Miami, Florida, August 17th, 2026, FinanceWire

Amboss Technologies today launched the Amboss Affiliate Program, an open invitation to anyone who can introduce businesses to lower-cost, chargeback-free payments while expanding the Bitcoin payments network.

Approved affiliates earn 15% of the platform fees Amboss collects from each referred merchant for the first twelve months. That rate rises automatically to 20% once an affiliate’s referred merchants process a combined $1 million or more in trailing 30-day volume. There is no cost to join, no exclusivity requirement, and no earnings cap. Commissions sit in a rewards balance that can be claimed in any amount at any time and are paid in bitcoin over the Lightning Network in seconds.

The Amboss Payments API lets merchants accept instant, final Bitcoin payments from the roughly 900 million users of Lightning-enabled apps (including Cash App, Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken) then settle in USDT, USDC, or bitcoin under their own custody for a flat 0.5% fee. Optional conversion to stablecoins uses Lightning Labs’ bridgeless Taproot Assets, removing the volatility objection that has long blocked broader merchant adoption.

“Most payments companies spend heavily on ads and still end up with a sales force that doesn’t care about Bitcoin,” said Jesse Shrader, co-founder and CEO of Amboss. “We would rather pay the people who already talk to merchants every day, and pay them in bitcoin. If you help a business accept Lightning payments, you should share in the revenue for the first year of every account you create. We made the economics generous on purpose.”

The program is built for the people who already sit between merchants and their payment decisions: Lightning and Bitcoin integrators, payment consultants and PSPs, wallet and POS platforms, e-commerce tools, and creators inside the Bitcoin ecosystem. Affiliates never touch funds or handle onboarding. Amboss manages the product, merchant verification, integration support, and payouts.

“We only pay commissions out of revenue we actually collect,” said Mario Pazos, Chief Commercial Officer. “That means a referred merchant is never a loss for us, so every additional affiliate is pure reach. Our early partners are already moving volume. The application takes about two minutes.”

Applications are open now. Signup requires only basic identifying information for sanctions screening. Affiliates earning under $2,000 in a calendar year have no U.S. tax filing requirement.

Program details and application: https://amboss.tech/affiliates

About Amboss Technologies

Amboss builds infrastructure for the Bitcoin Lightning Network, including Amboss Rails (currently routing approximately $24.7 million per month) and the Amboss Payments API. Live network metrics are published at amboss.tech/rails/stats. Amboss Technologies, Inc. is a Delaware corporation.

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21M Communications
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Miami, Florida, August 17th, 2026, FinanceWire

Amboss Technologies today launched the Amboss Affiliate Program, an open invitation to anyone who can introduce businesses to lower-cost, chargeback-free payments while expanding the Bitcoin payments network.

Approved affiliates earn 15% of the platform fees Amboss collects from each referred merchant for the first twelve months. That rate rises automatically to 20% once an affiliate’s referred merchants process a combined $1 million or more in trailing 30-day volume. There is no cost to join, no exclusivity requirement, and no earnings cap. Commissions sit in a rewards balance that can be claimed in any amount at any time and are paid in bitcoin over the Lightning Network in seconds.

The Amboss Payments API lets merchants accept instant, final Bitcoin payments from the roughly 900 million users of Lightning-enabled apps (including Cash App, Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken) then settle in USDT, USDC, or bitcoin under their own custody for a flat 0.5% fee. Optional conversion to stablecoins uses Lightning Labs’ bridgeless Taproot Assets, removing the volatility objection that has long blocked broader merchant adoption.

“Most payments companies spend heavily on ads and still end up with a sales force that doesn’t care about Bitcoin,” said Jesse Shrader, co-founder and CEO of Amboss. “We would rather pay the people who already talk to merchants every day, and pay them in bitcoin. If you help a business accept Lightning payments, you should share in the revenue for the first year of every account you create. We made the economics generous on purpose.”

The program is built for the people who already sit between merchants and their payment decisions: Lightning and Bitcoin integrators, payment consultants and PSPs, wallet and POS platforms, e-commerce tools, and creators inside the Bitcoin ecosystem. Affiliates never touch funds or handle onboarding. Amboss manages the product, merchant verification, integration support, and payouts.

“We only pay commissions out of revenue we actually collect,” said Mario Pazos, Chief Commercial Officer. “That means a referred merchant is never a loss for us, so every additional affiliate is pure reach. Our early partners are already moving volume. The application takes about two minutes.”

Applications are open now. Signup requires only basic identifying information for sanctions screening. Affiliates earning under $2,000 in a calendar year have no U.S. tax filing requirement.

Program details and application: https://amboss.tech/affiliates

About Amboss Technologies

Amboss builds infrastructure for the Bitcoin Lightning Network, including Amboss Rails (currently routing approximately $24.7 million per month) and the Amboss Payments API. Live network metrics are published at amboss.tech/rails/stats. Amboss Technologies, Inc. is a Delaware corporation.

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21M Communications
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Bengaluru, India, August 11th, 2026, TechnologyWire

TripleDart Crosses $7M ARR at 50% EBIT Margin, Making the Case for Bootstrapped “Services-as-Software”

TripleDart, a bootstrapped B2B growth company, today announced it has crossed $7 million in annual recurring revenue while operating at a 50% EBIT margin. The company says software, not additional headcount or capital, drove the jump.

The milestone lands in the middle of a heated debate. Venture investors have poured more than $300 million into “services-as-software” startups this year alone, betting that labor-heavy services work can be run at software-level margins. Most funded players in the category have picked a single slice of marketing to prove that out, design, or content, or SEO. TripleDart says it has done it across the entire inbound marketing function, which it believes makes it the first company in India to do so.

The engine behind the shift is Slate, an AI-agent platform TripleDart built in-house after concluding no existing tool could do the job. Slate’s agents run live SEO, content and AI-visibility work, while a “cowork” mode lets client teams work alongside the agents directly, the company’s attempt at building a marketing function that behaves like a product rather than an agency.

TripleDart has grown to 120 people over four and a half years, and now manages more than $200 million in ad spend across over 300 client companies, including General Electric, SentinelOne, ByteDance, Sage and Glean in the US, and WeWork, Cognizant and MakeMyTrip in India.

“The services-as-software wave has raised hundreds of millions to prove one thesis: that you can run a services business at software margins,” said Shiyam Sunder, Founder and Managing Director, TripleDart. “We proved it without a single dollar of funding, and we did it for every marketing service, not one slice. At TripleDart, we don’t see ourselves as an agency that bolted on some software- we rebuilt the function as software from day one. When a bootstrapped team can do that profitably, the ‘agency’ label stops fitting. That’s a category, not an agency.”

TripleDart’s numbers are one data point in a larger argument the market is still having: whether services businesses can genuinely be rebuilt at software margins, or whether venture funding is required to get there. TripleDart’s position is that the model works in India, profitably, without a funding round.

About TripleDart

TripleDart is a Bengaluru-based B2B growth partner that has rebuilt the full inbound marketing function as software. Working with more than 300 companies across the US and India and managing over $200 million in ad spend, the bootstrapped company operates at software-level margins through its in-house AI-agent platform, Slate. Its clients include General Electric, SentinelOne, ByteDance, Sage, Glean, WeWork, Cognizant and MakeMyTrip.

Website: https://www.tripledart.com/ 

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TripleDart
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Miami, FL 33166, United States, 17th Aug 2026 – Pullner, a well-known manufacturer of OEM and ODM filtration solutions, has reported sustained demand for filtration cartridges from operators in the power generation sector during the past twelve months. The company said order volumes for cartridge products supplied to thermal, combined-cycle and cogeneration facilities have held steady, with enquiries linked to scheduled maintenance intervals, plant life-extension work and tightening water quality requirements at generating stations.

Filtration equipment performs several distinct roles within a generating facility. Cartridges are commonly installed in boiler feedwater and condensate polishing circuits, in lubricating and turbine oil systems, in closed cooling water loops, and in pre-treatment stages ahead of demineralisation or reverse osmosis units. Each duty carries different requirements for micron rating, flow capacity, chemical compatibility and operating temperature, which means a single site may specify several cartridge types across its systems.

Pullner supplies high-flow, pleated, string wound, membrane and stainless steel cartridge formats, together with the filter housings in which those elements are installed. The company said the mix of formats requested by generating facilities has remained broadly consistent, with high-flow and pleated elements accounting for the larger share of volume in water treatment duties, and stainless steel elements more often specified where elevated temperatures, aggressive cleaning regimes or repeated reuse are involved.

Several factors appear to be supporting the pattern of demand. Operators of older thermal plants are extending asset life rather than commissioning replacements, which sustains consumable spending on maintenance items. Facilities in coastal and arid regions increasingly draw makeup water from desalinated or recycled sources, adding pre-treatment stages that rely on cartridge filtration. Plants running on more variable load profiles, in response to the growth of intermittent renewable generation, also cycle equipment more frequently, which can shorten service intervals.

“Demand from generating facilities has been steady rather than seasonal, and that reflects the fact that filtration is tied to maintenance schedules instead of new construction,” said Lucy, Sales Manager at Pullner. “Most of the enquiries received over the past year have come from plants that are already operating and are either standardising the elements held in stores or adjusting specifications after a change in feedwater quality.”

A substantial share of the cartridges supplied to the sector is produced under OEM and ODM arrangements, where Pullner manufactures to a customer’s drawing or develops an element to meet a defined performance specification. Work of this kind can involve matching end cap configurations and sealing arrangements to existing housings, selecting media grades and materials suited to a particular fluid, and confirming dimensional compatibility so that replacement elements fit equipment already installed on site. The company said the approach is frequently requested by plants that operate housings from multiple original suppliers and prefer to consolidate replacement elements with a single manufacturer.

Technical support forms part of the supply process. Pullner provides sizing assistance, media selection guidance and documentation covering materials of construction and test data. Orders are coordinated through the company’s office in Miami, Florida, a location that provides access to distribution routes serving North America, Latin America and the Caribbean. Generating facilities in those regions often operate in conditions that place additional demands on filtration equipment, including high ambient temperatures, elevated dust loads and saline water sources.

Experience across other sectors also informs the work. Pullner supplies filtration products to microelectronics, petrochemical processing, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, desalination and automotive manufacturing. The company said requirements developed for one industry are often transferable — media validated for petrochemical service, for example, may suit fuel and lubricating oil duties at a generating station, while elements developed for desalination plants have application at seawater-cooled facilities.

“Planned capacity additions and ongoing refurbishment programmes across several markets suggest that consumable filtration requirements will continue,” Lucy said. “Development work over the coming period is focused on extending the range of housing-compatible formats and on materials suited to higher operating temperatures, both of which have been raised repeatedly by customers in the generation sector.”

Pullner manufactures filter cartridges and housings for industrial and commercial applications, working with clients on catalogue items as well as custom-configured products. The company operates from Miami, Florida, and serves customers across a range of process industries, including microelectronics, petrochemical, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, desalination and automotive. The reported pattern of orders from power generation customers reflects continued maintenance activity at existing facilities rather than a change in the company’s product range.

For additional information about power plant filter cartridge options and related industry developments, contact Pullner at 8473 NW 61st St, Miami, FL 33166. Enquiries regarding the company’s products, housings, technical support and specification assistance can be directed to +1 786 475 3729 or by email at info@pullner.com. 

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Chicago, IL 60638, United States, 17th Aug 2026 – Lontto, a renowned manufacturer of block and brick making machines, has outlined the scope of its clay brick production equipment range for construction suppliers assessing options for fired and unfired brick output. The company said the range spans extrusion-based systems, hydraulic pressing units and ancillary preparation machinery, with configurations available for operations of differing scale. The summary is intended to give distributors, contractors and materials producers a clearer view of the specifications, output capacities and support arrangements attached to each equipment category.

Clay brick production remains a widely practised construction material process, particularly across South Asia, Africa, the Middle East and parts of Latin America, where clay deposits are accessible and fired brick is the standard walling material. The manufacturing sequence generally involves extracting and crushing raw clay, screening out oversized material, mixing the clay with water to a workable consistency, forming the mixture into shaped units, drying the units to reduce moisture content, and firing them in a kiln to achieve final strength. Equipment selection at the forming stage determines dimensional consistency, density and the volume a plant can produce within a given shift.

Lontto’s range addresses that forming stage through several equipment categories. Extrusion systems, sometimes described as vacuum extruders, compact prepared clay through a die to produce a continuous column that is then cut to length by an automatic cutter. These systems are generally selected by operations producing perforated or solid units at higher volumes. Hydraulic pressing units, by contrast, form individual blocks under compaction and are commonly used where clay is combined with a stabilising agent, allowing units to cure without kiln firing in some applications. Preparation equipment within the range includes clay crushers, roller mills, box feeders and mixers, each intended to condition raw material before it reaches the forming stage.

“Suppliers approaching this category often ask for a comparison rather than a single recommendation, because the correct equipment depends on the clay itself, the required unit format and the power available at the site,” said Chao Zhang, CEO of Lontto. “Setting out the full range in one place makes it easier for a buyer to match a specification to a production target instead of working backwards from a machine that was chosen before those variables were assessed.”

Output capacities across the range vary according to configuration, with smaller pressing units suited to project-based or regional production and larger extrusion lines intended for continuous plant operation. Power options include electric and diesel drives, a distinction that matters for operators working in areas where grid supply is intermittent. Die and mould tooling can be changed to alter unit dimensions, which allows a single machine to serve more than one product format across the life of a plant.

Equipment supply is accompanied by installation and training services. Technicians assist with site layout, commissioning and calibration, while operator training covers material preparation ratios, machine handling, routine maintenance intervals and fault identification. The company said that maintenance practice has a measurable effect on equipment life in clay processing environments, where abrasive material and moisture place sustained demand on wear components. Spare parts, including dies, cutting wires and liner plates, are supplied on request.

Demand for fired and stabilised clay units has remained steady in markets where housing construction is expanding and where brick production is organised around smaller regional plants rather than centralised facilities. Equipment suppliers to those markets are increasingly asked to provide machinery that can be operated and maintained locally, without dependence on specialist servicing arrangements. Lontto said that requirement has informed the mechanical design of much of its range, with an emphasis on serviceable components and documented maintenance procedures.

“The direction over the next several years appears to be toward greater automation at the forming and stacking stages, alongside continued demand for simpler machines in markets where labour is available and capital is constrained,” Zhang said. “Both categories are expected to remain part of the range, and development work is proceeding on control systems and tooling durability rather than on replacing existing configurations.”

Lontto is based in Chicago, Illinois, and manufactures block and brick making machinery for domestic and export markets. The company’s catalogue includes concrete block machines, mobile block making machines, compressed earth block machines and clay brick forming equipment, supported by installation, commissioning and operator training services. The equipment range outlined for construction suppliers reflects the company’s existing product line rather than a change to its manufacturing scope.

For additional information about clay brick making machine and related industry developments, contact Lontto at 4992 S Austin Ave, Chicago, IL 60638, USA. Enquiries regarding the company’s products, equipment, installation support and training programmes can be directed to 708 260 8300 or by email at lontto66@gmail.com.

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The Secrets We Must Hold: Volume 1 Reveals a True Childhood Story and a Journey of Healing

Louisville, Kentucky, United States, 17th Aug 2026 – Kyle Smith is proud to share the release of his new book, The Secrets We Must Hold: Volume 1, a deeply personal self-help book available on Amazon. This book tells a true story from the author’s childhood. It speaks in a clear and honest voice that is easy to understand and hard to forget.

This self-help book is based on real-life events from when Kyle was just seven and a half years old until his ninth birthday. It shares the story of a young boy who was asked to keep a painful secret. For many years, he stayed silent. Now, as an adult, he finally feels safe enough to speak.

What the Book Is About

 In The Secrets We Must Hold: Volume 1, readers follow the thoughts and feelings of a young boy who went through abuse over a period of eighteen months. The story is told from the child’s point of view, which makes it feel real and close to the heart.

The boy did not understand what was happening at first. Over time, he learned to live with it. He even came to accept it. This part of the story may be hard to read, but it is honest. The book shows how the mind can try to cope with pain in ways that are not always clear.

This self-help book helps readers see how deep emotional wounds can form at a young age. It also shows how those wounds can stay with a person for many years.

Why This Book Matters 

This is not just a story. It is a message. Kyle Smith wrote this self help book to help others who may have gone through their own form of abuse. He wants readers to know they are not alone.

Abuse can look different for each person. Some may not even realize how much it has affected them. This book helps bring those hidden feelings to the surface. It encourages readers to face their past and begin to understand it.

The author hopes that by sharing his truth, others will feel strong enough to face theirs. This self-help book is meant to open the door to healing and honest thought.

Upcoming Volumes in the Series

Kyle Smith has shared that this is only the beginning of his story. Two more books are planned as part of this series:

• The Secrets We Must Hold: Volume 2
• The Secrets We Must Hold: Volume 3

These upcoming volumes will continue the journey and give readers a deeper look into his life and experiences. This self-help book series is meant to guide readers step by step through pain, understanding, and healing.

About the Author

Kyle Smith grew up in Kankakee, Illinois. After losing his real father at a young age, he hoped for a new father figure in his life. Sadly, that hope led to a painful experience that shaped much of his childhood.

Even though he faced many struggles, Kyle continued his education and completed school from grades one through twelve. He later attended college for law enforcement and also studied adolescence and Pre-adolescence health in young boys.

Kyle has been married three times and is the father of four sons. He describes himself as an introvert and shares that his past has had a lasting effect on how he sees the world. Through this self-help book, he brings his life experience forward to help others.

A Message of Strength and Awareness

Kyle Smith wrote this book with a clear purpose. He wants readers to understand that abuse, no matter the form, leaves a lasting impact. It can stay hidden deep inside and affect a person for years.

This self-help book encourages people to face those hidden struggles. It reminds readers that healing starts by speaking the truth and letting go of silence. The author believes that sharing stories can help break the cycle of pain.

Readers who are looking for real stories, emotional truth, and personal growth will find value in this self-help book.

Availability and Contact Information 

The Secrets We Must Hold: Volume 1 is available for purchase on Amazon. Readers can learn more and connect with the author through his Facebook page.

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Harry John Lanclos III shares a heartwarming children’s story about adventure, growth, and finding where you belong.

New York City, New York, United States, 17th Aug 2026 – Author Harry John Lanclos III is excited to announce the release of Harry The Carriage Mule, a delightful Children’s Book now available on Amazon.

Inspired by the culture, energy, and unique charm of New Orleans, this engaging story takes readers on an unforgettable journey filled with adventure, learning, and self-discovery.

Harry the Carriage Mule follows the story of Harry, a young mule who dreams of seeing more than the quiet countryside where he was raised. Curious about the world beyond his home, Harry sets off on a journey that leads him to the lively streets of New Orleans. Along the way, he experiences exciting new adventures, meets interesting characters, and learns valuable life lessons that help shape his future.
 

A Story About Adventure and Growth

In Harry the Carriage Mule, readers join Harry as he explores a world filled with opportunity and excitement. New Orleans welcomes him with colorful celebrations, lively music, bustling streets, and unforgettable experiences. Harry tries different jobs and discovers the importance of responsibility, teamwork, and perseverance.

As time passes, Harry finds success as a carriage mule and takes pride in his work. He enjoys being part of the city’s daily rhythm and appreciates the people and places that make New Orleans special. However, when he eventually returns to the countryside, he realizes that his journey has changed him in ways he never expected.

Caught between the comfort of home and the excitement of the city, Harry must learn where he truly belongs. Through his experiences, readers discover that growing up often means embracing change, appreciating life’s lessons, and listening to what their hearts are telling them.

This inspiring Children’s Book delivers meaningful messages while keeping readers entertained with a fun and memorable story.
 

Celebrating the Culture of New Orleans

One of the most unique features of Harry the Carriage Mule is its celebration of New Orleans culture. The story captures many of the sights, sounds, and traditions that make the city famous around the world.

Readers will encounter elements inspired by Mardi Gras celebrations,

mule-drawn carriages, street performers, music, local traditions, and the vibrant atmosphere that fills the streets of New Orleans every day. These details help create a rich setting that introduces young readers to a city unlike any other.

The book offers a wonderful blend of adventure and cultural appreciation, making it a great Children’s Book for families, classrooms, and anyone interested in learning more about Louisiana and its traditions.

Inspired by Real Experiences

Harry John Lanclos III drew inspiration for the story from his own experiences growing up in Louisiana and visiting New Orleans throughout his life. As a Louisiana native, he has long enjoyed the city’s energy, history, and traditions, especially the excitement of Mardi Gras.

According to the author, the idea for Harry the Carriage Mule first came to him during a visit to New Orleans with friends. The city’s unique character sparked his imagination and inspired him to create a story that reflects both adventure and personal growth.

The author explains that the character of Harry serves as a creative reflection of his own experiences exploring the city. Through the story, he wanted to showcase the uniqueness of New Orleans while sharing lessons about ambition, perseverance, and finding a sense of belonging.
 

About the Author

Harry John Lanclos III is the author of Harry the Carriage Mule and Another Work Week in Valdez. His storytelling is inspired by a lifelong love of adventure, creativity, travel, and meaningful relationships.

Born and raised in Louisiana, Harry often draws from the culture, warmth, and traditions of his home state. He believes that travel is one of life’s greatest teachers and enjoys creating stories that encourage curiosity, discovery, and open-mindedness.

In addition to writing, Harry enjoys cooking, visiting the beach, and spending time with his wife, Rachelle, and their children, Michael and Macy.

Through this engaging Children’s Book, Harry hopes to inspire readers of all ages to embrace new experiences while remembering the importance of home, family, and personal growth.
 

Availability

Harry the Carriage Mule is available now on Amazon in eBook and paperback formats.

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The Witness follows a woman in hiding whose growing bond with her protector is tested by deadly danger.

Los Angeles, California, United States, 17th Aug 2026 – Author Elaine Cross is excited to announce the release of The Witness, a powerful new romantic suspense novel that is now available on Amazon. Filled with danger, emotional tension, and an unforgettable love story, this book takes readers on a journey where one woman’s brave decision changes her life forever.

The Witness follows Vivian Caruso, a woman who made a choice that many people would be afraid to make. After discovering the truth about the man she loved, she testified against him in federal court. Her courage helped bring him to justice, but it also put her life in danger. To stay alive, she enters witness protection and becomes Meg Dalton, starting over in a quiet Montana town.

A Woman Hiding from the Past

Vivian hopes her new identity will give her a chance to live in peace. Instead, she finds herself trapped between fear and loneliness. She keeps her distance from others and tries not to draw attention to herself. Every day feels like a struggle as she waits and wonders if her past will catch up with her.

Things become even more complicated when Deputy U.S. Marshal Caleb Weston enters her life. Caleb’s job is to protect witnesses, not become emotionally involved with them. Yet from the moment he meets Vivian, he finds it difficult to ignore the connection growing between them.

This romantic suspense story combines emotional depth with high-stakes danger, creating a reading experience that keeps readers invested in both the mystery and the romance.

Danger Is Getting Closer

As Vivian and Caleb grow closer, new threats begin to appear. Witnesses connected to the same case start turning up dead. The danger that once seemed far away is now moving closer to Vivian’s doorstep.

When a friendly stranger arrives in town, his charm hides a much darker purpose. Vivian’s carefully built new life begins to crack under pressure. Caleb realizes that protecting her may require breaking rules he has always followed.

The tension continues to build as readers discover that the person hunting Vivian is patient, skilled, and already several steps ahead. Every chapter raises the stakes and pushes the characters toward difficult choices.

A Blend of Romance and Suspense

Readers who enjoy stories filled with emotional connection and thrilling action will find plenty to love in The Witness. The novel delivers a slow-building romance while maintaining strong suspense throughout the story.

This romantic suspense novel stands out because it balances heart-pounding danger with meaningful character development. Vivian is a strong heroine who refuses to see herself as a victim, while Caleb is a determined protector willing to risk everything for the woman he cares about.

Their relationship grows naturally as they face danger together, making every emotional moment feel earned and believable.

About the Author

Elaine Cross writes stories for readers who enjoy romance mixed with suspense and danger. Her books combine the excitement of a thriller with the emotional pull of a love story. She enjoys creating characters who must face difficult situations while discovering unexpected connections along the way.

When she is not writing, Elaine enjoys rereading her favorite authors and often calls it research. Her passion for both romance and suspense inspired her to create stories that bring together the best parts of both genres.

According to Elaine Cross, she has always enjoyed spicy romance novels while also loving the tension and excitement found in thriller stories. The idea behind The Witness came from her desire to combine her two favorite genres into one compelling book. By blending romance and suspense, she created a story that offers both emotional depth and thrilling action.

Why Readers Will Enjoy The Witness

One of the strengths of The Witness is its ability to keep readers guessing while also making them care deeply about the characters. The story explores courage, trust, survival, and love under pressure.

Fans of romantic suspense will appreciate the strong heroine, protective hero, and steadily rising tension. The combination of danger and romance creates a fast-paced story that is difficult to put down.

Whether readers enjoy suspenseful mysteries, emotional love stories, or character-driven thrillers, The Witness offers something memorable for a wide range of audiences.

Availability

The Witness by Elaine Cross is available now on Amazon in both eBook and paperback formats.

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Email: tlcamlock@booklist-reader.com

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B&W Productions delivers turnkey event production across Johannesburg, Cape Town and South Africa, managing everything from creative concept and technical production to logistics, execution and final load-out through one accountable team.

Randvaal, Gauteng, South Africa, 17th Aug 2026  — Delivering the same event across Johannesburg and Cape Town requires more than a creative concept and a network of suppliers. It requires one experienced production partner capable of managing the entire event lifecycle—from the first brief and design concept to the final load-out and venue handover.

B&W Productions is a South African experiential events and brand activation company offering 360° turnkey event production across Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Polokwane and nationwide. Founded in Randvaal, Gauteng, in 1993, the company has delivered more than 10,000 events, 150,000 brand executions and projects for more than 500 corporate clients.  B&W Productions

“A multi-city event should not feel like two separate productions,” says Bibi Burness, founder of B&W Productions. “The creative vision, production standards, technical delivery and guest experience must remain consistent from Johannesburg to Cape Town. That requires one accountable partner with the infrastructure and experience to manage every stage.”

One accountable production partner

B&W Productions’ concept-to-load-out model integrates the key stages of the event lifecycle:

• Discovery, briefing and event strategy.
• Creative concept development and design.
• Spatial planning, décor, theming and custom fabrication.
• Audio, video, lighting, LED, staging and technical production.
• Logistics, transport, staffing and hospitality.
• On-site production management and show delivery.
• Strike, load-out, venue handover and post-event reconciliation.

This integrated structure gives clients one production team, one project plan and one accountability line, reducing the coordination risks that can arise when creative, technical, logistics and fabrication suppliers operate independently.

“From concept to load-out, we are the suppliers,” says B&W Productions. “That means fewer handovers, clearer communication and one team responsible for delivering the brief.”

National infrastructure, Cape Town delivery

A dual-city event introduces additional operational requirements, including separate venues, local access rules, transport schedules, crew planning, technical specifications and overlapping build or strike windows.

B&W Productions is headquartered at its Randvaal facility and supports national event delivery through a 2,000-square-metre warehouse, a fleet of more than 10 trucks and an in-house production team. B&W Productions

In Cape Town, the company delivers corporate events, concerts, weddings, product launches, year-end functions, sound and lighting, décor, staging, marquees and logistics. Its Cape Town service area includes the V&A Waterfront, Green Point, Sea Point, Camps Bay, Constantia, Century City, Claremont, Durbanville, Hout Bay, Bishopscourt and the Cape Town CBD. B&W Productions Cape Town

The company combines its owned fleet with coordinated inter-provincial transport to deliver the same production standards in the Mother City as it does in Johannesburg and Gauteng.

In-house production capability

B&W Productions provides a broad range of services under one production structure, including experiential events, large-scale productions, corporate hospitality, full-service production, branded vehicles, food and beverage management, décor and styling, digital event technology and live entertainment. Source: B&W Productions Services

Its technical and production capabilities include:

• Custom set construction.
• Stage design and build.
• Sound and lighting design.
• LED walls and projection.
• Audio-visual production.
• Special effects.
• Custom fabrication.
• Bar and hospitality infrastructure.
• Branded vehicles and mobile activations.

The company’s large-scale production portfolio includes infrastructure, staging and bar services for major sporting events, concerts and entertainment productions, including work associated with Pharrell Williams, Usher, Post Malone, Kanye West and NBA After Party events. B&W Productions Services

Turning brand briefs into experiences

B&W Productions begins each project by examining the client’s brand, audience, objectives and operational requirements. The team then develops an event solution that connects creative ambition with practical production considerations, including venue access, guest movement, technical requirements, staffing, budgets, safety and timelines.

Its experiential portfolio includes projects such as the Castle Lite Ice Bar and MxD at Ultra South Africa, alongside national activations, trade campaigns, branded vehicles and large-scale public events.B&W Productions

The result is a production approach designed to turn a brand brief into a complete physical experience—not simply a stage, venue layout or collection of hired equipment.

Consistency across two cities

For companies running the same event in Johannesburg and Cape Town, B&W Productions can coordinate the creative, technical and operational elements across both locations.

This helps clients maintain:

• Consistent brand presentation.
• Reliable technical standards.
• Clear budget control.
• Coordinated venue and supplier management.
• Structured build and strike schedules.
• Consistent guest experience.
• Single-point accountability from brief to wrap.

The same approach can be applied to national roadshows, corporate event series, product launches, brand activations, conferences, gala dinners, concerts and hospitality programmes.

A full-lifecycle event partner

B&W Productions believes the final load-out is as important as the first creative presentation. A successful production concludes with an organised strike, equipment reconciliation, venue handover, waste management, budget close-out and post-event review.

“Every event has a final moment that matters—the venue is handed back, equipment is reconciled and the client needs confidence that nothing has been left unresolved,” says Burness. “That is why load-out is not an afterthought. It is part of the production promise from the beginning.”

About B&W Productions

B&W Productions is a South African experiential events, brand activation and event production company founded in 1993 by Bibi Burness. The company is headquartered in Randvaal, Gauteng, and delivers events nationally across Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Polokwane and other South African destinations.

Its services include experiential events, brand activations, large-scale productions, corporate events, hospitality, staging, sound, lighting, audio-visual production, décor, branded vehicles, food and beverage management, digital event technology and live entertainment.

B&W Productions has delivered more than 10,000 events and 150,000 brand executions for more than 500 corporate clients. In 2025, the company was named Top Event Supplier by South African Breweries.B&W Productions

Media and client enquiries

B&W Productions
Unit 1, 19 Kransvalk Road
Highbury, Randvaal, 1943
Gauteng, South Africa

Bernie Burness
Tel: 082 321 6520
Email:bibi@bwproductions.co.za

Jocelyn — Bookings
Tel: 076 032 5367
 

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