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SplashArk launches in Cameroon with mobile money checkout and escrow payments
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SplashArk says Cameroon is the first African market for its free commerce app, which lets merchants, service providers and creators sell, take bookings and go live while getting paid by mobile money or card.
SplashArk launches in Cameroon with mobile money and payment protection
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SplashArk said Cameroon is the first market in its Africa rollout, bringing its free selling and booking app to small businesses, service providers and creators.
FOMO launches AI concierge in South Africa and Dubai
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FOMO has launched an AI-powered concierge across South Africa and Dubai to help users find personalized experiences by describing budget, location, interests and occasion in everyday language.
Evolving Systems pitches secure activation tools as African mobile bases surge
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Evolving Systems is highlighting secure service activation and SIM lifecycle management as African telecom networks add subscribers and complexity.
IANDS to host European-African near-death symposium Oct. 31
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The International Association for Near-Death Studies will hold its second European/African symposium on near-death experiences on Oct. 31, 2026, via Zoom. The four-hour event will feature personal accounts from four people with near-death…
Frances Presley Rice releases commentary on Black pride and African American contributions
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Author and commentator Frances Presley Rice has released a new commentary that frames African American history around Black pride, agency, and nation-building.
New memoir traces a father’s grief-driven mission in Tanzania
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Don Schlesselman’s new memoir, published by Spines, follows the death of his 15-year-old son and the path that led him to build a lasting charitable mission in Tanzania.
Tim Draper says Africa can leapfrog traditional finance with Bitcoin and blockchain
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Tim Draper says Africa could move faster than legacy financial systems by embracing Bitcoin, blockchain and mobile-first finance, as the Africa Blockchain Festival prepares to meet in Nairobi Oct. 15-17. The comments highlight a growing push to…
Industrial coatings market seen reaching $134.71 billion by 2030
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The industrial coatings market is projected to grow from $102.27 billion in 2025 to $134.71 billion by 2030, driven by industrial expansion, automotive demand and wider use of protective coatings.
Four African engineering finalists named for 2026 prize
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Four entrepreneurs from Kenya, South Africa and Niger have been named finalists for the 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation.
Four finalists named for 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation
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Four entrepreneurs from Kenya, South Africa and Niger have reached the final of the 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation.
WHX Nairobi draws 8,500-plus visits and spotlights East Africa health market
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World Health Expo in Nairobi 2026 ended at KICC with record attendance, 250-plus exhibitors and a strong push for local manufacturing, digital health and smarter procurement.
IVF clinic insurance market seen reaching $6.68 billion by 2030
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The IVF clinic insurance market is projected to rise from $4.47 billion in 2025 to $6.68 billion by 2030 as fertility treatment use grows, cyber risks mount and clinics seek broader liability protection.
Industrial solvents market set to top $51.29B by 2030
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The global industrial solvents market is forecast to rise from $37.67 billion in 2025 to $40.2 billion in 2026, then reach $51.29 billion by 2030, driven by paints and coatings, industrial cleaning, pharmaceuticals and greener solvent demand….
Internal combustion engine market seen reaching $240.5B by 2030
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The global internal combustion engine market is projected to grow from $165.56 billion in 2025 to $240.5 billion by 2030, according to a new Business Research Company report.
Backup and recovery services market seen reaching $45.92 billion by 2030
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The integrated backup and recovery services market is projected to grow from $28.85 billion in 2026 to $45.92 billion by 2030, as ransomware risk, hybrid IT and faster recovery needs drive demand.
Hybrid electric vehicles market seen reaching $191.9 billion by 2030
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The hybrid electric vehicles market is projected to grow from $94.21 billion in 2025 to $191.9 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company.
IoT precision agriculture sensors market seen doubling by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global market for IoT precision agriculture sensors will rise from $5.34 billion in 2025 to $14.19 billion by 2030, driven by smart farming, higher crop yields and climate-resilient agriculture.
IT services outsourcing market to top $1 trillion by 2030
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The global IT services outsourcing market is projected to grow from $656.68 billion in 2025 to $718.95 billion in 2026, with demand rising on digital transformation, cloud outsourcing and cybersecurity needs.
Industrial bulk packaging market seen reaching $43.33 billion by 2030
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The industrial bulk packaging market is projected to grow from $35.21 billion in 2026 to $43.33 billion by 2030, driven by manufacturing growth, chemical production and demand for sustainable packaging.
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