Finance · Energy
BRISBANE, AUS, Oct 19, 2026 - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Antonio Cairoli as GMG Brand Ambassador. Mr. Cairoli is a nine-time Motocross World Champion and a Ducati test rider. He will support the Company in developing and applying its graphene engine oil additive, G® LUBRICANT, in the motorcycle and off-road sectors.
GMG is also pleased to announce that it will exhibit at EICMA 2026, the 83rd International Two-Wheeler Exhibition. The show runs from 3 to 8 November 2026 at Fiera Milano Rho, Milan, Italy. GMG's stand is in Hall 9-11, Stand Q58.
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BRAND AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
The collaboration centres on G® LUBRICANT, a graphene liquid concentrate engine oil additive designed to reduce friction and improve engine efficiency, with the aim of improving performance, lowering fuel consumption and emissions. Mr. Cairoli will share what he has learned competing at the top level of motocross. His input will help guide the product's development towards the needs of off-road use and, in the future, racing.
The program will start with Mr. Cairoli using and evaluating G® LUBRICANT in his own compatible vehicles in everyday use away from the racetrack. His feedback and discussions with GMG's technical team are expected to inform further product development. The aim is to bring solutions to the off-road market once they have been validated for their intended uses.
ABOUT G® LUBRICANT AND TEST RESULTS
G® LUBRICANT is added to mineral or synthetic engine oil in a 1:100 dosage. Management believes the graphene in G® LUBRICANT helps protect contacting metal surfaces and reduces friction and wear. Its thermal conductivity also supports heat dissipation within the engine. In various tests reported by GMG, G® LUBRICANT has shown:
fuel consumption reductions of up to 10%
nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions reductions of up to 27%
particulate emissions reductions of up to 33%
coefficient of friction reductions of up to 30%
These results come from different tests and vary with engine type and operating conditions. Separately, the University of Queensland has verified a fuel efficiency increase of up to 8.4% in a diesel engine, as announced in February 2025. Further testing and validation are needed for off-road and racing applications.
COMMENTS:
Antonio Cairoli, GMG Brand Ambassador, commented: "I'm delighted to be part of this project. From the moment Vincenzo Tirotta introduced me to GMG's technology, graphene and its properties, I was excited by the project and wanted to get involved. I want to share my experience with the team and help GMG develop a product that can become a benchmark in our sport too. Today, we still use engines powered by fuels that generate emissions. The opportunity to help reduce their impact while also working to improve efficiency and performance is something that really motivates me. We will start with my personal vehicles, with the aim of applying what we learn to the development of solutions for off-road use and, in the future, competition."
Vincenzo Tirotta, GMG Business Development - Italy, commented: "It has been a privilege to introduce Antonio to GMG and our graphene technology. Antonio is one of the most respected riders in motocross history, and his technical knowledge and commitment to excellence make him an ideal partner for GMG. Italy has one of the strongest motorcycle cultures and industries in the world, and EICMA is the leading event for our sector. We look forward to welcoming riders, enthusiasts, distributors and manufacturers to the GMG stand to meet Antonio and the A-Team, and to discuss how G® LUBRICANT can support the motorcycle and off-road market."
Craig Nicol, CEO & Managing Director of the Company, commented: "We are very pleased to welcome Antonio Cairoli to GMG as Brand Ambassador. Antonio's experience at the highest level of motocross gives our technical team a unique perspective on what riders and engines need in demanding off-road conditions. We look forward to working with Antonio to develop G® LUBRICANT for the motorcycle sector and to introducing him to visitors at EICMA 2026."
Jack Perkowski, Non-Executive Chairman and Director of the Company, commented: "Antonio Cairoli's appointment as Brand Ambassador is an important step in building GMG's presence in the motorcycle sector. Working with a rider of Antonio's standing, together with independent testing programs such as the A-Team's, gives GMG valuable real-world feedback to support the development of G® LUBRICANT for new applications. The Board is pleased to see GMG continue to build its commercial foundations in Europe and to engage with the global motorcycle industry at EICMA 2026."
EICMA 2026
Mr. Cairoli will attend the GMG stand (Hall 9-11, Stand Q58) to hold an autograph session and present his new collaboration with the Company.
Visitors to the stand, including enthusiasts, industry professionals, distributors and manufacturers, can meet GMG's senior management and Company representatives, learn about GMG's graphene products, and discuss potential technical and commercial collaborations.
A-Team Motocross Testing Program
Under a separate development program, Massimo Fogliaro's A-Team will begin testing G® LUBRICANT in motocross. The team will evaluate how the product performs under competition conditions and provide feedback to support its technical development. The GMG stand at EICMA will also host the presentation of A-Team and its new Honda prototype, where visitors can see the motorcycle and talk to the team about the testing.
The A-Team program is an independent initiative between A-Team and GMG, with its own testing and development program.
Through these activities, GMG is building its presence in the motorcycle sector. The Company is combining its advanced materials research with rider experience, team expertise and market needs.
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About GMG:
GMG is an Australian based clean-technology company which develops, makes and sells graphene enhanced products manufactured where the graphene is made via in house production process. GMG uses its own proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its natural elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications.
The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has initially focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving coating) which is now being marketed into other applications including electronic heat sinks, industrial process plants and data centres. Another product GMG has developed is the graphene lubricant additive focused on saving liquid fuels initially for diesel engines. GMG has also developed a graphene water based coolant additive focused on increasing heat transfer and reducing bacterial growth in cooling water circuits.
In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of graphene ion batteries. GMG has also developed a graphene additive slurry that is aimed at improving the performance of lithium-ion batteries.
GMG's 4 critical business objectives are:
Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processes
Build Revenue from Energy Savings Products
Develop Next-Generation Battery
Develop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution Capability
For further information, please contact:
Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com.
Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "believes", "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur.
This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward-looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, statements regarding: the Brand Ambassador program with Antonio Cairoli and its expected scope, activities and outcomes; the evaluation of G® LUBRICANT in Mr Cairoli's personal vehicles and the use of his feedback in product development; the potential development, validation and commercialisation of G® LUBRICANT for off-road, motorcycle and racing applications; the A-Team motocross testing program and its expected results; the expected benefits of the Brand Ambassador program and the A-Team testing program for GMG's commercial development in Europe and the motorcycle sector; GMG's participation at EICMA 2026 and the activities planned at the GMG stand; potential technical and commercial collaborations with distributors, manufacturers and other industry participants; GMG's presence in the motorcycle sector; the performance of G® LUBRICANT, including fuel consumption, emissions and friction reductions; GMG's intentions to develop commercial scale-up capabilities, GMG's focus in the energy savings segment, GMG's intentions for the use of graphene lubricant additive on saving liquid fuels, expectations for R&D and commercialisation of G CELLS, GMG's focus on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning coating in the energy savings segment, saving liquid fuels for diesel engines and increasing heat transfer and reducing bacterial growth in colling water circuits; GMG's 4 critical business objectives; GMG's ability to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries and the Company's four critical business objectives.
Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management. Additionally, forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of GMG to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation, that test results achieved to date may not be replicated in off-road, motorcycle or racing applications, that the Brand Ambassador or A-Team programs may not proceed as planned or produce the expected results, and the risk factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated November 4, 2025 available for review on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
Oct 19 · 11:59·ACN Newswire
Sports
Golf, lawn care and year-round Southern demand anchor the market, while biological products, IPM adoption and premium multi-mode-of-action solutions offer strong returns.
Golf, lawn care and year-round Southern demand anchor the market, while biological products, IPM adoption and premium multi-mode-of-action solutions offer strong returns.
Oct 19 · 11:14·GlobeNewswire
Sports
DULUTH, GA, United States, 2026-10-19 — After smashing previous records with its 2025 Second Chance Golf Classic, a Metro Atlanta nonprofit has done [read full press release...]
Oct 19 · 11:03·Express Press Release
Education · Sports
Mala Lingappa has marked ten years at APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the pan-African communications consultancy integrating advisory, execution, and proprietary news distribution. She joined in 2016 as its first media monitoring specialist. Today, APO Group guarantees visibility in all 54 African markets, and Mala has helped make that visibility measurable.
"When I started, I wasn't expecting to stay for a decade," says Mala. "The chance to work in an international environment and learn from people with diverse backgrounds drew me in. The experience has been incredibly rewarding."
Performance only counts when it can be proven. From the start, Mala built the expertise in search criteria and reporting that tracks client coverage and evidence results across the continent. She has adapted to every new system and service as the business evolved into an integrated model of strategic advisory, local execution and owned distribution.
"There have been challenging periods, but those moments pushed me to become more flexible, to keep learning and to step outside my comfort zone," she says. "They gave me the confidence to handle new challenges."
APO Group builds performance through its people, giving them opportunities to learn, take on new responsibilities and grow their careers. For Mala, this has included training and professional development initiatives that helped her build new skills, broaden her perspective and expand her role.
As the longest-serving member of the media monitoring team, Mala brings precision to every search and every report. In a model where results are measured, accuracy is essential. Her experience helps the team resolve questions quickly, keep work moving and deliver reliable reporting for APO Group's clients.
Mala has also helped shape the team around her, sharing the search and reporting expertise she has built over the past decade. Pooja Sanga, Team Leader of the Media Monitoring Team, says: “Mala is meticulous about process and highly skilled at search criteria. She is down to earth and approachable. She answers our questions quickly because of her depth of knowledge. That reliability makes a huge difference every day.”
Loanette Boshoff, Chief People Officer at APO Group, says: "Ten years is a choice Mala has made every single year. She could have taken her talent anywhere, and she kept bringing it to APO Group. People stay where they feel trusted, respected and able to grow. Our job is to be that place, for Mala and for everyone who joins us."
Looking ahead, Mala is excited about the role that technology, training and people will play in the team's next chapter. "Ten years went quickly," she says. "I value the journey and the people who supported me. I'm looking forward to what comes next."
Bas Wijne, Chief Executive Officer of APO Group, says Mala's decade with the company shows the strategic value of experience and institutional knowledge. "Mala understands how the business works, why our processes matter and where detail makes a difference. That knowledge helps us work efficiently, support our teams and maintain the standards we expect as we grow."
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of APO Group.
Media Contact:
marie@apo-opa.com
About APO Group:
Recognised internationally for communications excellence, including SABRE, Davos Communications, and World Business Outlook distinctions, APO Group partners with global and African organisations for whom the continent is a strategic priority. Clients include the African Development Bank Group, Africa CDC, Afreximbank, NFL, Nestlé, Emirates, Canon, Western Union and GITEX Global.
Oct 19 · 10:24·APO Group
Finance · SaaS
African Collaborations Group (ACG) (www.ACGafrica.com), the leading strategic project origination and collaboration platform focused on the industrialisation of sport in Africa through the origination of bankable sport and entertainment district ecosystems, today announced the appointment of NJ Ayuk to its Advisory Board.
Mr Ayuk is the Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber (AEC), the leading voice of the African energy sector, representing the interests of energy companies, service providers, ministries and public authorities across the continent. Under his leadership, the AEC has become the principal convening platform for the African energy industry, connecting international majors, national oil companies, independent power producers (IPPs), regulators, ministries and investors around the industrialisation and financing of Africa's energy sector.
A prolific author and one of the most recognised voices on African energy policy, Mr Ayuk has published widely on the industrialisation of the African energy sector, the case for financing African oil and gas development as an economic engine for the continent, and the pursuit of a just energy transition on Africa's terms. His books include Big Barrels: African Oil and Gas and the Quest for Prosperity and A Just Transition: Making Energy Poverty History with an Energy Mix, both of which have shaped the continental debate on energy, industry and development.
His appointment to the ACG Advisory Board reflects a shared strategic vision between the African Energy Chamber and ACG: the conviction that Africa's long-term development depends on the industrialisation of its core sectors — energy, infrastructure, and increasingly sport and entertainment — through pan-African, financially sustainable and continentally owned models. Where the African Energy Chamber has led the case for the industrialisation of Africa's energy sector on Africa's terms, ACG is applying the same doctrine to the sport and entertainment sector, moving it from a fragmented, project-by-project logic to an ecosystem approach centred on bankable, mixed-use district models.
His appointment brings to the ACG Advisory Board a rare combination of energy and infrastructure sector leadership, cross-continental government and regulatory relationships, deep transactional and legal expertise in the origination and structuring of complex African projects, and a public voice consistently aligned with the industrialisation agenda that underpins ACG's own strategic framework.
"NJ Ayuk brings to our Advisory Board a genuine strategic alignment. For years, he has led the case for the industrialisation of Africa's energy sector on Africa's terms — a doctrine that maps directly onto what ACG is now applying to the sport and entertainment sector. Both agendas share the same conviction: that Africa's long-term prosperity depends on building continental industries through pan-African, financially sustainable, and continentally owned models. His presence on our Advisory Board strengthens ACG's capacity to originate and deliver projects that fit within a coherent, continent-wide industrialisation logic," said Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com), Founder and Executive Chairman of ACG.
The ACG Advisory Board provides strategic guidance as ACG originates and structures large-scale sport and entertainment district projects across the continent, aligning governments, development finance institutions (DFIs), investors, sport bodies and infrastructure partners to support the development of financially sustainable, mixed-use district ecosystems.
Africa's sport economy is projected to reach $20 billion by 2035, yet the continent continues to lack the integrated district ecosystems required to support large-scale development. ACG addresses this gap by originating bankable sport and entertainment district projects, moving beyond single-venue development models towards mixed-use, revenue-generating and financially sustainable district ecosystems.
Through its collaborative model, ACG convenes governments, PPP authorities and regulators, development finance institutions, private investors, developers, designers and engineers, legal and transaction advisors, operators, sport federations and leagues, event promoters, media and broadcast partners, academic institutions and host communities, creating structured pathways from concept to feasibility, bankability and delivery.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Collaborations Group (ACG).
Media contact:
marie@apo-opa.com
About African Collaborations Group (ACG):
www.ACGafrica.com) is the leading strategic project origination and collaboration platform focused on the industrialisation of sport in Africa through the origination of bankable sport and entertainment district ecosystems. By convening governments, private-sector partners, development finance institutions, sport and entertainment stakeholders, and academic institutions, ACG creates structured pathways that transform concepts into investable and deliverable district projects across the continent.
Oct 19 · 09:00·APO Group
Travel · Sports
With growth across six verticals, after prior references to TravelingWiki's impact in the Sports & Travel verticals specifically, TravelingWiki Foundation announces TravelingWiki and/or its CEO Jonathan Sutter have been noted via Google, Bing & Yahoo search as one of the world's leading...
Oct 19 · 09:00·PRWeb
AI · SaaS
Boca Raton, Florida Monday Oct 19, 2026 @ 5:00 AM Eastern —
Green Choice Proteins, an Australian plant-based nutrition company, announced that its products are coming soon to OneLavi.com, marking the company's first planned U.S. consumer availability as it continues expanding its presence in the American market.
The upcoming launch will introduce Green Choice Proteins' Australian-made plant protein powders to U.S. consumers through an online retail platform. The company views OneLavi as an important first step in a broader expansion strategy that also includes a planned Amazon launch and opportunities for additional retail distribution.
"Making Green Choice Proteins available to American consumers is something we've been working toward, and OneLavi represents an exciting first step," said Puneet Chawla, Founder of Green Choice Proteins. "We want to introduce our approach to plant-based nutrition to a new audience, with products that combine quality ingredients, enjoyable flavors, and the convenience people look for in their everyday routines."
Three Plant Protein Flavors Coming to OneLavi
Green Choice Proteins plans to introduce three of its plant-based protein powders on OneLavi, each developed around the company's commitment to ingredient transparency, flavor, and functional daily nutrition.
Chocolate Flavored Protein Powder - Plant-Based Protein
35.3g plant protein per serving
Made with Australian-grown pea and faba
Features pure cocoa powder and coconut milk powder
Contains omega-3 from linseed
No artificial colours, flavours, or fillers
Vanilla Flavored Protein Powder - Plant Based Protein
34.9g plant protein per serving
Designed for smoothies, oats, baking, and everyday nutrition routines
Made using Australian-grown plant proteins
Includes omega-3 from linseed
Clean vanilla flavor profile without artificial additives
Salted Caramel Flavored Protein Powder - Plant Based Protein
34.9g plant protein per serving
Combines caramel sweetness with balanced salted notes
Made using Australian-grown pea and faba
Includes omega-3 from linseed
No artificial colours, flavours, or fillers
All three products are manufactured in Victoria, Australia, and reflect the company's approach to creating plant-based nutrition products that can be incorporated into everyday lifestyles.
Building on U.S. Retail Expansion
The OneLavi announcement follows Green Choice Proteins' participation in the September 2026 ECRM Vitamin, Weight Management & Sports Nutrition Session in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, where the company introduced its Australian-made products and brand philosophy to U.S. retail buyers.
The company's U.S. strategy combines direct consumer availability through e-commerce with ongoing efforts to develop relationships across additional retail channels.
Green Choice Proteins has also announced plans to bring its products to Amazon, providing another potential avenue for reaching consumers as its U.S. presence grows.
"Our goal is to build Green Choice Proteins in the United States step by step," added Chawla. "OneLavi gives us an opportunity to begin reaching consumers directly, while our recent ECRM participation and plans for Amazon are part of a larger effort to introduce the brand across multiple retail channels."
Australian-Made Nutrition for Everyday Lifestyles
Green Choice Proteins develops plant-based nutrition products intended to fit into a wide range of daily routines, from breakfast smoothies and oatmeal to baking and other convenient meal options.
Rather than focusing exclusively on traditional sports nutrition audiences, the company emphasizes the broader appeal of plant protein for consumers interested in clean-label ingredients, transparency, and practical everyday nutrition.
The family-owned business also places importance on responsible sourcing and Australian manufacturing, incorporating plant proteins derived from Australian-grown crops into its formulations.
With its first U.S. consumer launch approaching, Green Choice Proteins plans to continue introducing its products and brand philosophy to American consumers while pursuing additional opportunities for retail growth.
For more information, visit Green Choice Proteins.
About Green Choice Proteins
Based in Victoria, Australia, Green Choice Proteins is a family-owned plant-based nutrition company focused on delivering clean, functional daily nutrition for modern lifestyles. Using plant proteins derived from Australian-grown crops and manufacturing its products in Victoria, the company combines high-quality plant protein with thoughtfully selected functional ingredients to support everyday wellness, performance, and recovery. Built on a philosophy of transparency, sustainability, and formulation integrity, Green Choice Proteins creates clean-label nutrition products with no artificial colours, flavours, or fillers, helping consumers simplify their wellness routines with trusted, Australian-made plant-based nutrition.
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Oct 19 · 09:00·Newsworthy.ai
Finance · Gaming
By Isha Johansen, former CAF (www.CAFonline.com) Executive Committee Member and the first West African woman to serve on the FIFA Council.
For years, Africa has been known for its growth story. Investment has flowed, new tech has been growing fast, and a young, active population has inspired hope for the future. Women’s football now offers another lens through which to consider that progress. Following the conclusion of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat, Casablanca and Fez, the question is what happens next: whether the momentum generated by the tournament can translate into sustained investment in women’s football, stronger structures and more opportunities for the next generation of players. This tournament was much more than sport. It was a moment to spotlight gender equality, inclusion, and the changing role of women in African sports.
For too long, women’s sports have been seen as charity projects or CSR boxes to tick; not real investments. That’s changing. Stadiums are filling, fans are showing up, and real money is finally coming in. The message is clear: women’s football is no longer a side issue; it’s a huge opportunity Africa can’t afford to ignore.
Global revenues from women’s sports are expected to reach at least $3 billion in 2026, an increase of 340% in four years (https://apo-opa.co/3U7pm41). In Africa, the true value is still unknown. Most of the investment comes from sports associations, governments, and a handful of sponsors. Ticket sales and big broadcast deals are exceptions, not the rule. So women’s sports here are half-in, half-out: there’s new investment, but plenty of hurdles remain.
Some progress has been made, however. This year, the Confederation of African Football doubled Women’s Africa Cup of Nations prize money to $5.8 million, with $2 million for the winners. Last year, Nigeria’s NWFL Premiership landed its biggest private investment, a ten-year, ₦20 billion partnership, while South Africa’s Women’s League secured a R17 million naming rights deal.
The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations featured 16 teams, and money from TV and sponsors went up by 40%. Matches were shown on more than one hundred channels. Real interest grew across the continent. Africa’s fans, young and energetic, followed their teams on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
Despite the progress and growing support from fans, challenges remain. Top female players are leaving for Europe or the US, where their skills are valued and rewarded. Without money from TV deals or steady support from local fans, women’s sports here will keep relying on outside help and quick fixes.
In South Africa, a few years ago, women’s national team players earned just a tenth of what the men did. The gap is closing, but it’s not gone. Women are still few in sports leadership roles, and coaching jobs mostly go to men. But pioneers like South Africa’s Desiree Ellis and Kenya’s Beldine Odemba show what’s possible when women get a real shot: excellence follows.
Mentorship is central to that possibility. Behind every player and coach who broke through, there was almost always someone who opened a door, offered guidance, or made room at the table. Formal mentorship programmes, pairing rising talent with experienced players, coaches, and administrators, gave young women a clearer path into leadership roles that had long been closed to them. To turn potential into progress, more is needed than just a few stars. Governments, sports bodies, and private investors must team up by building partnerships, investing in training grounds, leadership, mentorship, and the kind of infrastructure that lasts.
The private sector can’t afford to sit this out. New models like sportswomen-driven content, streaming platforms, and direct fan engagement can break old barriers. Organisations like Tibu Africa, a leading NGO empowering young people through sport, show how football can drive wider social change by building opportunities and breaking down barriers. Their work reminds us that every girl deserves a shot at the game and demonstrates the impact that partnerships between the private sector, government, and civil society can have.
Governments must make investing in women’s sports worthwhile, guarantee fairness, and keep things transparent. Regional bodies should align standards, share resources, and channel funds into grassroots development. And media matters too: having more women on camera or working behind the scenes changes opinions and gives new role models the chance to shine.
TotalEnergies’ partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is more than a sponsorship. It’s a commitment to building African football from the grassroots up, creating lasting opportunities for players, fans, and communities. Supporting CAF helps raise the visibility of women’s football and strengthens the sport as a force for unity and inclusion across the continent. This investment reflects an alignment of values: sustainable development, community empowerment, and celebrating Africa’s potential.
If Africa misses this window, old gaps will widen, and the chance to lead in women’s sports could be lost. But if we step up now, the rewards are huge: jobs, tourism, and growth everywhere you look. This tournament is more than a trophy. It’s a test of whether Africa will build up its talent or watch it leave. The final whistle will pick a winner, but what happens next will show whether Africa is ready to make women’s football central to its future.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Oct 19 · 08:00·APO Group
AI · SaaS
Boca Raton, Florida Monday Oct 19, 2026 @ 4:00 AM Eastern —
Wolfson Group, a Scotland-based international consumer wellness company, today announced that its established weight management brand, PhenQ, is now available to U.S. consumers through OneLavi.com, marking another step in the company's strategy to expand distribution beyond Amazon.
The new availability gives American consumers an additional online retail destination to discover and purchase PhenQ while supporting Wolfson Group's broader effort to build a diversified retail and e-commerce presence across the United States.
PhenQ is part of Wolfson Group's portfolio of consumer wellness brands and focuses on the weight management category. The brand is designed for adults interested in incorporating weight management products into their broader health and lifestyle routines.
"Weight management continues to be an important area of consumer wellness, and expanding access to PhenQ is part of our commitment to serving that market," said the founder and CEO of Wolfson Group. "Making the brand available through OneLavi gives U.S. consumers another way to find PhenQ as we continue building our retail presence."
The expansion comes as conversations around weight management increasingly extend beyond individual products to include nutrition, physical activity, healthy habits and long-term lifestyle choices. Wolfson Group believes consumer education and accessibility are important considerations as the category continues to evolve.
PhenQ is already available to U.S. consumers through Amazon. Its addition to One Lavi reflects Wolfson Group's strategy of developing multiple online retail relationships while continuing to explore opportunities across brick-and-mortar channels.
The announcement follows Wolfson Group's participation in the September ECRM Vitamin, Weight Management & Sports Nutrition Session in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, where the company introduced its multi-category wellness portfolio during scheduled retail meetings.
PhenQ joins Wolfson Group's broader collection of brands spanning weight management, cognitive wellness, gut health and men's wellbeing. The company has been expanding its U.S. presence through a combination of marketplace availability, retail outreach and consumer education.
"Our goal is to build lasting distribution for our brands in the United States," the founder said. "Each new retail channel helps us broaden consumer access while supporting the long-term growth of our portfolio."
Wolfson Group said it will continue pursuing additional U.S. distribution opportunities as part of its strategy to make its wellness brands available through a wider range of retail channels.
About Wolfson Group
Wolfson Group is an international consumer wellness company focused on building science-led brands that help people live healthier lives. Its portfolio spans weight management, cognitive health, gut health, men's wellness, beauty and healthy ageing, serving millions of consumers worldwide through direct-to-consumer, marketplace and retail channels.
Wolfson Group's portfolio includes the established wellness brands PhenQ, TestoPrime, NooCube and YourBiology, spanning categories such as weight management, cognitive wellness, gut health and men's wellbeing. The brands are currently available to U.S. consumers through Amazon while the company pursues broader retail opportunities nationwide.
Oct 19 · 08:00·Newsworthy.ai
Finance · Sports
MONTEREY, Calif., October 19, 2026--Blue Strike Sports today released new national study results from college sports fans and students indicating surprising support for green sports – and new revenue opportunities – across a range of fan demographics and ideologies. Over 79% of the survey's 771 active college sports fans representing 98 universities viewed sustainability as an important component
Oct 19 · 08:00·Business Wire
SaaS · Sports
The National Squash League (NSL) announced a landmark partnership with iHeartMedia, giving the league access to the nation's largest audio media platform to expand the reach of professional team squash across the United States and introduce new audiences to the league, its athletes and its matches. - - Under the agreement, iHeartMedia becomes the Official Audio Media Partner of the National Squash League and title sponsor of the 2026–27 NSL season. A national promotional campaign across i...
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Oct 19 · 07:23·WebWire
Sports
From stroke rehabilitation wards to sports clinics, physiotherapy has moved from a supporting service to a front-line pillar of modern care. The numbers reflect it. [read full press release...]
Oct 19 · 06:59·Express Press Release