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ECOVACS at IFA Berlin 2026: Named as No.1 Brand in Global Home Robotics, Bringing Robotics to More of Everyday Life

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BERLIN, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 September 2026 – ECOVACS has been named the global No.1 home robotics brand in a newly released research report by Forbes China, which recognizes its leadership across multiple home robotics categories. Built on in-house R&D and manufacturing capabilities and scalable technology stacks, the company has expanded from floor care to windows, lawns, and pools, with its service robotics now serving more than 38 million households across nearly 180 markets worldwide.

ECOVACS ROBOTICS IFA 2026
ECOVACS ROBOTICS IFA 2026

“The future of home robotics is not about adding more products. It is about giving people more freedom from everyday tasks,” said David Qian, CEO of ECOVACS ROBOTICS. “By reusing around 80% of our core technologies and adapting 20% to each scenario, we can bring robotics from floors and windows to lawns and pools. Looking ahead, we will continue to innovate to make robotics more intelligent, autonomous and accessible, helping more people enjoy an easier everyday life.”

David Qian, CEO, ECOVACS ROBOTICS
David Qian, CEO, ECOVACS ROBOTICS

From Indoors to Outdoors: Expanding the Role of Home Robotics

For ECOVACS, the vision of “Robotics for All” means bringing the benefits of service robotics into more parts of everyday life.

ECOVACS’ expansion into new household environments began with windows. Since pioneering the robotic window cleaning category with its first WINBOT in 2011, ECOVACS has continuously evolved its robotics to address real consumer needs. The latest WINBOT W3 OMNI, showcased at IFA 2026, features Vortex Wash, an industry-first automatic wiping-pad cleaning technology that eliminates the hassle of manually washing dirty pads. With more than 1.5 million households worldwide using WINBOT products[1], ECOVACS ranks No. 1 globally in category shipments, according to IDC.[2]

The same idea extends outdoors. For many households, lawn care is a recurring task, with edges among the most difficult areas to keep neat. ECOVACS is showcasing the GOAT T Series at IFA 2026, addressing this challenge with TruEdge Trimmer, designed to cut closely along lawn borders and leave less work behind for users, while the industry-exclusive HoloScope 360 Dual-LiDAR Navigation help it handle different yard layouts with greater autonomy. To date, robotic lawn mowers GOAT have covered nearly 1.4 billion sq. m. of lawn globally – equivalent to around 200,000 standard soccer pitches.

In floor care, ECOVACS pioneered OZMO ROLLER technology to tackle one of the most persistent cleaning challenges: stubborn messes without spreading dirt back across the floor. Featured on the DEEBOT X12S OmniCyclone at IFA 2026, the latest OZMO ROLLER 3.0 combines strong cleaning pressure with continuous self-washing to keep the roller clean as it cleans, helping users achieve a deeper clean with less effort. Since its global introduction in September 2024, OZMO ROLLER-equipped models have reached more than 2.8 million units in cumulative global shipments as of July 2026, according to ECOVACS’ internal data.

Building on its expertise across floor, window and lawn care, ECOVACS is extending the robotics experience to pool cleaning. Showcased at IFA 2026, the ULTRAMARINE L1 PRO is designed to take the time and effort out of pool care, autonomously navigating and cleaning different pool environments with minimal user intervention. By bringing robotics to another traditionally hands-on task, ECOVACS is making pool care simpler.

Technology Stacks Powering Global Multi-Category Leadership

Underpinning this multi-category success is scalable technology stacks spanning robotics, sensing, motion control, cleaning, and power management. Rather than building each category from the ground up, ECOVACS can adapt and scale proven robotics capabilities across different environments and user needs, creating a platform built to move from one scenario to the next.

This strategy is backed by more than 900 R&D professionals, RMB 554 million in R&D investment in the first half of 2026, and more than 3,100 patents [3]. Its vertically integrated R&D and manufacturing model further strengthens this technology advantage, giving ECOVACS greater control over key robotics technologies and shortening the path from innovation to products people can use. Together, these capabilities enable ECOVACS to bring proven robotics expertise into new categories and markets at scale, while staying focused on where robotics can create meaningful value in everyday life.

The results are increasingly visible in global markets. In the first half of 2026, global shipments of ECOVACS service robots increased 44.1% year on year, while revenue from new categories, including robotic window cleaners, robotic lawn mowers and robotic pool cleaners, grew 75.1% in international markets. For the first time, international markets accounted for more than half of ECOVACS’ total revenue in Q2 2026, reaching 51%. The milestone reflects how the company’s robotics portfolio is increasingly scaling beyond China.

As ECOVACS expands into more categories and markets around the world, it is bringing its robotics innovation to more people, making everyday life easier wherever they live. At IFA Berlin 2026, visitors can experience this vision at IFA 2026, Hall 9, Booth 113 at Messe Berlin, September 4 to 8.

[1] ECOVACS Internal sales tracking record from all countries and regions. (Dec. 2011–Jun. 2025)

[2] According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) “IDC Quarterly Smart Home Tracker – Window Cleaning Robot, 2025 Q3”, ECOVACS ranked No.1 in shipment volume from 2023 through Q3 2025.

[3] ECOVACS 2026 Semi-Annual Financial Report

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About ECOVACS ROBOTICS

Founded in 2006, ECOVACS ROBOTICS is a global leader in home service robotics with a diverse portfolio of products encompassing robotic vacuum cleaners and robotic window cleaners. With its expansion into robotic lawn mowers, commercial cleaning robots, robotic pool cleaners and robotic pet companions, ECOVACS solidified its position as a multi-category leader in home service robotics.

Guided by the vision “Robotics for All”, ECOVACS continues to advance technology and enhance the user experience to make life smarter and more stylish for consumers worldwide. With sales subsidiaries in Germany, the United States, Japan, and Singapore, ECOVACS products reach nearly 180 major markets and serve over 38 million households globally.

A testament to this market leadership, ECOVACS ROBOTICS has ranked first in China’s robotic vacuum cleaner market by share for ten consecutive years (2015-2024).

Vat Phou Champasak Returns to State Management After Concession Expiry

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Vat Phou Champasack (Photo: Tourism Laos)

Champasak authorities assumed full management and preservation of the Vat Phou UNESCO World Heritage site on 1 September.

This transition follows the expiration of private company Ying Sokxay’s 15-year tourism development concession, which concluded on 22 June.

Provincial authorities denied the company’s request for an extension, citing the 2021 National Heritage Law, which prohibits commercial concessions on national cultural heritage sites without direct ministerial approval.

Vat Phou is at the centre of Champasak’s wider cultural landscape. The site dates back more than 1,000 years and stretches from the mountain to the river, linking temples, shrines and ancient waterworks. It reflects how Hindu beliefs shaped the way people understood their relationship with nature.

Inscribed by UNESCO in 2001, Vat Phou is one of Laos’ four World Heritage sites, along with the town of Luang Prabang, the Plain of Jars in Xieng Khouang, and Hin Nam No National Park in Khammouane.

To ensure a seamless transition, Champasak authorities authorized the Provincial Department of Information, Culture, and Tourism to oversee operations. A committee took charge on-site, streamlining ticket sales, golf cart services, and central parking to maintain public order.

The ancient temple complex remains fully open to tourists and pilgrims.

Vat Phou remains one of Champasak’s top tourist draws, with the province recording nearly 750,000 visitors in 2025 alone.

Meanwhile, the provincial government has launched short- and long-term development plans to improve site sanitation, environmental upkeep, and visitor services.

Backed by national heritage regulations, provincial authorities have stepped in to oversee daily operations, ticket services, and site preservation while implementing new improvements for visitors.

SOLUM Expands ESL Deployments Across Australian Consumer Electronics and Premium Grocery Retail

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Accelerating multi-store rollouts with Bing Lee and delivering smart pricing infrastructure for The Natural Grocery Company

SYDNEY, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SOLUM, a global retail technology solutions provider, is expanding its Electronic Shelf Label (ESL) business across Australia through new deployments with leading consumer electronics retailer Bing Lee and premium grocery retailer The Natural Grocery Company, reinforcing its presence in the Oceania retail market.

SOLUM is supporting the expansion of ESL deployments across multiple Bing Lee stores as part of the retailer’s ongoing digital transformation initiatives. Bing Lee is extending its ESL rollout to reduce the manual effort associated with paper price labels while improving price accuracy and overall store operational efficiency. Australia’s leading consumer electronics trade publication Appliance Retailer has also reported on Bing Lee’s expanding adoption of ESL technology.

In addition, SOLUM has supplied ESL solutions to The Natural Grocery Company, enabling real-time price updates, faster promotional changes, and improved pricing accuracy. By replacing traditional paper labels with digital shelf labels, store employees can spend less time on repetitive pricing tasks and focus more on serving customers and enhancing the in-store shopping experience.

SOLUM’s ESL platform enables retailers to remotely update pricing and product information through a centralized management system. This approach helps reduce labor-intensive manual processes and pricing errors while supporting sustainability efforts through a reduction in paper label waste.

“Through our partnership with Bing Lee, we are proud to contribute to the retailer’s store modernization efforts,” said Paul Kyriakos, General Manager at SOLUM Australia. “For The Natural Grocery Company, our ESL solution supports real-time pricing, rapid promotional updates, and greater pricing accuracy. A premium shopping experience is built not only on product quality, but also on a store environment that responds quickly and accurately to both retailer and customer needs.”

SOLUM continues to expand its ESL footprint across a growing range of Australian retail sectors, including consumer electronics and grocery. The company plans to further collaborate with retail partners across Oceania to accelerate the adoption of digital store infrastructure and enhance operational efficiency throughout the region.

About SOLUM

SOLUM is a global provider of retail technology and digital store solutions, offering Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL), retail IoT platforms, display technologies, and power solutions to retailers worldwide. Through continuous innovation, SOLUM helps retailers improve operational efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and accelerate digital transformation.

KANEKA UBIQUINOL™ WINS NUTRAINGREDIENTS ASIA INGREDIENT OF THE YEAR: HEALTHSPAN AWARD 2026

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Award Shines Spotlight on Ubiquinol’s Role in Mitochondrial Health and Mitoceutical Innovation in the Global Healthspan Movement

Seventh International Accolade Affirms Kaneka Ubiquinol™ Leadership in Evidence-Based Mitochondrial Health, Supporting Healthspan from Preconception to Healthy Ageing[i]

The Lancet Public Health, August 2026: Global lifespan–healthspan gap widens to 10.7 years, underscoring the importance of supporting general health and wellbeing throughout life, especially in ageing individuals[ii]

BANGKOK, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kaneka Corporation, the sole global manufacturer of Ubiquinol, is thrilled to announce that Kaneka Ubiquinol™ has been awarded Ingredient of the Year: Healthspan Award at the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026.

Kaneka Ubiquinol™ was named Ingredient of the Year – Healthspan at the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026, spotlighting mitochondrial health and the emerging “mitoceuticals” category.
Kaneka Ubiquinol™ was named Ingredient of the Year – Healthspan at the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026, spotlighting mitochondrial health and the emerging “mitoceuticals” category.

The highly coveted award represents Kaneka Ubiquinol’s third consecutive recognition at the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, following Healthy Ageing Ingredient of the Year as the Winner in 2024 and the Innovation in Women’s Health Award as a Finalist in 2025.

The latest accolade recognises Kaneka Ubiquinol™ at a pivotal time in healthcare, as attention increasingly shifts beyond lifespan – the number of years we live – towards healthspan: maintaining health and wellbeing throughout life.

At the heart of this conversation is mitochondrial health. Mitochondria, commonly referred to as the ‘powerhouses of the cell’, are fundamental to cellular energy production, found in almost every cell in the body[iii]. The endogenous antioxidant Ubiquinol, supports the production of energy in the mitochondria and helps reduce cellular free radical damage[iv]. This growing “mitoceutical” category – nutraceuticals purpose-formulated to support mitochondrial function – is central to advancing healthspan science.

Evidence shows that each heart cell contains approximately 5000+ mitochondria,[v] with every cell in the body powered by mitochondria, supporting energy production from preconception to healthy ageing, placing mitochondrial health at the centre of Kaneka’s decades-long research into Ubiquinol[vi].

“To receive our seventh international accolade and third consecutive recognition from NutraIngredients-Asia is an extraordinary honour,” said Tsuyoshi Takakuwa, Head of Marketing and Sales (APAC), Supplemental Nutrition Business Division, Kaneka Corporation.

“We sincerely thank the judges, our customers, research partners, healthcare professionals and our team who continue to advance understanding of Ubiquinol and mitochondrial health worldwide. We also congratulate our fellow finalists and winners.”

“Our vision extends across the lifespan, supporting healthspan from preconception to general health and wellbeing with ageing. As an innovation partner to brands worldwide, we are committed to combining 50+ years of Ubiquinol research with scientific education, ingredient expertise and collaboration to help advance health solutions globally,” said Kazuki Takita, Assistant Manager, Marketing and Sales (APAC), Kaneka Ubiquinol™.

Gary Scattergood, Managing Director Asia, William Reed, Publisher of Nutraingredients Asia remarked, “the judges were hugely impressed with the wealth of scientific evidence behind the ingredient, as well as the significant evidence of commercial success across the region, with an impressive line-up of advocates across medical and healthcare practitioners.”

ABOUT KANEKA UBIQUINOL™

Kaneka Corporation is the sole global manufacturer of clinically researched bioidentical Ubiquinol, produced via an award-winning Japanese natural fermentation process. Backed by 110+ scientific studies, 80+ patents and 50+ years of research, antioxidant-active Ubiquinol supports mitochondrial health, cardiovascular health, cognition, women’s health, reproductive health, energy and wellbeing. Listed in 50+ countries in 1,000+ practitioner and OTC nutraceutical brands since 2006.

Kaneka Ubiquinol’s adherence to the highest manufacturing standards guarantees a stable ingredient, free from impurities, meeting rigorous quality and sustainability requirements — setting the benchmark for production quality via its unique, globally patented yeast fermentation process.

Kaneka Ubiquinol™ carries multiple certifications, including HALAL, GRAS, HACCP, NDI, KOSHER, GMP, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, Non-GMO, Non-Animal Origin, and OSHMS.

Kaneka Ubiquinol™ is the proud winner of multiple awards:

  • NutraIngredients-Asia Ingredient of the Year: Healthspan Award 2026
  • Vitafoods Europe Innovation Award 2026 — Most Innovative Consumer-Ready Nutraceutical Finished Product, in partnership with Eqology Pure Arctic Oil Heart & Energy
  • Tmall Global Marketing Innovation Award 2025
  • Finalist, NutraIngredients-Asia Innovation in Women’s Health Award 2025
  • Natural Health Products New Zealand Forbes Packaging Marketing Award 2025
  • CMA Raw Material Supplier of the Year Award 2024
  • NutraIngredients-Asia Healthy Ageing Ingredient of the Year Award 2024

EMAIL: hello@ubiquinol.net.au
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[i] Yildirim RM, et al. 2024;(159-160): 52-61. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38330625/ Cirilli I, et al. Antioxidants 2021;10:1325. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8389239/

[ii] https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(26)00098-8/fulltext

[iii] San-Millán I. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023;12(4):782. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10135185/

Cirilli I, et al. Antioxidants 2021;10:1325.  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8389239/

[iv] San-Millán I. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023;12(4):782. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10135185/

Cirilli I, et al. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021;10(1325):1-24. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8389239/

[v] Xianhua Wang et al Mitochondrial flashes regulate ATP homeostasis in the heart eLife 2017;6:e23908.

[vi] Cirilli I, et al. Antioxidants 2021;10:1325. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8389239/  

San-Millán I. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023;12(4):782. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10135185/

 

Kaneka Ubiquinol™ wins NutraIngredients-Asia Healthspan Ingredient of the Year. From left: Tingmin Koe, Editor, NutraIngredients-Asia; Kazuki Takita, Assistant Manager, Marketing & Sales (APAC), Kaneka Ubiquinol™; Tsuyoshi Takakuwa, Head of Marketing & Sales APAC, Kaneka Corporation; and Gary Scattergood, Managing Director Asia, William Reed and Publisher, NutraIngredients-Asia.
Kaneka Ubiquinol™ wins NutraIngredients-Asia Healthspan Ingredient of the Year. From left: Tingmin Koe, Editor, NutraIngredients-Asia; Kazuki Takita, Assistant Manager, Marketing & Sales (APAC), Kaneka Ubiquinol™; Tsuyoshi Takakuwa, Head of Marketing & Sales APAC, Kaneka Corporation; and Gary Scattergood, Managing Director Asia, William Reed and Publisher, NutraIngredients-Asia.

VeriPark selected by Queensland Country Bank to support major technology transformation

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LONDON, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — VeriPark, a global financial services technology provider, announced that Queensland Country Bank has selected its customer experience solutions as part of a major transformation program designed to deliver more connected, and member-focused banking experiences.

Queensland Country Bank will implement VeriPark’s VeriChannel digital banking platform, VeriTouch CRM platform and VeriLoan loan origination system. Together, the solutions will support digital banking, onboarding, lending and customer engagement across digital and assisted channels.

The broader transformation also includes Fiserv’s Finxact core banking platform and Vision Next card management solution. By bringing these technologies together, Queensland Country Bank is creating a future-ready environment spanning core banking, cards, lending, customer relationship management and digital channels.

The program will help the bank progressively modernize its platforms, reduce technology complexity and create more integrated experiences across member touchpoints, while preserving its community and member-owned focus.

“This is an important step in the next chapter of Queensland Country Bank,” said Shawn Anderson, Chief Transformation Officer of Queensland Country Bank. “Our Members expect banking to be simple, reliable and personal. By partnering with Fiserv and VeriPark, we are investing in the foundations that will help us deliver better experiences, support our people and continue serving Queensland communities well into the future.”

“We are proud to partner with Queensland Country Bank as it builds the foundations for its next generation of Member experiences,” said David Dervish, Chief Revenue Officer at VeriPark. “By connecting digital banking, lending and customer engagement, our platform will help the bank deliver more personalised and seamless journeys while giving its teams a more unified view of every Member. We look forward to turning this transformation vision into tangible value for Members and employees.”

QCB (www.queenslandcountry.bank)
Queensland Country Bank is a member-owned bank committed to helping Queenslanders live better lives through better financial wellbeing achieved through personal service, local understanding and community-focused banking. With roots across regional Queensland, the bank provides a range of banking products and services for Members across the state.

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VeriPark is a global solutions provider enabling financial institutions to become digital leaders by placing Customer Experience at the core of digital transformation. From Omnichannel Delivery and Customer Engagement to Branch Automation and Loan Origination, VeriPark helps financial institutions accelerate digital transformation, increase productivity, and achieve tangible business outcomes.

Electronic Recycling Association Expands Its Mission to New Zealand

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Bringing Technology Reuse, E-Waste Reduction and Digital Inclusion to New Zealand

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is bringing its mission of reducing electronic waste and bridging the digital divide to New Zealand. Through a reuse-first approach, ERA aims to work with businesses, schools, charities and community organizations to recover unwanted technology, extend the useful life of electronics and provide refurbished devices to those who can benefit from greater access to technology.

Founded in Canada in 2004, ERA has more than two decades of experience in electronics reuse, refurbishment, recycling, secure data destruction and IT asset management. ERA prioritizes refurbishment and reuse of computers, laptops, smartphones, tablets and other electronics whenever possible before responsible recycling. Its operations are supported by internationally recognized certifications, including ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018, reflecting ERA’s commitment to information security, environmental responsibility, quality management and workplace health and safety.

ERA’s mission extends internationally through initiatives that give technology a second life while improving access to digital resources. By connecting reusable electronics with schools, charities, non-profits and community programs, ERA helps reduce e-waste while supporting education, employment, communication and community development. Expanding into New Zealand represents another step toward building a global model where technology reuse creates both environmental and social value.

About the Electronic Recycling Association (ERA): Founded in 2004, ERA is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing e-waste and bridging the digital divide through the recovery, refurbishment and reuse of electronics. As ERA establishes its presence in New Zealand, businesses, charities, schools and community organizations are encouraged to donate unwanted technology, apply to receive equipment or explore partnership opportunities.

Learn more: https://electronicrecycling.nz/ | Email: tibor@electronicrecyclingassociation.org.nz

Canva partners with EBANX and Capitec Pay to unlock cardless subscriptions for South Africans

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Via the integration with EBANX, Canva becomes the first merchant on Capitec Pay’s new recurring A2A payment


SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, SINGAPORE, and STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 September 2026 – Canva, the global visual communication platform, has become the first international company to offer recurring subscription payments to South African customers via Capitec Pay, the account-to-account payment method built by South Africa’s largest personal bank — Capitec. The milestone is made possible through Canva’s ongoing partnership with EBANX, a global technology company specializing in payment services for emerging markets.

South Africa: a USD 23 billion e-commerce market, largely cardless.
South Africa: a USD 23 billion e-commerce market, largely cardless.

The announcement represents a shift in how global subscription businesses can reach South African consumers. Credit card penetration in the country ranges between 8% and 10% of the adult population, according to the South African Reserve Bank and the World Bank. This limitation has historically restricted the reach of traditional card-on-file subscription models, excluding 44 million people in South Africa who do not own credit cards.

Instead of needing a credit card, Capitec Pay lets clients approve a recurring payment once in the Capitec app. After that, participating businesses can collect future subscription payments automatically. Canva is the first international subscription service to offer recurring payments with Capitec Pay.

Capitec is South Africa’s largest personal bank by customer base, with 26 million clients and over 16 million app users. According to Capitec, one in three South African adults uses its mobile app. “For Canva, going live as the first global merchant on this infrastructure is a removal of a structural barrier that was preventing a large portion of South Africans from accessing our platform at all,” said Bianca Sibiya, Canva Africa Lead.

The offering of recurring payments through Capitec Pay by Canva in South Africa is possible thanks to its partnership with EBANX, which helped enhance the solution and became the first global payment service provider (PSP) to integrate it into cross-border payment flows.

“For years, card-based billing has been treated as the default model for global subscription products, but that default was built around consumer behavior in the United States and Western Europe, not South Africa,” explained Wiza Jalakasi, Commercial Lead for Africa and the Middle East at EBANX.

EBANX has become a leading enabler of recurring alternative payment methods (APMs) in cross-border digital commerce across the world. Including South Africa, the company supports recurring APMs across 12 emerging markets, enabling global merchants to reach more than 1 billion consumers, many of whom lack access to credit or debit cards.

“Capitec’s philosophy is to ensure that our clients experience simple, affordable and innovative services. Recurring payments through Capitec Pay is just one of the many ways we bring that simplicity to life, offering clients a payment experience they already know and trust. Through this partnership with Canva, we are expanding our trusted payment experience and giving clients access to international merchants in an accessible way,” said Francois Viviers, Group Executive of Marketing and Client Experience at Capitec.

South Africa’s digital commerce market continues to grow rapidly, reaching 74% of adults and annual growth projected at 20% through 2028, according to Payments and Commerce Market Intelligence (PCMI) data analyzed by EBANX. By that year, South Africa’s e-commerce market is expected to represent a USD 23 billion opportunity, based on PCMI insights featured in EBANX’s Beyond Borders study.

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About EBANX

EBANX is the leading technology platform connecting global businesses to the world’s fastest-growing digital markets. Founded in 2012 in Brazil, EBANX was built with a mission to expand access to international digital commerce. Leveraging proprietary technology, deep market expertise, and robust infrastructure, the platform enables global businesses to offer hundreds of local payment methods and streamline cross-border payments across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. With a global footprint, it established a technology and regulatory headquarters in Singapore in 2026. More than just payments, EBANX drives growth, enhances sales, and delivers seamless purchase experiences for businesses and end users alike.

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About CANVA

Launched in 2013, Canva is a free online visual communications and collaboration platform with a mission to empower everyone in the world to design. Featuring a simple drag-and-drop user interface and a vast range of templates ranging from presentations, documents, websites, social media graphics, posters, apparel to videos, plus a huge library of fonts, stock photography, illustrations, video footage, and audio clips, anyone can take an idea and create something beautiful.

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About CAPITEC

Capitec Limited (JSE: CPI) is South Africa’s largest retail bank by active client numbers, serving 26 million active clients. It is recognized as the country’s leading digital bank, with 16 million active app users. Capitec offers simple, affordable and transparent banking solutions through innovative technology and personalized service via its app, online banking, and a network of 866 branches and 8,771 ATMs and cash-accepting devices. The Group uses data and technology to understand client needs and provide tailored solutions across Personal Banking, Business Banking, value-added services, insurance, and international consumer lending through its subsidiary AvaFin. Capitec aims to make a meaningful difference and unlock growth opportunities for all.

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Global Semiconductor Equipment Billings Increased 23% Year-Over-Year in Q2 2026, SEMI Reports

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Ongoing AI Investment Momentum Drove Back-to-Back Quarters of Record Results

MILPITAS, Calif., Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SEMI, the industry association advancing the global semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today announced in its Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) report that global semiconductor equipment billings increased 23% year-over-year to US$40.53 billion in the second quarter of 2026. Second quarter 2026 billings registered an 11% quarter-over-quarter growth.

Semiconductor Equipment Billings by Region for Q2 2026 with QoQ and YoY
Semiconductor Equipment Billings by Region for Q2 2026 with QoQ and YoY

The results mark a second consecutive record quarter, reflecting accelerating demand for technology and capacity solutions to support AI investments momentum as well as global buildout of AI computing infrastructure.

“The second consecutive quarter of record semiconductor equipment billings reflects the industry’s sustained investment in the advanced manufacturing capacity needed to support rising chip demand, particularly for AI infrastructure,” said Ajit Manocha, SEMI President and CEO. “Growth across Asia, North America and Europe underscores the global nature of this demand and the critical role of semiconductor manufacturing in enabling the next wave of AI-driven innovation.”

Compiled from data submitted by members of SEMI and the Semiconductor Equipment Association of Japan (SEAJ), the WWSEMS report is a summary of the monthly billings figures for the global semiconductor equipment industry. 

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The Equipment Market Data Subscription (EMDS) from SEMI provides comprehensive market data for the global semiconductor equipment market. A subscription includes three reports:

  • Monthly SEMI North American Billings Report, an early perspective of equipment market trends
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SEMI® is the global industry association connecting over 4,000 companies and 1.5 million professionals worldwide across the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. We accelerate member collaboration on solutions to top industry challenges through Advocacy, Workforce Development, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management and other programs. Our SEMICON® expositions and events, technology communities, standards and market intelligence help advance our members’ business growth and innovations in design, devices, equipment, materials, services and software, enabling smarter, faster, more secure electronics. Visit www.semi.org, contact a regional office, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and X to learn more.

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Semiconductor Equipment Market Revenue by Region for Q2 2026 with QoQ and YoY Changes
Semiconductor Equipment Market Revenue by Region for Q2 2026 with QoQ and YoY Changes

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