Policy coherence seen as key to scaling up SA’s circular economy

With increasing pressure being placed on South Africa’s municipal dumps amid growing waste generation, promoting a circular economy could provide valuable solutions while potentially creating new... 

Virtual - South African Circular Manufacturing Initiative inception workshop

Inviting industry to contribute to a science, innovation and technology strategy that enables circularity in the manufacturing sector.   18 March 2025 |Online via MS Teams | 09:00 – 13:00 

By-product paving the way to circularity

Reported as an “industry first” in Southern Africa, silicomanganese slag, a by-product of ferromanganese alloy and steel production, has been used as construction material in a 2 km stretch of road... 

Centre endorses transition towards sustainable systems

As Africa looks to the future, the transition to sustainable energy represents both a challenge and an opportunity, highlights national industry support programme the National Cleaner Production... 

Online platform available to assist industrial spaces become sustainable

The National Cleaner Production Centre, South Africa (NCPC-SA) is calling on industrial parks and special economic zones (SEZs) managers and tenant companies to make use of the Eco-Industrial Parks... 

National programme endorses adoption of sustainable practices

National industry support programme The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) emphasises that more concerted efforts must be taken to help industries become more... 

Strengthening the climate resilience of South African industries

South Africa’s economy is increasingly threatened by climate change impacts, resulting in scarcity of important natural resources. 

2024 Manufacturing Indaba proves a valuable platform for manufacturing stakeholders

The 2024 Manufacturing Indaba, held on 22-23 October at the Sandton ICC, demonstrated the resilience and recovery of South Africa’s manufacturing sector. With a strong focus on localisation and...