A 2005-2009 model of the Kia Magnetis/Optima, which is among the several vehicles that UVAL will produce in Nigeria. (Image source: Matthias/Wikimedia Commons)
Leading automobile brand Kia Motors Nigeria has unveiled a new assembly plant in Lagos, which is expected to produce 25,000 vehicles every year
Developing and deploying the systems that will make up the IIoT represent a massive investment for decades to come. (Image source: World Bank/Flickr)
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) can be characterised as vast numbers of connected industrial systems that communicate and coordinate their data analytics and actions to improve industrial performance and make the world a smarter place, according to study by National Instruments
Volvo has initiated an apprenticeship programme meant for technicians and workshop mechanics in Zambia. (Image source: Volvo)
Swedish company Volvo Group has started an apprenticeship training programme in Zambia for service technicians and workshop mechanics
The factories would specialise in paper production, packing and wrapping. (Image source: Juho Tastula/sxc.hu)
Egypt’s Misr for Industry and Trade (Mintra) will enter into an alliance with a number of Kenyan companies to build new paper factories in the East African country, company officials have announced
(Left) Johann Geldenhuis, general manager of TCMC and Kim Junge Andersen, executive vice-president of Hempel, standing outside Hempels first factory in Africa. (Image source: Hempel)
Coatings supplier Hempel has opened its first factory in South Africa, its 26th worldwide, to manufacture coatings for the marine as well as decorative and protective industries and serve customers in sub-Saharan Africa
The Bell team in Richards Bay consists of more than 800 machinists, welders, and assemblers. (Image source: Bell)
GFE Power Product’s extensive range covers generators from 10 kVA up to 3,000 kVA. (Image source: GFE Power Products)
The funding is the largest-ever equity raise in the minigrid industry according to Husk. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The initiative will help African contractors participate in annual infrastructure investments. (Image source: Afreximbank)
ITS has evolved into a sophisticated systems approach, providing numerous opportunities to revolutionise road networks. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Invest International’s Lara Muller; Ivory Coast Minister of Finance and Economy, Adam Coulibaly; and Ambassador Designate to Ivory Coast, Jeroen Kelderhuis. (Image source: Invest International)
Inside Condra’s Johannesburg factory: an overhead crane positions an electric motor during assembly of hoist and crab. (Image source: Condra)
The Yellow Metal Machine Rental team with some Wacker Neuson equipment. (Image source: Wacker Neuson)
The parties will also promote the mutual exchange of information and expertise in the field of export credit policies and practices. (Image source: TBD Group)
Although displaying resilience, the report warns that African banks remain exposed to physical climate risks due to both sovereign and industry lending. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
WAA and VCMI will seek to establish regulatory frameworks to enable access to high integrity and fair voluntary carbon markets for WAA member countries. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
IVECO is renewing its entire product range, all at once. (Image source: IVECO)
Both the IMF and EIU expect SSA to rank as the world’s second fastest growing economy in 2024. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The MoU was signed alongside the Africa Health Business Symposium. (Image source: Africa CDC)
There has been a focus on the sugar industry. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
According to IRENA, concrete policy actions and massive mobilisation of finance at full speed is required in order to meet the 2030 target. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The HQ is expected to be completed and handed over by February 2025. (Image source: ECOWAS)
Africa’s share of global manufacturing only sits at around 2% today. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
There are numerous but not insurmountable challenges facing Africa's aviation sector, according to IATA. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Africa Energy Forum 2024 was held in the Fira de Montjuïc in Barcelona. (Image source: ACP)
The quality design and manufacture of SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa’s panels and enclosures can be suited to any customer requirement wall mounts. (Image source: SEW-EURODRIVE)
African countries will require over US$45bn in the coming eight years to plug the gap in its transmission systems. (Image source: Synergy Consulting)
BII commits US$75mn to second Green Basket Bond with Symbiotics Investments to finance small-scale green projects in Africa, South, and South-East Asia. (Image source:
Transforming Africa's digital economy: Data Centres powering growth, innovation, and sustainability in the digital era. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The Linnhoff TSD1500 Asphalt Mixing Plant is undertaking crucial work on two rural road projects in Kenya. (Image source: Lintec & Linnhoff)
AI-driven energy-sharing platform will be integrated with ABB energy management technology. (Image source: ABB)
ENGIE Energy Access starts mini-grid construction in Zambia. (Image source: ENGIE Energy Access)
ATIDI and Globeleq boost Kenya’s renewable energy with pioneering geothermal initiative, reinforcing regional sustainability goals.
This partnership aims to enhance sustainable development and advance climate action initiatives throughout the continent. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Orange Energies has aimed to make energy more accessible, becoming a preferred partner for energy producers in regions where half the population lacks electricity. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
