South African manufacturing has entered April in a strange position. The instinctive reading of the moment is caution. Factory sentiment has been soft, export conditions have become more fragile, and…
read moreSouth Africa’s manufacturing sector is often discussed in simple terms. Growth is either strong or weak. Factories are either expanding or contracting. The latest data from Statistics South Africa tells…
read moreMinister Enoch Godongwana’s Budget 2026 lands with measured restraint. The numbers reflect a Treasury intent on preserving fiscal credibility while maintaining incremental support for infrastructure and industrial policy. Markets will…
read moreIntroduction The 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) places manufacturing firmly back at the centre of South Africa’s economic agenda. But the signal is clear: capital will not be…
read moreEach November, the world prepares for a global ritual of discounts and consumerism known as Black Friday. Prices fall, volumes rise and economies experience a fleeting surge in retail activity.…
read moreSouth Africa’s automotive sector stands at a crossroads one that is less about catching up, and more about choosing the right direction. The conversation sparked at SA Auto Week, particularly…
read moreThere are those who walk into boardrooms and inherit a seat at the table. And then there are those who build new tables entirely opening the doors so others can…
read moreThe Manufacturing Indaba 2025 was a powerful reflection of the complex landscape shaping African industrial growth today. Across sessions, conversations pointed not only to the potential of the continent but…
read moreIn June 2025, the World Bank approved a $1.5 billion loan to South Africa aimed at stabilising its energy supply, rebuilding key infrastructure, and enabling structural economic reform. While headlines…
read moreSouth Africa’s ratification of the Luxembourg Rail Protocol, effective from May 1, 2025, marks a significant milestone in the nation’s efforts to revitalize its manufacturing sector, particularly in railway rolling…
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