Africa’s fast-growing young population and enthusiastic adoption of digital technology could pave the way for the continent to fast-track science innovation and become a world leader in... 

Ford South Africa in April shipped its first batch of locally produced plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) Rangers for the European, New Zealand and Australian markets. Marleny Arnoldi visited... 

Regulatory compliance has become an unavoidable reality in the intricate web of global manufacturing. Stringent requirements span environmental laws, safety regulations, financial reporting and... 

Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) has signed an agreement with US-based rare earth producer MP Materials to explore the development of a fully integrated, end-to-end rare earth supply chain in... 

Business today is marked by disruptions ranging from shifting trade dynamics, geopolitical conflicts, climate catastrophes and energy crises, among many others. An adaptive organisation can quickly... 

By Johan Potgieter, Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric Digital twin technology can help create better products, fast.  It can transform the work of product development too.  A... 

In today's complex and volatile supply chain landscape, only adaptive organisations will survive and thrive, says supply chain industry body SAPICS.  

Ethiopia has signed investment deals for its minerals and energy sectors worth more than $1.7-billion, mostly with Chinese firms, its finance ministry said. The East African nation, which struck a... 

Mining company Menar is very hopeful that trade relations between South Africa and the US are normalised very soon, and points out that if they are not, the US will also be adversely affected and... 

As rail reforms continue to take shape in South Africa, particularly with Transnet having published a Network Statement paving the way for private operators in December last year, Transport... 

As South Africa accelerates its R158.54 billion infrastructure investment plan, the spotlight is once again on the country’s rail network – and the engineering expertise that keeps it running. One... 

The City of Cape Town has added 86 000 jobs in a year, reaching a record level of 1.827-million people now in jobs – this according to Statistics South Africa’s (StatsSA) Quarterly Labour Force... 

With a legacy rooted in engineering excellence, automotive manufacturer Nissan is committed to delivering reliable, efficient and sustainable mobility solutions tailored for the agricultural... 

Celebrating 40 years in business, Booyco Engineering has successfully evolved its specialised heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) offerings while remaining true to its commitment to... 

Africa is a continent filled with potential, talent and untapped resources. Bountiful regional natural reserves have driven the population towards ingenuity and innovation that remain unmatched... 

Mega-projects in the construction sector typically demand an intense level of inputs over short periods, which can put significant pressure on supply chains that may be underdeveloped or... 

The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM), in partnership with Afreximbank and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, have launched the inaugural Industrial... 

Yet another complaint has emerged against the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), this time by the Licence Plate Association of South Africa (Laza), which has alleged a series of systemic... 

The southern African Kingdom of Eswatini plans to start a sovereign wealth fund of around 5-billion emalangeni ($275-million) this year to help channel money into areas including manufacturing and... 

The electricity pricing agreement for Hillside Aluminium in KwaZulu-Natal reflects the South African government’s policy to support strategic industries that create value for the nation, South32... 

In this article, IMPOWER business development executive Matthew Cruise writes that the South African commercial and industrial (C&I) property sector is facing a major regulatory inflection point as... 

South African private-sector defence group Milkor, which works in the aerospace, cyber, ground, maritime and weapons sectors, has unveiled its latest aerospace project – the Milkor 780 uncrewed... 

Development think tank the Milken Institute and philanthropy organisation the Motsepe Foundation have awarded UK-based fintech Verto the $1-million Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech for its... 

This year’s Firexpo event will focus on increasing safety for building occupants and company employees through sophisticated fire detection technology and preventative measures, coupled with... 

In the build-up to this year’s Enlit Africa 2025, electromechanical equipment manufacturer and distributor Actom announced a slew of activities taking place at its stand. “As a platinum sponsor to... 

Cape Town-based event and media agency VUKA Group says “business as usual” is no longer an option, commenting on this year’s Enlit Africa 2025 theme of ‘Challenge the Status Quo’. “Industry needs... 

Research and development organisation the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) partnered with nonprofit organisation Use-It Waste Beneficiation and building solutions company Key... 

If you are involved in the renewable energy value chain – specifically the solar PV value chain, wind energy value chain, and battery energy storage system (BESS) value chain – then your... 

South African clean cooking and solar energy company Ener-G-Africa (EGA) has announced that it has expanded into Zambia, with the opening of five community-based retail outlets in that country.... 

Manufacturing production decreased by 0.8% in March compared with March last year, with the largest negative contributions having been made by the petroleum, chemical products, rubber and plastic... 

Africa's manufacturing sector stands at the cusp of a transformative era, propelled by regional integration efforts that are reshaping the continent into a formidable global economic force. The... 

The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) says it stands united with the industry-wide position to request that the US government grant a tariff exemption for natural diamond imports. The WFDB... 

Join us on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Focus Rooms Conference and Event Venue, Modderfontein, Gauteng, for a deep dive into "Measuring Impact, Managing Change."  This year's theme explores the... 

The South African rand weakened in early trade on Thursday ahead of the release of domestic manufacturing data. At 07:18 GMT the rand traded at 18.31 against the dollar, about 0.2% weaker than... 

Experts and indigenous peoples’ leaders have called for an end to rights abuses and environmental destruction driven by the growing global demand for critical minerals. In a briefing on April 30,... 

Food and beverage corporation PepsiCo South Africa has described its Isando facility, in Gauteng, as a “beacon of sustainable innovation”, boasting an on-site anaerobic digestion plant that... 

By: Kenneth Lourens Understanding Power Surges 

The South African rand was little changed in early trade on Wednesday, as global investors focused on an interest rate decision by the US Federal Reserve later in the day. At 0650 GMT, the rand... 

Drive technology and automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE is showcasing its various innovative automation solutions at the thirteenth Africa Automation Technology Fair, which is being held at... 

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has published a notice in the Government Gazette to impose safeguard duties on imports of hot-rolled steel products. This is after the... 

President Donald Trump’s return to the White House has been accompanied by aggressive trade policies. Expanded tariffs on Chinese imports, universal import levies and uncertainty around... 

South Africa’s manufacturing sector remains a vital engine of economic growth and job creation. However, the role of tariffs in shaping its trajectory is increasingly under the spotlight. As the...