Why Isn’t Zambia the World’s Copper Cable Factory?
Copper is the backbone of modern life—powering everything from household electronics and power grids to electric vehicles and data centres. Yet while Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Morocco’s Rising Automotive Export Footprint Shapes Industrial Future
Introduction Morocco is increasingly recognised as a leading automotive exporter in Africa, driven by foreign investment, strategic logistics and manufacturing incentives. The sector now supports significant export volumes, particularly to
High Performance Forklifts Combine Precision Control and Integrated Safety
Criterion Equipment’s new TCM F(G)(D)M40–55(C) NT series forklift trucks offer a balanced combination of power, precision and protection in materials handling and logistics. The automatic transmission and integrated safety controls
Coordinated Strategies for Critical Mineral Mining and Southern Africa’s Industrial Growth
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) region is entering a pivotal moment in its industrial trajectory, driven by rising global demand for critical minerals essential to the green transition. As
EU’s €5.2 Billion Green Manufacturing Package: What It Means for Africa
The European Union has unveiled a €5.2 billion Innovation Fund package designed to accelerate low-carbon manufacturing, with direct implications for Africa’s energy transition. Announced in early December, the package channels
Wacker Neuson brings Weidemann to Africa with the debut of the T7042 Telehandler
Wacker Neuson South Africa is extremely proud to announce the introduction of the globally trusted, precision-engineered German telehandler brand, Weidemann, to Sub-Sahara Africa’s agricultural sector. This strategic move ushers in
FUTURE-PROOFING SOUTH AFRICA’S INFRASTRUCTURE WORKFORCE
Preparing for the Next Generation South Africa’s built environment sector is facing significant challenges, including an ageing workforce, a growing skills gap, and the need for expertise to address deteriorating
South Africa: IMESA Members Visit Fibertex Nonwovens Manufacturing Plant In KZN
Fibertex Nonwovens – specialists in the manufacture and supply of a comprehensive range of geosynthetic products – recently hosted a plant tour at its Hammarsdale manufacturing plant for members of
Machinery Imports Surge as Africa Accelerates Industrialization
By Jayden Bagshaw Africa’s import landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, with machinery imports surging to record levels in 2025 as governments and private investors accelerate industrialization across the continent.
EBID Commits $309m to Power Clean Energy and Industrial Growth in West Africa
Lomé, Togo – October 2, 2025 – The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved more than USD 308 million in financing to drive renewable energy, agribusiness, trade,