The Grootman Has arrived: Chery South Africa Reveals Name of First-ever Bakkie
• South Africans have chosen Grootman as the name of Chery’s new bakkie, which is planned for local launch in the first quarter of 2027. • The hybrid bakkie combines
Brazil Power Reforms Set to Accelerate Renewable Energy Investment
Brazil is entering a new phase of power-sector development as electricity market reforms, offshore wind regulation and a new low-carbon hydrogen framework create opportunities for greater investment in renewable energy.
Afreximbank Extends EUR 40-million Revolving Working Capital Facility to Support Cameroon’s Prometal SA
The facility will support processing and transforming semi-processed steel into a wide range of finished steel products, including agricultural equipment and construction materials. CAIRO, Egypt, 2026/ – African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)
OST-Africa Launches New ECO Primary, Secondary and ARC Curved Blade secondary belt scrapers
Economical Belt Scrapers OST-Africa has expanded its conveyor belt cleaning solutions with the introduction of a new economical ECO belt scraper range. This portfolio includes economical primary and secondary cleaners,
South Africa Questions Citrus Export Growth Strategy as Markets Face Oversupply
South Africa’s citrus industry is facing growing questions over the sustainability of its export growth strategy after a sharply larger 2026 lemon crop contributed to market oversupply and weaker returns
Aliko Dangote Named African Energy Person of 2026
Aliko Dangote: African Energy Person of the Year 2026 Aliko Dangote is a visionary who has invested his time, resources, and unwavering belief in Africa’s potential to build industries, strengthen
DISA Equipment Showcased its Trusted Brand at Electra Mining Africa 2026
The company’s brand evolution journey formed the central theme of the company’s participation at the exhibition. Under the message “Trust carried forward”, DISA Equipment showed how the equipment brands and
Elitecon International Signs Potential $60 Million Export Framework With South African Firm
India’s Elitecon International has signed a product supply framework agreement with South Africa’s World Class 77, establishing a potential export programme with an indicative ceiling of US$60 million, equivalent to
Uganda’s $1.2 Billion Investment Pipeline Could Open New Export Opportunities
Uganda’s indicative $1.2 billion investment pipeline for the Roosevelt Africa Trail could create new opportunities for international suppliers, particularly US companies providing agricultural technology, infrastructure equipment, engineering services and digital
Africa’s Manufacturing Champions Expand Industrial Footprint
While African countries continue to export commodities such as copper, cobalt, cocoa, cotton and crude oil, a number of manufacturing centres are increasingly processing raw materials locally and producing vehicles,