African Business News

Africa's industrial sector to hit 25 pct of GDP: UN official

The African continent has the potential to expand its industrial sector to contribute at least 25 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP), a UN official said on Monday.

United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Director, Bureau for Regional

Programs

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Sh163 Million to Boost Health

The EU will use 1.5 million euros to improve the health of three districts in Mwingi county.

Mwingi East, Central and West will be the beneficiaries.

Amref director Italia Tommy Simmons said the money has been set aside to effect health change

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Consumer goods giant PZ Cussons expanding Africa food business

Personal care group PZ Cussons has said it is making progress in expanding its African edible oils business and is preparing to launch a consumer food brand in the country.

PZ Cussons first began trading in Africa over 100 years ago. In 2010, the group launched PZ Wilmar Ltd

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Kenya Aims for Food Self-Sufficiency

With more than 40 million people, Kenya is one of East Africa’s most populous countries. But over the years, long droughts have led to a serious shortage of water and food – making it harder to meet the demand for food.
The new government under President Uhuru

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