From inside the fridge: a fresh look at food processing in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 November 2011 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.
Africa could benefit from rising Chinese wages Published by David Lewis on 19 July 2011 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.
Think big, start small and start now, says Kenyan entrepreneur Published by Regina Ekiru on 4 July 2011 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.
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.
Battery firm might close Kenyan factory, blaming cheap imports and high costs Published by Staff Writer on 23 May 2011 Battery manufacturer Eveready East Africa might close its Kenyan factory to cut costs as “cheap” imports from Asia had eaten into the firm’s market share.
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.”
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.
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.
New shoe manufacturing company opens in Malawi Published by Staff Writer on 5 January 2011 A small-scale shoe manufacturing firm has commenced operations in Lilongwe, Malawi.
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.
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.
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.