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.
Dangote Cement listing to provide foundation for NSE recovery? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 9 September 2010 Reports coming out of Nigeria have confirmed that Nigeria’s stock exchange has approved the listing of Dangote Cement.
French solar firm invests in South African manufacturing plant Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 September 2010 French solar power generation company, Solairedirect, last year invested in a photo-voltaic manufacturing plant in Cape Town, South Africa.
Tile and sanitaryware manufacturer looking to boost African exports Published by Staff Writer on 7 September 2010 Ceramic Industries, the South Africa-based manufacturer of tiles and sanitaryware, expects exports to the rest of Africa to play a bigger part in the business going forward.
Ghana looking to sell state-owned enterprises to private sector Published by Staff Writer on 8 August 2010 Ghana’s government has started the process of selling to the private sector some loss-making state-owned enterprises (SOEs).
Does your business qualify for Pioneer Status in Nigeria? Published by Staff Writer on 30 July 2010 The grant of Pioneer Status to an investment in Nigeria is aimed at enabling the industry concerned to make a reasonable level of profit within its formative years.
Brazilian firm views South Africa as important market Published by Staff Writer on 27 July 2010 WEG, a Brazil-based industrial-machinery maker, has acquired control of South Africa’s Zest Group.
Sudan cement plant a ‘challenging’ project Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 July 2010 “Although we are accustomed to working in remote locations and to dealing with intense heat, the challenges at Takamol were compounded by the fact that the two banks of the Nile were only recently connected by a bridge.”
Unexploited manufacturing opportunities in The Gambia Published by Staff Writer on 23 June 2010 The Gambia Investment Promotion & Free Zones Agency (GIPFZA) is offering investors the opportunity to invest in The Gambia’s manufacturing sector.
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.
