August 01
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First Wild Juice Factory to Open
AIM
A processing factory to produce juice from wild fruits, tubers and roots will soon be opened in the central province of Manica. This will be the first of its kind in Mozambique. Read more »
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RBS, New Times Partner to Promote Standards
New Times
The Rwanda Bureau of Standards (RBS) has partnered with The New Times to promote quality and safety standards in the country through publication of a monthly journal to sensitise... Read more »
July 31
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Times of Zambia
LAFARGE Cement Zambia has reduced cement exports by 15 per cent, to satisfy the local demand which has been triggered by the boom in the local construction industry. Read more »
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Chinese Automaker's SA Plant 'On Track'
SA Info
Construction of Chinese manufacturer First Automotive Works' truck assembly plant at the Coega industrial development zone in the Eastern Cape is on track for completion by the... Read more »
July 30
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EABL Sounds 2013 Profit Warning
Capital FM
East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has sounded a net profit warning to its shareholders for the full year ending June 30, 2013. Read more »
July 29
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Construction Equipment Dealer Pledges Stable Services
Daily News
MANTRAC Tanzania Ltd has assured continued provision of complete range of Caterpillar material-handling equipment for manufacturing, industrial and commercial applications that... Read more »
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MAN Tasks Members On Quality Enforcement
This Day
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) Apapa branch has charged manufacturers in the country to take issues of standards as priority during manufacturing activities in... Read more »
July 28
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Manufacturers Raise Concern Over Charges On BOI Loans
Vanguard
Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, MAN Ikeja branch, has expressed concern over numerous charges their members are made to pay to secure the Bank of Industry, BoI, loans,... Read more »
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Kenyan Manufacturers On the Prowl for African Markets [opinion]
Capital FM
As a high level delegation of industry captains leaves for Ethiopia under the auspices of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and headed by the Cabinet Secretary for East... Read more »
July 27
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Milk Prices Go Up, Producers Attribute This to Low Supply
The Star
Milk prices are up by between Sh3 and Sh5 with traders attributing this to the cold season and rain. Brands like Tuzo , KCC, Daima , Molo milk and Ilara are currently retailing at... Read more »
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Another Boost for Local Automakers [analysis]
This Day
The recent patronage given to a local auto maker, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Limited, by the Anambra State Government, is another major boost for the local automotive... Read more »
July 26
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Comesa Seeks Linkage for Local Manufacturers
New Times
A delegation from the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) yesterday concluded charting ways of making manufacturing sector a key driver of private sector growth. Read more »
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PM - SMEs, Manufacturers Should Tap Into Expo Potential
New Times
The 2013 International Trade Fair will greatly impact the country's economy, especially the manufacturing sector and the small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs), the Prime Minister has... Read more »
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EAC Domestic Industrial Sector Needs a New Lease of Life - Sezibera
News of Rwanda
The EAC Secretary General Ambassador Richard Sezibera has said that the EAC Manufacturing sector to prosper, there is need for all the stakeholders - including governments and... Read more »
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Polythene Waste is Wealth - Akinkuebi
Daily Trust
Polythene production is a lucrative business in Nigeria, capable of generating jobs for the teeming unemployed graduates and other job seekers in the country. Though it is an area... Read more »
July 25
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Manufacturers Look to Boost Product Quality, Branding
New Times
The Rwanda manufacturers' umbrella body, which collapsed years ago, has been re-launched with calls on industrialists to improve quality and product branding. Read more »
July 24
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Sh3 Billion Fertiliser Arrives At Mombasa Port
The Star
A Sh3billion fertiliser consignment for small scale tea farmers has arrived at the Mombasa port from Romania. The 64,000 metric tonnes of chemically compounded fertiliser will be... Read more »
July 22
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A New Burst of Energy in Industrial Activity [analysis]
Africa Renewal
Carlos Lopes, the executive secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), often talks about Toblerone, the famous chocolate bar manufactured in Switzerland... Read more »
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Uganda Hosts EAC Manufacturers' Forum
New Vision
Uganda Monday hosted that EAC Secretary General's Manufacturers' Forum officiated by Amb. Dr. Richard Sezibera. Read more »
July 20
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Natural Gas Extracting Firms Contribute Sh321 Billion in VAT
Daily News
OVER 321bn/- in value added tax (VAT) has been collected by the government in the past seven years from natural gas extracting companies and manufacturers using the resource. Read more »
July 19
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Standards Body Closes Unregistered Bakery
Daily News
OFFICIALS from the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) yesterday closed down a local bakery, SAAS, after it was discovered that it has been in operations for 35 years without being... Read more »
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'Sacked Textile Workers Now Social Nuisance'
Daily Trust
The Coalition of Closed Unpaid Textiles Workers Association held a protest in Kaduna calling on the authorities to pay their outstanding benefits as most of their members have... Read more »
July 18
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Restoring Productivity Is His Goal [interview]
The Herald
Zimbabwe's manufacturing sector has not been spared the current liquidity challenged pervading the entire economy. The sector has failed to attract fresh capital and investments... Read more »
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Poverty Makes Nigerians Purchase Sub-Standard Goods - SON
Premium Times
The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) on Thursday blamed the influx of sub-standard goods in the country on importers; and said poverty has made Nigerians purchase... Read more »
July 17
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Fireworks Get New Bigger Umbrella
EA Business
Burson-Marsteller, a leading global public relations and communications firm, recently announced an exclusive partnership in Kenya with the creation of Engage Burson Marsteller. Read more »
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