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Every day, OkayAfrica shares a roundup of news we’re following but haven’t published as full articles. These short updates cover what’s happening on the continent — in culture, politics, and beyond. For more on stories like these, be sure to check out our …
Today in Africa — January 23, 2026: South Africa Mourns Bravo Le Roux, Uganda Presidential Succession Talks

U.S. Aluminum-Extruded Products Market is Projected to Grow from USD 3.95 Billion in 2025 to USD 6.74 Billion by 2033 Owing to Rising Demand in Different Sectors
Austin, Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to SNS Insider, The Aluminum-Extruded …
Aluminum-Extruded Products Market Size to Reach USD 88.92 Billion by 2033 Owing to the Increasing Adoption of Lightweight Aluminum Solutions Globally | SNS Insider

… and edtech to healthtech and logistics, were not immune to the … key African tech hubs. In Kenya, buy-now-pay-later startup … launch, while PayU exited the Kenyan market after the central bank …
Startup shutdowns in Africa jump 50% in 2025, erasing million in investor capital

… quality in sectors like healthcare, logistics, and food distribution.
These systems … Safaricom Business IoT is Transforming Kenyan Enterprises
What Integration Delivers to … solutions address the exact barriers Kenyan businesses face today, such as …
How Safaricom Business Integrates Connectivity, Cloud, and Cybersecurity for Enterprise Resilience

… million indirect workers in marketing, logistics, and contracts.
But the … in the transport and logistics industry to donate more … of the Ugandan alcohol industry.
Kenya has the same story. … drinking black market alcohol in Kenya knew of the risks …
The Sachet Alcohol Ban Will Create More Problems Than It Solves

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ — SynMax Intelligence today announced a new partnership with Lloyd’s List Intelligence, combining trusted maritime data with satellite-derived intelligence and expert human analysis …
SynMax Partners with Lloyd’s List Intelligence to Deliver Defensible Maritime Intelligence

… Mediterranean Shipping Company has expanded its inland logistics offering across … Cameroon, South Africa and Kenya. The corridors are central … to support high-volume cargo and improve planning … enabling businesses to move cargo more efficiently, reliably, …
MSC expands inland logistics network across key African trade corridors

… signifies that in 2027, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda will … operations, media coverage, and logistics.
Modern sporting events depend … ’s timely progress demonstrates Kenya’s commitment to sports … phase, multi-sports programme.
Kenya is positioning itself to host …
Raila Odinga International Sports Complex nears completion ahead of 2027 AFCON

… with the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) aimed at strengthening logistics collaboration between … and Kenya and our shared commitment to efficient regional logistics that … business community, improve efficiency in cargo clearance and forwarding, and strengthen …
Rwanda, Kenya sign deal to strengthen logistics collaboration

Parcel Delivery Logistics Market is estimated to valued USD 520.59 Bn in 2025 and expected reach USD 727.65 Bn by 2032, growing CAGR of 4.9% from 2025 to 2032

BURLINGAME, CA, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ — The Parcel …
Parcel Delivery Logistics Market Outlook 2033: Technological Advancements, Investment Opportunities & Global Dynamics