The Kenyan government has started work on a US$13.8bn railway project which will link the nation with Uganda, Rwanda and South Sudan, and enhance trade between the countries
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Honda opens new motorcycle manufacturing facility in Kenya
Honda has opened a new motorcycle manufacturing facility in Kenya, which is expected to produce 25,000 vehicles a year
Airbus awards manufacturing contract to South Africa’s Aerosud
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has awarded a contract to South African aeronautical engineering firm Aerosud to manufacture parts for its A400M military airplane
Namibian port wins approval on US$338 million loan for new container terminal
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a US$338mn sovereign loan for the Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) to construct a new container terminal at the Port of Walvis Bay
Porsche eyes expansion in Africa
Porsche Middle East and Africa FZE has announced its intention to expand its presence across Africa with the establishment of a number of facilities in currently untapped markets