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With frequent grid outages and the rising cost of diesel and petrol for backup generators, millions of Nigerian households and small businesses are looking for a cleaner, quieter and more affordable way to stay powered. The DELTA 3 series is the answer.
Marking the first time a Chinese broadcast media institution has established a year-round, dedicated daily broadcast mechanism with an African national public broadcaster, the project leverages SABC’s television network and digital streaming platform, SABC+, bringing over 100 hours of localized Chinese programming directly to South African households since its launch in June 2026.
Recently, Sungrow launched its energy storage manufacturing facility in Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone, with a planned annual production capacity of 10 GWh and operations set to begin in June 2027. The facility’s initial production will support the Sustainable Energy Valley project in Egypt’s Minya Governorate, jointly developed by the Egyptian government and Norwegian renewable energy company Scatec. Sungrow will supply 4 GWh of energy storage systems, helping advance Egypt’s renewable energy infrastructure.
Binance today announced it will begin offering options on 1,000+ selected U.S. stocks and ETFs through Nest Trading Limited, its Abu Dhabi Global Market-regulated broker-dealer. Nest Trading Limited acts as introducing broker, routing orders to Alpaca Securities LLC (dba Alpaca Clearing), a U.S.-registered self-clearing broker-dealer, for execution, clearing, settlement, and custody.
Pepperstone, a global online trading provider, has appointed Andrew Turnbull as Head of Africa to lead the company’s strategy in the continent. With over 20 years of experience in financial services, Turnbull will focus on growing Pepperstone’s presence in Africa as mobile trading becomes more popular and regulators raise standards. Kenya, where Pepperstone is licensed under the Capital Markets Authority, serves as a model for other African countries looking to introduce formal regulatory frameworks for online forex trading.
Next Level Aviation® (NLA), a leader in the global distribution of used serviceable materials (USM) for all Boeing and Airbus commercial aircraft and associated jet engine platforms, has appointed Michael Fleener as Senior Vice President – Global Sales. As a United States Military Academy graduate, former Army officer and Apache attack helicopter pilot who also has 20+ years in the commercial aviation aftermarket, Mr. Fleener brings significant leadership, sales, operations and supply chain experience to Next Level Aviation®.
XCMG (SHE: 000425) has accelerated equipment deliveries and deployments in Angola, Southeast Asia, South America and Mozambique, supporting road construction, lifting, aerial access and green mining projects. Deliveries include more than 100 units of integrated road construction equipment in Angola, nearly 300 crawler cranes across Southeast Asia and 80 aerial work platforms in South America. In Mozambique, XCMG delivered an integrated road construction solution and deployed a fully electric mining excavator, highlighting its broad portfolio and localized service capabilities.
Skye Africa Intelligence (Pty) Ltd and the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (“ECSA-HC”) today announced a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a regional partnership to deploy AI-enabled health solutions across the ECSA-HC membership, announced on the sidelines of the 16th ECSA-HC Best Practice Forum, taking place from 2 to 7 August 2026 in Manzini, Eswatini.
Discussing how to move innovation from the laboratory to commercial deployment, Li argued that real-world industrial settings should determine technology priorities. He cited partnerships with XCMG Group and Australian mining giant Fortescue as examples. Together they are creating integrated green value chains linking mines, railways and shipping—for example, using renewable energy to power electric locomotives and producing ammonia and methanol from renewable hydrogen for marine fuel. These system-level applications, Li said, create the real-world demand that drives innovation.
Sungrow, the globally leading PV inverter and energy storage system (ESS) provider, has successfully commissioned the RESPITE Solar-plus-Storage Project in Sierra Leone, marking the country’s first major national-scale power generation project completed and connected to the grid in nearly a decade. The project features a total energy storage capacity of 35MWh and integrates 8 units of Sungrow’s PowerTitan Series ESS. Sierra Leone, one of the countries with the lowest electricity access rates globally, has long faced challenges from limited power infrastructure and unreliable electricity supply.
Investec Selects Infosys Finacle SaaS Platform on Microsoft Azure for Digital Banking Transformation
Investec, a leading international bank and wealth manager, has selected the Finacle Digital Banking Solution Suite on Microsoft Azure to modernize its banking operations across South Africa, the UK, Mauritius, and the Channel Islands. The bank will migrate from its legacy platforms to Finacle, establishing a future-ready technology foundation aligned with the next phase of its growth strategy. Key benefits include real-time data and AI foundations, accelerated lending growth, compelling cash management propositions, sharper liquidity optimization, and seamless connectivity across the wider fintech ecosystem.
Binance today announced that bStocks, its tokenized securities offering, has surpassed $500 million in assets under management (AUM), seven weeks after launch. Since going live on June 11, 2026, the product has expanded from five tickers to more than 46 listings, providing eligible users with 24/7 access to tokenized securities and free, instant conversion between a bStock and its underlying stock.
JOHANNESBURG, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sungrow, a globally leading PV inverter and energy storage system (ESS) provider, has worked with EPC The Green Way…
Lower Holder VIP 3 threshold and OTC Spot Volume recognition make VIP progression more accessibleABU DHABI, UAE, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Binance today announced…
PUTIAN, China, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On July 16, SKSHU Paint Co., Ltd. (“3TREES”) held a grand opening ceremony for its Quality Homes Technology Experience…
SHENZHEN, China, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As digital transformation continues to accelerate across Africa, the region has become one of the world’s fastest-growing markets…
From crypto exchange to multi-asset financial platform, Binance marks nine years of growth driven by its global community and sets its sights on three billion…
A fully digital initiative connecting visa application directly to travel bookings, making it easier to visit Saudi than ever beforeDesigned to make traveling to Saudi…
MEXICO CITY, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On July 2, 2026, representatives from UNESCO, Chinese and Mexican government agencies, industry associations and businesses gathered in…
Conducted ahead of America’s 250th anniversary, the survey finds nine in ten Americans (90%) across the political spectrum support funding programs to prevent disease outbreaks…
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The iPhone Duo uses a book-style design with a precision hinge built from more than 100 components. Apple uses grade 5 titanium for the enclosure and Ceramic Shield materials on the exterior surfaces. The company gives the handset an IP68 rating for splash, water and dust resistance. Its inner display includes a nano-texture finish designed to reduce glare and reflections. Both displays support ProMotion, Always On features and peak outdoor brightness of 3,000 nits.

