Plans to build a £350million biomanufacturing plant to produce modern medicines and boost the UK’s resilience have taken a major step forward.
Category: Manufacturing
Kenya, Uganda Trade Sugar and Juice in New Deal to Settle Tax Dispute
Kenya and Uganda have agreed in principal on a bilateral agreement that could put an end to the persistent trade dispute in sugar, fruit juices and pharmaceuticals between the two neighbouring countries.
Raute Corporation Releases Its Fourth Quarter Results
Raute Corporation, the parent company of the globally operating Raute Group, which manufactures machines for the production of veneer, plywood and LVL panels and beams has released its fourth quarter financial results.
Kenya Slumps Into First Recession In Two Decades
As Kenya becomes the latest African country to succumb to the economic fallout of the virus, can its economy rebound in 2021 as a deadly second wave sweeps the continent?
World Leaders to Meet During Davos Agenda in a Crucial Year to Rebuild Trust
Geneva, Switzerland – The World Economic Forum Davos Agenda, taking place virtually on 25-29 January, will bring together the foremost leaders of the world to address the new global situation.
Pfizer Appoints Regional President for Africa and the Middle East
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 11, 2021/ — Pfizer (www.Pfizer.com) announced today the appointment of Patrick van der Loo as Regional President for Africa and the Middle East (AfME) region.
Ghana: Informal Sector Emerges Stronger Despite Economic Recession
Accra, Ghana, December 18, 2020//-Despite the coronavirus pandemic’s impact hammering various sectors of the economy and sending it into a recession as it has recorded contraction in two straight quarters, the informal sector came out stronger, recording impressive growth, thereby, making a case for the formalisation of the sector.
IFC Partners with ADIH to Help Garment Industry in Haiti Recover from COVID-19
Port-au-Prince, Haiti, December 17, 2020.- The International Finance Corporation (IFC), member of the World Bank Group, partnered with L’Association des Industries d’Haïti (ADIH) to help the apparel sector in the country navigate and recover from the adverse impacts of COVID-19.
On the Road Ahead for COVID-19 Vaccines
November 26, 2020//-With one or more COVID-19 vaccines on the horizon, investors are looking ahead to manufacturing and distribution.
African Women Leaders Gather to Imagine the World of Tomorrow
November 19, 2020//-The third, fully online edition of WFC The Summit – initiated by the AFRICA CEO FORUM – will bring together 300 major African women leaders on 24 November to discuss this year’s theme: ‘Imagine tomorrow, change today’.