EGYPT GOVT. SET TO LAUNCH NEW TOURISM PROMOTION CAMPAIGN

EGYPT GOVT. SET TO LAUNCH NEW TOURISM PROMOTION CAMPAIGN

Amr El-Qadi, Executive Director of the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Board (ETPB), said that a new tourism promotion campaign will be launched next month, aiming to present Egypt as a vibrant destination with diverse tourism products. He added that this campaign will target the main tourist export markets for Egypt and other new markets, using advertising materials, social media platforms, and various websites. The campaign also includes the launch of several events inside and outside Egypt….

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WHY SOUTH AFRICA COMMUNITY MISTRUST BIG INDUSTRY PLAYERS

WHY SOUTH AFRICA COMMUNITY MISTRUST BIG INDUSTRY PLAYERS

South Africa has developed without many legal restrictions for over 20years now but it has come at the detriment of some community in the nation. These detriment has resulted in industrial risks such as environmental pollution, contamination and health impacts to such communities. Since the country’s democratic transition in 1994, important regulations and legislation have been developed about the impact of industry on the environment and society. But air pollution, environmental contamination and health risks still…

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SA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY URGE TO PRACTICE SAFETY MEASURES

SA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY URGE TO PRACTICE SAFETY MEASURES

After the resumption of construction activities in South Africa, experts has calls for safety measure to be practice all the time. The appeal was made by the nation Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille as the nation move to level 3 of the lockdown regulation. According to De Lille, “We can, however, together overcome and rebuild the construction industry, retain and create more jobs to get the economy growing. That the construction industry…

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CORONA VIRUS: CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SHOULD BE DECLARED AN ESSENTIAL SERVICES

CORONA VIRUS: CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SHOULD BE DECLARED AN ESSENTIAL SERVICES

As the pandemic keeps spreading, the call for construction industry to be declared an essential service keeps growing. This is according to a submission made by the Construction COVID-19 Rapid Response Task Team to motivate for a phased reactivation of the construction Sector. According to them, the construction industry has the potential to create employment opportunities to cushion the impact of an anticipated increase in unemployment in the immediate aftermath of the current lock-down. The…

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LIBERIA GOVT. PROVIDE LOAN TO BOOST RUBBER INDUSTRY

LIBERIA GOVT. PROVIDE LOAN TO BOOST RUBBER INDUSTRY

Liberia to boost rubber industry with US$1.725 million loan offer. Liberia Government has approve fund which will help boost rubber industry in the country. This fund is worth US$1.725 million and will pass through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP). The aim of the loan is to enhance the industry’s ability to intervene in the foreign exchange market. It will also support stability of the exchange rate and boost the country’s economy. President…

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ZIMBABWE LOOKS TO ADDRESS FOREIGN CURRENCY SHORTAGE

ZIMBABWE LOOKS TO ADDRESS FOREIGN CURRENCY SHORTAGE

Zimbabwe’s mines minister seeks to address foreign currency shortage in the country. On Monday, 04 January 2019, Zimbabwe’s mines minister Winston Chitando said, soon introduction of monetary policy tools will help address foreign currency shortage affecting mining companies. Lack of funds in the economy, has hurt mining companies including the Zimbabwe’s gold miner Riozim; Who closed three of its mines last year. Minister Winston Chitando said in a presentation during a mining conference that; one major…

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ZIMBABWE’s INDUSTRY CAPACITY UTILIZATION DROPS BY 6.2 POINTS

ZIMBABWE’s INDUSTRY CAPACITY UTILIZATION DROPS BY 6.2 POINTS

Zimbabwe’s local Industry Capacity Utilization plunges downwards According to the Confederation of Zimbabwe industries (CZI), local industry capacity utilization have drop by 6.2 percentage points. There is a need for protective measures to help overturn this downward coil. This revelation is according to a recent investigation by the Business Orient Organization. According to 2018 CZI Manufacturing Sector Survey, capacity utilization in November 2018 experienced a 6.2 percentage point decline to arrive at 42 percent. From reports,…

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