Tag: Africa
WEG geared to service the DRC mining sector
For over 20 years, WEG has been a strategic supplier to the mining sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its local South African manufacturing base has been central to reduced...
African infrastructure benefits from Chryso’s growing footprint
As demand for innovative concrete solutions has grown around Africa, CHRYSO Southern Africa has extended its footprint to get closer to customers with the products and services they need.
According to Armand...
Zest WEG delivers mobile switching station to Mozambique
Zest WEG has completed the delivery of a mobile switching station to Mozambique’s national power utility EDM (Electricidade de Moçambique), further reinforcing its reputation as a supplier of cost-effective, custom-designed mobile...
Zest WEG poised for African growth
AFTER a decade-long expansion of its manufacturing capabilities in South Africa, Zest WEG, the South African subsidiary of Brazil’s WEG Group, is well placed to extend its already extensive footprint in...
Top 5 Largest Oil and Gas Projects in Africa by Investment
While accounting for roughly eight percent of global oil production in 2020, Africa is home to massive untapped natural resource wealth, with a view to becoming a global energy powerhouse. Between...
The Future of Manufacturing in Africa
Fostering industrialisation remains a key priority for African policymakers
Growing the manufacturing sector is often considered a cardinal element to realising inclusive and sustained development. Among the multiple benefits of manufacturing, is the industry’s...
“Africa’s greenfield opportunity”
Global trends unearthed and analysed indicate that the chemicals sector is increasingly being driven by Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations. It also indicates that decarbonisation is often a key rationale...
Africa free trade area: SMEs risk being left behind
Small and medium businesses must receive public and private sector support so they can take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and cross border opportunities to stimulate economic...
Cape Town homing in on crown for Africa’s top financial centre
Cape Town has outpaced several cities across Africa and is homing in on the crown for the continent’s top financial centre.
According to the latest Global Financial Centres Index, the Mother City...
Africa’s opportunity lies in the energy transition
COP26 in 2021 brought the subject of climate change and the commitments needed by international partners sharply into focus. While the African continent is responsible for no more than 3.8% of...
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