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On Nairobi’s bustling Ngong Road, the rhythmic sound of mallets and saws fills the air as skilled carpenters transform fine timber into elegant mahogany furniture. The open-air workshops lining the …
Kenya Strengthens Its Woodworking Industry as Congo Timber Drives Cross Border Growth Read More
Log homes, built entirely from logs, offer a natural and rustic approach to housing that is quickly gaining interest in Kenya. While this construction method has been popular in countries …
Redefining Comfort and Sustainability as Log Homes Take Center Stage in Kenya Read More
Global design firm Hassell has delivered an innovative community building in Hope Village, Tanzania, blending advanced digital fabrication with natural materials to create a dynamic and welcoming space. Central to …
Timber Innovation Anchors Hope Village’s Sustainable Community Hub in Tanzania Read More
The Good Roll, a proud member of GNBCC, has launched Ghana’s first Fair Trade-certified bamboo pulp factory, setting a new benchmark for sustainable industry and bamboo innovation. This modern facility …
The Good Roll Boosts Ghana’s Bamboo Economy With First Fair Trade Pulp Factory Read More
At the 25th anniversary celebration of Prince Interior Furniture Company Limited in Abuja, Managing Director Prince Emeka Egwuekme highlighted the vast, untapped potential of Nigeria’s wood sector. He emphasized that …
Nigeria’s Wood Sector Poised to Outshine Oil, Says Furniture Industry Leader Read More
The Africa construction aggregates market is on a strong growth trajectory, expected to expand from US$16.5 billion in 2024 to an impressive US$24.8 billion by 2031, with a robust compound …
Africa’s Construction Aggregates Market Poised for Remarkable Growth, Projected to Reach $24.8 Billion by 2031 Read More
The Middle East and Africa Plywood Market, valued at USD 3.85 billion in 2024, is projected to reach USD 4.91 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.97%. This …
Middle East & Africa Plywood Market Poised for Growth Amid Urbanization and Infrastructure Boom Read More
Bamboo is emerging as a transformative crop in Africa, offering a sustainable and profitable alternative to traditional agriculture. Once primarily valued as timber, bamboo now has applications in construction, textiles, …
Capitalizing on Growth: Bamboo Farming Set to Transform Africa’s Economy Read More
Timber construction is advancing swiftly in Uganda, one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. Mass timber is being embraced over traditional brick-and-mortar methods to address a housing deficit exceeding two million …
Uganda: Emerging as Africa’s Nexus for Mass Timber Production Read More
In Kenya, homeowners moved from wood floors to tiles, then they switched to 3D epoxy flooring which comes with aquatic, floral themes and other eye-tricking patterns. But now they are …
Hardwood comes back in fashion and utility Read More