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IAOTP names Mickela Covieo Top International Travel Curator of the Year
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Mickela Covieo, founder of Luxe Girls Travel Co., will be honored by the International Association of Top Professionals at its annual awards gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York City this December.
Global investors widen their Namibia bet beyond oil
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Namibia is drawing more international capital as investors look past offshore oil into mining, logistics, energy and industrial infrastructure.
Q-KON expands smart satellite services for Southern Africa tourism
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Q-KON says its expanded Twoobii Smart Satellite Services are now aimed at luxury lodges and eco-tourism operations across Southern Africa, including remote sites in Namibia and South Africa.
Rovos Rail opens 2027 US bookings for Pride of Africa journeys
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Rovos Rail’s Pride of Africa has opened 2027 bookings for American travelers through its US agent, with fares published in dollars for classic rail journeys across Southern and East Africa.
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.
WHX returns to Johannesburg as medtech rivals target South Africa market
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World Health Expo returns to Johannesburg Oct. 6-8, 2026, as global medical technology companies compete for a South African medical device market valued at R18.4 billion.
Safari World Tours expands personalized Namibia travel and shuttle transfers
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Safari World Tours says it is putting more emphasis on tailor-made Namibia holidays and shuttle transfers as travelers seek easier routing, flexible transport and more realistic trip planning.
Waste2Wear, Kwality Holdings launch recycled bags partnership in Southern Africa
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Waste2Wear has signed an exclusive deal with Kwality Holdings to distribute recycled bags and other sustainable products in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia.
Brand g Vacations, BeOnd launch private-jet Africa safari for 2027
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Brand g Vacations and BeOnd Airlines are selling a 14-night, 15-day ultra-luxury trip across five African countries from June 15-29, 2027. The itinerary pairs a chartered Airbus A321 with safari lodges, wildlife experiences and cultural stops,…
Stationed at Home expands to 40-plus international territories
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Freestyle Digital Media has launched the indie drama Stationed at Home for digital rent or purchase across more than 40 territories worldwide starting July 2, 2026. The release follows the film’s North American run and broadens its global…
Jacada Travel adds 39 impact-focused experiences
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Jacada Travel has expanded its Positive Impact Collection with 39 new experiences built around conservation, community resilience and cultural preservation.
Indianapolis Zoo names 27 nominees for 2027 Indianapolis Prize
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The Indianapolis Zoo has named 27 conservationists as nominees for the 2027 Indianapolis Prize, the world’s leading award for animal conservation.
UK nurse Agimol Pradeep wins Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026
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Agimol Pradeep, a Senior Transplant Coordinator at King’s College Hospital and Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Salford, won the USD 250,000 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026 in Kochi, India.
Fluorspar market projected to hit $5.1 billion by 2035 as supply shifts and battery demand grow
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The global fluorspar market is set to rise from $3.9 billion in 2026 to $5.1 billion by 2035, driven by chemical processing, aluminium, battery materials, and specialty fluorine uses.
iONLINE adds Starlink enterprise satellite connectivity in licensed markets
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iONLINE Connected Networks says it can now resell Starlink connectivity to enterprises in international markets where the service is licensed to operate.
Luxury Rail Safaris launches US site for Rovos Rail with dollar pricing
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Luxury Rail Safaris has launched a dedicated US website for Rovos Rail, giving American travelers full itinerary, suite and pricing details in US dollars.
B2i Digital lines up clean energy metals investor conference for Aug. 27
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B2i Digital is hosting a full-day virtual investor conference on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, featuring public companies across copper, rare earths, phosphate, manganese, uranium, natural hydrogen and battery technology.
Brand g Vacations tops $1.3 million in charitable donations with HRC sweepstakes
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Brand g Vacations has partnered with Propeller on a summer sweepstakes to raise support for the Human Rights Campaign while offering a $20,000 luxury cruise prize.
Kim Myers marks 37th ARTS Convention show and 30 years in talent development
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Kim Myers and Applause International are celebrating the 37th ARTS Convention and more than three decades of helping performers connect with industry professionals in Louisville, Kentucky.
Jetour documentary wins three Telly Awards
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Jetour’s documentary “Return of the Cheetah: Horn of Africa,” produced with Discovery, won three honors at the 47th Telly Awards and also took a Gold Award at the New York Festivals Advertising Awards.
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