Archive for the ‘Manufacturing’ category
Mauritian firms finding a niche in high-end products
Mauritian manufacturing firms, especially those in the clothing and textiles sector, have carved out a niche for themselves in high-end, quality products.
Africa losing ground in labour intensive manufacturing
“Africa now accounts for about 1% of global manufacturing, and cannot realistically hope to reduce widespread poverty if its governments don’t take effective measures to expand this vital economic sector.”
Nigeria should not be importing fertiliser, says billionaire businessman
“There is no reason why Nigeria should be importing fertiliser,” believes Aliko Dangote, president of the Dangote Group.
Think big, start small and start now, says Kenyan entrepreneur
Eric Kinoti is the 27-year-old founder and managing director of Shade Systems East Africa. He talks to Regina Ekiru about his journey from cashier to successful businessman.
China, India more attractive than Africa, says Ford boss
According to Lewis Booth, the CFO of U.S. car maker Ford Motor Co, Africa may be growing quickly, but still offers fewer opportunities than more robust emerging markets such as China and India.
Why GM’s African chief is smiling
Vehicle manufacturer General Motors’ aggressive growth plans for Sub-Saharan Africa are starting to take shape.
Made in Ethiopia: The story of Holland Car
How we made it in Africa looks at the story behind Holland Car, Ethiopia’s first car assembly firm.
Manufacturing: Can Africa become the next China?
Africa is at a critical moment in time where it needs to boost manufacturing if it wants to turn its current growth spurt into sustainable development.
Will manufacturing shift from China to Africa?
“I know of one company, and only one at this point, that has moved their manufacturing operations from China to Africa.”
India to manufacture fertiliser in Gabon, and then ship it back home
An Indian company has chosen to invest in a fertiliser manufacturing plant in the central African country of Gabon.
General Electric looking at Africa for future growth
US-based multinational General Electric Co (GE) is seeing Africa as a key driver for its future growth.
Sub-Saharan Africa the world’s last cement frontier
Sub-Saharan Africa is the world’s last cement frontier, currently with a supply deficit of some 5 million tons per annum.
Fabrinox partnering with international firms on African projects
South Africa-based manufacturing firm Fabrinox has built up a strong base of clients operating beyond the country’s borders in the rest of Africa.
Dangote Group president outlines reasons for its investment in Zambia
Zambia’s high level of urbanisation as well as the government’s efforts to reduce dependence on copper, has motivated Nigeria’s Dangote Group to build a cement factory in the country.
Toshiba targeting African market with new manufacturing plant in Egypt
Japanese electronics group Toshiba Corporation is aggressively targeting the African market with its range of TV models.
