Panasonic Appliances India, a manufacturer of rice cookers and grinder mixers, has announced plans to market its products in Africa
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South Africa’s Nampak buys Nigerian beverage can maker for US$301 million
South Africa’s Nampak has agreed to buy Nigerian beverage can manufacturer Alucan Investments for US$301mn as part of its plan to expand its reach outside its home market
South Africa’s DTI approves incentives worth US$295.3 million for manufacturers
South Africa’s Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has approved incentives worth US$295.3mn for 436 companies under its manufacturing competitiveness enhancement programme (MCEP)
GGBL sets up portable spirits manufacturing facility in Ghana
Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited (GGBL), a subsidiary of the UK beverage giant Diageo, has set up a new portable spirits manufacturing and packaging facility for the African market
US and African textiles groups appeal for renewal of AGOA
Textiles and garments associations in the USA and Africa have appealed to the American Congress to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which provides certain goods from African companies trade preferences in the US market