We have started doing this for gemstones. Rather than exporting rough stones, we have started cutting and polishing them locally.' ...

Kenya is accelerating a shift toward value addition of local mineral resources as it seeks to unlock billions from its natural extractives sector in coming years, underpinned by reforms to end raw ...

Namibia is shifting its focus from exporting raw materials to building industries at home, as it deepens ties with China with a strong emphasis on value addition and industrial growth.This emerged ...

Zimbabwe's agriculture sector has made remarkable strides in increasing production over the past few years. From growing the hectarage under sesame and expanding macadamia orchards to steady cotton ...

Despite its status as a major producer of exportable mineral and agro raw materials, Nigeria grapples with the paradox of exporting these resources in their raw form, devoid of significant value ...

Workers at a fig processing operation. Klaus Vedfelt / Getty Images Value addition is a central theme in agriculture. The concept involves adding value at every step, from production to delivery of a ...

“Today it’s fashionable to talk about the New Economy, or the Information Economy, or the Knowledge Economy. But when I think about the imperatives of this market, I view today’s economy as the Value ...

On Friday, President Yoweri Museveni reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting local mining and manufacturing investors, emphasizing the importance of value addition and industrial growth. ...