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Africa Prize opens 2027 applications for Namibia's engineers and innovators
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The Royal Academy of Engineering has opened applications for the 2027 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation and is urging engineers and innovators in Namibia to enter.
Africa Prize opens 2027 applications with Zambia spotlight
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The Royal Academy of Engineering has opened applications for the 2027 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation and is urging engineers and innovators in Zambia to apply.
Africa Prize seeks Ugandan engineering innovators for 2027 competition
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The Royal Academy of Engineering has opened applications for the 2027 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation and is urging engineers and innovators in Uganda to apply.
BB Energy closes $272.5 million global revolving credit facility
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BB Energy secured a $272.5 million one-year syndicated revolving credit facility with 21 lenders across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. The refinancing supports the company’s maturing 2025 facility and gives the trading group…
ZenaTech buys Velocity Geomatics, pushes drones into oil and gas compliance
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ZenaTech said July 17, 2026, that it completed its 25th acquisition by buying Velocity Geomatics, expanding Drone as a Service into oil and gas environmental and regulatory work in Western Canada.
Betaine market seen reaching $6.38 billion by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global betaine market will rise from $3.52 billion in 2025 to $6.38 billion by 2035, driven by demand in supplements, animal feed, personal care and functional foods.
School Nutrition Foundation awards 2026 equipment grants to schools nationwide
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The School Nutrition Foundation named 2026 equipment grant recipients to help school meal programs expand scratch-made menus, improve efficiency and ease staffing and budget pressures.
Lagoon mixer electric market seen reaching $1.57 billion by 2030
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The lagoon mixer electric market is projected to grow from $1.09 billion in 2025 to $1.57 billion by 2030, driven by wastewater infrastructure spending, aquaculture growth and stricter discharge rules.
Tokyo governor touts hydrogen push on Europe, Central Asia trip
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Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike used visits to the Netherlands and Kazakhstan to promote Tokyo’s green hydrogen strategy and deepen ties on digital innovation, resilience and education.
Veterinary NFC anti-tamper seals market seen topping $0.97 billion by 2030
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The market for veterinary anti-tamper seals with NFC is projected to grow from $0.59 billion in 2025 to $0.97 billion by 2030, driven by traceability, counterfeit prevention and tighter supply-chain controls.
PitbullHero revives the case for pit bulls as America's Dog
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PitbullHero is using July 4 to highlight the historical role of pit bull-type dogs as symbols of loyalty, strength and service, while pushing back on breed-specific laws and common myths.
Get Simple Box wins Willamette Valley moving award
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Get Simple Box, a Salem-based portable storage company, won the 2026 Best of the Willamette Valley award in Moving Services after a community vote.
PitbullHero revives the case for pit bulls as America’s Dog
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PitbullHero is using history and research to counter decades of stigma around pit bull-type dogs this July 4, highlighting their role as military mascots, family pets and working animals.
Add-a-leaf kit market to reach $1.62 billion by 2030
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The global add-a-leaf kit market is projected to grow from $1.15 billion in 2025 to $1.23 billion in 2026, according to The Business Research Company, with demand rising across commercial vehicles, off-road vehicles and aging fleets.
Pressure washer hose reels market to reach $2.63 billion by 2030
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The pressure washer hose reels market is projected to grow from $1.95 billion in 2025 to $2.63 billion by 2030, driven by construction, industrial cleaning, and vehicle maintenance demand.
ZZ Steel pitches one-stop galvanized binding wire supply model
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ZZ Steel Group says its integrated galvanized binding wire model cuts procurement friction, reduces breakage on the job and simplifies sourcing for construction and industrial buyers.
Modified atmosphere packaging market seen reaching $27.1 billion by 2030
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The global modified atmosphere packaging market is projected to grow from $18.62 billion in 2025 to $27.1 billion by 2030, driven by demand for fresher packaged food, stronger cold chains and pressure to cut plastic waste.
Canola oil market seen reaching $55 billion by 2033
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The global canola oil market is projected to grow from $40.7 billion in 2026 to $55.0 billion by 2033, driven by health-focused consumers, food processing demand and rising biofuel use. North America leads today, while Asia Pacific is expected to…
Lhoist leads fragmented limestone market as carbon capture gains ground
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Lhoist Group led global limestone sales in 2024 with a 4% share, according to The Business Research Company, as the market remained highly fragmented.
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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