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Kenya harvests first enset crop in historic cross-border trial
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Researchers in Kenya have harvested the first cultivated enset plant ever grown on Kenyan soil, marking a four-year collaboration led by Alabaster International and partners from Ethiopia and Kenya.
VDSL market seen reaching $58.14B by 2030
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The global very high bit rate digital subscriber line market is projected to grow from $47.42 billion in 2025 to $49.3 billion in 2026, with the Business Research Company forecasting a climb to $58.14 billion by 2030. Demand for faster broadband,…
Voltage regulators market seen reaching $15.93 billion by 2030
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The global market for voltage regulators and references is projected to climb to $15.93 billion by 2030, driven by consumer electronics, industrial automation, automotive electrification and high-performance computing.
Smart education market to top $600B by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global smart education market will grow from $361.6 billion in 2026 to $600.83 billion by 2030, fueled by personalized learning, cloud-based tools and AI-driven education systems.
Time over fiber market seen reaching $0.6 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global time over fiber market is on track to grow from $0.41 billion in 2026 to $0.6 billion by 2030, driven by smart grids, 5G and 6G, and ultra-low-latency systems.
Web application development market seen reaching $61.24 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global web application development market will rise from $44.57 billion in 2026 to $61.24 billion by 2030, driven by AI-assisted coding, cloud-native apps and demand for cross-platform digital services.
Call Sheet Media acquires African-inspired fantasy screenplay 'The Embers of Aerthos'
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Call Sheet Media has acquired Donnell D. Pannell’s historical fantasy screenplay ‘The Embers of Aerthos,’ a project now entering development with a focus on an African-inspired world of kingdoms, mythology and war. The move adds an original…
Video market seen reaching $273.22 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company projects the global video market will rise from $218.64 billion in 2026 to $273.22 billion by 2030, driven by subscription streaming, short-form content and connected TV growth.
Weapon systems market forecast sees faster growth through 2030
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The global weapon systems market is projected to climb from $294.49 billion in 2025 to $438.81 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company.
Video surveillance devices market seen reaching $70.26 billion by 2030
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The global video surveillance devices market is projected to grow from $47.49 billion in 2026 to $70.26 billion by 2030, driven by AI adoption, smart city rollouts and rising security demand.
All Sports Group makes first major move into Africa
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All Sports Group has partnered with the Africa Fitness Honors & Expo to cover the 2026 event in Accra, Ghana, marking its first major initiative on the continent.
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.
Locsanity and LOCnificent bring back community impact awards
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Locsanity and LOCnificent will honor two NYC-area changemakers with $1,500 awards at LOCnificent in Brooklyn on Oct. 18, 2026. Nominations are open through Aug. 21 for the annual program, which recognizes leaders serving Black and Brown…
Heru Ifagbemi and Son of RA release book on African spirituality
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Heru Ifagbemi and Son of RA have released Religion, the REAL Matrix, a nonfiction book that examines African spirituality through historical, cultural and metaphysical lenses.
Internet access market seen reaching $460.57B by 2030
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The internet access market is projected to grow from $368.72 billion in 2025 to $460.57 billion by 2030, driven by 5G, satellite internet, smart devices and remote work.
Upgames sees new Africa partnerships after SiGMA debut
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Upgames used SiGMA Africa 2026 in Cape Town to meet operators, aggregators and platform providers for the first time at an Africa-focused exhibition.
Royal Academy of Engineering opens 2027 Africa Prize applications for Senegalese innovators
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The Royal Academy of Engineering has opened applications for the 2027 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, with a special push to attract engineers and innovators in Senegal.
Pocfarmer pledges $2 million to launch Africa education charity
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Pocfarmer has committed $2 million to establish a charity foundation focused on children’s education, community development and local jobs across underserved regions in Africa.
Lease finance market seen reaching $304.36 billion by 2030
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The lease finance or leasing finance market is projected to grow from $219.74 billion in 2025 to $304.36 billion by 2030 as companies lean more on flexible asset funding.
Laundry services market seen reaching $109.94 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company projects the global laundry services market will grow from $81.99 billion in 2025 to $109.94 billion by 2030, driven by busy lifestyles, smart laundry technology and demand for convenient pickup-and-delivery services….
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