Kenyan cosmetics manufacturer taking on large multinationals Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 June 2010 A young Kenyan company is manufacturing its own brand of cosmetics products and looking to steal customers from the large multinationals.
South African company’s Mali investment plans on track Published by Staff Writer on 4 June 2010 South Africa-based sugar producer, Illovo Sugar, is at an advanced stage with its pre-project activities for establishing a project in Mali.
Cement firm positive about Rwanda’s economy Published by Staff Writer on 25 May 2010 Tanzania-based Tanga Cement Company (TCC), which launched its operations in Rwanda last week, is positive about the country’s potential due to solid gross domestic product (GDP) growth and the low inflation rate.
Indian firm to establish cement plant in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 May 2010 Cemtech Sanghi Group, a subsidiary of the India-based cement giant, Sanghi Group, will this month begin construction of a Ksh.14 billion (US$180 million) cement project in the West Pokot district in the Rift Valley Province of Kenya.
New BMW X1 expected to exceed sales targets in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 May 2010 Kenya’s exclusive BMW distributor, Bavaria Auto, yesterday launched the new 2010 BMW X1 sports utility vehicle series in the capital Nairobi.
Electric car to be manufactured in Ethiopia Published by Staff Writer on 22 April 2010 An Italian-Chinese business venture is opening a factory in Ethiopia to produce a practical and affordable electric car in one of the world’s poorest countries.
