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Desmond Tutu documentary opens FIFDA Paris with a focus on justice and forgiveness
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Karen Hayes’ documentary The Foolishness of God will open the 16th Festival International des Films de la Diaspora Africaine in Paris on Sept. 4, 2026, with a post-screening discussion and reception.
W. Eugene Smith Fund names judges for 2026 grants
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The W. Eugene Smith Fund has announced the judges for its 2026 grant cycle, covering its main grant, student grant and Howard Chapnick Grant.
Tony Nesca’s Poems and Photographs wins NYC Big Book Award distinction
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Canadian author Tony Nesca’s Poems and Photographs was named a Distinguished Favorite at the NYC Big Book Awards in the Poetry-Nature, Place, and the Environment category.
WRO, Aramco launch startup-style robotics pitch program in Hyderabad
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The World Robot Olympiad Association and Aramco are bringing 20 student robotics teams from 13 countries to Hyderabad on Sept. 28, 2026, for a new entrepreneurship pilot.
AURA taps Google Maps Platform to sharpen emergency response routing
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AURA is rolling out Google Maps Platform across its responder apps, customer apps and dispatch systems in South Africa, Kenya, the UK and the U.S. The integration is meant to improve route accuracy, ETA precision and live traffic intelligence for…
Kuganha opens near Cape Town with private wellness safari suites
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Kuganha has opened in South Africa’s Western Cape, creating what it calls a new private wellness safari category just outside Cape Town. The 10-suite property combines rewilded Big Five safari land, in-suite wellness facilities and luxury dining…
Kuganha opens near Cape Town with private wellness safari suites
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Kuganha has opened in South Africa’s Western Cape, combining Big Five safari, rewilding and in-suite wellness in a new private luxury format less than 2.5 hours from Cape Town. The launch targets high-value travelers looking for privacy,…
Wenzhou Baofeng links paper cup performance to coating and die-cutting
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Wenzhou Baofeng Packaging Technology says the performance of its disposable paper cups depends on coating, die-cutting and forming, as buyers face tighter compliance rules in the U.S. and Europe.
AKQ expands into Oceania as global growth accelerates
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AKQ says its globalization strategy has entered a faster-growth phase with an official launch in Oceania and continued momentum in the Americas.
Virtuoso’s 2026 luxury travel trends point to Uganda
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Virtuoso’s 2026 Luxe Report says affluent travelers want more space, wildlife, authenticity and conservation, a shift that could favor Uganda’s parks, lodges and adventure offerings.
Pan African Resources begins trading on the ASX as Australian output ramps up
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Pan African Resources PLC has listed on the Australian Securities Exchange under ticker PAF, giving Australian investors direct access to the gold producer’s shares as the company expands in the Northern Territory.
Ali Coles helps deliver fans to Trinidad primary schools
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Elite gymnast and 1st Choice Family Services brand ambassador Ali Coles joined a Trinidad school outreach effort that delivered cooling fans to three primary schools on Sept. 10. The donation aimed to improve comfort and focus in hot classrooms…
Global Black Pride names 2026 honorees for Paris gala
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Global Black Pride will honor Hosh Ibrahim, Niecy Nash-Betts, Lady Phyll, Durand Bernarr, YouTube, ViiV Healthcare, the Republic of South Africa and others at its Black Excellence Gala & Awards on Sept. 11 in Paris.
Functional service providers market seen reaching $38.56 billion by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global functional service providers market will more than double from $15.43 billion in 2024 to $38.56 billion by 2035, lifted by regulatory pressure, outsourcing demand and technology adoption.
FLEOA deepens global law enforcement ties at ICPRA meeting
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FLEOA sent two leaders to the 2026 International Council of Police Representative Associations meeting to exchange ideas on officer safety, technology, wellness and other cross-border policing issues.
Wound care market seen hitting $47.13 billion by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global wound care market will nearly double from 2025 to 2035, driven by chronic disease, aging populations and new treatment technologies.
Rovos Rail opens 2027 gamebird safari bookings for U.S. travelers
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Luxury Rail Safaris has opened American booking for Rovos Rail’s 2027 Highveld Wingshooting Safari, an eight-day South African hunting trip aboard the Pride of Africa.
Uncanny Alley: A New Day wins Emmy for emerging media
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Ferryman Collective and Virtual Worlds Company’s live VR theater piece won Outstanding Emerging Media Program at the 78th Emmy Awards after competing against projects backed by major entertainment companies.
Botulinum toxin market seen reaching $32.48 billion by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global botulinum toxin market will grow from $13.5 billion in 2025 to $32.48 billion by 2035, driven by reimbursed therapeutic uses, rising aesthetic procedures and ready-to-use liquid formulations.
Spence-Chapin opens Arizona offices in Phoenix and Tucson
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Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children is expanding in Arizona with offices in Phoenix and Tucson to broaden access to adoption, counseling and family support services.
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