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iACT and UEFA Foundation for Children Launch ‘She Should Play’ Girls Soccer Camp in Bangui, Central African Republic
A powerful lesson in what can happen when we fully resource community-led sports programming for girls globally. BANGUI, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, July 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Through a grant from the UEFA Foundation for Children, iACT...

HID Signs Agreement to Acquire Calmell Group to Globally Expand in Public Transportation, Enhance Smart Ticketing Product Portfolio
Austin, TX, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AUSTIN, Texas, July 10, 2025 – HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Calmell Group, a Spanish manufacturer of smart cards, smart...

Russia wants more profound trade relations with Africa
(MENAFN) Africa is becoming an increasingly vital market for Russian exporters, offering substantial room for growth, according to Tatyana An, Vice President of the Russian Export Center (REC). Speaking at the INNOPROM-2025 industrial expo in...

Human Settlements conducts workshop to engage with Ya Rona Rapid Transport System in Rustenburg, 10 to 11 Jul
Delegates attending the National Department of Human Settlements North West, New Urban Agenda “All of Society Stakeholder Workshop” will engage in the process of formulating South Africa’s 2026 National Report on the implementation of the New...

Minister Blade Nzimande: Launch of Remote Operations Centre and Visitor Centre at South African Astronomical Observatory
Programme Director Minister of Tourism, Ms Patricia De Lille Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Nomalungelo Gina Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Tsakani Shiviti...

Logistics Market Size Worth USD 23.14 Trillion by 2034 Driven by E-Commerce Growth, Tech Integration, and Government-Led Infrastructure Upgrades
Ottawa, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to Precedence Research, the worldwide logistics market size was valued at USD 9.98 trillion in 2024 and is projected to rise from USD 11.23 trillion in 2025 to USD 23.14 trillion by 2034. The...

After 40 Years in Solitary Confinement, African Elephant Kenya Takes First Steps Onto Sanctuary Ground
Kenya's rescue marks Global Sanctuary for Elephants’ second elephant relocation in 2025 and a milestone in ethical elephant care in South America. BRENTWOOD, TN, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kenya, a 44-year-old female...

Moscow enhances transport relations with three African countries
(MENAFN) Russia has reached new agreements with Djibouti, Egypt, and Morocco to enhance bilateral cooperation in the transport sector, the Russian Ministry of Transport announced on Monday. The focus will be on developing regulations and...

Russia, African island nation talk about enhancing relations
(MENAFN) Russia and the Central African island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe are expanding their bilateral relationship, focusing on military, agricultural, and scientific collaboration, the Russian Embassy in the country has announced. During a...

Russia sees Africa as great coal shipments market
(MENAFN) Russia sees Africa as a promising market for its coal exports, potentially becoming the third-largest destination after China and India, according to Deputy Energy Minister Dmitry Islamov in a TASS interview. With Africa’s population...

Powering Africa's Future: Generator Sets Market to Reach $1.33 Billion by 2032
Containerized Gensets Revolutionize Africa’s Generator Sets Market, Forecasted at 7.7% CAGR by 2032 WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to a new report by Allied Market Research, the Africa generator sets...

Charleston Trucking Expo Returns September 18-20 with Big Rigs, Big Impact and a Bold New Mission to Move People Forward
Presented by the TransEd Foundation, the 3-day event returns with expanded programming, scholarships, and community service CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Charleston Trucking Expo, presented by the TransEd...

Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa: Signing of memorandum of understanding between the South African Maritime Safety Authority and Swedish Transport Agency
Honourable Guests, Distinguished Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen It is both an honour and a privilege to stand before you today to witness the signing of this important Memorandum of Understanding between the South African Maritime Safety...

Canadian firm halts missions following African mine death
(MENAFN) Canadian mining company First Quantum Minerals has paused operations at one of its Trident project sites in Zambia after a fatal dump truck accident claimed the life of an employee. The incident occurred at the Sentinel copper mine,...

S-African prosecutors formulate last arguments in Albert Luthuli death inquest
(MENAFN) South African prosecutors have been given four months to present their final arguments in the reopened inquest into the death of Nobel Peace Prize laureate and anti-apartheid icon, Inkosi Albert Luthuli. The case, overseen by Judge...

S-Africa wants to increase trade with Russia
(MENAFN) South African Vice President Paul Mashatile has called on Russian businesses to invest in South Africa as part of an effort to double trade between the two BRICS countries. Mashatile made the appeal during a meeting with Russian Prime...

Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa - Austria Business Forum
Programme Director, Your Excellency President Van der Bellen, Vice President of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, Ms Martha Schultz, Minister of Small Business Development, Ms Stella Ndabeni, Ministers, Ambassadors, Business and industry...

Russia’s fertilizer shipments to BRICS increase
(MENAFN) Russian fertilizer exports to BRICS countries have increased by over 60% in the last three years, with plans to boost production further to satisfy rising demand within the bloc, Andrey Guryev, President of the Russian Association of...

School of Government on China partnership to train public servants on city governance
The National School of Government (The NSG) has organised a learning exchange visit to China on City Governance, hosted by the Beijing Jiaotong University and is supported by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce. The programme on City Governance runs...

Global Intermodal Freight Transportation Market to Grow from $42.5B (2022) to $109.5B (2032), at 10.4% CAGR
WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, “Intermodal Freight Transportation Market by Type (Railway Transport, Road Transport, Air and Sea Transport,...