Africa’s infrastructure boom is unlocking a new wave of opportunities for the continent’s manufacturing sector, positioning local producers to drive industrialisation, create jobs, and foster... 

Vehicle exports from South Africa to the US dropped by 73% in the first quarter of the year, declining by a further 80% and 85% in April and May, respectively, says naamsa | the Automotive Business... 

In a country building towards a better future, what we put into our infrastructure today determines its value tomorrow. From homes and schools to highways and water systems, South Africa’s... 

Rio Tinto says it has a “strong desire” to invest in US copper mining following President Donald Trump’s plans to levy imports of the critical metal. “There is increasing recognition by the US... 

BloombergNEF’s (BNEF’s) yearly ‘Electric Vehicle Outlook’ study expects nearly 22-million battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle sales – EV sales – this year, up 25% from last year, as the... 

US buyers of copper will pay a high price if President Donald Trump pushes ahead with a 50% tariff on refined metal as opposed to copper products such as wiring, according to officials in Chile.... 

Europe-based global major aerospace group Airbus has announced the new CEO for its Commercial Aircraft (airliner manufacturing) business. He is Lars Wagner. He will take over from current... 

While mining production was still steeply down on a year-on-year basis, month-on-month output growth improved for a second month in April. Another monthly uptick in May bodes well for the sector’s... 

Rely Precision Castings, South Africa’s leading manufacturer of high-integrity investment castings, is proud to announce its participation in Manufacturing Indaba 2025, taking place from July 15... 

Industrial equipment, fastener and solutions supplier Bolt Engineering Distributors (B.E.D.) and Cape Town-based bolting and tightening solutions provider Bolt Torque are partnering to improve... 

Air compressor supplier Tru Compressor Solutions has unveiled its new Africa Series screw compressor range, designed specifically for the African industrial market and comprising fixed-speed models... 

Transitioning to the adoption of increasingly innovative technology is facilitating access to modern, high-performance fasteners for numerous industrial applications. Industrial products and... 

Driven by its core vision to drive Africa’s growth, financial services provider Standard Bank’s initiatives aim to create meaningful trade linkages and unlock economic opportunities for African... 

Strategic investment in industrial energy ecosystems is essential to enhance cost effectiveness, global competitiveness and the resilience of South Africa’s special economic zones (SEZs), thereby... 

Building on its positive impact, the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone (SEZ), in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is expanding key infrastructure, with an overarching goal of enhancing industrial... 

Founded in 2010 with a strong vision to be a reliable, technically capable, and customer-focused supplier of stainless steel fasteners in South Africa, Fastenright has become a trusted partner... 

National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (Naacam) CEO Renai Moothilal says production plant volume cuts have become all too common in South Africa’s vehicle assembly... 

At Delba Electrical we understand that rotating machines play a vital role in modern society, powering industries, transportation and essential infrastructure. These machines, including electrical... 

The project has received a significant boost with the conditional award of A$432-million in funding from the Australian government through the Hydrogen Headstart programme. 

NYSE-listed MP Materials on Thursday announced a landmark public-private partnership with the US Department of Defense (DoD), securing a multibillion-dollar package aimed at accelerating domestic... 

A range of custom-made hearing protection solutions tailored for high-noise environments is available for use in industry. Noise-Ban affirms that it has fitted more than one-million custom-made... 

Industry-specific automation solutions designed to optimise productivity, enhance quality, and reduce operational losses will be exhibited at the upcoming KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Exhibition (KITE)... 

After six consecutive months of year-on-year declines, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has reported that manufacturing output turned positive in May, increasing by 0.5% year-on-year. Stats SA... 

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) will procure 30 fully electric buses from Volvo Bus Southern Africa for its MyCiTi bus service, following an open-market tendering process. The first buses are... 

French hydrogen producer Lhyfe has successfully completed its first industrial combustion tests using green hydrogen to replace natural gas, marking a key step toward decarbonising hard-to-abate... 

Rather than adopting green innovations just for the sake of it, Africa must focus on the sustainable growth that can be achieved through the local use of green technologies and innovations across... 

South African manufacturers lag behind their mining counterparts in terms of renewable energy wheeling, presenting both opportunity and risk, writes Discovery Green Head Andre Nepgen. South Africa... 

As the US turns inward with a sweeping new tariff on copper imports, Australia is positioning itself to step up as a stable, reliable supplier in increasingly fractured global markets. The... 

Local original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) JA Engineering (JAE) has, in partnership with Czech Republic's OEM Ferrit, launched a new heavy-duty utility vehicle to, among other purposes, enable the... 

Chinese importer Chery South Africa (SA) is in the midst of a feasibility study to determine if it will establish an assembly plant in the country. “Given Chery’s rapid growth in the South African... 

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and infrastructure investment and financing provider China Development Bank (CDB) have signed a $293-million loan facility agreement to support... 

ASX-listed mining and infrastructure solutions provider Orica has appointed Vik Bansal nonexecutive director, with effect from August 15, and chairperson elect. He will succeed outgoing chairperson... 

Global corporate renewable energy initiative RE100 and South African sustainable growth and development coalition the National Business Initiative (NBI) on July 8 launched their joint 'South... 

The United States’ decision to impose a 30% tariff on all South African exports from 1 August 2025 is more than just a shift in trade policy, it is a direct threat to South African jobs, export... 

Ghana President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday launched a task force backed by security forces to address illegal gold trading, as Africa's top producer seeks to recover billions of dollars lost to... 

Central banks continue to underpin gold demand, while investors are seeing value in silver as well, precious metals trader Heraeus said in its latest precious metals appraisal published on July 7.... 

We are excited to announce that Scribante Professional Solutions will be exhibiting at Manufacturing Indaba 2025, taking place on 15–16 July at the Sandton Convention Centre. Join us at Stand H6 to... 

Advanced process filtration solutions provider HYDAC Technology delivers reliable, customised systems for industrial and municipal applications. The company, part of the global HYDAC Group,... 

Industrial IT and connectivity solutions provider Sedna Africa has secured a landmark contract with Beira Terminal operator Cornelder de Moçambique to deploy a private mobile network at the Port of... 

Toronto- and London-listed Mkango Resources has successfully conducted first production runs for commercial-scale hydrogen processing of magnet scrap (HPMS) as part of a trial process at the... 

The Democratic Alliance confirmed on Monday that the criminal complaint it laid against African National Congress Minister Nobuhle Nkabane is now under investigation by the Directorate for Priority... 

Cape Town will once again play host to Africa’s most anticipated clean energy event as Solar & Storage Live Cape Town returns to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on 15–16...