Africa
Regulations ban non-critical production of ozone-depleting s
09 May 2014 Regulations for phasing-out and managing ozone-depleting substances published yesterday (Notice 351 of Government Gazette 37621) prohibit - with immediate effect - the production, import, export, use and marketing of specific ozone-depleting substances, as well as equipment or products containing them other than for ’critical’ purposes. Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) are among the su...
Chigo VRF in Africa
Chigo boasts strong presence in commercial air conditioners with product portfolio covering light commercial air conditioners, VRFs, and water chillers. In recent years, Chigo has achieved remarkable ...
Sharp Marks Achievements in Egyptian HVAC Market
Egypt-based El-Araby Group and Japan-based Sharp signed an agreement on technical and technological collaboration in 2002, signaling a landmark agreement in the HVAC industry in the Europe, the Middle...
1.11.4 South Africa
According to the United Nations, GDP per capita in South Africa may catch up to China in 2017. The South African natural resources industry has been a driver of economic development and higher levels of personal consumption. With explosive growth in South Africa’s middle class, the local air conditioner market enjoys great potential. Air conditioner market size in South Africa is estimated ...
1.11.3 Algeria
While political uncertainty remains, increased consumer purchasing power and heat waves sparked explosive growth in Algeria’s air conditioner market in 2013. The market size is estimated at about 797,000 units in 2013. Ductless split air conditioners account for 80% of the market, while window units take 20%. According to China Customs, imports of air conditioners from China topped 1 millio...
1.11.2 Nigeria
The Nigerian air conditioner market size is estimated at more than 428,000 units in 2013, a 16% decrease from the previous year mainly because of the politic unrest. Ductless split air conditioners ac...
1.11.1 Egypt
In 2013, political instability in Egypt severely impacted production and sales of air conditioners. Egyptian air conditioner demand came to nearly 430,000 units in 2013, down 32% from the previous yea...
1.11 Africa
The African economy has enjoyed 5% annual growth since 2000, which is attributed to rapid development in its resource industries including crude oil and minerals, which are in high demand by China and...
Ghana: over 5,000 old fridges seized by Customs
23/05/2014 In February 2014, more than 5,000 used fridges were seized by the Ghanaian customs at Takoradi port located west of the capital Accra. Officials at Customs Control Services and Prevention (CEPS) and the Ghana Customs division of tax (GRA), seized the illicit cargo labeled as personal property. This is the result of a new law “LI Act 1932” which entered into force in Januar...
High-temperature CO2 heat pumps commissioned for resort and
15 May 2014 The archipelago of the Republic of Seychelles rests southeast of Africa in the Indian Ocean and brings in its fair share of high-priced tourism. Recent increases in investments in the cons...
