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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
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
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
At its first graduation ceremony, the African Centre for Technical Training (ACTT) in Ghana commemorated a momentous occasion and introduced its state-of-the-art Woodwork & Joinery curriculum. The Delegation of German …
ACTT Unveils New Innovative Woodworking Program Read More
Seven million of the world’s 290 million hectares of planted forests are located in Africa. Only 2 million hectares of newly planted forests have replaced the nearly 100 million hectares …
Impact Investing Gains Momentum in African Wood Sector Read More
With the exception of environmental services, the forest industry accounts for 3.6% of Kenya’s GDP1 and is crucial to the nation’s socioeconomic development. By providing wood fuel and other non-timber …
Kenya Promotes Sustainable Wood in Green Construction for Climate-Resilient Development Read More
Ethiopia’s timber industry is expanding, offering both chances and difficulties to improve small-scale timber production and marketing. Ethiopia intends to link its power grid to South Africa via Zambia, Zimbabwe, …
Ethiopia expected to see an increase in demand for the timber industry over the next 20 years Read More
Even while wooden buildings, like the engineered timber structure envisioned for the world’s tallest wood skyscraper in Zanzibar, are just now beginning to appear in cities across the globe, investors …
Investors are betting on African wood for a surge in sustainable construction Read More
JAT Holdings PLC, based in Sri Lanka, will formally extend to Africa in 2023, with the establishment of “JAT Paints Africa Limited” in Kenya as part of a joint venture …
In Kenya, JAT Holdings includes JAT Paints Africa Limited. Read More