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Birchall bets £1 million on tea’s coffee moment
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Birchall Tea is launching its biggest brand push yet in September, backed by a £1 million marketing investment, its first TV ad and a six-part film series focused on tea origin and conservation.
Wawira Njiru wins German Africa Prize 2026
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Kenyan social innovator Wawira Njiru has received the German Africa Prize 2026 for turning school feeding into a model for jobs, local food systems and economic development.
Kigali Financial Centre takes over leadership of Africa financial roundtable
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Kigali International Financial Centre has assumed the chair of the Africa Roundtable of Financial Centres from EnterpriseNGR, a leadership change aimed at deepening cooperation among African financial hubs and boosting the continent’s global…
Kham Royal Kingdom signs diaspora MOU at heritage celebration
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King Tikoe Tefo Meshack Lekitlane of the Kham Royal Kingdom signed a memorandum of understanding with the State of the African Diaspora on Sept. 5 in Randfontein, South Africa.
UAE skateboarders compete at BRICS Skate Cup in Ryazan
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Three UAE skateboarders joined the 2026 BRICS Skate Cup in Ryazan, Russia, where athletes from 27 countries competed across skateboarding, inline skating and scootering.
Queen Robin L. West crowned in Kham Royal Kingdom ceremony
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Dr. Robin L. West was crowned HRH Queen Robin L. West on Sept. 4 in South Africa during the Kham Royal Kingdom’s royal festivities, taking on a new role tied to youth empowerment and humanitarian work.
Fluorspar market projected to hit $5.1 billion by 2035 as supply shifts and battery demand grow
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The global fluorspar market is set to rise from $3.9 billion in 2026 to $5.1 billion by 2035, driven by chemical processing, aluminium, battery materials, and specialty fluorine uses.
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.
Alabaster International to host immersive gala for women-led food security in Africa
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Alabaster International will hold ETCHED on Sept. 12 at Serendipity Labs Costa Mesa to raise money for its enset program and spotlight women smallholder farmers in Ethiopia and Kenya.
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…
Wirelink Digital rebrands as Wirelink Media
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Wirelink Digital has renamed itself Wirelink Media as the growth agency expands its global service offering and sharpens its focus on B2B clients.
Workable becomes Africa’s first WELL-rated flex workspace
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Workable Nairobi has become the first shared workspace operator in Africa to earn the WELL Coworking Rating, a milestone that adds third-party validation to its wellness-led positioning.
Avocado oil market seen hitting $1.67 billion by 2035
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The global avocado oil market is projected to rise from $608.84 million in 2024 to $1.67 billion by 2035, driven by premium cooking demand, clean-label buying and broader use in food, personal care and industrial products.
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.
Dublin conference issues joint playbook to counter extremism
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Law enforcement, faith leaders and experts met in Dublin on Aug. 27 to map out new ways to prevent radicalisation and violent extremism.
GAAPP launches African and Middle East alliance on lung health
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GAAPP and 22 member groups from 10 African countries have formed AMEA to push awareness, earlier diagnosis and better treatment for respiratory and allergic diseases.
Former Mauritius president wins global voice of change award in Zimbabwe
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Former Mauritius President Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim received three international honors at the iChange Nations Global Leadership and Humanitarian Awards on July 21 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Accops and Lithe SD strike distribution deal for IOC and ROA
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Accops Systems has partnered with Mauritius-based Lithe Solutions Distributor to expand secure digital workspace offerings across the Indian Ocean Commission and the Rest of Africa.
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…
Brenda Stevens recognized for advancing Ohio entrepreneurs
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Influential Women is spotlighting Brenda Stevens, MA, CBA®, for more than three decades of work in entrepreneurship, workforce development, higher education, and community leadership.
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