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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.
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.
South Africa ICT market seen reaching $89.64B by 2035
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South Africa’s information and communication technology market is projected to nearly double by 2035 as cloud adoption, AI, cybersecurity spending and broadband expansion accelerate across the economy.
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…
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.
San Jose short film festival unveils 2026 opening night lineup and juries
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The Oscar-qualifying San Jose International Short Film Festival will return Oct. 22-25 at Cinemark CinéArts Santana Row with more than 150 shorts, six opening-night films and new 2026 juries led by Andrew Carlberg, Andreas Deja and Carlson Young….
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.
OCFO Connects UK and South African Business Leaders at London Tech Week
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Outsourced CFO joined the South African delegation at London Tech Week 2026 and hosted a business lunch in London to build ties between UK and South African founders, investors and business leaders.
Johnson Matthey lands role in South Africa eSAF project
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Phelan Green Hydrogen has licensed Johnson Matthey Catalyst Technologies for a planned electro sustainable aviation fuel plant in South Africa’s Western Cape. The project is expected to be among the world’s first commercial-scale eSAF facilities…
Lyzr launches Agent Engineer programme to train 1 million AI builders
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Lyzr on July 29, 2026 launched a global Agent Engineer programme to train and certify one million developers who can build production-ready AI agents.
Five Chinese engineered wood flooring makers to watch in 2026
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A July 2026 report profiles five Chinese engineered wood flooring manufacturers as global demand shifts toward certified, low-emission products.
Five China rotary kiln makers highlighted in 2026 industry review
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A new 2026 review compares five China-based rotary kiln manufacturers across product scope, manufacturing resources and application focus, with Henan Zhengzhou Mining Machinery (ZK MACHINE) receiving the most detailed profile.
Africa Prize seeks Ugandan engineering innovators for 2027 competition
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The Royal Academy of Engineering has opened applications for the 2027 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation and is urging engineers and innovators in Uganda to apply.
Qrent pitches refurbished tech as a smarter IT strategy for Africa
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Qrent says African organizations can cut costs, reduce Scope 3 emissions and improve supply chain resilience by building circular IT into procurement.
Peter Mantu publishes fictional Bitcoin royal tale
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South African author Peter Mantu has released Bitcoin Royalty: The Rise of King-P, a fictional story set in a royal kingdom that uses Bitcoin and blockchain as narrative devices.
Top 5 HDMI cable makers in China for OEM and ODM buyers
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A new supplier guide ranks five Chinese HDMI cable manufacturers for buyers sourcing private-label cables in 2026, led by Zong Cable in Zhuhai.
Merlin Software marks 20 years in vacation ownership tech
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Merlin Software is celebrating two decades as a technology partner to timeshare and vacation ownership resorts, highlighting its cloud-first platform, unified database and global client base.
Motul expands technical partnership with McLaren Racing into F1 and WEC
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Motul is deepening its technical collaboration with McLaren Racing across Formula 1 and the FIA World Endurance Championship, with custom gearbox and differential fluids already in use on the MCL40 and a Hypercar lubricant program set for 2027….
Hyperloop technology market forecast to hit $31.61 billion by 2033
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Coherent Market Insights says the global hyperloop technology market will reach $31.61 billion by 2033, up from $5.96 billion in 2026. The report points to a 26.9% compound annual growth rate and breaks the market down by technology, application,…
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