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Manufacturing

Manufacturing is the sector encompassing the production of goods through the transformation of raw materials, components or substances into finished products using labour, machinery, tools and chemical or biological processing. The sector spans a vast range of activities, from food and beverage production to the fabrication of machinery, electronics, vehicles, textiles, chemicals and construction materials. Manufacturing plays a central role in economic development, contributing to gross domestic product, employment, export earnings and technological advancement. It is typically divided into light manufacturing, which produces consumer goods and smaller items, and heavy manufacturing, which involves capital-intensive production of industrial equipment, metals and large-scale infrastructure components. The sector's competitiveness depends on factors including labour costs, skills availability, energy prices, logistics infrastructure, access to raw materials and the regulatory environment. In many African economies, manufacturing remains underdeveloped relative to services and primary industries, though industrialisation strategies increasingly prioritise value addition and local content. Global trends such as automation, digitalisation and the energy transition are reshaping manufacturing, with growing emphasis on renewable energy integration, circular economy principles and skills development to support advanced production technologies. Manufacturing's significance extends beyond direct output, as it drives demand for upstream suppliers, fosters innovation and anchors supply chains that support broader economic resilience.

Manufacturing News


Copper processing in Chile
Chile's copper output declines 9.4% in July hit by severe weather
1st September 2026 By: Reuters

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.... 


Propak West Africa Returns with Global Innovation, Practical Solutions and Industry Expertise
Propak West Africa Returns with Global Innovation, Practical Solutions and Industry Expertise
31st August 2026

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... 


Cape Town Manufacturing Summit to Tackle the Big Issues Driving Manufacturing Growth
Cape Town Manufacturing Summit to Tackle the Big Issues Driving Manufacturing Growth
28th August 2026

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... 


IDC sets R51.5bn disbursement target as it aligns  strategy to new industrial thrusts
IDC sets R51.5bn disbursement target as it aligns strategy to new industrial thrusts
28th August 2026 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has set a target of disbursing R51.5-billion in funding over the coming three financial years having aligned its corporate plan to... 


UPPING PRODUCTIVITYWearCheck monitors the condition of critical assets while they remain in service, to boost lifespan and enhance productivity. Here, laboratory technician Nellie Thabethe prepares used oil samples for scientific analysis
Advanced condition monitoring expertise on show
28th August 2026

Diagnostic services services provider WearCheck will use this year’s Electra Mining Africa (EMA) 2026 to demonstrate how its comprehensive range of laboratory and field-based services helps... 


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DELBA Electrical pushes the boundaries of service excellence through continuous improvement
28th August 2026

At electrical rotating machine repairer DELBA Electrical, continuous improvement is more than a business philosophy — it is a commitment that drives every aspect of its operations. For over six... 


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OLI South Africa offers high level customer service and rapid stock delivery
26th August 2026

The world’s top selling manufacturer of electric and pneumatic vibrators OLI has the highest level of customer service, guaranteed by 20 OLI trading subsidiaries, over 36 local warehouses and three... 


Africa’s Energy Future Will Determine Africa’s Economic Future
Africa’s Energy Future Will Determine Africa’s Economic Future
25th August 2026

Africa’s ambitions for industrialisation, manufacturing, minerals beneficiation, digital transformation, expanded trade and job creation all depend on one fundamental requirement: access to... 


Rittal Makes High-Quality Industrial Enclosures More Accessible
Rittal Makes High-Quality Industrial Enclosures More Accessible
25th August 2026

(Virtual Showroom) As South African manufacturers and engineering businesses continue to look for ways to control project costs without compromising quality, Rittal is taking a closer look at one... 


FLEXIBILITY
The flexibility and reliability of Roxtec solutions make them useful for efficient gas, dust and water protection
Innovative sealing solutions aid safety, adaptability
25th August 2026 By: Nadine James

Modular sealing solutions provider Roxtec Africa says its sealing solutions offer certified protection against multiple hazards such as fire, gas and water. The seals are available in different... 


Cape Town Manufacturing Summit to Tackle the Big Issues Driving Manufacturing Growth
Cape Town Manufacturing Summit to Tackle the Big Issues Driving Manufacturing Growth
24th August 2026

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... 


S4 Integration Drives Industrial Innovation at their Annual Technology Showcase Open Day Events
21st August 2026

S4 Integration, recently concluded its highly successful Technology showcase Open Day events, hosting two impactful events in Pretoria on the 24th of July and at its main branch in Port Elizabeth... 


RPP Pipe
World-class pipe supports, locally manufactured
21st August 2026

Established in August 1999, RPP Pipe Supports & Bellows (RPP) is a specialist local manufacturer of engineered pipe support systems, serving the power generation, petrochemical and process... 


Delba
DELBA Electrical offers advanced testing capabilities that deliver confidence and reliability
21st August 2026

In today’s demanding industrial environment, the reliability of electrical rotating machines is fundamental to maintaining productivity. Whether operating in mining, manufacturing, power... 


MetaleN
MetaleN
21st August 2026

MetaleN is a local manufacturer of heat exchanger tubes in various steel, copper and nickel alloy inner tubes with copper, steel or aluminium and stainless steel fins. We produce lengths of up to... 


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Engineering opportunities to create a sustainable manufacturing industry
21st August 2026

The National Foundry Technology Network (NFTN) aims to support and facilitate growth and transformation in the South African foundry (metal-casting) industry through targeted technical... 


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Why no two Battery Energy Storage Systems should look the same
20th August 2026

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) look straightforward from the outside – select a capacity, install it, start saving. In practice, the return on a BESS investment depends less on how large the... 


Aluminium bars
Trump supporters imperil $4bn aluminium plant central to his industrial push
14th August 2026 By: Bloomberg

A cow wearing a gas mask is the first sign something may be amiss in Inola, Oklahoma. “Protect Our Farms. #StopTheInolaSmelter,” reads the text below the image, splashed across a billboard... 


Turning industrial policy into investable industrial ecosystems
Turning industrial policy into investable industrial ecosystems
14th August 2026

South Africa’s long-term growth challenge cannot be addressed without confronting the continued weakening of its manufacturing base. Over the past three decades, manufacturing’s contribution to GDP... 


Aqua Horizon Technologies (AHT)
Aqua Horizon Technologies transforms water treatment
14th August 2026

As industries face increasing regulatory pressure and growing concerns over water scarcity, the demand for efficient, data-driven water treatment solutions is accelerating. South Africa-based Aqua... 


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