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Virtual - South African Circular Manufacturing Initiative inception workshop
Virtual - South African Circular Manufacturing Initiative inception workshop
14th March 2025

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 


NCPC-SA national programme manager Victor Manavhela
By-product paving the way to circularity
21st February 2025 By: Halima Frost

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... 


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Centre endorses transition towards sustainable systems
14th February 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

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
Online platform available to assist industrial spaces become sustainable
29th January 2025

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... 


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National programme endorses adoption of sustainable practices
29th November 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

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... 


Left to right: UNIDO Sustainable Development Expert Nokwazi Moyo, General Representative of the Government of Flanders Thomas Castrel, Chief Director: Green Industries at the dtic Gerhard Fourie, and UNIDO Regional Representative for Southern Africa Dr Diego Masera, visiting the exhibition stands of the innovators
Strengthening the climate resilience of South African industries
21st November 2024

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
2024 Manufacturing Indaba proves a valuable platform for manufacturing stakeholders
5th November 2024

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... 


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Carbon-intensive power will hinder local manufacturers
18th October 2024 By: Halima Frost

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
Strengthening the climate resilience of South African industries
8th October 2024

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
Pilot possibly a template for textiles recycling
6th September 2024 By: Halima Frost

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
NFTN to host a Sustainable Foundries Workshop at the Sustainable Industries Conference
12th June 2024

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
Eco-innovator acknowledged for contribution to supporting Gauteng’s waste pickers
16th May 2024

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... 


The NCPC-SA national programme manager Victor Manavhela
NCPC-SA launches circularity programme in North West
5th March 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

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... 


Victor Manavhela, the NCPC-SA National Programme Manager
A circularity programme to unlock economic opportunities in North West
26th February 2024

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... 


Five-year multinational project kicks off to advance the circular economy in the textile industry
Five-year multinational project kicks off to advance the circular economy in the textile industry
1st February 2024

“The World Bank estimates that nearly 20% of global wastewater comes from textiles,” said United Nations Industrial Development Organization Project Administrator, Franchesca Beru at an inception... 


Swiss Ambassador celebrates industrial parks project success with the NCPC-SA
Swiss Ambassador celebrates industrial parks project success with the NCPC-SA
16th January 2024

His Excellency Mirko Manzoni, the ambassador of Switzerland in South Africa, attended a workshop to mark the end of Phase I and the beginning of Phase II of the Global Eco-Industrial Parks... 


Local manufacturer, Meze Foods, showcases sustainability improvements to Africa delegation  
Local manufacturer, Meze Foods, showcases sustainability improvements to Africa delegation  
8th January 2024

On Thursday, 23 November 2023, the National Cleaner Production Centre, South Africa (NCPC-SA) hosted a delegation from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Southern African... 


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Guideline to improve agro-processing water efficiency
17th March 2023 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

The National Cleaner Production Centre of South Africa (NCPC-SA) has created an Industrial Water Efficiency Guideline following its assessment of water efficiency between 2013 and 2020 in the... 


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Sustainable energy practices critical in securing industry’s energy needs
6th March 2023

A just energy transition is critical and undisputedly inevitable for South Africa. Likewise, the efficient use of energy remains important in preserving resources and reducing the impact of fossil... 


NCPC-SA Trains Professionals for a Green Economy
1st March 2023

The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) invites companies interested in improving their resource efficiency and saving money to register their in-house representatives and/or... 


Limpopo Government Champions Recycling Efforts
8th February 2023

The Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism in collaboration with the National Cleaner Production Centre, South Africa (NCPC-SA) is set to host an event to share the... 


Company creates guideline to conserve water
16th December 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

National support programme the National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC SA) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have constructed a detailed water assessment... 


The NCPC-SA to host an Access-to-Finance Workshop in Polokwane on 8 November 2022
2nd November 2022

The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) invites companies, particularly SMMEs and start-ups,  in Limpopo to register to attend a Sustainable Finance Workshop to be hosted in... 


NCPC-SA greening skills development
16th September 2022

Globally, there is a resounding push towards a circular economy and “Just Transition”. Responding to the inevitable change to industry, the National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA)... 


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NCPC-SA energy efficiency objectives ‘big opportunity’ to reduce South Africa’s carbon intensity
26th May 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Considering the economic objectives in South Africa, despite the challenges facing the country, the National Cleaner Production Centre of South Africa (NCPC-SA) believes there remains a “big... 


A photo of Lee-Hendor Ruiters speaking at teh launch of the The South African Industry Adaption (SAIA) project which was launched last month to accelerate South African industry’s energy and water transition a collaboration between the governments of South Africa and Flanders, in Belgium, and the United Nations Industrial Development Corporation
Project launched to fast-track energy, water transition
13th May 2022 By: Halima Frost

The South African Industry Adaption (SAIA) project was launched last month to accelerate South African industry’s energy and water transition to a decarbonised, green and inclusive economy, as well... 


Partnership launched to overcome climate resiliency barriers in energy, water
6th April 2022 By: Donna Slater

A joint project to accelerate South Africa’s energy and water transitions to be more efficient and sustainable – the South African Industry Adaption (SAIA) project – was officially launched on... 


Gauteng SMEs invited to apply for green support incentive programme
15th March 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) and the Gauteng Department of Economic Development invite local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to apply for the Green... 


Call for applications: Energy efficiency and renewable energy support for SMEs in Gauteng 
15th March 2022

The National Cleaner Production Centre, South Africa (NCPC-SA) and the Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED) are inviting local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to apply for the... 


NCPC-SA introduces water tools and guides to assist in efficient industrial water use
NCPC-SA introduces water tools and guides to assist in efficient industrial water use
3rd March 2022

With water scarcity and a need to conserve water being topical across the world, the National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa’s (NCPC-SA’s) Water Efficiency Online Workshop, held on February... 


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Power Quality the focus at AEI
25th February 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) aims to raise awareness of the importance of Power Quality in the manufacturing industry at this year’s Africa Energy Indaba (AEI).... 


SMEs in the Clothing Textile Footwear and Leather Sector to get a boost to innovate for sustainability
10th December 2021

South African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and companies in the textile sector   who are part of multinational value chains, including exporting towards the European market, are to be... 


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Energy efficiency should be prioritised as South Africa walks supply tightrope
26th November 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As the world looks to develop sustainable energy industries, mitigate the impacts of climate change and reduce greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions, energy efficiency has been emphasised as an integral... 


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Energy efficiency should be prioritised as South Africa walks supply tightrope
26th November 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As the world looks to develop sustainable energy industries, mitigate the impacts of climate change and reduce greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions, energy efficiency has been emphasised as an integral... 


Pump systems optimised through energy-saving assessments
8th October 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

With international studies showing that pump systems account for more than 20% of global electrical energy demand, the National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) has worked with more... 


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Programme expands into other provinces
24th September 2021 By: Darren Parker

National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa’s (NCPC-SA’s) Industrial Symbiosis Programme (ISP) is on track to be launched in the Eastern Cape and the Free State before the end of the year, says... 


Eskom CEO urges electrical-equipment manufacturers to think global
21st September 2021

Ignoring moves by the world’s biggest economies to decarbonise threatens to hamper South Africa’s economic growth. We need to urgently turn our vicious cycle of deindustrialisation and unemployment... 


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Free courses promote women involvement
27th August 2021 By: Anna Moross

The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) aims to encourage and increase women’s participation in the implementation of energy and other resource efficiency projects in industry... 


Partnership aids in reducing beverage industry footprint
20th August 2021

The beverage industry in South Africa still presents significant opportunities for addressing water, energy and waste efficiencies across the entire value chain, according to industry support... 


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The benefits and possibilities of establishing eco-industrial parks
22nd July 2021 By: Yolande Botes

For property managers of commercial and industrial business parks, applying the principles and methodologies of resource efficiency and other sustainable business models can not only improve their... 


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Good practice compressed air systems approach
8th July 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The most difficult part about starting the Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECP) journey is taking that first step. The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) has made... 


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The focus of the IEE project will be on providing these guidelines for SMEs in the commercial buildings, automotive, metal casting and agricultural processing industries
Project focuses on guidelines for SMEs
7th May 2021 By: Anna Moross

With the second phase of the Industrial Energy Efficiency (IEE) project ending in December this year, National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) IEE project leader Sashay Ramdharee... 


UNIDO will be hosting three side events at the Africa Energy Indaba on 3 March 2021
3rd March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The SA Industrial Energy Efficiency Project Presents a complementary workshop on How energy management saves not only energy but money, jobs and the Planet at Africa Energy Indaba 2021 virtual event” 


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