AllAfrica News: Manufacturing

[Bird Story Agency] As World Cotton Day approaches on 7 October, Africa has an opportunity to consider how its cotton industry can contribute more to agricultural development, employment and economic growth. The opportunity extends far beyond producing and exporting raw cotton.

[Daily Maverick] Hisense South Africa is marking 30 years in the country this October, a milestone that traces the company's growth from its first overseas subsidiary into one of its most significant global manufacturing operations, producing televisions and refrigerators in Atlantis, Western Cape, for South African consumers.

[Bird Story Agency] Faso Dan Fani, Burkina Faso's distinctive woven cloth, is evolving with the growth of organic cotton, efforts to combat counterfeiting and improvements in weaving techniques. The women who have sustained this industry for generations are adapting to new quality requirements and seeking better returns for their work.

[Leadership] The director-general of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said absence of local vaccine manufacturing capacity is delaying the attainment of World Health Organisation (WHO) Maturity Level 4 certification for vaccine lot release by the agency.

[Premium Times] The selected manufacturers are from Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Uganda, Ukraine and Vietnam.