African Business News

BASF opens new production plant in Kenya

The BASF Group, one of the largest chemical companies in the world, has opened a new production plant for concrete admixtures in Kenya as it seeks to position itself for the ongoing infrastructure projects in the country.

The company offers chemical solutions for new construction, maintenance, repair and renovation of structures among them concrete admixtures, and cement additives.

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Construction boom brightens future for East Africa

It is a ‘boom’ as many people are describing the growth of East Africa Construction industry. Many investors have taken the advantage of the boom by shaking off their pockets to invest in skyscrapers, shopping malls, roads, schools, hospitals etc.

Both private and public sectors are in a hurry trying to satisfy the rising middle class and regional integration, and the E.A. governments still have the high stake in the sector.

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South Africa Avoids Recession With Modest Growth in Second Quarter

The South African economy narrowly dodged recession by growing 0.6% in the second quarter over a year ago, the country's statistics authority said Tuesday.

The latest quarterly assessment of South Africa, the continent's most advanced economy, offered little good news even as growth elsewhere in Africa is accelerating.

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A Grant Garden Machinery Fair to happen in next May

With the support of government and sponsored by Guangdong Association of Landscape Architecture, 7th Guangzhou Int’l Garden Machinery Fair (GMF 2015) , which will be held in China Import and Export Fair (Area B) from May 9th to 11th, 2015. GMF sincerely invite worldwide professionals to attend the show and enjoy the industry feast together!

According to China State Council, government notices on Enhancing Urban Greening explicitly, which stipulates that greening plays an important part in urban landscaping, and we should exert great efforts on this field and improve ecological environment.

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