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Hybrid electric vehicles market seen reaching $191.9 billion by 2030
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The hybrid electric vehicles market is projected to grow from $94.21 billion in 2025 to $191.9 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company.
Consumer technology services market seen reaching $578B by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the consumer technology and services market will grow from $370.72 billion in 2025 to $404.51 billion in 2026, with North America leading and Asia-Pacific expected to grow fastest.
IT services outsourcing market to top $1 trillion by 2030
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The global IT services outsourcing market is projected to grow from $656.68 billion in 2025 to $718.95 billion in 2026, with demand rising on digital transformation, cloud outsourcing and cybersecurity needs.
Four finalists named for 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation
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Four entrepreneurs from Kenya, South Africa and Niger have reached the final of the 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation.
Smart City Expo Miami brings 30-plus countries to downtown Miami for urban innovation summit
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Smart City Expo Miami returns Oct. 5-6, 2026, at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus with speakers from more than 30 countries across every continent.
Evolving Systems pitches secure activation tools as African mobile bases surge
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Evolving Systems is highlighting secure service activation and SIM lifecycle management as African telecom networks add subscribers and complexity.
School of Rock AllStars raise more than $16K for youth music scholarships
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School of Rock said its 2026 AllStars Tour raised more than $16,000 for the Play Without Limits Project, funding scholarships for students who might not otherwise access its programs.
Tim Draper says Africa can leapfrog traditional finance with Bitcoin and blockchain
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Tim Draper says Africa could move faster than legacy financial systems by embracing Bitcoin, blockchain and mobile-first finance, as the Africa Blockchain Festival prepares to meet in Nairobi Oct. 15-17. The comments highlight a growing push to…
IoT precision agriculture sensors market seen doubling by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global market for IoT precision agriculture sensors will rise from $5.34 billion in 2025 to $14.19 billion by 2030, driven by smart farming, higher crop yields and climate-resilient agriculture.
Four African engineering finalists named for 2026 prize
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Four entrepreneurs from Kenya, South Africa and Niger have been named finalists for the 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation.
Internal combustion engine market seen reaching $240.5B by 2030
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The global internal combustion engine market is projected to grow from $165.56 billion in 2025 to $240.5 billion by 2030, according to a new Business Research Company report.
IVF clinic insurance market seen reaching $6.68 billion by 2030
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The IVF clinic insurance market is projected to rise from $4.47 billion in 2025 to $6.68 billion by 2030 as fertility treatment use grows, cyber risks mount and clinics seek broader liability protection.
WHX Nairobi draws 8,500-plus visits and spotlights East Africa health market
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World Health Expo in Nairobi 2026 ended at KICC with record attendance, 250-plus exhibitors and a strong push for local manufacturing, digital health and smarter procurement.
South Africa’s EV tax break helps, but won’t decide factory wins alone
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South Africa’s 150% tax deduction for battery-electric and hydrogen vehicle production took effect on 1 March 2026, but industry data and Reuters reporting suggest tax relief alone will not determine where global automakers invest.
Technical travel apparel market seen hitting $15.82 billion by 2030
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The technical travel apparel market is projected to climb from $10.2 billion in 2025 to $15.82 billion by 2030, fueled by tourism, business travel, performance fabrics and demand for multifunctional clothing.
Battersea and GARC spotlight rabies vaccination push in South Africa
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Battersea and the Global Alliance for Rabies Control are using World Rabies Day to showcase how collaboration is expanding rabies prevention in South Africa.
ICUU expands global youth, democracy and ministerial work across four continents
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The International Council of Unitarians and Universalists says it is advancing new initiatives in Transylvania, Taiwan, Kansas City and Nairobi, spanning youth leadership, democracy advocacy, BIPOC ministry and minister training.
Africa’s electric mobility shift creates new infrastructure investment openings
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Africa’s electric vehicle market is moving from pilots to commercial use, and investors are starting to look past vehicles to the charging, swapping and power systems needed to support them.
African businesses push for better market access through economic diplomacy
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Business and diplomatic leaders meeting in Pretoria said African smaller firms need stronger support to turn trade ambitions into real sales, contracts and jobs.
CMAS 2026 to focus on who controls Africa’s carbon markets
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The Carbon Markets Africa Summit will bring governments, investors and project developers to Kigali on Oct. 13-15 to debate who sets the terms for carbon projects, pricing and benefit-sharing across Africa.
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