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S-Africa demands BRICS leads global conflict resolution
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on BRICS nations to take a stronger leadership role in addressing global conflicts and overhauling international governance systems. Speaking at the opening of the 17th BRICS Summit in...

Fortinet Report: OT Cybersecurity Risk Elevates within Executive Leadership Ranks
SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today announced the findings from its global 2025 State of Operational Technology...
![[Latest] Global Battery Backup Unit Market Size/Share Worth USD 43.64 Billion by 2034 at a 4.56% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth Rate, Value, SWOT Analysis)](/images/pressrelease-small.png)
[Latest] Global Battery Backup Unit Market Size/Share Worth USD 43.64 Billion by 2034 at a 4.56% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth Rate, Value, SWOT Analysis)
Austin, TX, USA, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Custom Market Insights has published a new research report titled “Battery Backup Unit Market Size, Trends and Insights By Battery Type (Lead-Acid Batteries, Lithium-Ion Batteries, Nickel-Cadmium...

G20 chair demands urgent worldwide action on Africa’s debt predicament
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for immediate and coordinated global efforts to address the escalating debt crisis burdening many developing nations, particularly across Africa. In his weekly national letter, Ramaphosa...

TRIMEDX ranked 30th Inspiring Workplace in North America and recognized as Best in Class Leadership
Indianapolis, Indiana, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TRIMEDX―a leading independent clinical asset management company delivering clinical engineering services, clinical asset informatics, and medical device cybersecurity― is proud to announce...

Malian leader sees Putin as ‘sincere’ president
(MENAFN) Transitional Malian President Assimi Goita praised Russian President Vladimir Putin for his honesty and pragmatic approach to international affairs, describing him as a sincere statesman. Goita made these remarks following an official...
![[Latest] Global Graphene Coating Market Size/Share Worth USD 1,350.17 Million by 2034 at a 23.35% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth Rate, Value, SWOT Analysis)](/images/pressrelease-small.png)
[Latest] Global Graphene Coating Market Size/Share Worth USD 1,350.17 Million by 2034 at a 23.35% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth Rate, Value, SWOT Analysis)
Austin, TX, USA, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Custom Market Insights has published a new research report titled “Graphene Coating Market Size, Trends and Insights By Product (Solvent Based, Water Based), By Application (Corrosion-resistant...
![[Latest] Global Magnesium Supplements Market Size/Share Worth USD 8.94 Billion by 2034 at a 7.43% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth Rate, Value, SWOT Analysis)](/images/pressrelease-small.png)
[Latest] Global Magnesium Supplements Market Size/Share Worth USD 8.94 Billion by 2034 at a 7.43% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth Rate, Value, SWOT Analysis)
Austin, TX, USA, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Custom Market Insights has published a new research report titled “Magnesium Supplements Market Size, Trends and Insights By Type (Tablets, Capsules, Powders, Liquids), By Application (Dietary...

South African public officials' group is set to visit China
(MENAFN) A group of South African public officials is set to visit China from July 7 to 27 as part of an exchange program focused on city governance, according to an announcement made by a South African official on Monday. The initiative is...

Court prevents burial of ex-Zambian leader
(MENAFN) A South African court has blocked the burial of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu just as the private ceremony was about to start, following a dispute between his family and the Zambian government over the funeral plans. Mourners...

Bolivian Leader asks nations to stop their dependence on US
(MENAFN) Bolivian President Luis Arce called on nations around the world to move away from dependence on the U.S. dollar in international trade, advocating instead for the use of national currencies or alternative payment systems. His remarks were...
![[Latest] Global Low-carbon Methanol Market Size/Share Worth USD 27.7 Billion by 2034 at a 34.7% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth Rate, Value, SWOT Analysis)](/images/pressrelease-small.png)
[Latest] Global Low-carbon Methanol Market Size/Share Worth USD 27.7 Billion by 2034 at a 34.7% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth Rate, Value, SWOT Analysis)
Austin, TX, USA, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Custom Market Insights has published a new research report titled “Low-carbon Methanol Market Size, Trends and Insights By Type (Biomethanol, E-Methanol), By Production Route (Power to Methanol,...

South African Leader responses to Trump’s comments on BRICS
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday responded firmly to remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump, who recently warned of a 10% tariff on countries aligning with what he called the “anti-American policies” of the BRICS...

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund and Law Society of South Africa Young Lawyers Conference
Programme Director President of the Law Society of South Africa, Nkosana Mvundlela Judges who are present Distinguished lawyers and legal practitioners Distinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen Good morning It was Karl Marx who wisely observed...

Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa - Austria Business Forum
Programme Director, Your Excellency President Van der Bellen, Vice President of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, Ms Martha Schultz, Minister of Small Business Development, Ms Stella Ndabeni, Ministers, Ambassadors, Business and industry...

President Cyril Ramaphosa: 17th BRICS Leaders' Summit - Intervention on peace, pecurity and global governance
Your Excellency, President Lula da Silva, Fellow BRICS Leaders, Honourable Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to thank you, President Lula, for your warm welcome and for hosting us, as Chair of the 17th BRICS Summit, in...

President Cyril Ramaphosa: Environment, COP30 and Global Health, 17th BRICS Leaders' Summit
Your Excellency, President Lula da Silva, Leaders of BRICS member countries, Leaders of BRICS Partner and Outreach countries, Leaders of global and regional institutions, Honourable Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, This moment in...

School of Government on China partnership to train public servants on city governance
The National School of Government (The NSG) has organised a learning exchange visit to China on City Governance, hosted by the Beijing Jiaotong University and is supported by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce. The programme on City Governance runs...

Minister Patricia de Lille on procurement allegations at South African Tourism
I have noted with deep concern the media reports published by City Press and News24 on the allegations of serious procurement irregularities at South African Tourism, specifically relating to tenders linked to the hosting of flagship trade events....

Choputa's Ancient African Supergrains are an Innovative Non-GMO Option for US Breakfast Tables
Bellingham, WA, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Non-GMO Project announced today that Choputa is the latest recipient in its Equitable Transfer Program (ETP). Choputa will receive funding to support the costs associated with renewal for...