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WHX Nairobi puts AI and hospital tech in East Africa's procurement spotlight
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East Africa’s hospitals and health systems are moving digital tools from pilots into daily operations, with AI diagnostics, telemedicine and hospital management systems rising on procurement lists.
Commercial printing market seen reaching $883.2B by 2035
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The commercial printing market is projected to grow from $612.9 billion in 2025 to $883.2 billion by 2035, driven by e-commerce packaging, regulatory serialization, and a shift to digital and hybrid press systems.
VCMI and East Africa alliance team up on carbon markets
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The Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative and the Eastern Africa Alliance on Carbon Markets and Climate Finance have launched a partnership to help East African governments build policies, capacity and infrastructure for high-integrity…
XS.com to sponsor Casablanca trading show in North Africa push
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XS.com will appear as a Global Sponsor at The Trading Show in Casablanca on Sept. 5-6, using the event to expand its North Africa presence and showcase its institutional trading infrastructure.
Industrial robotics market seen reaching $104.3B by 2035
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The industrial robotics market is projected to grow from $34.2 billion in 2025 to $104.3 billion by 2035, driven by factory automation, labor shortages and electric-vehicle production retooling.
Ford names SAT as its Iraq distributor partner
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Ford Middle East and North Africa has appointed Shimal Al Jazeera Auto-Trading and Commercial Agencies as its distributor partner in Iraq, effective Oct. 1, 2026. The move is meant to expand sales, parts and aftersales support while keeping…
Genser Energy lands EUR 456M financing to expand across West Africa
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Genser Energy secured a EUR 456 million term and revolving credit package from RMB, Absa and Standard Bank to fund working capital, complete ongoing projects and support growth across West Africa.
QTech Games to sponsor West Africa gaming summit in Dakar
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QTech Games will sponsor the 2026 SBWA+ Summit and GEFA 2026 in Dakar, Senegal, as West Africa’s gaming market expands on mobile adoption, digital payments and shifting rules.
Audio equipment market seen reaching $31.58 billion by 2035
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The global audio equipment market is projected to grow from $15.32 billion in 2025 to $31.58 billion by 2035, driven by wireless listening, smart-home adoption, content creation, hybrid work and automotive infotainment upgrades.
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…
AfriVest and Southern African traditional leaders sign tokenization pact
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AfriVest and the Traditional Leaders of Southern Africa signed a master partnership on 30 July 2026 to structure community-held assets into regulated digital instruments in South Africa.
Ford names SAT as new official distributor in Iraq
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Ford Middle East and Africa has appointed North Al-Jazeera for Cars and Commercial Agencies (SAT) as its new official distributor in Iraq, effective Oct. 1, 2026. The move is meant to expand sales, parts and after-sales support while keeping…
Visible light communication market seen reaching $130.19 billion by 2035
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The visible light communication market is projected to surge from $7.41 billion in 2026 to $130.19 billion by 2035 as LED-based data transmission gains traction in smart buildings, healthcare, transportation and industrial settings.
ABS rebrands as Agility Beyond Space for 20th anniversary
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The Dubai-based satellite operator founded in 2006 is retiring the ABS brand and launching as Agility Beyond Space as it marks 20 years in business in 2026. The company is also rolling out Project Horizon, a new strategy focused on delivering…
Five Chinese desalination manufacturers positioned in a membrane-led market
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Five China-based desalination suppliers are expanding from equipment sales into engineering, fabrication and commissioning as global capacity passes 100 million cubic meters per day. The companies highlighted for 2026 each serve a different niche,…
Greenpeace warns of rising human toll from North Africa wildfires
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Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa says deadly fires in Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco show how climate change is intensifying wildfire risk across the region.
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.
WHX returns to Nairobi as East Africa's healthcare market expands
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WHX will return to Nairobi from Sept. 16-18, 2026, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre for its 10th edition, drawing more than 5,500 attendees and 200-plus exhibitors from over 30 countries.
CSquared adds 2Africa West capacity to boost West Africa internet resilience
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CSquared said it has launched capacity on the 2Africa West submarine cable to improve route diversity and reduce outage risk across West and Central Africa.
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.
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