AfriSam is set to expand its East African operations following its decision to go ahead with the construction of a second kiln at the Tanga Cement plant in Tanzania
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ACBF enters agreement with the constituency for Africa

Policies need to be implemented in Africa in areas including energy, agriculture, science and technology, according to Frannie Leautier. (Image source: CGIAR Climate)
The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) has joined forces with the Constituency for Africa (CFA) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in support of the foundation’s US diaspora engagement
Spacecom named best regional operator
An announcement made at the World Satellite Business Conference revealed that Spacecom, operator of the AMOS satellite fleet, has been awarded 2011 best regional satellite operator
Nigeria Flour Mills to merge with Bagco and Bagco-North

The merger between the three companies will see Flour Mills Nigeria Plc as the surviving entity. (Image source: Flour Mills Nigeria Plc)
Flour Mills of Nigeria has proposed a merger deal with Nigerian Bag Manufacturing Company (‘Bagco’) and Northern Bag Manufacturing Company (Bagco-North)
US Congress votes to renew textile trade act with Africa
The US Congress has voted to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and extend it by three years, just two months before its was set to expire