November 19
Nigeria: NESG - Manufacturing, Agriculture, Others Record Declining Performance
This Day
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Zimbabwe: Minister Commissions New Tyre Plant
The Herald
A plant owned by Tiger Wheels, which retreads old and used tyres, was yesterday opened by Industry and Commerce Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu in Harare. Read more »
November 13
Uganda: Traders Ask Museveni to Build Capacity of the Domestic Textiles Industries
Nile Post
President Museveni has continuously made strong remarks against the continued importation of second-hand clothes, a practice that has long been common he believes it undermines the… Read more »
November 12
Ghana: Ghana's Automotive Industry Receives Boost
Ghanaian Times
Japan Motors Trading Co. Ltd. (JMTC) has celebrated a historic milestone with the official launch of three Geely vehicle models in Ghana. Read more »
November 11
Nigeria: Cement Hits N8,800 As Cost of Building Materials Skyrockets
Daily Trust
Iron rod jumps from N800,000 to N1.6m in 1yr Situation dashing our hope of owning houses - Citizens Experts blame naira depreciation, transportation cost Read more »
Zimbabwe: Cotton Companies Pay Farmers Top-Ups
The Herald
Cotton companies are offering farmers top-up payments for higher-grade cotton delivered last season as input distribution ramps up. Read more »
November 07
Nigeria: BIC Bolsters Operations, Appoint New General Manager
This Day
BIC, a global-leading manufacturer of stationery, lighters, and shavers, has announced the appointment of Anthony Amahwe as the General Manager to lead its Nigerian operations.… Read more »
November 04
Nigeria: Naira Depreciation Shot Up Manufacturing Investment By 32.6 Percent
Vanguard
·As jobs created plunges by 37.8% Read more »
Nigeria: FG Should Declare Emergency On Manufacturing Sector - Canmpef
Vanguard
The Chemical and Non-Metallic Products Employers Federation, CANMPEF, has called on the federal government to declare a state of emergency on the manufacturing sector, saying only… Read more »
November 01
Africa: The Change in African Vaccine Manufacturing Landscape
Africa CDC
New analysis from Africa CDC, CHAI, and PATH could inform future pathways Read more »
October 30
Senegal: Senegal's President Faye Commits to Process Raw Materials
Foroyaa
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye has vowed to prioritise the manufacturing of the country's raw materials to enhance balance of trade. Read more »
Africa: African Vaccine Manufacturing Mapping | Supply and Demand Landscape [press release]
Africa CDC
This slide deck, presented at the Developing Countries Vaccine Manufacturers Network International Annual General Meeting in October 2024, describes updated results from a study to… Read more »
October 29
Nigeria: Grid Collapse - Coleman Decries Impact On Manufacturing
Vanguard
·Urge govt to replace outdated cables Read more »
Nigeria: Rescuing Local Manufacturing With Improved Patronage of Local Products
This Day
Federal government agencies are determined to reverse the downward trend in the fortunes of local manufacturers with intentional promotion of patronage of Made-in-Nigeria products,… Read more »
October 28
South Africa: Loaded for Bear - US Presidential Election Has Big Implications for SA Platinum Group Metals Producers
Daily Maverick
South African platinum group metals producers have a lot at stake in next week's US presidential election amid talk of sanctions and tariffs. Read more »
October 27
Ethiopia: Gelila Manufacturing Invests 2 Bln Birr in Export Production
Ethiopian Herald
- Gelila Manufacturing PLC has officially commenced production of export-standard shoes and soles at Bole Lemi Industrial Park, marking a significant milestone with an investment… Read more »
October 24
Uganda: Uganda's First Electric Vehicle Training Program Launched At Makerere University
Independent (Kampala)
Makerere University, in collaboration with Kiira Motors Corporation and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched an innovative skilling program in Kampala,… Read more »
October 23
Rwanda: Rwanda's Covid-19 Manufacturing Recovery Programme Phased Out
New Times
The Manufacture and Build to Recover Program, established in 2020 following the Covid-19 pandemic, has officially been phased out. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Let's Honour Honesty, Hard Work - Presidentl 'Indaba to Support, Revitalise Manufacturing Sector'
The Herald
ZANU PF must use its annual conference to locate the over-arching need to support, revitalise and recalibrate the country's manufacturing sector, with members sticking to high… Read more »
October 22
Zimbabwe: SA Automotive Industry Revamp Looms
The Herald
The government is planning some major changes to its industrial policy for the automotive industry by providing incentives and support to other new energy vehicle (NEV)… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Global Steel Magnet Praises President
The Herald
Born Dr Anton Mylnchak, who is advising on the global steel industry, has praised President Mnangagwa for the setting up of the Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) in Manhize,… Read more »
October 17
South Africa: Move Towards Electronic Vehicles a 'Major Industrialisation Opportunity'
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the global move from Internal Combustion Engines towards Electronic Vehicles (EVs) presents a major opportunity for South African industrialisation. Read more »
Nigeria: Champion Breweries Harps High Operating Cost, Plans Capital Raising Next Year
Vanguard
Champion Breweries Plc has decried the harsh operating environment in the country stressing that it affected the brewery industry, which posted losses in the financial year 2023. Read more »
