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South Africa pitches new trade and investment case in India ahead of BRICS summit
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South Africa is taking a reworked investment pitch and a new trade negotiating framework to New Delhi as business and government leaders meet ahead of the BRICS Summit.
AI diagnostics in South Africa face tougher proof and regulatory tests
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South Africa’s shift toward AI-assisted diagnostics is moving from pilot projects to routine clinical use, but only technologies that prove clinical value, fit local workflows and clear regulatory hurdles are likely to scale.
South Africa positions Johannesburg as Africa’s healthcare trade hub
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South Africa is drawing a larger share of Africa’s healthcare supply chain as AfCFTA and pooled procurement reshape buying across the continent.
Stratos Lab, ECOBLOX and Digital Parks Africa launch sovereign AI cloud in South Africa
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Stratos Lab, ECOBLOX and Digital Parks Africa have launched what they call Africa’s most powerful AI cloud in Johannesburg, powered by more than 50 NVIDIA B300 servers and 400-plus GPUs. The partnership is aimed at giving African enterprises local…
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.
Outsourced CFO’s Wilhelm Walser to speak at Cape Town cyber and AI risk event
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Outsourced CFO COO Wilhelm Walser will join Ctrl+Protect: 360 in Cape Town on 8 September 2026 to discuss cyber resilience, AI governance and executive risk.
Functional service providers market seen reaching $38.56 billion by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global functional service providers market will more than double from $15.43 billion in 2024 to $38.56 billion by 2035, lifted by regulatory pressure, outsourcing demand and technology adoption.
Lidding films market seen rising to $7.59 billion by 2035
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The global lidding films market is forecast to grow from $4.69 billion in 2025 to $7.59 billion by 2035, according to Market Research Future.
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.
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.
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.
FLEOA deepens global law enforcement ties at ICPRA meeting
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FLEOA sent two leaders to the 2026 International Council of Police Representative Associations meeting to exchange ideas on officer safety, technology, wellness and other cross-border policing issues.
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.
The Delve pauses after six-year global run
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The Delve is ending Season 10 and taking a hiatus after six years, with host Chalin Askew saying the pause will give the show time to rest and rethink its next phase.
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.
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.
APPO NOC-CEO Forum to press Africa’s energy integration agenda in Cape Town
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APPO’s NOC-CEO Forum returns to Cape Town on Oct. 12, bringing top African national oil company leaders together alongside African Energy Week 2026. The meeting is set to focus on financing, refining, gas trade and cross-border cooperation as…
Nonwoven packaging market seen nearly doubling by 2035
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The global nonwoven packaging market is projected to rise from $42.1 billion in 2025 to $88.7 billion by 2035, driven by demand for sustainable, lightweight and durable packaging across e-commerce, healthcare and consumer goods.
APPO NOC CEOs to meet in Cape Town on October 12
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APPO will gather chief executives from African national oil companies in Cape Town on October 12 during African Energy Week 2026 to push financing, refining, gas cooperation and cross-border trade.
Haelsoft launches marketplace for African creators to sell digital products and services
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Haelsoft Digital has launched Haelsoft Marketplace, a creator commerce platform for African educators, professionals and creators to sell courses, digital products and services online.
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