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Agriculture on launch of 2nd phase of Africa Phytosanitary Programme
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), in collaboration with the Government of South Africa, represented by the Department of Agriculture, launched the second...

Westminster update: legal services at heart of Industrial Strategy
Law Society celebrates 200 years On Monday 23 June, our bicentenary celebrations reached London. We celebrated our profession's rich history, with contributions from the solicitor general and more. Legal services placed at heart of Industrial...

Agriculture on Train-the-Trainer Conference strengthening Africa’s phytosanitary systems
The National Plant Protection Organisation of South Africa (NPPOZA) in the Department of Agriculture (DoA) is hosting a Train-The-Trainer Conference to discuss agricultural plant disease identification and prevention. Furthermore, the conference...

Report states TikTok naming Kenya’s top misinformation platform
(MENAFN) TikTok has emerged as the top platform for misinformation in Kenya, according to the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2025, published on Monday. The study, based on an online survey of 2,007 Kenyans conducted between February and May...

Deaths get reported throughout demonstrations in Kenya
(MENAFN) Nationwide protests in Kenya against police violence and alleged government corruption have resulted in the deaths of at least eight people, according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). Over 400 individuals,...

CryptoMiningFirm Launches GreenMine 2.0: A Next-Generation, AI-Powered, Carbon-Neutral Cloud Mining Platform
London, UK, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CryptoMiningFirm, a global innovator in green cloud mining solutions, today announced the official launch of its next-generation platform, GreenMine 2.0, a fully automated and carbon-neutral cloud...

Protests Sweep Kenya, Leaving 16 Killed, 400 Injured
(MENAFN) Widespread violent protests sweeping Kenya have resulted in at least 16 deaths and over 400 people injured, Amnesty International Kenya reported Thursday. The organization revealed allegations that some police officers have been...

Industrial Maintenance Services Market to Grow from $49 Billion in 2021 to $85.8 Billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 5.6%
Industrial Maintenance Services Market to Grow from $49 Billion in 2021 to $85.8 Billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 5.6% WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭, valued at...

Kenyan police officer gets detained after shooting unarmed civilian
(MENAFN) A Kenyan police officer has been taken into custody following the shooting of an unarmed civilian during protests in Nairobi that erupted over the recent death of a blogger in police custody, according to security authorities. Muchiri...

Kenyan cop gets detained over shooting unarmed resident
(MENAFN) A Kenyan police officer has been arrested for shooting an unarmed civilian during protests in Nairobi, which were sparked by public outrage over the death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang in police custody. National Police Service...

TikTok Emerges as Kenya’s Top Misinformation App
(MENAFN) A recent study by the Reuters Institute, published in its 2025 Digital News Report on Monday, reveals that TikTok has become the primary platform for spreading "false or misleading content" in Kenya. Conducted between February and May...

Heifer International Announces Winners at AYuTe NextGen 2025: Youth-Led Innovation Set to Transform Africa's Agriculture
Four young AgriTech innovators have emerged as the winners of the AYuTe NextGen 2025 competition KAMPALA, UGANDA, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Four young agricultural technology (AgriTech) innovators have emerged as the winners of the...

South Africa Freight and Logistics Market to Surpass USD 30 Billion by 2025 Amid Infrastructure and E-Commerce Growth
South Africa freight market to grow at 3.64% CAGR (2025–2030), fueled by ZAR 6T infra push, evolving trade corridors & logistics modernization. MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, June 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The South Africa's freight and...

Relief & Aid Logistics Market to Reach USD 162.6 Billion by 2033, Backed by Crisis Response and Supply Chain Innovation
WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Rise in penetration of Internet of things (IoT) in the logistics sector enables freight companies and consumers to direct access to the company network via the...

MICE Industry Expected to Hit $2.3 Trillion by 2032, to Grow at 11.6% CAGR From 2023-2032
The incentives segment is projected to witness the highest CAGR of 12.4%, in revenue terms, during the forecast period. WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to a new report published by Allied...

Ormat Announces the Completion of Its Acquisition of the Blue Mountain Geothermal Power Plant From Cyrq Energy
ACQUISITION INCREASES ORMAT’S ELECTRICTY SEGMENT GENERATING PORTFOLIO TO 1,268MW POTENTIAL TO UNLOCK ADDITIONAL VALUE THROUGH EXPECTED PPA RENEWAL AND ASSET UPGRADES RENO, Nev., June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:...

Ruto Labels Violent Protesters as Terrorists
(MENAFN) Kenyan President William Ruto has described individuals who assault police facilities and destroy businesses during ongoing demonstrations as terrorists waging a battle against the state. In response, he has directed law enforcement...

New UN declaration must protect rights of the world’s poorest to nutritional benefits of milk and meat, say experts
More than 115 experts are calling for animal-source foods to be excluded from a UN declaration to eliminate trans-fatty acids. NAIROBI, KENYA, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A draft UN declaration to eliminate trans-fatty acids from global...

New study traces second-hand clothing pathways amid pressure on European collectors
Research reveals journey of clothing from Sweden to Kenya, countering false narratives and warning that pressures on European collectors threaten circularity. GOTHENBERG, SWEDEN, July 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new study by IVL Swedish...

Insurance Biz Africa Launches pan-African Insurance Webinar Master Series
JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, July 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Digital news publisher, Insurance Biz Africa, is proud to announce the launch of a series of pan-African webinar sessions whose objectives are to take an unprecedented deep...