Archive for the ‘Manufacturing’ category
Nigeria’s Dangote Cement could be a threat to multinationals like Lafarge
Nigeria’s largest cement company, Dangote Cement, could become the world’s sixth biggest producer if its expansion plans play out as expected.
Made in Madagascar: US chocolate company defying the status quo
Although Africa has abundant resources, most of these are exported for processing abroad. A US chocolate manufacturer is, however, following a different path.
Nampak Bevcan MD speaks about new investment in Angola
South Africa-based Nampak Bevcan recently opened a US$160 million beverage can factory in Angola. How we made it in Africa discussed the investment with Erik Smuts, MD of Bevcan.
From inside the fridge: a fresh look at food processing in Africa
We take a look inside the fridge of an average expat household living in Dar es Salaam, to see what can be learnt about Tanzania’s food processing industry.
African companies moving outside their home markets
Sub-Saharan African companies are making strides in becoming multinational corporations.
Manufacturing company looking to partner with stakeholders in Africa
Calculus Products is offering firms in Africa a complete solution to all their manufacturing needs. The company is also enthusiastic about assisting stakeholders in expanding their manufacturing capacity.
South Africa already seeing benefits of BRICS club
It seems as if South Africa is already benefiting from its partnership with the BRICS countries.
Factory Southern Africa should learn from East Asia
To boost the region’s manufacturing competitiveness, Southern African countries can learn a thing or two from the way in which East Asia transformed itself into the world’s factory.
Japanese tobacco firm excited about opportunities in Sudan
Tokyo-based Japan Tobacco recently announced a deal to buy a Sudanese cigarette manufacturer. We interview Fadoul Pekhazis, who looks after the company’s Africa business.
Samsung to earn five times more from Africa by 2015
Samsung Electronics has announced plans to boost its revenue from Africa to US$10 billion by 2015, the current size of the Chinese market.
Africa could benefit from rising Chinese wages
Rising wages in China could push more than 80 million manufacturing jobs abroad over the next three to five years, with African nations well placed to lure many of them their way.
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.
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Six things business people should know about Ghana
at May 16th, 2013 -
Kenya’s peaceful election should boost business confidence
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Tenacity required to succeed in the Nigerian market
at May 2nd, 2013 -
DHL Express triples its network in sub-Saharan Africa
at February 25th, 2013
