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New app ranks among top ways to check SASSA SRD status
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SASSA-Status.web.za has launched SRD Check for SASSA R370, a free iOS and Android app that aims to make monthly grant status checks faster, cheaper and easier for South Africans.
Merlin Software marks 20 years in vacation ownership tech
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Merlin Software is celebrating two decades as a technology partner to timeshare and vacation ownership resorts, highlighting its cloud-first platform, unified database and global client base.
Varanasi hosts BRICS culture meeting as Uttar Pradesh courts global tourism
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India brought delegates from BRICS and partner countries to Varanasi for the second BRICS Culture Working Group meeting on June 4-5, 2026, using the ancient city to showcase Uttar Pradesh’s heritage, spiritual sites and tourism potential.
Cycle tourism market seen reaching $321.43 billion by 2033
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Coherent Market Insights projects the cycle tourism market will grow at a 9.7% CAGR from 2026 to 2033, driven by changing customer demand, technology adoption, sustainability efforts and investment activity.
Space tourism market seen reaching $5.82 billion by 2033
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Coherent Market Insights says the global space tourism market is expected to grow from $1.86 billion in 2026 to $5.82 billion by 2033, driven by rising demand across orbital and sub-orbital travel segments.
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.
Worldreader launches first-ever All Families Reading Challenge
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Worldreader has launched a month-long global reading campaign for families with young children as part of International Literacy Month.
Railroads market seen reaching $417 billion by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global railroads market will grow to $417.0 billion by 2035, powered by automation, digital signaling and infrastructure spending.
Eurabelt Fuels opens zero-fee fuel verification across Africa and BRICS markets
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Eurabelt Fuels (Pty) Ltd has launched a no-upfront-fee verification and custodial program from Johannesburg aimed at refining and trade counterparties across Africa, BRICS and Asia. The company says the system is designed to cut fraud, speed due…
Car rental market seen hitting $411 billion by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global car rental market will grow from $180 billion in 2026 to $411 billion by 2035, driven by digital booking, urbanization and demand for flexible mobility.
Rovos Rail adds a free fourth night on Victoria Falls route
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Luxury Rail Safaris has published U.S.-dollar pricing for Rovos Rail’s Pretoria-to-Victoria Falls journey, where the four-night departure costs the same as the three-night trip.
Luxury Rail Safaris publishes 2027 Rovos Golf Safari dates and dollar pricing
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Luxury Rail Safaris has released 2027 departure dates and US-dollar pricing for Rovos Rail’s nine-night Golf Safari in South Africa.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado opens gala auction to the public
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado is opening its Big Little Gala auction to anyone online starting Aug. 22, with bidding set to close Aug. 27 in Denver.
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.
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.
Gymnast Ali Coles joins Columbus back-to-school giveaway
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More than 500 students in Columbus, Ohio, received backpacks, shoes and gift cards at 1st Choice Family Services’ annual back-to-school event on Aug. 1. The agency also tapped Level 10 gymnast Ali Coles as an ambassador, highlighting a community…
Camphor Church plans back-to-school day for 450 families in Philadelphia
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Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church will host its annual Back to School Community Day on Aug. 22 in Philadelphia, with free supplies, food, haircuts and family activities.
Kilimanjaro Tanzanite Safaris pitches Tanzania trip planning for safaris and treks
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Kilimanjaro Tanzanite Safaris says it is helping travelers plan Tanzania safaris, Kilimanjaro climbs and Zanzibar holidays, with tips on lodge choices, timing and booking.
IAOTP names Maria Laura Canepa Top Expert of the Year in Immigration Services
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IAOTP will honor Maria Laura Canepa at its annual awards gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York City in December 2026. The recognition spotlights Canepa’s work as an immigration and relocation advisor and the growth of her Uruguay-based firm,…
Five Chinese butter cookie makers to watch in 2026
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Rising demand for premium butter cookies is putting more attention on Chinese manufacturers with strong food safety systems, export readiness and flexible private-label services.
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