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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
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
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
Africa’s construction sector is shifting towards sustainable materials, with cross-laminated timber (CLT) emerging as a key contender. Rising environmental concerns and the need for climate-resilient buildings are driving this transformation. …
Timber on the Rise: CLT Drives Sustainable Construction in Africa Read More
Eastern Forest, a leading local timber treatment company, has expanded its footprint by opening a new branch in Bulawayo, reinforcing its commitment to the growth of Zimbabwe’s wood industry. The …
Eastern Forest Expands to Bulawayo, Driving Growth in Zimbabwe’s Timber Industry Read More
Norfund has provided a USD 5.5 million senior loan to Kim-Fay to support the construction of a new recycling facility. This funding, combined with additional financing from I&M Bank, represents …
Norfund Commences Investment in Innovative Paper Recycling Infrastructure Read More
Makerere University recently received portable lighting test equipment from the East African Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Efficiency (EACREEE). This equipment was handed over by Canon Goddy Muhanguzi …
Makerere University Uganda Acquires Portable Light Testing Equipment Read More
Professor Dos Santos Silayo, Conservation Commissioner of the Tanzania Forest Services (TFS) Agency, disclosed that a shipment of processed timber was exported out of the nation during the fiscal year …
Tanzanian Forests Exports Two Million Metric Tonnes of Timber Read More
South Africans have until April 30, 2021 to comment on the newly published general service lamp specifications. According to the South African National Energy Development Institute, the specifications aim to …
In South Africa, The Government Wants to Implement New Lightbulb Regulations Read More