May 23
Africa: 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 »
May 18
Kenya: 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 »
May 17
Ghana: 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 »
May 14
Ethiopia: 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 »
May 13
Ethiopia: 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 »
May 11
Rwanda: 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 »
May 10
Uganda: 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 »
Uganda: 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 »
Malawi: 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 »
May 09
Ghana: 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 »
Ghana: 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 »
May 08
Ethiopia: 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 »
May 05
Africa: Green Manufacturing Is Our Opportunity to Walk the Climate Talk Now [opinion]
Nile Post
As world leaders often gather to discuss alarming climate concerns, including the most recent Conference of Parties (COP) gathering in Cairo, Egypt, it serves everyone in the… Read more »
May 03
Ethiopia: 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 »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Manufacturing Activity Rebounds in April As Cash Crisis Eases
Premium Times
The country's Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) came in at 53.8 for the month on increased production level and an improvement in new businesses Read more »
Ghana: Ghana to Become Automobile Hub of W/aA- President Predicts
Ghanaian Times
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo yesterday inaugurated a newly established vehicle assembly plant of Rana Motors at Amasaman in the Ga West Municipality with a pledge to… Read more »
Ghana: Support Vehicle-Assembly Plants to Survive
Ghanaian Times
A fifth vehicle-assembly plant has been established in the country. Read more »
May 02
Kenya: Manufacturers Urged to Promote Gender Equality and Women Workers' Welfare
Capital FM
Manufacturers have been urged to promote gender equality and women workers' welfare in an increasingly competitive world. Read more »
May 01
Egypt: Sisi Ready to Support Companies to Up Local Components of Egyptian Products
Egypt Online
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi asserted Monday that the State was ready to support companies to increase the local components of Egyptian products. Read more »
April 30
Nigeria: 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 »
April 27
Nigeria: No, Viral Photo of Tricycle Not Made By Nigerian Local Car Company Innoson
Africa Check
IN SHORT: Tricycles are popular in Nigeria, which is why a head-turning design would make news and be a feather in the country's manufacturing cap. Read more »
April 25
Africa: African Space Stakeholders Explore Increased Investment and Partnerships to Uplift the Continent's Emerging Space Industry [press release]
African Union
A conference bringing together stakeholders in Africa's space sector is underway in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. The Newspace Africa Conference is a high profile gathering of space… Read more »
Africa: Achieving Sustainable Vaccine Manufacturing - Insights From the 2023 World Vaccine Congress [press release]
Africa CDC
The Africa CDC and the Mastercard Foundation participated in the annual World Vaccine Congress from April 3 to 6 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.… Read more »