Coca-Cola bottling plants in Kenyas Nyeri town, Rift Valley and the city of Kisii have entered into a merger deal that will see the total value of all three businesses rise by 26 per cent
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Barrick Gold withdraws from talks with Chinese firm for Africa unit sale

Barrick assets have been receiving attention from potential buyers across the world. (Image source: BarrickGold)
Barrick Gold has withdrawn from talks with the China National Gold Group regarding the US$2.32bn sale of its African unit
Russian firm eyes Zimbabwean asbestos manufacturer
A Russian firm has revealed its interest in joining the race for acquisition of Zimbabwean asbestos products manufacturer Turnall Holdings
Ethiopian bank offers US$20 million for renewable energy projects

The focus of projects to be funded will be to establish stable electricity distribution across Ethiopia. (Image source: Accretion Disc/Flickr)
The Development Bank of Ethiopia will offer up to US$20mn to private companies in an attempt to accelerate development of renewable energy and energy efficient products
Toyota launches assembly plant in Kenya
Japanese automaker Toyota has launched a US$4.9mn truck and bus assembly plant and showroom in Kenya in an attempt to improve its market share in the East African country