Industrial gear units from BMG engineered for demanding oilseed processing
Industrial gear units from BMG engineered for demanding oilseed processing
RELIABLE power transmission is essential in every stage of modern oilseed processing, particularly during desolventising,...
Atlantis SEZ secures infrastructure funding and customs status, but tax and PPP hurdles remain
Atlantis SEZ secures infrastructure funding and customs status, but tax and PPP hurdles remain
By Larry Claasen
THE Atlantis Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has had some...
John Thompson drives sustainable industrial manufacturing in South Africa
John Thompson drives sustainable industrial manufacturing in South Africa
AS South Africa’s industrial sector navigates an evolving energy and economic landscape, manufacturers face a dual...
Sapics Supports Smmes With Second Annual Pitch Parade Competition
Sapics Supports Smmes With Second Annual Pitch Parade Competition
The second annual SAPICS SME Pitch Parade culminated in a gripping finale at the 2026 SAPICS...
When Good Oils Go Bad
When Good Oils Go Bad
Microdieseling: The Explosions You Never Hear
By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck
This edition of WearCheck’s “When Good Oils Go Bad” series...
Another Double Digit Increase in Monthly New Vehicle Sales in South Africa
Another Double Digit Increase in Monthly New Vehicle Sales in South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA, Johannesburg, 01 September 2026: South Africa’s new-vehicle market maintained its momentum...
Manufacturing groups seek clarity on Treasury employment comments
Manufacturing groups seek clarity on Treasury employment comments
By SEIFSA, Manufacturing Circle and POLASA
THE Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA), Manufacturing Circle...
How one Cape manufacturer is writing the blueprint for skills investment
How one Cape manufacturer is writing the blueprint for skills investment
Imagemakers, the local professional garment manufacturer with a track record stretching to 1982, is...
The real test of localisation isn’t policy – it’s procurement
The real test of localisation isn't policy – it's procurement
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Africa’s industrial future is still being written – and the biggest opportunities still lie...
Africa's industrial future is still being written – and the biggest opportunities still lie ahead
Africa's industrialisation journey is gathering momentum.
According to the African Development...
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