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Maple Agro Farms signs LOI for 10,000-acre Ghana leasehold
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Maple Agro Farms has signed a letter of intent to secure a 50-year renewable leasehold on about 10,000 acres near Begoro in Ghana’s Eastern Region.
Türkiye, Ghana and Luxembourg join carbon markets coalition ahead of COP31
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Türkiye, Ghana and Luxembourg have joined The Coalition to Grow Carbon Markets, lifting membership to 14 governments as COP31 approaches in Türkiye.
CryoChain CEO Returns to Ghana for Kyebi Ohum Festival
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CryoChain Co-Founder and CEO William McCoy II attended the 2026 Kyebi Ohum Festival in Ghana’s Eastern Region, linking his family heritage with the company’s planned cold-chain buildout in Koforidua.
BINCEN details truck scale protection for hot, humid climates
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BINCEN says truck scales in tropical and rainy regions need layered protection against UV, humidity and flooding.
Influential Women spotlights Felicia Cooper and Wisteria Wisdom
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Influential Women highlighted Felicia Cooper, founder and CEO of Wisteria Wisdom, Inc., on Aug. 20, 2026, in Mesquite, Texas.
Taiwan and WUCWO launch digital empowerment project for women leaders in Africa
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The World Union of Catholic Women’s Organisations and Taiwan unveiled a new digital empowerment initiative in Rome on August 18, 2026, aimed at women leaders and Catholic networks in five African countries.
TTC2026 draws 950-plus registrations from 27 countries
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TRATSEDI says its two-day hybrid Transformative Transport Conference 2026 brought together researchers, policymakers and industry participants in London on Aug. 12-13 to rethink mobility as a people-centered service.
Varda Foundation opens SoilHive to global soil data users
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Varda Foundation has made its SoilHive soil data platform open source, aiming to help governments, researchers and industry securely share soil information while keeping national control of the data.
UCC launches eCampus for online postgraduate degrees
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The University of Cape Coast has launched UCC eCampus, an online platform that lets working professionals in Ghana and abroad pursue selected postgraduate degrees without leaving their jobs or moving to campus.
Accops taps Mart Networks to expand secure workspace sales across Africa
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Accops has named Nairobi-based Mart Networks as its authorised, non-exclusive distributor in East and West Africa to push secure digital workspace adoption.
GAAPP launches African and Middle East alliance on lung health
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GAAPP and 22 member groups from 10 African countries have formed AMEA to push awareness, earlier diagnosis and better treatment for respiratory and allergic diseases.
Influential Women spotlights Carmen Ward-Sullivan’s nursing leadership
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Influential Women highlighted Carmen Ward-Sullivan, PhD, RN, for her leadership in nursing education, clinical expertise, and global health work.
AITEC World sets London and Addis events to push African tourism integration
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AITEC World has announced two global tourism gatherings for late 2026 in London and Addis Ababa, framing them as a push for more African travel, investment and trade.
Shea butter market seen doubling by 2035 on natural beauty demand
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The global shea butter market is projected to rise from $1.77 billion in 2024 to $3.499 billion by 2035, fueled by demand for natural, organic and sustainably sourced ingredients in cosmetics, food and pharmaceuticals.
BINCEN outlines weighbridge selection standards for global buyers
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BINCEN is positioning its weighbridges around durability, compliance and environment-specific configurations for logistics, mining, construction and port users worldwide.
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.
Androco Minerals buys 29% stake in South Africa chrome project
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Androco Minerals has acquired a 29% interest in the Chapani Chrome Project in South Africa’s Bushveld Complex, giving the Dubai-based trader an entry into chrome mining and a development asset with historical resources and existing rights.
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…
Five China-based HOWO dump truck exporters to watch in 2026
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Chinese trading companies are positioning themselves to meet rising global demand for SINOTRUK HOWO dump trucks across Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and South America.
Cocoa beans market to reach $37.18 billion by 2035
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The global cocoa beans market is projected to grow from $20.24 billion in 2025 to $37.18 billion by 2035, driven by premium chocolate demand, sustainability efforts and new uses in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
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