Exploration, mining expected to grow in importance for cement producer PPC
The medium-term game plan of African cement producer PPC is to find new resources needed by its operations, which will probably require it to engage in some form of exploration and eventual mining close to where urban development is expected in Africa.
Expansion of the African island of Machinery Industry
Adana Machinery Industry Cluster members of the Promotion of International Competitiveness Improvement (RI-D) Under the program, held in the Tanzanian city of Dar es Salaam in 2015 he joined the Mechanical Indusmach Fair.
Kenya launches Priority Manufacturing Sector to stimulate Kenya’s economy
Nairobi, Kenya: The Ministry of Industrialization and Entreprise Development in partnership with World Bank and manufacturing sector stakeholders have today launched the Priority Manufacturing sector, value chain reports to stimulate Kenya’s economy.
R200 Million Plan to Unite SA's Textile Industry
South Africa's Department of Trade and Industry has approved a R200-million grant and a five-year plan for the establishment of the Southern African Sustainable Textile and Apparel Cluster (Sastac), in a bid to improve the industry's competitiveness while uniting it under an umbrella body.
Making the announcement on Monday, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said the initiative sought to build the capacity of South Africa's industry to supply local and international consumers with "fully traceable sustainable apparel and household textile products".
This would include supplying textile and apparel products that adhered to the 100% local content requirement for procurement by local government.
