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[Nigeria] Wärtsilä signs service agreement to maintain power plant at Mangal Industries cement facility
08-05-2024 | 15:48:07
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a ten-year Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Agreement for a captive power plant providing the energy for a Nigerian cement producing facility.
Nexgen Packaging opens African headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya
26-04-2024 | 12:08:00
Nexgen Packaging,  a global provider of apparel brand identification and packaging products, has announced the grand opening of its African headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. 
[South Africa] Volkswagen announces R4 billion investment in Kariega plant
16-04-2024 | 16:14:00
The changes being made in preparation for the production of the new SUV also affords training and upskilling opportunities for Volkswagen Group Africa’s production employees.
Global asset manager Rohatyn Group sells South Africa-based Portfolio Company BevCo to Varun Beverages 
12-04-2024 | 16:12:00
The company operates five manufacturing facilities across South Africa with an installed capacity of 3,600 bottles per minute
German manufacturer Karcher invests €3 million in the Kenyan market
27-03-2024 | 13:19:37
This investment was made to operationalize the business into a full subsidiary, which includes a regional distribution center at the Freight Forwarders Solutions warehouse, Tatu City, the 5,000-acre mixed-use Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on Nairobi's doorstep, positioning Kenya as a hub for East Africa.
Africa’s vibrant and sustainable creations
22-03-2024 | 10:18:00
In many African communities, creativity knows no bounds. A unique and fascinating trend has emerged, where individuals repurpose flip-flops into remarkable crafts.
Nissan Navara to fly the flag up through Africa in daring expedition
21-03-2024 | 07:58:00
Dubbed Nissan Daring Africa 2024, the expedition will visit Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania and Kenya before ending in Egypt.
[Column] Anthony Mwangi: Road towards gainful employment in Kenya: The Dual TVET approach
20-03-2024 | 14:38:00
The evolving employment landscape demands a fresh perspective, one that champions the pragmatic alternative of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
Heineken invests R2.3bn in its returnable bottling programme in South Africa
06-03-2024 | 15:20:22
The move, which will see the Heineken beer brand move into returnable glass, aligns to the company’s global ambition of net zero carbon by 2040 as per the Dutch Brewers’ “Brew a Better World” strategy.
African healthtech shows resilience with mere 2% decline in funding while broader tech ecosystem plunges in 2023, report
22-02-2024 | 14:21:00
Healthcare consulting firm Salient Advisory has launched its latest Intelligence Report, presenting findings on funding activity, covering grant, equity, and debt investments for African healthtech startups in 2023
Digital commerce in Africa to expand 25% per year by 2026, report
19-02-2024 | 07:28:00
Africa has emerged as a frontier for the new online consumer class, representing an estimated 10 million new consumers in 2024 and trailing only Asia as a region. This is according to the new annual Beyond Borders digital payments and commerce report by EBANX
[Kenya] KAM, Unilever launch Business Growth Programme to empower SMEs in manufacturing
06-02-2024 | 12:09:29
The programme, which KAM kicked off in 2016, aims to provide manufacturing SMEs with the necessary tools, resources, and guidance to enhance their competitiveness, expand their market reach, and drive sustainable growth.
Vodacom, Safaricom hit 200 million subscribers
05-02-2024 | 11:49:54
Vodacom Group’s subscriber base including Safaricom has now surpassed 200 million for the first time, having previously achieved 100 million customers in 2018.
15% of companies in the Middle East, Turkiye, Africa region do not train employees on IT
01-02-2024 | 09:45:00
According to Kaspersky’s Business Digitization survey, only 29% of companies surveyed in the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa (META) region organised training on cybersecurity for their employees.
[Kenya] KenGen diversifies into offering testing services to industries
31-01-2024 | 11:10:00
The accreditation of the calibration centre will not only contribute to KenGen’s financial sustainability but also position the company as a leader in calibration services regionally and globally.
[South Africa] Ninety percent of CEOs are waiting for GenAI to move past the hype, report
15-01-2024 | 08:19:00
Seventy-one percent of global executives surveyed say they plan to increase tech investments in 2024—an 11-point jump from 2023—and even more (85%) plan to increase their spending on AI and GenAI.
23% of companies in the META region suffered from malicious actions by staff, report
11-01-2024 | 08:19:00
A Kaspersky study found that in the past two years, 78% of companies surveyed in the META region have faced cyber incidents in different forms, 23% of which were caused by deliberate malicious behaviour by employees
United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK) has announced reduction in manganese production
11-01-2024 | 06:04:20
United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK) announced that, in response to the worsening market conditions, it will reduce the production of manganese ore and concomitant to that, the sale of its ore products, for the time being.
47% of companies in the Middle East, Turkiye, Africa region plan to outsource cybersecurity, report
30-11-2023 | 13:07:00
Company bosses are boosting their cybersecurity following an alarming increase in cyberattacks, a new study commissioned by Kaspersky has found.
Volkswagen signs agreement with Government of Egypt for strategic co-operation viability study of shared automotive painting facility
14-11-2023 | 17:05:00
Volkswagen and Government of Egypt have signed an agreement to work together to develop a feasibility study on a shared automotive painting facility within the East Port Said Industrial Zone in the East Port Said Automotive Zone in Cairo.
Generative AI skills gap slowing down AI adoption EMEA region, report
13-11-2023 | 10:56:00
Organisations in the EMEA region plan to embrace AI solutions but are slowed by a generative AI skills gap. This is according to a new report released by hybrid multi-cloud computing provider Nutanix.
Retailers are struggling to deal with ransomware attacks, Sophos report
09-11-2023 | 14:52:00
After surveying 3,000 IT/cybersecurity leaders in organizations with between 100 and 5,000 employees (including 355 from the retail sector), across 14 countries in the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific Sophos found that only 26% of retail organizations this past year were able to disrupt a ransomware attack.
75% of healthcare organisations lose data to ransomware attacks, Sophos report
06-11-2023 | 07:18:00
Cybercriminals successfully encrypted data in nearly 75% of ransomware attacks on healthcare organisations. This is according to the The State of Ransomware in Healthcare 2023 report released by cybersecurity firm Sophos.
Kenyan consumers remain optimistic, but financial worries weigh heavy, report
30-10-2023 | 14:59:00
According to TransUnion’s Consumer Pulse Study, one of the significant factors contributing to the decrease in household income was job loss, with 30% of consumers reporting that someone in their household lost their job over the past month.
Kenya among top countries receiving most DDOS attacks amid ongoing geopolitical unrest
30-10-2023 | 08:13:49
Kenya has been listed among the top five countries hit by distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks in the first half of 2023. Other countries include France, Germany, Italy, and Saudi Arabia
[Free Webinar] The Verto Hour: Streamlining Payments for Manufacturers and Suppliers in Eastern and Western Africa
24-10-2023 | 11:42:00
Join this webinar that empowers both manufacturers and suppliers operating in African markets with valuable insights and actionable strategies to streamline their payment processes and ensure uninterrupted supply chain continuity.
[South Africa] Companies acknowledge inadequate budgets to address the root cause of breaches, J2 Software survey
23-10-2023 | 15:08:00
A recent survey revealed that 58% of organisations believe their budgets allocated to manage insider risks are insufficient to effectively mitigate the increasing costs and frequency of security incidents instigated by individuals within the organisation.
[Column] Anthony Mwangi: Functioning ORGWARE a panacea for Kenya economic transformation
04-10-2023 | 10:36:43
The term describes the framework conditions for Information Technology (IT) projects that are neither part of the hardware nor software but are necessary to achieve the project goals.
80% of SMEs in South Africa project similar or increased revenue in 2023, Mastercard report
02-10-2023 | 08:25:00
From surviving to thriving in the post-COVID world, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa are projecting similar or increased revenues in 2023.
Power tools manufacturer STIHL East Africa grows regional footprint one year into operation
29-09-2023 | 10:30:00
The transformation into STIHL East Africa Limited, launched in August 2022, is attributed to the region's growing demand for power tools.
Mobile threats in the Middle East, Turkiye, Africa region rise in Q2 2023
28-09-2023 | 15:10:00
The number of mobile threat detections particularly in the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa region increased by 5% in Q2 2023 compared to Q2 2022.
Eurorepar enters the South African automotive spare parts industry
14-09-2023 | 14:48:26
The launch of Eurorepar comes with the backing of Stellantis. From a network that stretches across 40 countries, Eurorepar is synonymous with diversity, offering an impressive array of more than 15 000 part numbers.
43% of employees in META region afraid of losing job due to lack of digital skills, report
14-09-2023 | 13:56:00
Among those who think they are most likely to lose their job because of the lack of digital skills within the next 5 years are department heads (29%) and top managers (15%).
Stellantis invests ZAR 3 billion in a greenfield manufacturing facility in South Africa
13-09-2023 | 16:05:59
The manufacturing plant will be built in the South African Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Coega situated near Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
[Column] Anthony Mwangi: Kenya’s green manufacturing for a sustainable future
04-09-2023 | 15:04:00
Over the last 18 years, KAM, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, has made tremendous efforts to promote energy efficiency in manufacturing.
Sergio Vieira appointed Vice President of Coca-Cola Africa
29-08-2023 | 14:38:07
Coca-Cola Africa has welcomed Sergio Vieira as the new Vice President of Franchise Operations, South Africa. Vieira joins the Coca-Cola Africa Operating Unit (AOU) in Johannesburg.
[Column] Rajan Shah: Strengthening local value chains key to Kenya’s transformation
28-08-2023 | 14:20:00
The government, through the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), has committed to drive economic and inclusive growth through agricultural value chain approach.
[Column] Rajan Shah: Rethinking Kenya’s export strategy key for economic prosperity
17-08-2023 | 14:51:00
Historically, the transformative growth of industrialized nations has been propelled by exports.
[South Africa] Financial Sector surpasses the National Average as Data Breach Costs Reach R73.1 Million
31-07-2023 | 08:09:57
The average data breach cost for South African organizations reached R49.45 million in 2023 – an all-time high according to the IBM Security annual Cost of a Data Breach Report.
Nigeria trails South Africa and Kenya in Africa’s B2B payment revolution
31-07-2023 | 07:59:00
Nigeria trails South Africa and Kenya in the development of key B2B payment processes across Africa, including the adoption of electronic bank transfers, speed of processing invoices and payment automation.
KAM, ICCA launch initiative on safe handling of chemicals
06-07-2023 | 08:55:07
Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) in partnership with International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) has launched the Responsible Care Kenya Initiative.
[Column] Pankaj Bedi: Transform Kenyan human capital for sustainable growth
03-07-2023 | 07:33:00
For any business, one of the most critical components of enhancing productivity and giving the company a competitive edge is a skilled and highly efficient workforce. The most industrialized nations attribute their development to a highly skilled workforce, among other factors.
Kenya experiences 82% increase in cyber-attacks, Liquid C2 Cybersecurity Report
29-06-2023 | 15:31:00
Cyber-attacks on Kenyan businesses increased by 82 percent according to a cybersecurity report released by Liquid C2, a business unit of Liquid Intelligent Technologies.
Volkswagen signs deal with Government of Rwanda to establish a modern farm with electric tractors
13-06-2023 | 11:43:01
As part of the MoU, the Government of Rwanda has agreed to provide land in Gashora (Bugesera District) for the project, as well as to assist with permitting and licensing requirements of the project.
Kenya Association of Manufacturers hosts trade and investment mission in DR Congo
25-05-2023 | 05:15:00
Manufacturers from Kenya have called for export-led manufacturing growth to increase the sector’s contribution to the GDP from the current 7.8% to 20% by 2030.
Xylem launches international pump manufacturing site in Egypt
25-05-2023 | 05:15:00
Xylem, the global water technology provider, and its regional partner, the Tiba Manzalawi Group, have announced the launch of its new joint-venture manufacturing site, the Xylem Egypt Plant, that will provide world-class water solutions and brands to the region.
STIHL EA sets eyes on localizing its product development with $100 million investment
17-05-2023 | 10:21:00
Power tools manufacturer STIHL East Africa has announced it will invest Sh100 million in local accessories manufacturing every year as it seeks to localise its product development in the region.
[Column] Pankaj Bedi: High production costs hurting Kenya’s apparel exports
04-05-2023 | 12:33:41
A Cabinet communique dated 6th December 2022 highlighted government’s plan to drive Kenya’s export-led growth.
Global tyre manufacturer Goodyear seeks to expand to Zambia and DR Congo
28-04-2023 | 09:06:37
As part of its growth strategy, Goodyear Middle East & Africa (MEA) is actively seeking the right distributor & service provider to expand its reach within Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Naspers, Takealot and Media24 join the South African Plastics Pact to reduce plastic waste across value chain
20-04-2023 | 12:04:00
Naspers, and its subsidiary businesses, Takealot and Media24, have joined the South African Plastics Pact by creating a circular economy for plastics.
[Column] Anthony Mwangi: Why accelerating circular economy is a no brainer for Kenya
19-04-2023 | 14:11:20
The concept of a circular economy is increasingly being recognized globally as crucial for achieving global sustainability goals.
Kenya lost Ksh 3.6 billion to cyber criminals in 2022, report
17-04-2023 | 07:58:00
Kenya’s losses to cyber criminals reached Ksh 3.6 billion (USD 36 million) in 2022, compared to Nigeria and South Africa where they are nearly tenfold at Ksh 50 billion (USD 500 million) and Ksh 57 billion (USD 570 million) respectively.
Dangote industries lists N300bn series 1 and 2 Bonds on Nigerian Exchange
31-03-2023 | 13:05:00
The Group Chief Executive Officer, Dangote Industries Limited, Mr Olakunle Alake has expressed delight upon the completion of the listing of the firm’s N300bn series 1 and 2 Bonds on Nigerian Exchange Limited, commending the depth of capital market.
South African Competition Tribunal approves Heineken acquiring control of Distell and Namibia Breweries
17-03-2023 | 08:39:29
In November 2021, Heineken announced its intention to acquire control of Distell and Namibia Breweries Limited (‘NBL’), which were to be combined with Heineken South Africa (‘HSA’) into a new Heineken majority-owned business (Newco).
[ChatGPT Biography] Eric Kinoti, founder of Shade Systems
14-03-2023 | 14:57:03
Artificial Intelligence is taking the world by storm. As an experiment, Africa Business Communities is publishing a series of 100 biographies of the most successful entrepreneurs in Africa. We only ask the questions and let ChatGPT write.
[ChatGPT Biography] Manu Chandaria, Founder of Comcraft Group
14-03-2023 | 14:57:02
Artificial Intelligence is taking the world by storm. As an experiment, Africa Business Communities is publishing a series of 100 biographies of the most successful entrepreneurs in Africa. We only ask the questions and let ChatGPT write
[ChatGPT Biography] Ashish Thakkar, Founder Mara Group
14-03-2023 | 14:56:59
Artificial Intelligence is taking the world by storm. As an experiment, Africa Business Communities is publishing a series of 100 biographies of the most successful entrepreneurs in Africa. We only ask the questions and let ChatGPT write.
[ChatGPT Biography] Vimal Shah, CEO of Bidco Africa
14-03-2023 | 14:56:57
Artificial Intelligence is taking the world by storm. As an experiment, Africa Business Communities is publishing a series of 100 biographies of the most successful entrepreneurs in Africa. We only ask the questions and let ChatGPT write. We publish the results unedited.
[ChatGPT Biography] Aliko Dangote, Founder of Dangote Group
14-03-2023 | 14:56:57
Artificial Intelligence is taking the world by storm. As an experiment, Africa Business Communities is publishing a series of 100 biographies of the most successful entrepreneurs in Africa. We only ask the questions and let ChatGPT write. We publish the results unedited - just to learn and see what Artificial Intelligence can bring us in its rapid development.
[Column] Anthony Mwangi: Why Kenya needs a stable and predictable tax regime
14-03-2023 | 14:56:56
The importance of predictable and stable policies in driving the realization of a country’s socio-economic goals cannot be over emphasized.
[Column] Rajan Shah: Proposed EGMS Tax hike threatens Kenya’s economic growth
14-03-2023 | 14:56:55
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has proposed an increment of excise duty which as Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) are deeply concerned about.
[Column] Anthony Mwangi: Let’s tackle illicit trade head on
14-03-2023 | 14:56:51
The recent crackdown on various forms of illicit goods revealed the extent to which criminal networks have proliferated in our nation and posed a threat to the lives and safety of all citizens.
[Column] Anthony Mwangi: Reinvigorate Kenyan textiles and apparel sector to create jobs
14-03-2023 | 14:56:49
This might surprise you, but Kenya is one of the global suppliers of big fashion brands in America.
[Column] Anthony Mwangi: How Kenyan manufacturing sector can contribute 20 per cent to the GDP by 2030
14-03-2023 | 14:56:44
Competitiveness is our ability to sustainably produce goods and services for which there is a market – at a price and quality that the market is willing to pay for.
[Column] Goodie M. Ibru: What the AfCFTA brings to the table in Africa
14-03-2023 | 14:56:43
The trade and investment layout of the African Continent is a story of both promise and missed opportunities. With a population of over 1.2 billion, Africa promises a huge and promising market.
[Column] Anthony Mwangi: Why Kenya’s inflation adjustment should not be implemented
14-03-2023 | 14:56:42
The Plan demonstrates the government’s deep understanding and commitment to developing sustainable solutions for all. KAM remains committed to working closely with Government to transform the economy.
[Column] Mary Ngechu: Placing women at the center of development discourse works
14-03-2023 | 14:56:40
Any conversations around increasing our competitiveness as a country without looking at women’s involvement are echoes in a hollow chamber. This is no longer a ‘good conversation to have’; it is an urgent measure that needs to be taken.
[Column] Rajan Shah: Transforming Kenya through a competitive manufacturing base
14-03-2023 | 14:56:38
Since the beginning of the year, the business community witnessed a hesitation by many investors before embarking on new projects or expanding on existing ones. The decision-making process by the government also stagnated as the nation awaited the election of new leaders.
[East Africa Business Week] Bob Koigi: Cushioning food systems from shocks
14-03-2023 | 14:56:37
This week, thousands of delegates across the continent and beyond are gathered in Kigali, Rwanda for the African Green Revolution Forum, AGRF, an annual event bringing governments and partners together around food security and making safe, nutritious foods produced in a sustainable way available to all Africans.
[Interview] Dr. Mohamed El Sahili, CEO, Medland Hospital, Zambia
14-03-2023 | 14:56:36
Dr. Mohamed El Sahili is the Chief Executive Officer of Medland Hospital, Zambia. As a medical doctor and entrepreneur, Dr. Sahili also serves on the board of key economic international organizations like the African Business Roundtable, the American Chamber of Commerce, Zambia, Olympic Youth Development Center and the Africa CEO Forum.
[Interview] Dr. Mohamed El Sahili, PDG, Hôpital Medland, Zambie
14-03-2023 | 14:56:36
Le Dr Mohamed El Sahili est le directeur général de l'hôpital Medland, en Zambie. En tant que médecin et entrepreneur, le Dr Sahili siège également au conseil d'administration d'organisations économiques internationales clés, telles que l'African Business Roundtable et l'American Chamber of Commerce.
[Column] Bob Koigi: Kenya business community’s expectations of the new government
14-03-2023 | 14:56:31
Kenya’s incoming government following the just concluded elections takes office amid ballooning public debt, chronic drought, COVID-19 effects, inflation, unemployment and the impacts of global shocks that have buffeted the nation.
[Column] Tobias Alando: Driving the business community’s participation in skills training
14-03-2023 | 14:56:28
The ever-evolving trends in sectors such as manufacturing, technology, automation and climate change are changing the world of work, and together with it, the skills required to adapt and maintain a competitive edge.
[Column] Tobias Alando: Key learnings from the waste management journey
14-03-2023 | 14:56:26
The perception of waste as an unwanted material with no intrinsic value has dominated attitudes towards proper waste disposal. Yet, waste is a critical resource with the potential to transform the lives of Kenyans through the creation of jobs and wealth.
[Column] Tobias Alando: Securing our future: the path to net-zero
14-03-2023 | 14:56:23
Accelerating the transition to energy efficiency and conservation is one of the surest ways of securing the future of our planet for generations to come. This is because, energy is at the heart of climate change.
Masterclass sur la préparation des projets de l'African Business Roundtable Séminaire Web gratuit, 27 juillet
14-03-2023 | 14:56:23
Après des discussions avec diverses institutions de conseil et d'investissement, et afin d'attirer davantage les investissements vers les projets, le secrétariat de l'African Business Roundtable, en association avec Afreximbank, a conçu le "Project Preparation Masterclass"
[Nigeria Business Week] Andrea Ayemoba: Nigeria battles odds to maintain productive economy
14-03-2023 | 14:56:23
According to the International Monetary Fund, Nigeria is being pushed to the brink by inflation. Banks however, one of the pillars of the economy, have remained in good standing.
The African Business Roundtable Project Preparation Masterclass Free Webinar, July 27
14-03-2023 | 14:56:22
After discussions with a variety of advisory and investment institutions, and to further attract investment to projects, the African Business Roundtable Secretariat in association with Afreximbank has designed the “Project Preparation Masterclass”.
[Nigeria Business Week] Andrea Ayemoba: Gas price triggers ripple effect across industries
14-03-2023 | 14:56:20
Nigeria’s inflation as of the month of May stood at 17.71%, but economists are now predicting just a month later a new figure we can expect at the end of this year.
[Column] Job Wanjohi: Why the Kenya National Automotive Policy is a big win for the manufacturing industry
14-03-2023 | 14:56:19
Over the years, Kenya has carried out significant reforms geared towards improving the business environment and driving competitiveness.
[Column] Tobias Alando: What Kenya’s Intellectual Property Recordation Programme means for manufacturers
14-03-2023 | 14:56:18
The growth in international trade, advances in technology, and changes in trading methods have come with new challenges that call for advanced strategies to effectively and efficiently combat illicit trade.
[Nigeria Business Week] Andrea Ayemoba: Nigeria scores big in budget transparency
14-03-2023 | 14:56:18
The infrastructure of Nigeria is such that for meaningful progress to be made, there must be give-and-take on the parts of the government and the people.
[Nigeria Business Week] Andrea Ayemoba: Government, Industries move to expand women enterprise
14-03-2023 | 14:56:16
With plunging profits in its prized sector, oil and gas, and an ever-climbing inflation, Nigeria is increasingly turning to what most of the world has been blind to – the potential of women in business.
[Nigeria Business Week] Andrea Ayemoba: Banks rally behind women-led SMEs
14-03-2023 | 14:56:13
The NNPC has an approximated value of 50 trillion naira. With oil and gas infrastructure in Nigeria constantly plagued by mischief and vandalism, an ECOWAS expert has profferred a very interesting solution to this persisting problem
[Column] Andy Tomkins: Remanufacturing, the missing link in recycling
14-03-2023 | 14:56:13
Many businesses and individuals are making an active effort to reduce environmental impact, especially by aligning with the concept of the circular economy.
[Column] Phyllis Wakiaga: Why good governance is critical for Kenya’s prosperity 
14-03-2023 | 14:56:12
Government plays two key roles in an economy – regulatory and promotional/development roles. The regulatory role entails formulating and implementing various direct and indirect measures to monitor and regulate the economic activities of the private sector.
[Nigeria Business Week] Andrea Ayemoba: Digitization set to penetrate capital market, investment
14-03-2023 | 14:56:09
Given the economic situation spreading across the globe in the last couple of years, it is with some optimism we can take the modest increase in Nigeria’s GDP.
Les marques de distributeurs et les emballages personnalisés essentiels pour redéfinir la perception des marques "Made in Africa".
14-03-2023 | 14:56:09
Les biens et produits fabriqués en Afrique sont souvent perçus comme étant de qualité inférieure à ceux d'autres pays. Redéfinir cette image est essentiel pour accroître la compétitivité des fournisseurs africains, tant au niveau local qu'international.
[Column] Phyllis Wakiaga: Role of productive jobs in improving quality of life
14-03-2023 | 14:56:08
The growth of productive jobs by manufacturing means that many people will be able to support their dependants and live quality lives with access to basic amenities such as healthcare, education, clean water and food.
Private Labels, Custom Packaging Key to Redefining Poor Perception of ‘Made in Africa’ Brands
14-03-2023 | 14:56:08
Goods and products manufactured in Africa are often perceived to be of inferior quality compared to those from other countries. Redefining that image is key to increasing the competitiveness of African suppliers both locally and internationally.
[Nigeria Business Week] Andrea Ayemoba: An economic overview for Q1
14-03-2023 | 14:56:06
As we have seen over time, when one sectors hits a low point, another is seen hitting high notes. Such is the situation as we’ve seen it lately.
[Nigeria Business Week] Andrea Ayemoba: Telcos break new ground, digital loans gain momentum
14-03-2023 | 14:56:05
Instant loans, sometimes called digital loans, are gaining speed in the country and the telecom sector took some giant steps forward this week.
[Column] Phyllis Wakiaga: Innovation in training key to economic growth
14-03-2023 | 14:56:05
Skills are integral to the continuity of any business, more so in the global economy. Specifically, competitive skills are key to industrializing our nation. T
[Nigeria Business Week] Andrea Ayemoba: Persistent shortages and inflation call for new measures
14-03-2023 | 14:56:04
Africa has in the past decade positioned itself as a knowledge economy, with one of the most robust startup ecosystems in the world.
[Nigeria Business Week] Andrea Ayemoba: Crude industry facts underlining the Nigerian economy
14-03-2023 | 14:56:04
The Nigerian stock market indicators have shown lately a typical pattern in stock markets – investors stay loyal to the resilient stocks.
[Column] Phyllis Wakiaga: Erratic tax changes detrimental to Kenyan economic prosperity
14-03-2023 | 14:56:04
Whereas the government relies on the various forms of taxes as a major source of revenue, unfriendly fiscal and taxation policies harm businesses.
[Column] Mary Ngechu: Making space for the next generation of women in manufacturing
14-03-2023 | 14:56:04
Pivotal moments in history have brought manufacturing to where it is today, and women have played an important part in the sector’s evolution over the years.
[Nigeria Business Week] Andrea Ayemoba: Experts point toward startup management for local productivity
14-03-2023 | 14:56:03
Nigeria’s crown jewel, oil and gas, has been in a state of mild disrepair for several months now. There’s an ongoing fuel scarcity situation that is intensifying by the day and causing a ripple effect in every aspect of daily life.
[Interview] Kishan Singh, CEO, MetPacSA, South Africa
14-03-2023 | 14:56:03
Kishan Singh is the CEO The Metal Packaging Association of South Africa (MetPacSA) a not- for profit organization that seeks to position the South African metal packaging industry as a key contributor to sustainable development principles.
[Nigeria Business Week] Andrea Ayemoba: A call for exports diversification for higher market gains
14-03-2023 | 14:56:02
Agriculturists and entrepreneurs are working harder than ever to address food sufficiency, but energy rests firmly on the government’s shoulders.

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