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
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When Good Oils Go Bad
When Good Oils Go Bad
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By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck
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Another Double Digit Increase in Monthly New Vehicle Sales in South Africa
Another Double Digit Increase in Monthly New Vehicle Sales in South Africa
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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
Manufacturers say South Africa's buy-local ambitions are being undermined by procurement gaps, non-compliant imports and...
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...
City takes Manufacturing Support Policy directly to factory floor to drive Cape Town’s industrial...
City takes Manufacturing Support Policy directly to factory floor to drive Cape Town’s industrial growth
The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic...
Manufacturing Indaba 2025 Exposed Africa’s Industrial Gaps and Opportunities – 2026 Edition to Deliver...
Manufacturing Indaba 2025 Exposed Africa’s Industrial Gaps and Opportunities – 2026 Edition to Deliver Actionable Solutions and Accelerated Momentum
The Manufacturing Indaba 2025, held 15–16...
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