Africa has emerged as an attractive market for export-oriented companies and manufacturers across the world as demand for consumer and capital goods in Africa has been growing at a steady pace in the last few years. The emergence of an affluent middle-class with disposable incomes in many African companies has contributed largely in the increased trade to Africa. If you are targeting the African buyers in new and emerging African markets,...
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Email marketing to reach African customer and African buyers is gaining popularity as more and more businesses look to expand in the African markets. However, there are very few reliable and authentic database providers that are able to provide accurate and authentic email marketing database for Africa. B2b marketing lists for Africa are mostly not as good as they claim to be. It is therefore a challenge for exporters across the...
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Google has released a new search app called Go in 26 African countries that would allow users to search the web faster, even with slow Internet connections. It will partner with pan-African wireless carriers such as MTN Group Ltd. and Vodacom Group Ltd. to preload the app on some of their low-end devices. The internet giant has also adapted the voice function to work better on slow connections, even as basic as 2G networks, according to...
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DP World wins a 30-year concession to develop the first deep-sea port in the Democratic Republic of Congo at Banana DP World's investment in the Port of Banana will have a major impact on the the Democratic Republic of Congo's trade and will significant reduce transportation costs and time, says Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO, DP World. Currently, there is only the riverine port of Matadi positioned along the...
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Michelin Tyres is targeting Africa to further consolidate its sales and distribution network in East Africa and has partnered with CFAO, a renowned distributor of industrial products with outlets and distribution networks all across Africa. The joint venture between Michelin Tyres and CFAO will oversee the import and distribution of high-quality tyres in Kenya and Uganda. A new company has been formed specially for this...
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Last year Uber promised flying taxis in several cities in a few years. But the company will be relying on variety of partners to provide the actual vehicles and systems required to have a working flying taxi service in a city. The cars will be efficient in fuel use, safe and no noise compared to helicopters. McFly, the company that intends to introduce the service in Kenya will use an initial production cost worth $120,000 per vehicle....
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The evolving and rising nature of crimes in Africa have seen many people relying on contemporary and effective ways to monitor their businesses, homes and events. Over the years, it has become evident that man guards, the most popular response to crime in many African countries have become inadequate, and newer ways are being sought to ensure a combination of electronics support to enhance the effectiveness of Man Guarding on the back of...
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The face of the African construction industry is changing. Construction projects on the continent are getting bigger and more complex. According to recent reports, this is owing to rapid urbanisation, strong economic growth, a rising middle class and regional integration in many of Africa’s 54 nations. All make for the ever-increasing demand in Africa’s construction industry, as big infrastructure projects get under way on the...
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• Africa has emerged as world's fastest growing economic regions over past 2 decades • Pharma industry of Africa projected 9.8% annual growth rate between 2020 & 2030 • Africa market will be worth USD 50 billion to USD 75 billion by 2030 • Africa GDP rising to USD 5 Trillion by 2030 • New Regulatory Agency & efforts to augment economic growth, will positively contribute to growing pharma sector...
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The halal beauty market has already taken off in the Middle East and Asia, but now it’s set to become established in the West. Therefore, there is an opportunity for natural and organic brands to easily adjust their ingredients and production methods to meet halal certification. The worldwide halal cosmetics market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.0% between 2023 and 2030. The market is projected to witness significant growth over...
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