South 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 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 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 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…
read moreIntroduction In a decisive step towards modernising its automotive industry, South Africa has unveiled a R1 billion initiative to bolster local production of electric vehicles (EVs), batteries, and related manufacturing…
read moreAt Uzenzele, we know that 2025 marks a pivotal year for Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) funding in South Africa, with changes to B-BBEE policies pushing businesses toward deeper, more…
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 moreSouth Africa stands at the threshold of an exciting new era: green industrialisation. However, to successfully join this global race, robust supply-side support is essential. At Uzenzele, we believe our…
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