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Following its successful theatrical run, the film Aayushmati Geeta Matric Pass marked another milestone with an exclusive private screening in Mumbai ahead of its OTT release on JioHotstar. The special screening was held on March 26, 2026, at Cinépolis Cinemas and witnessed an enthusiastic response from media and invited guests. The evening turned into a celebratory affair with the presence of the film’s prominent cast and crew, including actors Sharad Malhotra, Arya Babbar, and lead actors …

Bengaluru : Popular weight loss drug, semaglutide, is now available at a third of the cost following launch of generic versions made by Indian manufacturers. But while the lower price may draw more people toward the drug, physicians specialising in weight management and lifestyle medicine say it should not distract healthcare professionals from the bigger question of what these medications actually change in long-term obesity care. For Karnataka, the development is especially relevant. With nearly one in four adults…

CAPE TOWN, South Africa : Parastatal regulatory agency the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) will participate at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 as an official Local Content Partner, reinforcing its leadership in advancing indigenous capacity across Africa’s energy sector. Taking place from October 12–16 in Cape Town, the event will provide a strategic platform for the NCDMB to showcase Nigeria’s evolving local content framework and investment opportunities. In parallel, the NCDMB…

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast : The African Development Bank Group’s Board of Directors has approved a $5.65 million reimbursable grant from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) to pilot the Peace Renewable Energy Certificate (P-REC) Aggregation Facility, a pioneering initiative that will, for the first time, deploy renewable energy certificates as a direct funding instrument for a portfolio of mini-grids across Africa’s most fragile and energy-poor countries. Co-financed with the Nordic Development Fund, which committed…

CAIRO, Egypt : African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced that it will hold its 33rd Annual Meetings (AAM2026) at El Alamein in Egypt, from 21 to 24 June 2026. Against the backdrop of deepening geopolitical re-alignment and conflicts, Afreximbank will hold its 33rd Annual Meetings under the theme “Intra-African Trade and Industrialisation: Pathway to Economic Sovereignty”, underscoring the growing imperative for African countries to harness internal capacities, strengthen regional value chains, and accelerate…

PARAMARIBO, Suriname : Ernesto Kesar, Minister in the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries of Trinidad and Tobago, has officially joined the upcoming Caribbean Energy Week (CEW), reinforcing the country’s commitment to upstream growth at a time of renewed momentum in the oil and gas sector. As the twin-island country advances new gas supply projects, encourages exploration and strengthens regional energy ties, Minister Kesar’s participation at CEW 2026 is expected to serve as a launchpad for strengthened regional…

CAPE TOWN, South Africa : African bauxite producers are rapidly moving beyond commodity exports, investing in alumina refineries that convert raw ore into high-value products. While Africa holds nearly 30% of global bauxite reserves, it currently contributes less than 1% of alumina production – a gap that underscores both the continent’s industrial potential and a lucrative investment frontier. With the global alumina market projected to grow to $67 billion by 2032, Africa’s downstream sector is emerging as a strategic hub…