Made in Ethiopia: The story of Holland Car Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 June 2011 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? Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 May 2011 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? Published by Claude Harding on 10 May 2011 “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 Published by Claude Harding on 18 April 2011 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 Published by Claude Harding on 7 April 2011 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 Published by Nontando Zunga and Anthony Lopes-Pinto on 27 February 2011 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 Published by Promotional Feature on 24 February 2011 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 Published by Staff Writer on 17 January 2011 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 Published by Claude Harding on 14 January 2011 Japanese electronics group Toshiba Corporation is aggressively targeting the African market with its range of TV models.
Peugeot reopens shop in Kenya Published by Regina Ekiru on 1 December 2010 Peugeot, the second largest car manufacturer in Europe, will be returning to the Kenyan market after a three year hiatus.
Rwanda: Demand for cement spurs need for increased production capacity Published by Staff Writer on 10 October 2010 A 700,000 tonne per annum cement plant is to be constructed in Rwanda to satisfy local demand for the building material which continues to be high.
Mercedes Benz could boost investment in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 19 September 2010 Mercedes Benz South Africa has proposed a new investment in the country’s automotive industry which could see the creation of 2000 new jobs.
Egyptian firms able to compete with China, says portfolio manager Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 September 2010 Egypt’s manufacturing sector has the capability to compete head-on with Chinese companies, both in terms of price and quality.
Catering for Africa’s agricultural and industrial manufacturing needs Published by Promotional Feature on 10 September 2010 Calculus Products is able to offer stakeholders in Africa’s agri-business sector solutions to all their manufacturing needs.