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Anita Axel Jones teases synthetic ice-skating technique before Miss Black America pageant sponsorship
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Anita Axel Jones says a video showing her training on synthetic ice inside her New Jersey condo is meant to encourage more Black and other people of color to skate.
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.
ClickUp engineer Dona Maria Jose expands women-in-tech mentorship work
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Dona Maria Jose, a senior backend engineer at ClickUp with experience at Visa, Microsoft, Dropbox and Slack, is being recognized for her technical leadership and mentorship.
Sneakers market seen reaching $143.66B by 2031
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Mordor Intelligence projects the global sneakers market will grow from $100.48 billion in 2026 to $143.66 billion by 2031, driven by lifestyle demand, digital-first shopping and a more competitive price mix. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the…
BGFI Bank Group deepens SBS partnership for Africa-wide digital banking rollout
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BGFI Bank Group has renewed its partnership with SBS through a new subscription centered on SBS Digital Banking Suite, backing the bank group’s BGFI 30 strategy for 2026-2030. The phased rollout starts with two pilot subsidiaries and is designed…
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.
Royal Academy opens 2027 Africa Prize applications in Ivory Coast
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The Royal Academy of Engineering has launched the 2027 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation with a special call to engineers and innovators in Côte d’Ivoire.
African nations push to make AGOA a driver of mineral processing and industrial growth
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African governments and stakeholders want the renewed African Growth and Opportunity Act to do more than expand market access.
Toddler bed storage drawers market seen growing 7.9% annually through 2030
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The toddler bed storage drawers market is projected to rise from $1.47 billion in 2025 to $2.15 billion by 2030, driven by urban living, home renovation, and e-commerce expansion.
TGUP launches junior science lab kit for Kenyan schools
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The Global Uplift Project has released a junior version of its Science Lab in a Box for junior high schools in Africa, with Kenya as the first market.
Tooth Fairy Keepsake Boxes Market Seen Reaching $1.45 Billion by 2030
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The tooth fairy keepsake boxes market is forecast to grow from $1.01 billion in 2026 to $1.45 billion by 2030, driven by personalization, premium gifting and e-commerce.
DEI consulting market seen reaching $2.61 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global DEI consulting market is set to grow from $1.68 billion in 2026 to $2.61 billion by 2030, driven by remote work, ESG reporting and demand for inclusive leadership.
DPSS lasers market seen reaching $3.49 billion by 2030
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The global diode-pumped solid state lasers market is projected to grow from $2.57 billion in 2026 to $3.49 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company.
Direct store delivery software market seen reaching $4.7 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the direct store delivery software market is set to grow from $2.74 billion in 2026 to $4.7 billion by 2030 as retailers and manufacturers push for better supply chain visibility and faster replenishment.
Travel tech organizer case market seen rising to $2.53 billion by 2030
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The travel tech organizer case market is projected to grow from $1.59 billion in 2025 to $2.53 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company.
Life science and analytical instruments market seen doubling by 2035
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Market Research Future says the global life science and analytical instruments market will grow from $23.35 billion in 2026 to $47.26 billion by 2035, driven by biologics pipelines, continuous-manufacturing rules and AI-enabled analytics.
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.
ID card lanyard hook market to reach $1.74B by 2030
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The global identity card lanyard hook market is projected to grow from $1.23 billion in 2025 to $1.33 billion in 2026, then climb to $1.74 billion by 2030, according to a new report from The Business Research Company.
Data Protection as a Service market seen reaching $144.87 billion by 2035
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The broader data protection as a service market is projected to grow from $19.87 billion in 2025 to $144.87 billion by 2035, driven by cloud adoption, cybersecurity risk, compliance pressure and rising use of AI in sensitive-data environments.
Toy rotation bins market seen reaching $2.62 billion by 2030
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The toy rotation bins market is projected to grow from $1.92 billion in 2026 to $2.62 billion by 2030, driven by e-commerce, demand for organized storage and interest in child development.
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