Current Business Issues in African Countries
Supply Chain, Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Entrepreneurship, Health and Wellbeing
Manufacturing
Below, is a sample of companies that have verified websites. The companies are included if their industry is among the major industries in the relevant country. The list is provided for illustrative purposes, is not exhaustive, and does not represent an endorsement of the listed companies. Note: Company descriptions were generated with ChatGPT. Copyright infringement is not intended. Please contact us to obtain a copy of the raw data and references ChatGPT used to generate the company descriptions.
Burundi
Brarudi S.A.
Brarudi is the main brewery / beverages company in Burundi (beer, soft drinks, mineral water). • The company is majority owned by Heineken (plus the Burundian government) and operates at least two production sites (one in Bujumbura, another in Gitega) with a large bottling/distribution network. • It is often cited as the country’s largest industrial employer, a significant contributor to tax revenue, and — historically — one of the most stable industrial firms even during periods of turmoil.
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Savonor S.A.
Savonor produces and refines edible oils (palm oil and vegetable oils), and manufactures soaps, detergents, and hygiene / cosmetic products. • It processes locally sourced (or regionally imported) raw oils, and has integrated refining + manufacturing facilities. • Savonor is one of the larger non agricultural industrial employers and has also in the past collaborated with international actors (e.g. for public health soap distribution programs).
Eritrea
Asmara Brewery
Founded in 1939 (originally as Melotti Brewery), Asmara Brewery is Eritrea’s oldest and largest brewery. It produces beer (e.g., Asmara Lager), spirits (e.g., traditional “Areki”, gin, cognac, fernet), and operates a glass bottle production facility.
Eswatini
Royal Eswatini Sugar Corporation (RES / RSSC)
https://www.res.co.sz/home.php
The largest sugar and ethanol manufacturer in Eswatini. They grow sugarcane on their own estates and on behalf of third parties, crush cane in two mills, produce raw and refined sugar, and run an ethanol distillery — supplying sugar and ethanol for domestic use and export.
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Swazi Plastic Industries Ltd
Produces plastic and packaging materials — including printed polyethylene bags, shrink films, sheeting, polypropylene strapping/twine and other packaging solutions for industrial and retail sectors. Eswatini Wire Industries eswatiniwire.com Manufacturer and supplier of wires, steel products and associated items — a long established industrial firm (since 1981) producing fencing, steel/wire products for construction, agriculture, infrastructure and industrial uses in Eswatini.
Ethiopia
Derba MIDROC Cement Plc
A major cement manufacturer located ~70 km north of Addis Ababa. The plant, inaugurated in 2012, produces large volumes of cement and clinker — supplying building materials for construction and infrastructure in Ethiopia.
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BGI Ethiopia PLC
A major beverage and brewery company: produces beer and other beverages under various brand names. It is part of a larger international brewing group, operating multiple breweries across Ethiopia.
Ghana
FanMilk Ghana Limited
https://fanmilk.danone.com/ghana/
FanMilk is one of Ghana’s largest food and beverage manufacturers, producing popular dairy and frozen products such as ice cream, yoghurt, and fruit drinks under brands like FanYogo, FanChoco, and FanIce. It’s part of the Danonegroup and has been operating in Ghana since 1960, with a strong regional presence across West Africa.
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Ghana Cement (Ghacem) Ltd
Ghacem (Ghana Cement Limited) is the leading cement manufacturer in Ghana, producing a wide range of cement products used in building and infrastructure projects nationwide. Founded in 1967 in partnership with Norcem AS of Norway, Ghacem has played a central role in Ghana’s industrial and construction sectors for decades.
Guinea-Bissau
TERRA VERDE
Terra Verde is a food production and export company based in Guinea Bissau that specializes in processing and packaging agricultural products for international markets. Its portfolio includes cashew nuts, cocoa beans, coffee, palm oil, and mangoes, all processed to meet quality standards for export. The company works directly with local farmers and contributes to the value chain by transforming raw produce into marketable food products.
Libya
Libyan Iron and Steel Company (LISCO)
https://libyansteel.com/en/home-1/
The Libyan Iron and Steel Company (LISCO) is one of the largest industrial and manufacturing firms in Libya, specializing in steel production. Founded in 1979 and based in Misrata, LISCO produces a wide range of steel products — including bars, rods, hot-rolled and cold-rolled products, galvanized steel, and hot-briquetted iron (HBI) — serving both domestic construction markets and exports in the region. It plays a key role in supplying steel for construction, infrastructure, and industrial use.
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Libyan Cement Company (LCC)
The Libyan Cement Company is a leading cement manufacturer in Libya with production facilities in Benghazi and other locations. With decades of operation since 1968, LCC produces high-quality cement used in residential, commercial, and infrastructure construction throughout the country. It aims to expand production capacity and continue supplying core materials for Libya’s rebuilding and development projects.
Malawi
Shayona Cement Corporation Ltd
https://www.shayonacement.com/
Shayona Cement is one of Malawi’s largest and most established manufacturers of cement, producing multiple cement brands for construction uses across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Founded in the 1990s, Shayona supplies a large share of the local market with products such as Akshar, Buildplast, and Thanthwe cement and contributes significantly to industrial employment and construction growth in the country.
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Portland Cement Malawi Ltd
Portland Cement Malawi is one of the oldest cement manufacturers in Malawi, originally established in the 1950s and operating major production facilities in Blantyre and Lunzu. The company produces trusted cement products tailored for varied construction needs, supporting national infrastructure and building initiatives. In recent years, the company has expanded its production capacity and modernized operations to meet rising domestic demand.
Mauritius
Compagnie Mauricienne de Textile (CMT)
Description: Compagnie Mauricienne de Textile (CMT) is a major vertically integrated apparel manufacturer headquartered in Mauritius with production hubs also in Madagascar, South Africa, and Bangladesh. It specializes in design, textile production, garment manufacturing, and delivered products for international fashion brands, handling every stage from product design to finished apparel. CMT emphasizes quality, sustainability, and technological investment across its operations.
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Firemount Textiles Ltd
Description: Firemount Textiles Ltd is a well established denim and casual apparel manufacturer based in Mauritius. The company produces premium denim garments (jeans and denim fashion) and other casual clothing items, integrating operations from fibre to finished products. With a strong export orientation, Firemount serves international markets with quality denim and woven apparel supported by advanced manufacturing facilities.
Mozambique
Cervejas de Moçambique S.A.R.L. (CDM)
Cervejas de Moçambique (CDM) is the largest brewery and beverage manufacturer in Mozambique, producing most of the country’s well known beer brands such as 2M, Laurentina, Manica, and Impala. A subsidiary of Anheuser Busch InBev, CDM operates multiple brewing sites in Maputo, Beira, and Nampula, and it controls a dominant share of the Mozambican beer market with annual production in the millions of hectoliters.
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CIM – Companhia Industrial da Matola
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Companhia Industrial da Matola (CIM) is one of Mozambique’s oldest and largest food manufacturing companies, with a history exceeding 75 years. It produces a wide portfolio of staple food products including wheat flour, maize meal, pasta, biscuits, and animal feeds for both domestic consumption and export to regional markets. The company has invested in production capacity and infrastructure over decades and is certified for food safety and quality standards.
Nigeria
Dangote Industries Limited
Dangote Industries Limited is Nigeria’s largest industrial conglomerate and one of the most influential manufacturing groups in Africa. Founded by Aliko Dangote, the company operates across cement, sugar, salt, pasta, fertilizer, packaging, and petrochemicals, and has major production facilities within Nigeria and across the continent. Dangote Cement, a subsidiary of the group, is the largest cement producer in Sub Saharan Africa. The company plays a pivotal role in infrastructure supply chains and industrial growth in Nigeria.
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Nigerian Breweries Plc
Nigerian Breweries Plc is the largest brewing and beverage manufacturer in Nigeria, established in 1946. The company produces a diverse portfolio of beers, malt drinks, and beverages including Star Lager, Gulder, Maltina, Amstel Malta, and Fayrouz, and distributes them widely throughout Nigeria and West Africa. It’s a major listed company on the Nigerian Exchange and a longstanding leader in beverage manufacturing.
Sierra Leone
Milla Group Ltd
Milla Group Ltd is a plastic and consumer goods manufacturer based in Freetown. With over a decade of operations, the company produces a wide array of plastic products including PVC and HD pipes, water tanks, household plasticware, and plastic packaging for commercial and household use. Milla has one of the largest plastic production capacities in Sierra Leone and serves both domestic and regional markets.
Tanzania
Tanzania Breweries Limited (TBL Plc)
https://www.tanzaniabreweries.co.tz/
Tanzania Breweries Limited is the oldest and largest brewing company in Tanzania, producing and distributing a wide range of malt beer, non-alcoholic malt beverages, wines, and spirits. The company operates multiple breweries across the country and is part of the global Anheuser-Busch InBev group. TBL also supports local agriculture and contributes significantly to Tanzania’s manufacturing output and employment.
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Bakhresa Group
The Bakhresa Group is one of Tanzania’s largest industrial conglomerates, with major manufacturing divisions in food and beverage, agro-processing, grain milling, bakery and confectionery products, bottled water, and packaging materials. Its flagship brand Azam is widely recognized across East Africa. The group’s diversified manufacturing footprint also spans logistics and related services.
The Gambia
Gambega Limited (Equatorial Coca Cola Bottling Company – Gambia)
https://www.eccbc.com/country/gambia/
Description: Gambega Limited is the authorised bottler for the Coca Cola Company in The Gambia. It operates a beverage manufacturing facility that produces Coca Cola products and other soft drinks (like Fanta and Sprite) for the Gambian domestic market. It is one of the better known industrial producers in the country’s manufacturing landscape.