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Varanasi hosts BRICS culture meeting as Uttar Pradesh courts global tourism
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India brought delegates from BRICS and partner countries to Varanasi for the second BRICS Culture Working Group meeting on June 4-5, 2026, using the ancient city to showcase Uttar Pradesh’s heritage, spiritual sites and tourism potential.
African Bush Camps marks 10 years of guide training and expands women’s pipeline
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African Bush Camps is marking its 20th year in business, 10 years of guide training and five years of its Female Guides Program as it doubles down on guide development across Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Chancen International targets 60,000 students with fair financing model
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Chancen International plans to expand its outcomes-based education financing model across Africa, aiming to reach 60,000 students and deploy $130 million by 2029. The Rwanda-based social enterprise says its repayment rate is above 95% after…
Southern California Black Chamber Beverly Hills chapter names Sir Lance McCarthy chairman
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The Beverly Hills chapter of the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce has appointed Sir Lance McCarthy, PhD, as chairman of the board.
Five Chinese musical fountain suppliers target global projects
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Chinese musical fountain manufacturers are expanding overseas with turnkey design, engineering and installation services as the global market heads toward USD 5.23 billion by 2034. Five suppliers stand out for municipal, hospitality and multimedia…
Narconon UK marks 60 years of its rehabilitation programme
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Narconon United Kingdom gathered supporters, staff and graduates at Saint Hill Manor in East Grinstead, West Sussex, on June 21, 2026, to mark the 60th anniversary of the addiction treatment programme.
AEC to join Venezuela Energy Week roadshows in London and Houston
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The African Energy Chamber will take part in Venezuela Energy Week investment showcases in London on July 30 and Houston on August 18. The events are designed to connect investors, energy companies and developers with opportunities in Venezuela as…
AEC joins Venezuela Energy Week roadshows in London and Houston
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The African Energy Chamber will join Venezuela Energy Week investment showcases in London on July 30 and Houston on August 18 to court global capital for Venezuela’s energy sector.
Brand g Vacations tops $1.3 million in charitable donations with HRC sweepstakes
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Brand g Vacations has partnered with Propeller on a summer sweepstakes to raise support for the Human Rights Campaign while offering a $20,000 luxury cruise prize.
unconnected.org and Q-KON team up on satellite internet for remote African communities
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unconnected.org and Q-KON announced a partnership July 23, 2026, to bring satellite connectivity to off-grid communities, schools, clinics and economic hubs across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Chartmetric and Splice map the rise of hybrid music genres
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Chartmetric and Splice found that hybrid genres are taking a larger share of global listening while traditional top genres shrink.
Plan7Architect tops 90,000 license sales as it doubles down on one-time purchase software
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Plan7Architect says it has surpassed 90,000 software license sales after expanding internationally, adding support and training resources, and investing in new product development.
BAYE London adds destination-inspired swimwear collections
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BAYE London is expanding its swimwear lineup with collections shaped by Cape Town, London, and Florida, reflecting founder Kerry Sykes’ personal design journey.
Chery tops 943,000 exports in H1 as iCAUR expands globally
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Chery Group posted record first-half sales and exports in 2026, while its iCAUR NEV brand pushed into more than 40 markets with new products, awards and showrooms.
Data center colocation market seen reaching $241.46 billion by 2033
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Coherent Market Insights says the data center colocation market will rise from $104.56 billion in 2026 to $241.46 billion by 2033, driven by a 12.7% annual growth rate.
Fetal bovine serum market seen reaching $6.05 billion by 2033
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Coherent Market Insights has published a new forecast for the fetal bovine serum market, projecting growth from $2.40 billion in 2026 to $6.05 billion by 2033. The report points to demand across drug discovery, vaccine production and cell-based…
FasterCapital says H1 2026 startup activity topped $210M in closed rounds
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FasterCapital says it supported 315 startups in 86 countries in the first half of 2026, with more than 48 closed funding rounds totaling over $210 million.
JET podcast spotlights Global South climate voices
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JET — The Just Energy Transition Podcast has launched from Pretoria and is now streaming at jetvoices.com, with early episodes featuring climate activists and clean-energy thinkers from Uganda, South Africa, Nigeria and across the continent.
Jetour hosts second boxy SUV carnival in Dunhuang
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Jetour brought more than 1,100 media, owners and industry guests to Dunhuang, China, for the second Jetour Boxy SUV Carnival, using desert test drives and user events to push its off-road lifestyle message.
Charlotte to host Global Africa Summit 2026
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The Africa Investment Network will bring more than 300 leaders to Charlotte, North Carolina, for a September 8-10 summit focused on U.S.–Africa trade, investment and economic resilience.
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