety and regulation across government, industry, academia and civil society.
Bonneau Dickson offers forensic expertise in water and sewer disputes
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Bonneau Dickson, PE, is highlighting forensic engineering and expert witness services for water, wastewater, stormwater, and septic disputes from his Berkeley practice.
Chancen International targets 60,000 students with fair financing model
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Chancen International plans to expand its outcomes-based education financing model across Africa, aiming to reach 60,000 students and deploy $130 million by 2029. The Rwanda-based social enterprise says its repayment rate is above 95% after…
Alliance, MATI launch tropical field trials for enhanced rock weathering
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The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and MATI have signed a five-year agreement to test enhanced rock weathering in smallholder farms across tropical regions, starting with field trials that will measure crop yields, soil health and…
Desmond Tutu documentary opens FIFDA Paris with a focus on justice and forgiveness
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Karen Hayes’ documentary The Foolishness of God will open the 16th Festival International des Films de la Diaspora Africaine in Paris on Sept. 4, 2026, with a post-screening discussion and reception.
Soulcial Kitchen launches tokenized meal program in Chicago
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Soulcial Kitchen has launched the Currency of Caring in Chicago with Food Hero and The Equity Foods Foundation to help local neighbors access hot, healthy food with more dignity.
Niobium market seen tripling by 2034 as steel and clean energy demand rises
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The global niobium market is projected to grow from $4.035 billion in 2025 to $10.155 billion by 2034, driven by demand for advanced steels, superalloys and clean energy applications.
Areca plates market seen hitting $2.08 billion by 2035
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Global demand for areca plates is projected to rise as plastic bans, hospitality sustainability rules and institutional procurement keep supporting biodegradable tableware.
Global Citizen and Waislitz Foundation name 2026 award winners
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Global Citizen and the Waislitz Foundation announced three recipients of the 2026 Global Citizen Waislitz Awards in Johannesburg on Aug. 18, with each winner set to receive $100,000. The grants will support climate-smart food production, waterless…
FEBI panel warns of rising persecution and church restrictions in Africa
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Fully Equipped Bible Institute released an expert panel discussion on the growing risks facing Christians in Africa, including violent persecution, church closures, and tighter government regulation.
Young Africans turn more optimistic on Trump, survey finds
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A new 16-country survey finds roughly three in five young Africans think Donald Trump’s second term could improve their countries’ prospects, even as concerns persist over USAID cuts and U.S. access to African resources.
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.
Shuwen Biotech launches South African study of preeclampsia test
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Shuwen Biotech has started a prospective clinical study in South Africa to evaluate CercaTest RED, a urine-based point-of-care test, for short-term prediction of preeclampsia in high-risk pregnant women.
Brand g Vacations, BeOnd launch private-jet Africa safari for 2027
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Brand g Vacations and BeOnd Airlines are selling a 14-night, 15-day ultra-luxury trip across five African countries from June 15-29, 2027. The itinerary pairs a chartered Airbus A321 with safari lodges, wildlife experiences and cultural stops,…
Ralph Iantosca lands sixth straight Condé Nast Traveler honor
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Luxury safari advisor Ralph Iantosca was named to Condé Nast Traveler’s Top Travel Specialists List for the sixth year in a row, underscoring his standing in high-end travel design.
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