A Focus On Creating Deal Flow At The Manufacturing Indaba
The 11th edition of the Manufacturing Indaba will have a major emphasis on doing business and growing manufacturing businesses The Manufacturing Indaba is gearing up to showcase a wealth of…
Exporting Demand-Driven Products to Africa
India’s involvement in Africa has been run-of-the-mill for the past few years. Although the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement was established in 2018 and began trading in January 2021, there
Ethiopia Launches Domestic Drone Manufacturing for Civilian and Military Use
Ethiopia has officially launched its own drone manufacturing industry, marking a major leap in the country’s defensive and technological capabilities. While inaugurating Sky Wing Industry, the company behind the drone
Macadamia Market on the Rise: Stronger Demand Drives Price Increases for 2025 Harvest
Macadamia Market on the Rise: Stronger Demand Drives Price Increases for 2025 Harvest The global macadamia industry continues its upward trajectory, with ongoing price increases marking a move towards stability
50 Years of Trucking Power: RFA’s 2025 Convention Sets the Future in Motion
The Road Freight Association (RFA) marks a historic milestone—50 years of driving South Africa’s economy by ensuring a stable labour environment, safer and more efficient logistics operations through compliance, conformance
Mahindra considering expanding manufacturing presence in South Africa
Mahindra is set to conduct an in-depth feasibility study into the potential expansion of its manufacturing footprint in South Africa. Deemed a significant step to potentially strengthen its presence in
Five key trends driving the manufacturing sector in 2025
Mark Wilson, Chief Revenue Officer, SYSPRO. (Image: Supplied) As we look toward 2025, Africa’s manufacturing sector is poised for transformation. Fuelled by technological advancements, economic growth and an increasing focus
Letting a trade act expire won’t fix the US-Africa trade deficit
he African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which allows many exports from select sub-Saharan African countries to enter the United States duty free, is set to expire later this year.
Effective bolt tensioning for valves
Boltight hydraulic bolt tensioning equipment – which can be used to tighten bolts simultaneously, ensuring even preload in industrial applications and extreme environments – is particularly useful for bolts on
2024 a strong year for exports for Volkswagen Group Africa
On top of achieving a new record production volume for its Kariega plant in 2024, Volkswagen Group Africa also ended last year with its best-ever performance in terms of export.