Cameroon Cosmetics Imports Surge 66% as Local Moguls Face Pressure
Cameroon’s cosmetics imports reached $99 million in 2025, representing a 66% increase over three years and challenging the market position of local industry leaders.
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George Onafowokan predicts CBN rate cuts within two meetings
Coleman Wires and Cables Chairman George Onafowokan expects the Central Bank of Nigeria to lower its 26.5% interest rate within two policy meetings to ease industrial pressure.
Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Split Nigerian Manufacturing Sector
Economic reforms are creating a divide in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, favouring companies with local supply chains over those reliant on imports.
Senegal Launches First African-Made Sickle Cell Treatment
A Senegalese pharmaceutical firm has begun production of the first African-made treatment for sickle cell disease, aiming to lower costs and increase accessibility across the continent.
Roofings Group Opens $125 Million Cold Rolling Mill in Uganda
Roofings Group has opened a $125 million cold rolling complex in Namanve, marking a strategic shift toward domestic iron ore mining to secure its supply chain.