Manufacturing

South Africa’s transition to a lower-carbon economy could create significant opportunities for local manufacturing, but unlocking these opportunities will require predictable demand, suitable... 

By: Hendrik du Toit - Managing Director: Plant Services, Babcock When project costs are discussed, the focus typically falls on labour, materials, equipment and logistics. 

The manufacturing sector in Nelson Mandela Bay is facing a technical skills shortage that is constraining the region’s ability to grow, attract investment and create jobs. That is the key indicator... 

Most South African manufacturers, besides those few companies benefitting from market tailwinds linked to the deadly conflict disrupting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, are under strain. The pain... 

KwaZulu-Natal provincial government business entity and special economic zone (SEZ) operator Dube TradePort Corporation is advancing plans for TradeZone Phase 3, a major expansion aimed at meeting... 

Industry organisations the Power Line and Substation Association of South Africa, the Manufacturing Circle, the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa and the Association of... 

  South Africa is racing against time to secure its future gas supply, with the looming “gas cliff” presenting a significant risk to industrial production, investment, employment and the country’s... 

Compressed air used in industrial processes is recognised as one of the most energy-intensive systems in a plant, consuming up to 90% of total energy. The use of more energy-efficient solutions in... 

Cape Town’s manufacturing community will come together on 11 November 2026 for the Cape Town Manufacturing Summit, a flagship gathering focused on strengthening the competitiveness, resilience and... 

This week we profile Sean Wegerhoff, head of Diversified Industries Client Coverage: South Africa at Standard Bank CIB  

A new technical report by fire engineering consultancy ASP Fire is challenging blanket assumptions around combustible-core sandwich panels, arguing instead for a rational, risk-based approach that... 

PROK, a global leader in conveyor component design, engineering, and manufacturing, is proud to announce the opening of its new South Africa conveyor idler manufacturing facility.  This strategic... 

South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by 0.2% quarter-on-quarter for the second quarter, following growth of 0.4% in the first quarter of the year, Statistics South Africa (Stats... 

As industries continue to prioritise safety, environmental responsibility, energy efficiency and operational reliability, dry-type transformers are increasingly replacing traditional oil-filled... 

The Western Cape’s manufacturing sector is emerging as an increasingly important driver of the province’s ambitions for economic growth, exports, investment and job creation, creating significant... 

BBF Safety Group is a leading African manufacturer and supplier of safety footwear and personal protective equipment, providing fit-for-purpose safety solutions to industries across South Africa... 

Copper output in Chile, the world's largest producer of the metal, fell 9.4% year-on-year in July hit by severe storms that struck mining operation areas, statistics agency INE said on Monday.... 

As manufacturers across West Africa respond to growing demand for greater productivity, efficiency and sustainability, access to the latest technologies, expert knowledge and trusted industry... 

What will it take to build stronger, more competitive and globally relevant manufacturing businesses in Cape Town, the Western Cape and across Africa? That question will be at the heart of the Cape...