Utopia Bath & Kitchen Registers Trademark in Nigeria, Expanding Global Presence Nigeria: Utopia Bath & Kitchen, a renowned British bathroom manufacturer founded in 1989, has officially registered its trademark in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, marking a key milestone in its global expansion strategy. Celebrated for over three decades of British craftsmanship, innovation, and design excellence, the company offers a comprehensive range of high-quality bathroom solutions inclu

Refrigerant SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa’s HVAC-R sector is preparing for a major shift as the country reduces its R22 import quota to 2.5% of current consumption starting in 2026, a move aligned with commitments under the Montreal Protocol. According to SARACCA Executive Director David Botha, the reduced limit means only 80 to 100 tons of R22 will enter the market for servicing and repair. “This reduction is intended to minimise the environmental impact of R22, which is known

The Rise of Chinese Sanitaryware in East Africa Chinese sanitaryware has established a strong foothold in the East African market, particularly within the lower-income segment, while the premium category remains largely dominated by Western brands such as Ideal Standard, Duravit, and Roca. At first glance, China’s dominance appears to stem from its competitive pricing, which makes its products highly accessible to cost-conscious consumers. Yet the picture is far more nuanced.

Mitsubishi Electric Expands HVAC and IT Cooling Operations in Southern Africa South Africa: Mitsubishi Electric has strengthened its collaboration with Intramech to expand its applied HVAC and IT cooling operations across southern Africa. The partnership will integrate Mitsubishi Electric’s product portfolio with Intramech’s local expertise in sales, service, and engineering to deliver comprehensive one-stop solutions. The collaboration aims to enhance capabilities in system

Sanitation as Open Defecation Namibia: Namibia continues to struggle with major sanitation challenges, with 40% of the country’s 756,339 households still practising open defecation, according to the 2023 Census Report released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). Speaking at the first National Sanitation Symposium on behalf of the minister of agriculture, water and land reform, deputy minister Ruthy Masake highlighted that the problem is most severe in rural areas and info

Resolve Acquires South African Tile Supplier Tiletoria South Africa: South African investment firm Resolve, through its private equity fund and in partnership with the company’s management team, has completed the acquisition of tile and bathroom solutions provider Tiletoria. The company, founded in the mid-1990s, supplies tiles and related products to major retail chains, commercial developers, and large-scale projects across South Africa. Its operations focus primarily on pr

Saudi Arabia to Supply 5,400 Locally Made Smart Air Conditioning Units to Egypt Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia has entered into an agreement to export 5,400 locally produced air conditioning units to Egypt during 2025 as part of efforts to expand its non-oil exports. The units, manufactured at the York Manufacturing Complex in King Abdullah Economic City, will be supplied to a major real estate project in Egypt developed by ORA Co. in collaboration with Raya Corp. The complex, op

Nigeria’s Housing Sector Contributes N11 Trillion to GDP in 2024 Nigeria: AG Mortgage Bank PLC announced that Nigeria’s housing sector...

Ariston Opens USD 20 Million Water Heater Plant in Egypt Egypt: Ariston Group has inaugurated a new water heater factory in 6th of...

Refrigerant RWANDA: Officials have announced that the government is on track to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), pollutant...

Daikin Industries, Ltd. SENEGAL: Daikin Industries, Ltd. announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Government...

Deputy Trade Minister Commends Twyford Ghana Ceramics for Industrial Contribution Ghana: Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness,...

Italtile Predicts Marginal Earnings Growth Amid Weak Ceramics Market  South Africa: Italtile expects only a marginal 0.1% to 5.2% rise in...

Air conditioner NIGERIA: Daikin, in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), launched a nationwide initiative...

Growing Home Appliances Market in East Africa EAST AFRICA (KENYA): East Africa is rapidly closing the technology gap in the home...

Johnson Controls–Hitachi and Elsewedy Machinery Secure HVAC Contract for Egypt’s High-Speed Rail Egypt: Johnson Controls–Hitachi Air...

Kenya Introduces New Import Levies on Building Materials Kenya: Kenya’s construction sector is set to face higher costs following the...

Kenya Kenya: Kenya has introduced new levies on imported construction and finishing materials under the 2025 Finance Act, aiming to...

Nigeria New Energy Standards Nigeria: The federal government of Nigeria has approved new minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for...

Nigeria: The Energy Commission of Nigeria recently held a stakeholder session in Lagos to support energy-efficiency cooling in line with...