The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has spoken out against the full implementation of the World Health Organisations tobacco control recommendations in the region
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Ghana awarded US$130 million grant for waste management programme
The Dutch government has approved a US$130mn grant to support the implementation of a waste management programme in Ghana
Abengoa begins construction of West African desalination plant
Abengoa, an international company that supplies technology solutions for sustainable development in the energy and environment sectors, has begun construction on the Nungua desalination plant in Ghana
MCEP gives a boost to South African manufacturing sector, minister claims
The launch of the Manufacturing Competitiveness Enhancement Programme (MCEP) has caused the manufacturing sector in South Africa to boom, according to the countrys trade and industry minister Rob Davies
Culligan inks deal with CFAO for water treatment solutions in Africa
Culligan has signed an agreement with African brand distributor, CFAO, in an attempt to develop opportunities in the water treatment market in Africa