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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.
Five China tablet press makers spotlighted as pharma rules tighten
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Five China-based tablet press and pharmaceutical machinery makers are positioned in 2026 to serve a market that is demanding faster output, flexible dosage formats and stronger compliance support.
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.
International Polo Tour expands FAIM.WORLD partnership ahead of September 19 Sunset Polo
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The International Polo Tour is adding Web3 collectibles, authenticated digital memorabilia and new fan experiences through its collaboration with FAIM.WORLD ahead of the Sunset Polo White Lotus 250th Anniversary Polo Cup on Sept. 19 in Leesburg,…
AOKLY Group pitches UPS batteries for African data centers
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Guangdong Aokly Group showcased its industrial backup power products at The Solar Show Africa in Johannesburg, targeting data center operators and telecom firms facing grid instability and heat stress.
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.
Dust-A-Side spotlights winter dust control for South African mines
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Dust-A-Side is urging South African mining, construction and industrial operators to tighten dust controls as the dry winter of 2026 intensifies airborne dust risks.
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…
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 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.
PUBG MOBILE opens second Africa Rising Designer season with paid internships
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PUBG MOBILE has launched the second season of its Rising Designer program across Africa, offering design students a shot at two paid internships and possible in-game features.
KeraLink International tops 4 million lives impacted
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KeraLink International says it has now impacted more than 4 million lives through global vision care programs, with nearly 3 million of those reached since January 2025. The milestone underscores the nonprofit’s push to expand access to eye care,…
Eurabelt Fuels opens zero-fee fuel verification across Africa and BRICS markets
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Eurabelt Fuels (Pty) Ltd has launched a no-upfront-fee verification and custodial program from Johannesburg aimed at refining and trade counterparties across Africa, BRICS and Asia. The company says the system is designed to cut fraud, speed due…
Soccer Laduma launches betting hub for South African football fans
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Soccer Laduma has launched a dedicated betting section aimed at South African football fans, adding weekly tips, World Cup previews and bookmaker reviews to its football coverage.
Cloud Camper pitches winter-ready rooftop tents for South African road trips
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Johannesburg-based Cloud Camper is promoting quick-setup rooftop tents and camping gear as South Africans head into the July winter holiday season.
More South Africans are selling damaged cars instead of repairing them
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Rising repair bills and tighter household budgets are pushing more South African owners to sell damaged, non-running and written-off vehicles, according to Johannesburg buyer Damaged Cars Wanted.
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.
Africa PPP 2026 draws wider African participation for Nairobi summit
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More African PPP authorities, development financiers and infrastructure agencies have confirmed for the 16th Africa PPP Infrastructure Finance, Investment & Partnerships Summit in Nairobi from Nov. 11-13, 2026. The event aims to connect project…
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