he report covers new benchmarks for ethical sourcing, digital traceability, and building a deep sense of shared responsibility within communities and its people 

International data and analytics company GlobalData has reported that African production of platinum group metals (PGMs) is expected to fall by 6.4% this year, in year-on-year terms. This forecast... 

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau are expected to meet on Thursday in a bid to resolve an impasse over tariffs, people with knowledge... 

The Competition Tribunal has dismissed an application for interim relief against ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) sought by steel producers Cape Gate and Scaw South Africa, which alleged that AMSA... 

Amid a shift taking place in the global trading landscape, owing to issues such as elevated uncertainties and building inflationary pressures, Investec economist Lara Hodes has said the growth rate... 

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has recommended that a temporary rebate provision be created for the importation of stainless steel tubing used in the... 

Food company Libstar delivered its strongest first-half performance since 2022 in the six months ended June 30, supported by volume growth, cost optimisation and improved operational efficiencies.... 

The Western Cape’s economy is as varied as its landscapes — home to global shipping routes, high-rise commercial developments, vineyards, manufacturing plants, and fast-growing construction zones.... 

South Africa's diverse climate and terrain present unique challenges during the summer planting season and you require your machinery to operate at peak performance. Whether it's your trusted... 

The Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) recorded a solid recovery in the second quarter, with several key indicators having made a strong rebound since the first quarter of the year. The index,... 

Following go-ahead for the required renewable energy generation, South Africa’s R105-billion Coega Green Ammonia project in Nelson Mandela Bay has now advanced to front-end engineering design... 

Having been over a decade since Japan’s Tanaka Precious Metals developed the world’s first platinum-based powder for 3D printers, the World Platinum Council (WPIC) highlights how the use of... 

The South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) has highlighted its cross-sectoral initiative to bring together stakeholders in the freight and logistics sectors to address the issues... 

Amid a soaring gold price, global platinum jewellery marketing organisation Platinum Guild International (PGI) says it will spotlight a new era of platinum jewellery opportunities at the Jewellery... 

A range of local, in-house manufactured workwear and personal protective equipment (PPE) promises reliable protection for workers in hazardous environments. REIYN International says its locally... 

With global trade fragmenting, protectionism rising and markets turning inward, agriculture market diversification is not just a good idea, but a commercial imperative, FNB senior agriculture... 

ExxonMobil will showcase its innovative polymer solutions and expertise at K 2025 in Dusseldorf, Germany, from October 8-15. ExxonMobil Signature Polymers will be featured at K for the first time,... 

Stellenbosch-headquartered aerospace company Dragonfly Aerospace is optimised for high-tech manufacturing with its 3 000 m² facility, which also includes 1 000 m² of dedicated cleanroom space,... 

Clean air is our passion. As the technology and world market leader in industrial dedusting, BWF Envirotec works to achieve this with a workforce of over 1 000 employees at 15 global production,... 

South African company Alkelp plans to develop the country's first alginate production facility in the Freeport Saldanha Special Economic Zone.  

Online retail sales in South Africa grew by 35% in 2024 to R96-billion, representing 8% of total retail sales in the country during that year. Growth has continued so far this year at an annualised... 

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has reported that manufacturing production decreased by 0.7% year-on-year in July. Stats SA industry statistics director Nicolai Claassen notes that seven of the... 

Luminaire manufacturer Beka Schréder has opened its new head office, in Olifantsfontein, Gauteng, with the aim to streamline workflows, reduce production bottlenecks and enable quicker turnaround... 

The demand for platinum as an investment product is currently “extremely strong”.. “We’re seeing Chinese consumers who are looking for hard assets that are also liquid. With the increase in the... 

In the highly scrutinised business of food and beverage manufacturing, keeping your production line running smoothly is critical. Balancing operational efficiency, product quality, and adherence to... 

Packaging and paper manufacturer Mondi has announced the historic transfer of ownership of the Ihluku timber farm, in KwaZulu-Natal, to Imsebe Enterprises. The manufacturer says this milestone was... 

Within an increasingly complex, multipolar and fragmented global system, critical materials, including ferroalloys, are becoming an economic priority, an energy and climate policy consideration and... 

The White House update to its tariff schedule is a "welcome development" after challenges caused by a recent US Customs ruling on gold bars, the London Bullion Market Association said on... 

Aggregate supplier OMV on September 9 launched its new Valkenburgh milling facility at its plant in Witbank, Mpumalanga. The company’s Witbank’s site was previously a storage and trans fill... 

Recent raids by the South African Police Service’s Anti-Counterfeit and Illicit Trade Unit and the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) have uncovered thousands of rands worth of... 

By: Allaster Sibanda - Digital Transformation Consultant, Industrial Software at Schneider Electric  There is a race to capture the most value from digital and AI.  And whilst many industries are... 

Beverage manufacturers Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in July unveiled a new high-speed automated bottling line at its plant in Midrand, which is producing the group’s Powerade and Bonaqua... 

The gap between businesses' AI strategies and execution arises from the difficulty in effectively harnessing data, such that reliable, trustworthy data support more effective business decisions and... 

With the start of the planting season for hemp and cannabis plants in South Africa, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has highlighted its role in developing and... 

South Africa has sent officials to the United States to prepare for trade negotiations after attempting for months to strike a deal with the Trump administration to roll back steep tariffs,... 

NYSE-listed Walmart plans to open its first branded stores in South Africa later this year, in a strategic move that underscores its commitment to making high-quality, affordable merchandise... 

South Africa’s GDP increased by 0.8% in the second quarter, following an increase of 0.1% in the first quarter of the year, Statistics South Africa has reported. The manufacturing industry... 

Air Products South Africa is attending the Global African Hydrogen Summit in Namibia this month, where it will share its  growing role in the hydrogen sector. In an interview over Zoom, Air... 

Another dispute may be looming between Eskom and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa). This one, over the regulator’s decision to approve ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s)... 

South African armoured products manufacturer SVI Engineering has announced the availability of a new Ford-backed B6 discreet armouring package for the Ranger Raptor, a derivative previously... 

Vast tailings dams, giant-tyre burial grounds and leaky water stewardship will all be regulated out of mining’s future. Tyre Stewardship Australia’s Lina Goodman thinks one part of that future... 

Toronto-listed Greenland Resources has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Düsseldorf-based Hempel Metallurgical to supply molybdenum products to the German steel industry. The...