July 22
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery - Buy Me Out, Aliko Tells NNPCL
Daily Trust
Apparently speaking out of frustration, Alhaji Aliko Dangote yesterday indicated his willingness to give up ownership of the multibillion-dollar Dangote refinery to the Nigerian… Read more »
July 19
Kenya: EABL MD Jane Karuku Appointed KAM Chairperson for 2 Years
Capital FM
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has announced the appointment of Jane Karuku as its new chairperson. Read more »
July 09
Ethiopia: Cornerstone Laid for Bus Assembly in Mekelle Town With an Outlay of 564 Million Birr Capital
ENA
A cornerstone has been laid for the construction of a company in Mekelle town that will assemble various types of buses, with an investment capital of 564 million birr. Read more »
Ethiopia: Local Manufacturing Industry Boosts Capacity With Smart Poles Production
Ethiopian Herald
The production of smart poles marks a significant milestone for Ethiopia's local manufacturing industry, which has seen growth from 30% to 40%, according to the Ministry of… Read more »
July 08
Uganda: Private Sector Explains Why Manufacturing Should Top Govt Priority
Nile Post
The Executive Director of the Private Sector Foundation Uganda, Mr Stephen Asiimwe, says the manufacturing sector should top government priorities in the Financial Year 2024/25. Read more »
July 05
Ethiopia: From Garage Menial Work to Entrepreneurship of Brand Luxury Automobile
Ethiopian Herald
The Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) is becoming a fertile ground of innovations, technological inventions and skills development in Ethiopia. The development of… Read more »
July 04
Kenya: Edible Oil Manufacturers Decry Import Duty Imposed On Crude Oil
Capital FM
Cooking oil manufacturers have expressed deep concern over the introduction of a 10 percent import duty on crude oil warning it will cause significant price increases for cooking… Read more »
July 03
South Africa: Byd Plays Winning Hand in China Ev Market With Hybrid Models [analysis]
Daily Maverick
A yawning gap has opened up among China's electric-vehicle stocks with BYD beating all comers due to its latest technological rollout. Read more »
Nigeria: Volkswagen Shuns Nigeria, Sets Up Auto Assembly Plant in Egypt
Daily Trust
Volkswagen Group Africa has signed an agreement with the Egyptian government to build and operate a new Body Shop and Assembly plant in the East Port Said Automotive Zone (EPAZ). Read more »
Nigeria: Casio Unveils Calculator Designed for Nigerian Curriculum
This Day
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Nigeria: LEI Designs Products in Response to Climate Change
This Day
International Energy Insurance (IEI) Plc, a subsidiary of Norrenberger Group, is adjusting its models of product offerings and risk management capabilities to respond to climate… Read more »
July 02
Nigeria: Campaign Against Manufacture of Sub-Standard Goods
This Day
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is up in arms against the manufacturing of sub-standard products and other deceptive trade practices, writes Dike… Read more »
Nigeria: Man Partners FG, Stakeholders to Host Manufacturers' Summit Today
Vanguard
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has concluded plans, in collaboration with the Presidency; Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI); National… Read more »
July 01
Nigeria: Govt, MAN's 3-Day National Manufacturing Policy Summit Begins Tuesday
This Day
The Federal Government, in collaboration with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), is organising a three-day national manufacturing policy summit scheduled for July 2-4,… Read more »
Morocco: Morocco, Top Destination for Car Manufacturer Stellantis (Spanish Magazine)
MAP
Morocco is becoming a top destination for car manufacturer Stellantis, the Spanish specialized magazine "Híbridos y Eléctricos" reported on Monday. Read more »
June 30
Nigeria: Food Security - Saudi Arabia to Set Up Farm Equipment Manufacturing Plants in Nigeria - Kyari
Daily Trust
The Minister of Agriculture, Senator Abubakar Kyari, said the government of Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in setting up manufacturing factories in Nigeria for farming… Read more »
June 28
Africa: The African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator Is a Boon for the Continent [press release]
Africa CDC
The Gavi Board's approval of the Gavi Alliance's new five-year strategy (2026-2030), which focuses on accelerating vaccine coverage, introducing new vaccines, strengthening health… Read more »
Africa: Vaccine Manufacturing Needs a Favorable Environment to Deliver Returns On Investment [press release]
Africa CDC
After securing crucial financing for vaccine manufacturing development, Africa's ecosystem needs to be conducive to delivering clear returns on investment, as Dr. Jean Kaseya… Read more »
June 27
Kenya: China's E-Vehicle Brand Neta Enters Kenya's Market
Capital FM
Chinese automotive brand Neta announced its entry into the Kenyan market Wednesday, with Moja EV Kenya, a motor dealer, as its distributor. Read more »
Nigeria: Expectations As Nigerian Breweries Extend Frontiers
This Day
With the completion of the Distell Nigeria acquisition by Nigerian Breweries Plc, stakeholders in the food and drinks industry expect a boost to the economy and another opportunity… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Manufacturers, Tuckshops Alliance Sabotaging Zig [editorial]
The Herald
The advance of the ZiG, which has maintained its value in the almost three months since its launch, is being slowed by the reluctance of some manufacturers to accept it, and the… Read more »
June 26
Mozambique: UK & US Subsidies Take Electric Car Battery Jobs Away From Mozambique
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Workers in Vidalia, Louisiana, USA began producing anodes for lithium batteries for electric cars in February, using graphite from Balama, Cabo Delgado, mined by Australian company… Read more »
June 24
Botswana: 'Fong Kong' Products Have Helped Drive Local Manufacturing - Study [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Chinese products are frequently viewed as inferior and inexpensive, contributing to their negative reputation. This is true in African countries too. Read more »
June 21
Angola: Clothing Plant With Capacity for Up to 900,000 Garments Per Month Opens in Luanda
ANGOP
A clothing factory with the capacity to produce between 300 and 900 thousand items of clothing per month was inaugurated this Friday in the municipality of Viana, Luanda, thus… Read more »
June 20
Africa: Afreximbank and Africa CDC Pledge $2 Billion Facility in Support of Africa Health and Pharmaceutical Products Manufacturing [press release]
Africa CDC
Paris, France; June 20, 2024: African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank or the Bank) and the Africa Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have renewed their… Read more »