Local Varsity Researcher on Turning Banana Stems, Buds Into Food, Paper Products
New Times
Leonard Macumu, a researcher at the Institut Catholique de Kabgayi (ICK) is spearheading a pioneering project that strengthens the banana plantation value chain. Read more »
Ghanaian Activist Swims 450km to Create Awareness on Water Pollution
allAfrica
Fast fashion is a significant contributor to water contamination and pollution, and has a significant negative environmental impact on the world's water supply. Read more »
Coffee Processing Factory in Oromia Starts Exporting Coffee By Adding Value On Its Products
ENA
Delegations from Zambia, Niger, Tanzania and Cote d'Ivoire today visited ONE.KOO Coffee Factory, a coffee processing factory owned by Oromia Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union in… Read more »
Aliko Dangote Puts Life Into the 'Clay Feet' of the Giant of Africa [column]
Ghanaian Times
Fifty years ago, Nigeria used to be justifiably mocked as "Africa's giant with 'clay feet'. Read more »
Japan Motors Marks First Anniversary of Nissan Automotive Assembly Plant
Ghanaian Times
Japan Motors has marked the first anniversary of the opening of the Nissan automotive assembly plant in Tema. Read more »
Nigeria Investigates As Malaysia, Taiwan Recall Indomie Noodles Over Cancer-Causing Substance
Premium Times
The company said the Indomie noodles have received standard certifications and have been produced in compliance with international food safety regulations. Read more »
Inadequate Credit Leaves Manufacturers Disappointed, Minister Blames Lenders
Reporter
Ethiopia's underfunded industrial sector is facing a setback since commercial banks have failed to offer adequate credit to manufacturers, according to a recent Ministry of… Read more »
Is Car Manufacturing Really a Good Investment for Uganda or Are We Deluding Ourselves? [opinion]
Nile Post
Uganda has tried to venture into the manufacturing of motor vehicles. This effort was herald by the innovations by the Makerere University students who produced an EV vehicle they… Read more »
Isuzu Officially Unveils D-Max After Marathoner Eliud Kipchoge
Capital FM
Local vehicle assembler Isuzu East Africa has officially launched the limited edition Dmax that is named after marathoner Eliud Kipchoge. Read more »
Kenya to Unveil 1 Million Locally Made Smartphones in July
Capital FM
Kenya will unveil its first locally made smartphones in the next two months as the government seeks to increase internet-enabled mobile phone penetration in the country. Read more »
Activities Being Carried Out to Produce Air Pollution Free Aviation Fuel in Ethiopia - Ethiopian Airlines
ENA
Ethiopian Airlines Group said activities are being carried out to produce air-pollution-free aviation fuel, according to the Ethiopian Airlines Group, Board Chair, Girma Wake. Read more »
Is the Kiira EV Really a Good Investment for Uganda or Are We Deluding Ourselves? [analysis]
Nile Post
Uganda has tried to venture into the manufacturing of motor vehicles. This effort was herald by the innovations by the Makerere University students who produced an EV vehicle they… Read more »
World Largest Electric Vehicle Project - Jospong, Zeronox Seal Deal ...Sign Joint Venture Agreement to Produce in Ghana
Ghanaian Times
The Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) has entered into a historic international partnership with ZeroNox Inc., a leading provider of sustainable, off-highway vehicle electrification… Read more »
Chakwera Lures Kenya's Largest Juice Maker to Invest in Malawi
Nyasa Times
President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has asked Kenya's largest juice maker, Kimani Rugendo, to consider investing in Malawi where fruits are readily available to serve as his… Read more »
IPDC, Local Companies Sign U.S.$55 Million Investment In Pharmaceutical Sector
ENA
: The Industrial Parks Development Corporation (IPDC) has signed agreements with 5 local companies with an outlay of more than 3 billion birrs to invest in the pharmaceutical… Read more »
