April has brought South African manufacturers back to an uncomfortable reality. Risk has returned to the centre of the conversation. The pressure is not coming from one source alone. It…
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 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 moreIntroduction South Africa’s manufacturing sector stands at a pivotal juncture, reflecting a tapestry of challenges and opportunities. Recent developments, from infrastructure investments to industrial setbacks, paint a complex picture of…
read moreAs the co-founder of Uzenzele Holdings, I am optimistic about the recent appointment of Parks Tau as Minister of the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC), alongside Zuko Godlimpi…
read moreThe recent announcement of the world’s third-biggest automaker establishing a new factory in South Africa is a significant development for the country’s manufacturing sector. This move not only highlights South…
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