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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
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
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
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
Teak farming in Tanzania, focused on the valuable Tectona grandis, has become crucial in enhancing the nation’s economic health by significantly increasing foreign currency earnings. As a top producer of …
Elevating Standards: Tanzania’s Superior Teak Wood for a Growing Global Market 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