Ethiopia: Turkey Completes Ottoman-Era Building Restoration

The consulate building was built during the Ottoman era in 1912 in Harar city.   The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) announced Tuesday that it has successfully completed the restoration of a 100-year-old Ottoman-era building in Harar.   Built during the Ottoman era in 1912 in Harar, it had been on the verge of collapse after years of neglect before TIKA began a restoration project two years ago.   Project Head Dr. Hamit Pilehvarian told.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 20th December 2016

Ethiopia: USD 235 Million Sugar Factory Nears Operation

The 235 million USD sugar factory would also generate 45 MW power.   The Omo Kuraz I sugar factory is conducting final test-run to enter sugar production phase.   The construction of the factory was launched three years ago at a cost of 235 million USD. It is one of the four sugar factories planned to be built in South Omo Zone of SNNP State.   The factory is being constructed by the Metals and Engineering Corporation (METEC).   Factory Project Manager Col..... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 19th December 2016

Tanzania: Indian Businesses Urged to Invest In Agriculture

Dar es Salaam — Indian business executives have been urged to invest in Tanzania's agriculture.   This was said by Indian High Commissioner Sandeep Arya here yesterday.   He was speaking during an event to promote India's food.   Clove and cashew production have been cited as areas of investment.   According to him, Tanzania has a comparative advantage in clove and cashew farming.   "It's high time we imported these raw produce to feed our.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 19th December 2016

Africa: Housing, Green Energy Markets Driving Growth in Wood Production

Global production of all major wood products grew for the sixth consecutive year in 2015, while trade in wood products decreased slightly, according to new data published by FAO today. The increase was mainly boosted by the continuous economic growth in Asia, a recovering housing market in North America and scaling up of the bioenergy targets.   In 2015, growth in the production volume of wood products ranged from between one to eight percent, according to the FAO data unveiled.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 19th December 2016

RRV launched in SA

 A new 20 t Crane road-rail vehicle (RRV) was launched onto the South African market last month by Olifantsfontein-based rail systems manufacturer RailPro and is intended to meet the domestic requirements of rail infrastructure construction and general rail-related maintenance. To date, RailPro has received three orders for Crane RRVs, with one being built and delivered and two currently under construction. ADVERTISEMENT   An RRV can travel on road as a regular vehicle.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 19th December 2016

Sugar exports to be supported by Zambian Revenue Authority

 The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has assured Zambia Sugar Plc that it will support the company’s efforts to increase exports of sugar provided it has all the necessary documentation. ZRA Commissioner General Kingsley Chanda said the authority is aware of the challenges Zambia Sugar Plc is currently facing, which among them, is increased smuggling of sugar into the country, which is affecting the company’s performance. Speaking when he toured the new US$80 million.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 19th December 2016

Metered taxi gets funding approved for owner/ driver scheme

 SA Taxi has secured R300-million in funding from Futuregrowth Asset Management, which it will use to provide financing for the company’s Zebra Cabs owner-driver scheme. SA Taxi is South Africa’s largest financier of minibus taxis. It acquired Zebra Cabs’ metered taxis in 2015, motivated by the need to expand its business activities into adjacent markets. The aim of SA Taxi’s newest venture is to revive the country’s floundering metered taxi cab.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 16th December 2016

HACCP certification received by Capwell industries

 KENYA - Capwell Industries Ltd, one of the most diversified food processing enterprises in Kenya, has achieved a major milestone in the region by achieving the highly respected HACCP food safety systems certification. The company, the leading processor of rice, maize flour, porridges, pulses and packer and distributor of wheat flour products and spaghetti has become one of the few milling companies in Kenya and the Eastern African region with a Food Safety.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 16th December 2016

Naacam director to increase the participation of companies in the country’s automotive sector

The biggest goal of newly appointed National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (Naacam) executive director Renai Moothilal is to increase the participation of black South Africans in the country’s automotive sector. He says there are “opportunities to drive transformation mainly within the tier two space. It is possible to bring in a cache of black industrialists, reshaping the owner dynamics within this.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 15th December 2016

Floating Cage Method to be used for Fish Farming

 Fisheries is considered a resilient earner of foreign exchange to the country, if and when methods such as cage fish farming are harnessed by fish farmers. For a period of about 10 years, the sector had the second highest export earnings after coffee. But there is declining trend in species such as Tilapia and Nile Perch that are mostly the staple of capture fisheries due to overfishing in the freshwater bodies. Lake Victoria is a case in point. Experts in fish farming have.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 15th December 2016

Rwanda: Solar Education Drive for Villagers to Alleviate Poverty

In East Africa, Mobisol Rwanda, a solar energy equipment vendor, has launched a campaign dubbed "Walking Christmas Tree", which seeks to teach communities in the remote areas about the benefits of using solar energy.   Launching the campaign, the company’s sales and marketing manager, Ben Okello, told local media the New Times that the end goal of the drive is to reduce poverty in rural areas.   Okello said: "We want Rwandans in rural communities to.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 14th December 2016

Rwanda: Govt Slashes Power, Water Tariffs to Attract Industry Investors

The Government has slashed unit prices for electricity and rural water supply by 50 and 30 per cent, respectively, a move officials say will help increase affordability, service efficiency and competitiveness, among others.   Effective January 1, 2017, electricity tariff for households that consume not more than 15 kilowatts per month, will be Rwf89, down from Rwf182, translating into a 51 per cent deduction from the standard cost.   On the other hand, people whose power.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 14th December 2016