Africa Report
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South Africa Blocks AkzoNobel Expansion in Africa
The Commission found that the merging parties are close competitors and the merger would remove competitive rivarly between two brands.Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 11.17.22
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Breaking News
Africa Paint Manufacturers Strive to Reduce Energy Use, Gas Emissions
Africa continues to grapple with substantial energy shortages due to low levels of investment in power generation and distribution.Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 09.22.22
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Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
AkzoNobel Acquires Kansai Paints’ Africa Operations
AkzoNobel will acquire Kansai Paint’s Plascon brand, which has more than 100 years of heritage in South Africa.Shem Oirere , Africa Correspondent 08.01.22
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Paint Companies Divest From Sluggish African Market
PPG said, it has approved the sale of its business interest in Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Gabon and Algeria to French industrial group Océinde.Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 05.09.22
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Arkema Poised to Expand In Africa
South Africa’s adhesives market is set to receive a major boost with the proposed bolt-on acquistion of Permoseal by Arkema Group.Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 03.22.22
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Paint Firms’ Restrictive Trade Practices Noted in Kenya’s Housing Plan
A new economic blueprint in Kenya prioritizing housing and manufacturing has triggered market competition among construction material suppliers.Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 01.18.22
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Eastern Africa’s Automotive Markets Outlook
Despite the disruptive effects of COVID-19 a few OEMs and local investors have unveiled either new production plants or distribution centers.Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 09.06.21
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Disruption of Africa Aviation Sector Could Impact Aerospace Coatings Uptake
...Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 05.12.21
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East Africa Rail Coatings Market
East Africa Rail Boom Boosts Train Coatings DemandShem Oirere , Africa Correspondent 03.12.21
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COVID-19 Disrupts South Africa’s Zinc Coatings Growth Projections
...Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 01.11.21
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Africa Key Petroleum Wax Markets Anticipate More Growth
...Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 12.07.20
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Optimism Remains Despite Africa’s Automotive Coatings Market Trends Impacted by COVID-19
Decline in vehicle production and importation threatens to reduce volumes of both automotive OEM and refinish coatings.Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 09.07.20
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Coronavirus Could Stall Key Paint Consuming Projects in South Africa
...Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 04.15.20
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Role of Hospitality Industry in Growth of Africa’s Paint Market
...Shem Oirere , Africa Correspondent 02.19.20
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Impact of AfCFTA on Africa’s Paint and Coatings Market
At least 44 member-countries of the Africa Union signed the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreementShem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 12.11.19
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New Technology, Cost-Cutting Options Dominate EACC Event in Nairobi
The East Africa Coatings Congress (EACC) in Nairobi featured two days of exhibitions and technical presentations.Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 08.09.19
