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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...
Carbon-intensive power will hinder local manufacturers
It is anticipated that the implementation of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which will take effect in 2026, will significantly affect the South African manufacturing sector,...
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. To respond to these challenges, industries need to increase their...
Pilot possibly a template for textiles recycling
The successful completion of a clothing, textile, footwear and leather (CTFL) waste disposal pilot project, managed by national support programme National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa...
NFTN to host a Sustainable Foundries Workshop at the Sustainable Industries Conference
The National Foundry Technology Network (NFTN) will host a dedicated session for the metals castings sector at the upcoming Sustainable Industries Conference to be hosted by the National Cleaner...
Eco-innovator acknowledged for contribution to supporting Gauteng’s waste pickers
Inspirational innovator in the waste management space, Urban Surfer significantly impressed the judges at last year’s Eco-Logic awards, where they scooped the coveted Eco-Innovation award for their...
NCPC-SA launches circularity programme in North West
The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) launched an Industrial Symbiosis Programme (ISP) with the North West provincial government and local municipalities to enable...
A circularity programme to unlock economic opportunities in North West
Industries in the North West province will soon have access to a more sustainable waste disposal option, while also providing small companies with business opportunities stemming from these waste...
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Ramakgopa, SAWEA welcome Cabinet’s approval of SAREM
Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) have welcomed Cabinet’s decision this week to approve the South African Renewable...
DPWI reports progress in tackling construction ‘mafia’ stoppages
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has reported significant progress in reducing construction stoppages by criminal syndicates through intensified intelligence gathering, data...
Architectural council launches amnesty for non-payment of fees
The South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP), which is the statutory oversight authority for the architectural profession in the country, has announced that it will launch its...