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(via TheNewswire) May 1, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta – TheNewswire – Vencanna Ventures Inc. (the “Company” or “Vencanna“) (CSE:VENI and OTCQB:TPPRF) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced acquisition of The Cannavative Group (“Cannavative”). The acquisition of Cannavative, coupled with our ongoing developments in New Jersey, positions Vencanna’s shareholders opportunities in the U.S. cannabis market. The landscape of the U.S. cannabis market, including cannabis reform, has been evolving. On August 29, 2023, Human Health Services (“HHS“) forwarded a letter to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (the “DEA“) recommending the reclassification of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. This proposed change would eliminate the application of IRC 280E, a tax prov...

–News Direct– TOWER CAPITAL GROUP, market maker of Generational Health, defines the trillion dollar category as pivotal to evolutionary capacity, country competitiveness, and global health. In a recent publication TOWER reveals that a critical lever for Generational Health is Womens Health. TOWER states that funding womens health innovation is a requirement for Generational Health and has committed to support this effort at a global scale. In demonstration of this commitment, TOWER expands its relationship with the Centre for Health and Healthcare at The World Economic Forum, and is the lead champion and sponsor of a first-in-kind global womens health investment consortium. The Consortium, Global Womens Health Responsible Investment Consortium is designed to serve the global need for in...

–News Direct– NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) recently concluded its 2024 Institute and Expo (I&E), April 22-24, in San Antonio, TX where 2100+ fleet and mobility professionals from around the globe convened to network, learn and explore the latest products and services from industry suppliers. I&E welcomed attendees from 46 states, 6 Canadian provinces and 16 countries, representing all sectors of the fleet industry including corporate, government, law enforcement, education, utility, and more. During the opening session on Monday, NAFA Board President Mikel Camnetar, CAFM, kicked off the event with an update on the associations initiatives. The session also featured fleet professionals who achieved their Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) designation. &...

–News Direct– For its dedication to humanitarian service and championing health and human rights to end AIDS, the Stephen Lewis Foundation will be presented with the 2024 Lions Humanitarian Award during the 106th Lions Clubs International Convention this June. Stephen Lewis Foundation co-founder Ilana Landsberg-Lewis will accept the award. The Stephen Lewis Foundation partners with community-led organizations that empower women and girls, grandmothers, orphaned and vulnerable children, LGBTIQ communities and people living with HIV. It delivers funds directly to these organizations who are at the forefront of responses to the HIV epidemic in 14 countries across sub-Saharan Africa. "Working with, and learning from, African women leaders of grassroots organizations at the frontlin...

–News Direct– Strip Tinning Holdings PLC (AIM:STG) executive chairman Adam Robson joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with an overview of the company and highlights of its 2023 financial year. Founded in Birmingham 50 years ago, Strip Tinning originally manufactured copper strips for automotive demisters. Over time, it evolved into a specialist producer of connectors used in car glazing systems, integrating electronics like aerials and radar within automotive glass. Recently, the company expanded into the Battery Technologies division, targeting the burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) market with specialised connectors for battery packs, marking a significant diversification of its product offerings. Robson highlighted 2023 as a pivotal year, featuring robust commercial progress with...

–News Direct– New York, May 1st, 2024 – (PlatoAI via 500NewsWire) — In a world often colored by political machinations and self-serving motivations, Representative Wilbert T. Lee emerges as a luminary of integrity and sincere dedication to the well-being of the Filipino population. His formidable first term in politics is decorated with a multitude of profoundly significant legislative accomplishments, with standout examples being the Philippine Salt Industry Development Act and the New Agrarian Emancipation Act – both indicative of his commitment to catalyzing economic progress and amplifying local communities' agency. Before stepping foot into the realm of politics, Lee was renowned for his monumental business empire. As the chief executive officer of one of the largest compan...

–News Direct– Giyani Metals Corp (TSX-V:EMM, OTC:CATPF) CEO Danny Keating joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with news that the company is pushing quickly ahead with its flagship high-purity K. Hill manganese project in Botswana and the construction of a demonstration plant in Johannesburg. The company has drawn down the first $5.7 million of a $16 million convertible loan facility secured from South Africa's Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). In total, Keating said the company has completed a $26 million funding round, minimising shareholder dilution by combining equity and debt financing strategies. This funding supports the construction of the demonstration plant, which will play a crucial role in establishing credibility with potential customers through the pro...

–News Direct– Sovereign Metals Limited managing director Frank Eagar joins Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with details of key developments. The company has appointed Dr Surinder Ghag as chief technology officer for graphite, marking a strategic move to enhance its operations in graphite production, particularly for the lithium-ion battery industry. Garg, noted for his expertise in anode materials for batteries, is expected to play a critical role in developing Sovereign Metals downstream test work programs. Sovereign Metals also announced the procurement of an industrial-scale spiral concentrator, which will be used to increase graphite concentrate sample preparation at their Malawi facility. This equipment is intended to replicate the plant's future operations and is curre...

–News Direct– Genius Group Limited (NYSE-A:GNS) CEO Roger Hamilton discusses the company's innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion. Genius Group, an edtech firm, is at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence to enhance lifelong learning. It boasts a platform supporting 6 million users ranging from children to adults in need of reskilling. The company's unique AI, "Genie," provides personalized learning pathways by initially assessing users' passions and guiding them accordingly. Recently, Genius Group expanded its AI capabilities by introducing multiple AI avatars of historical figures, such as Alan Turing, who has been named the Chief AI Officer. These AIs adopt the charact...

–News Direct– Rainbow Rare Earths Ltd CEO George Bennett joins Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with details of a Financial Times feature that highlighted the company's Phalaborwa rare earths project as a bellwether for US critical minerals policy. Bennett highlighted the US Development Finance Corporation's commitment of $50 million to Phalaborwa, which is recognized for its potential to become the highest-margin rare earth project globally. Despite recent volatility in critical mineral prices, Bennett stated that Rainbow could maintain substantial EBITDA margins even at lower market prices due to its strategic and economical project design. Bennett also addressed the global dependency on Chinese rare earth supplies, noting Chinas dominance in production and processi...