Pakistan’s mobile phone imports rise 40% to Rs226bn in the first five months of FY26, while local manufacturing stays strong with 25m+ phones produced in 2025.

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Bangladesh Slashes Import Duties On Mobile Handsets, Parts DHAKA, Jan 2 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladesh decided to slash customs duties of imported mobile phones and mobile parts, to protect the regulated market from the influx of illicit handsets. Bangladeshi Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary, Shafiqul Alam, announced the decision yesterday in Dhaka, during a press briefing, saying that, the tariff on imported mobile phones has been cut to 10 percent from 25 percent, while the duty on parts of locally manufactured handsets has been halved to five percent from 10 percent. He expressed the hope that, reducing duties would stimulate local manufacturing, attract investment, lower mobile phone prices, and curb […]

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Pakistan’s mobile phone imports saw strong growth in the first five months of FY2025–26, reaching Rs 226 billion ($806 million), an increase of more than 40% compared to the same period last year.

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295 large wagons are to be built in Pakistan under Pakistan Railways' new plan!

Disclaimer: This is an infrastructure and economic development plan by Pakistan Railways aimed at modernizing its fleet and reducing import reliance.

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African Nations Pledge To Boost Local Manufacturing Of Medical Products MOMBASA, Kenya, Nov 12 (NNN-KBC) – African nations, yesterday, agreed to strengthen collaboration in medical product research, development, and regulation, to boost local manufacturing and reduce dependence on imports. The seventh biennial Scientific Conference on Medical Products Regulation in Africa (SCoMRA VII), was held in Kenya’s coastal city of Mombasa, with delegates reflecting on the […]

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SA becomes the first African country to register the twice-a-year anti-HIV jab — at record speed - Bhekisisa South Africa has become the first African country — and our medicines regulator the third worldwide — to register the revolutionary twice-a-year anti-HIV jab, lenacapavir (LEN). The shot could bring…

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Committee Approves Bill to Prioritize Local Construction Materials in Virgin Islands The Committee on Government Operations favors legislation to boost local manufacturing for government contracts.

A powerful meeting in the Virgin Islands Legislature is set to tackle rising living costs and improve conditions for consumers and veterans alike.

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The BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) is supporting nine forestry companies in this round. However, in past rounds of funding it has supported a number of Coquitlam businesses.

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Cape Coral Council Approves Resolutions for Local Manufacturing Expansion Council supports resolutions to promote light manufacturing jobs in Cape Coral.

Cape Coral is taking bold strides to boost local business and create jobs with the approval of a key resolution supporting light manufacturing expansion!

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Austin Council Discusses Sister City Partnerships and Renewable Energy Manufacturing Opportunities Council members explore African city partnerships and local green manufacturing initiatives.

Austin is set to unlock new economic opportunities by forging international ties with African cities and boosting local green manufacturing in renewable energy!

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CFDA leaders advocate for New York City's fashion manufacturing support and commitments CFDA urges city to fulfill 2018 commitments for preserving fashion manufacturing space.

Fashion leaders are sounding the alarm as New York City's garment industry faces a critical crossroads, risking over 180,000 jobs and $11 billion in wages without urgent city support.

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Why is it so expensive to producecement in SA? Listed cement and building materials producer PPC believes the South African government should pay attention to why it’s so costly to produce cement in South Africa (SA) – despite its confidence that the new R3 billion cement plant it’s building in the Western Cape will enable the company to increase its competitive edge against cement imports. PPC chief executive Matias Cardarelli on Monday said the government also needs to address the outsourcing of cement blending to independent blenders from a public safety and fair market c Cardarelli mentioned that it’s very costly to produce cement in SA compared to other countries, which is the reason cement has consistently been imported into the country for many years. LEVELLING PLAYING FIELD He said the government should play a role in creating a level playing field for local cement producers against importers, adding that more than one million tonnes of cement has been imported into the country in recent years. However, he emphasised that imported cement is not PPC’s priority. “We are becoming more modern and efficient and we are sure that we are going to compete going forward.” According to Cardarelli, the South African cement sector hasn’t benefited from the designation of cement for infrastructure projects, as it has not seen “the infrastructure plan by the government unfold”. He approves of the planned R1-trillion infrastructure investments by the government and is confident the government of national unity will get the ball rolling, but “so far they have not executed that plan”. COMPETITION He said international players are entering the SA market and two international companies have bought assets in the country, with rumours that a third player may be joining them soon. Apparently, this company will bring in new technology and change the market landscape. This is a reference to Mamba Cement, which is jointly owned by the Jidong Development Group and the China-Africa Development Fund – as well as the acquisition of Natal Portland Cement (NPC) by China-based Huaxin Cement. Cardarelli said PPC’s plans include replacing its two old plants in the Western Cape with a new plant in two years’ time, which means the company will own the two newest and most modern plants in SA – while its third plant is also “pretty modern”. He added that its two old plants are unable to run efficiently from a cost margin and environmental perspective, and that the imminent project is focused on lessening PPC’s environmental impact while increasing its financial outcomes. However, Cardarelli said the decision to build the plant was also influenced by the fact that someone else would eventually have taken the initiative, which would affect PPC’s position in the market. He added that it’s a perfectly valid process worldwide to blend cement with extenders – and that PPC and NPC have their own blending plants. PUBLIC SAFETY RISK However, he said PPC studies have routinely shown that in some cases that blended cement produced by independent blenders, which is then distributed into the market, has low standard strength. Cardarelli said this is a public safety risk. “If you are not producing cement at the standard required by South African legislation and worldwide designation, there is a real risk that cement will not have the strength for the uses they are giving to that cement. I’m not saying all blended cement shows that low strength standard, but some have consistently shown that,” he said. “When you sell cement under the strength needed, the cost of that cement is going to be cheaper, and that is why the sector is facing unfair competition from independent blenders.” PPC ON UPWARD TRAJECTORY Despite a 1.9% decrease in revenue to R9.87 billion in the year to end-March, PPC on Monday reported a 28% increase in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to R1.59 billion. PPC’s Ebitda margin improved in the year to 16.1% from 12.3%. Headline earnings per share grew by 110.5% to 40 cents from 19 cents. An ordinary dividend per share of 17.6 cents was declared, which is more than 28% higher than the 13.7 cent dividend declared in the previous year. AWAKENING THE GIANT Cardarelli said implementing phase one of PPC’s ‘Awaken the Giant’ strategic turnaround plan has resulted in a step change in the group’s margins, profitability, and cash generation, which are the highest since its 2018 financial year. “This early success is largely as a consequence of a fundamental change in our strategic direction, the organisational culture, and an absolute focus on our core competencies,” he said. Cardarelli is increasingly confident about the outlook for PPC. He said optimising PPC’s competitive position in the current markets will better prepare the company for market changes and that it remains cautiously optimistic about the construction market uplift in South Africa, but does not know the base or scale. “So our plans are based on a scenario of low to no growth in demand while we keep fully ready to capture any growth opportunity when finally this long negative construction cycle comes to an end – and it will come to an end. “At the same time, we will continue to implement price adjustments. “Market share for us does not come at all costs, and, through a competitiveness strategy, we naturally create the conditions for market share recovery.” – Moneyweb The post Why is it so expensive to producecement in SA? appeared first on The Namibian.

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US officials discuss CATL technology partnership with Ford for competitive automotive industry Officials emphasize the need for US investment in automotive technology to enhance competitiveness.

Michigan lawmakers are pushing for a bold shift in the automotive industry, advocating for homegrown tech over foreign reliance to secure America's competitive edge.

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Entrepreneur highlights challenges in US manufacturing of merino wool products Speaker outlines obstacles in US-based production of merino wool and machinery availability.

Outdoor recreation businesses are grappling with severe supply chain issues and labor shortages that threaten their very existence in the U.S. manufacturing landscape.

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Manufacturing of medical supplies launched at Swakopmund The Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) has launched a facility at Swakopmund where it will manufacture critical medical equipment, starting with specimen collection tubes. Dr Iyaloo Konstantinus, NIP’s head of research and development, explained at the launch on Friday that the manufacturing project was born when the Covid-19 pandemic revealed the dangers of relying on the global supply chain for medical supplies. “One of the challenges we faced during Covid was really the procurement of laboratory consumables because suppliers were actually just prioritising countries with larger populations. Namibia only has a three million population so we were not prioritised.” Konstantinus continued: “There was a time where we had scarcity and we had to settle for what was there. This is really when we saw the opportunity to say, look, there is a need to localise manufacturing so that we do not have to suffer, during a pandemic or even just every day.” She explained that localising production of medical supplies would not only eliminate supply chain vulnerabilities caused by the political climate, but also high import costs, long wait times, and quality control and compliance issues. She added that the supplies manufactured at Swakopmund have the chance to strengthen not only Namibia, but the SADC region as a whole. The facility was jointly funded by the Namibian government and the NIP as well as the Cooperation for Enhancement of SADC Regional Economic Integration (CESARE) project. The CESARE project manager for the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ), Jan Peter Boettcher, stated: “This initiative is impressive, not only for its technical accomplishments and the dedication of the Namibia Institute of Pathology, but also for its contribution to economic progress in the region. It’s a clear example of successful cooperation between regional and national partners.” The post Manufacturing of medical supplies launched at Swakopmund appeared first on The Namibian.

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The pursuit of alternative financial solutions has led the Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals Suppliers & Manufacturers Sectoral Association to engage in talks with the Ethiopian Insurance Corporation. #Pharmaceutical #LocalManufacturing #HealthcareSupply #ImportSubstitution

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In a quest to secure financial stability and ensure the continuous flow of affordable medicines, drug companies are turning to the Ethiopian Insurance Corporation (EIC) for vital, unconditional guarantees. #Pharmaceutical #LocalManufacturing #HealthcareSupply

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Arkansas lawmakers pass House Bill 1604 banning promotional items from China Arkansas General Assembly approves law prohibiting state agencies from buying promotional items from China.

Arkansas lawmakers have sparked a fierce debate with House Bill 1604, aiming to ban state agencies from purchasing promotional items made in China—could this be a game changer for local economies?

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Global Health Policy Forum Three years after the adoption of the European Union Global Health Strategy, the European Commission is organising the 2025 Global Health Policy Forum (GHPF). Global health stakeholders will gather to...

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Guiding Pathway: Egypt’s Hepatitis C Elimination Program - Stratheia Pakistan can learn from Egypt’s HCV elimination success by prioritizing local manufacturing and strategic planning in its PKR 68B program.

Pakistan stands at a critical juncture in public health. Learning from Egypt’s Hepatitis C model can save lives & boost the local economy. Will leadership act?
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Guiding Pathway: Egypt’s Hepatitis C Elimination Program - Stratheia Pakistan can learn from Egypt’s HCV elimination success by prioritizing local manufacturing and strategic planning in its PKR 68B program.

WHO-certified vs. WHO-prequalified—technical details in Pakistan’s Hepatitis C program could sideline local manufacturers. Transparency is crucial!
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