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Rwandan Scientist Wins $150,000 Grant For Congo Basin Forests Research

6 Dr. Olivier Jean Leonce Manzi (2nd L) was named alongside Ugandan microbiologist Dr John Paul Makumbi. KIGALI – A Rwandan scientist studying the hidden physiological limits of Congo Basin trees has won a $150,000 (approx. Rwf221.4 million) research grant …

‘Starlink poses security challenges’: Nishikant Dubey hits out at Elon Musk as row escalates

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey, who chairs a parliamentary committee, has hit back at Elon Musk over Starlink, saying India does not change its security policy under “pressure” after the billionaire accused Reliance Industries chairman …

Starlink poses security threats, Manmohan govt flagged satcom risks in 2013-14: BJP MP hits back at Musk

"The Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and our investigation agencies are being affected by the dangerous games of these threats," he said. "In 2013-14, the government of Shri Manmohan Singh ji had informed TRAI about these …

Starlink Tips 'Community' Program for 9 Countries, But How Much Will It Cost?

SpaceX's Starlink seems to be getting closer to rolling out its "Community" program for hourly, daily, and weekly passes for the satellite internet service. A new web page suggests the program will first target nine markets in Latin America, …

ATLAS Doubles Rwanda Mwulire Satellite Capacity With Second Antenna

Rwanda’s Mwulire ground station can handle two satellite contacts at once after a second antenna entered service on 18 September 2026; the antenna is owned by U.S. firm ATLAS Space Operations. The antenna is hosted at the Rwanda Space Agency facility in …

ATLAS Space Operations and York Space Systems Activate Second Antenna at Rwanda Teleport to Double Equatorial Contact ...

On Sept. 29, 2026, ground station management provider ATLAS Space Operations, in partnership with satellite manufacturer York Space Systems, activated a new ground antenna at their jointly operated teleport facility in Mwulire, Rwanda. The operational …

York Space Systems and ATLAS Space Operations Activate New Antenna in Mwulire, Rwanda, Doubling Contact Capacity at Its ...

DENVER & TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 29, 2026-- York Space Systems (York) (NYSE: YSS), a leading U.S.-based national defense and commercial prime providing a comprehensive suite of mission-enabling solutions, and ATLAS Space Operations …

Nigeria’s astronaut dream stalls 10 years after 2016 target

…As delayed space dream faces rising costs, foreign dependence Nigeria’s plan to put its first astronaut into space has missed its 2016 target by a decade, with the country now embarking on billions of dollars of investment to rebuild a space programme …

Rwanda doubles satellite ground capacity with second antenna

Callixte Mbarushimana, Ex-FDLR Leader, Dies in France

28 Callixte Mbarushimana, a former senior political leader of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), has reportedly died in France. Reports of his death began circulating on social media on October 5, 2026 evening. Mbarushimana spent …

Satellites Built Today Must Outlive the Encryption Protecting Them

Breadcrumb Trail Links PR Newswire Author of the article: Published Sep 17, 2026  •  13 minute read Equity Insider CNW VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 17, 2026 /CNW/ — Equity Insider News Commentary – A satellite launched this year may still be flying in the …

Space Technology As a Tool for Rwanda’s Development

2 For a long time, space technology was seen as a luxury reserved for global superpowers. And it seemed to make sense. Space infrastructure can be expensive. In a developing country, every major investment has to compete with other seemingly more urgent …

Djibouti Joins Artemis Accords With Satellites Already in Orbit, Lifting Africa to Eight Nations

In a ceremony at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Monday morning, the Republic of Djibouti formally signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 72nd nation to commit to a rules-based framework for peaceful and transparent civil space …

Bill Gates Is Spending $1 Billion to Keep A.I. From Widening the Global Divide

Bill Gates is committing $1 billion in philanthropic A.I. initiatives that Silicon Valley has largely ignored Photo by Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images A.I. may be advancing at breakneck speed, but Bill Gates worries its most powerful tools are …

African Entrepreneurs Win $400,000 in Catalytic Funding to Scale High-Impact Startups

2026 FINCA Ventures Prize Competition awards grant funding to six innovative founders creating life-enhancing solutions for underserved communities across Africa. NAIROBI, Kenya, October 7, 2026/ –&nbspSix African startups have been selected as …

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, August 2026

Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the District of …

Ex-Mountie Sues Ottawa for $55 Million Over China Probe

By Fabian Dawson Mata Press Service William Majcher, a veteran Mountie, is suing the Canadian government, its spy agency and the RCMP, accusing his former employers of abusing their powers, fabricating a national security threat and orchestrating his …

NSSF’s Airtel shares yield Shs 42.6bn dividend

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has received Shs 42.6 billion in dividends from its investment in Airtel Uganda for the 2025 financial year. Handing over the dividend cheque, Airtel Uganda managing director Sumendra Sahu applauded NSSF’s record 22 …

MIYELANI HOLENI | Why SA’s cities are stuck in the blueprint phase

Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn South Africa has some of the most progressive spatial planning legislation in the developing world. The Spatial Planning …

Kripicard Strengthens Its Positioning in Virtual Card Infrastructure and Financial Services

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kripicard today reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, operational clarity, and the development of a structured ecosystem supporting virtual card solutions, Virtual Card …

Contemporary Artist and Author Olga Hilgers Explores What Becomes More Valuable as AI Becomes More Intelligent

Artist, author, and founder of the Art Intelligence Institute explores how perception, judgment, and artistic thinking helps leaders navigate an AI-driven world BERLIN, GERMANY, October 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As artificial intelligence …

Alvacomm Challenges Agriculture's Dependence on Major Retailers With DropSync 360

DropSync 360 connects growers and distributors with broader B2B purchasing networks, reducing dependence on major retailers and expanding market access AUSTRALIA, October 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global agricultural industry faces a …

WebtrixPro Rebuilds Project Works’ Estimating Process into a Centralized Web Platform

A custom estimating platform gives Project Works faster proposals, consistent pricing, and complete visibility through one centralized cost database. LOSANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WebtrixPro, a boutique …

Dream Finds Iranian Cyberespionage Campaign Behind Kurdistan Government Cloud Breach

Attackers stole at least 1 GB of gov. data from Kurdistan Region of Iraq and compromised a high-profile Israeli individual associated with the security sector TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, October 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dream today released new …

Wouter van Wyk Announces 'Legacy of Silence,' Second Brotherhood Chronicles Novel, A Gripping Cyber-Occult Thriller

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, October 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- South African author and educator Wouter van Wyk has announced the highly anticipated sequel, Legacy of Silence, the second installment in the Brotherhood Chronicles. The novel …

HIYD will debut its second-generation biometric sensor at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 as part of the Startup Battlefield 200

Bringing subscription-free health tracking under the watch you already wear. SAN FRANSISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HIYD to Unveil Gen 2 Caseback Health Sensor at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 The startup, part of …

Digi edZe Launches digiedze.ai, a Dedicated Home for Enterprise AI Services

digiedze.com remains as digital transformation and innovation wing as Digi edZe expands into enterprise AI implementation. Cloud and AI will run side by side. HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA, October 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Digi edZe Soft …

AndaSeat Pre-Black Friday Campaign Connects Phantom 4 and Xtreme With Changing Active-Workstation Design

AndaSeat Pre-Black Friday Campaign Connects Phantom 4 and Xtreme With Changing Active-Workstation Design SPOKANE, 华盛顿州, UNITED STATES, October 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As part of its 2026 Pre-Black Friday campaign, AndaSeat is highlighting …

CloudOffix and Howard County Economic Development Authority Partner to Support Startups at Maryland Innovation Center

MIC members gain access to CloudOffix’s AI-native platform to connect data, teams and workflows and build a foundation for growth. COLUMBIA, MD, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The collaboration will give MIC members access …

Weatherling Announces Product Hunt Launch and Version 1.4 for Mac

The desktop weather app adds autumn leaves and independent weather controls following more than 200 downloads in its first two weeks. DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Weatherling, an ambient desktop weather …

TCB Drones Announces Next Level Accelerator and Multi-State Expansion Plans

Steffanie Rivers outlines plans for drone business development, networking events and a Savannah pilot market to guide future expansion. LONOKE, AR, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TCB Drones announced plans to expand its business …

Quady3D AI Announces Browser Workspace for Text-to-3D and Image-to-3D Creation

The web application combines AI 3D generation, model selection and interactive previews for game assets, product concepts and figurines. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Quady3D AI has announced the …

Maxsa AI Launches New AI Anime, Manga and Cartoon Studio, Making Animated Storytelling More Accessible

Maxsa AI launches a new anime, manga and cartoon studio with AI image generation, photo-to-cartoon tools, character creation and animated storytelling. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maxsa AI today announced …

Free Website Shows Parents the Working Behind Every 11+ and SATs Answer

Richmond Tutoring Company launches The Copybook: 2,120 practice questions, 45 SATs papers and 14 grammar school area guides, free with no sign-up. TWICKENHAM, UNITED KINGDOM, October 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Richmond Tutoring Company Ltd …

Tuofa Reports Solar Panel Brackets Project Advancing From Prototyping to Batch Production

An OEM project highlights Tuofa's material evaluation, DFM review, small-batch cost management, and multi-part manufacturing coordination. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tuofa CNC Machining has outlined …

OEM Premium Stainless Steel GN Containers Manufacturer: Betonway vs. Standard Market Alternatives

JIANGMEN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, October 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Commercial food service operations rely heavily on modular hardware to maintain operational speed, thermal management, and food safety standards across prep, storage, and thermal holding …

GOALisB Hosts Live Session With IIM Ahmedabad Dubai Campus Leadership

NEW DELHI, NEW DELHI, INDIA, October 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GOALisB MBA admission consultants, among India's most experienced MBA admission consultants, hosted a live Q&A session with senior leadership from the IIM Ahmedabad Dubai …

FDA Compliance in B2B Catering: Betonway, a China Certified Stainless Steel Boiling Pot Manufacturer

JIANGMEN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, October 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- B2B Foodservice Compliance Frameworks Importers across North American commercial catering channels face stringent customs clearance and retail distribution requirements when …

A Buyer's Guide for Importers from Betonway, a China Leading Stainless Steel Cookware Wholesale Factory

JIANGMEN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, October 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Why do commercial kitchen equipment distributors across North America and Europe often struggle to keep their warehouse shelves balanced during peak operational seasons? The …