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Turning industrial policy into investable industrial ecosystems
Turning industrial policy into investable industrial ecosystems

South Africa’s long-term growth challenge cannot be addressed without confronting the continued weakening of its manufacturing base. Over the past three decades, manufacturing’s contribution to GDP... 


MANUFACTURING BASE Tectubi Raccordi has manufacturing facilities in Italy, Spain and China. Pictured here is the head office and plant in Piacenza, Italy.
Hydrogen-ready piping aids next-gen infrastructure

As investment in hydrogen infrastructure gathers pace, the focus is extending beyond production technologies to the pipeline networks and components needed to transport the gas safely and reliably.... 


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John Thompson Utilities commits to community development across South Africa

For industrial boiler systems and services supplier John Thompson Utilities – a division of ACTOM, being rooted in engineering excellence is only part of the division’s story. While the business... 


MTN promotes AI-driven fibre cut sensing, reshapes resilience of digital infrastructure in Africa
MTN promotes AI-driven fibre cut sensing, reshapes resilience of digital infrastructure in Africa

Telecommunications provider MTN is deploying an innovative technology capable of automatically detecting fibre-cut threats and predicting when physical disruptions may impact its fibre Internet... 


Rick Grantham, Joint Chief Executive of Deal Leaders International
Four signs the highest offer isn’t the right one when selling your business

There is a moment in most exit processes when a business owner receives a number larger than they expected, and every instinct says: take it. That instinct is dangerous. A term sheet tells you... 


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IN FOCUS series to examine strategies shaping the future of South Africa's industrial businesses

Creamer Media's latest IN FOCUS video series, produced in partnership with Deal Leaders International, will examine the factors that influence the long-term success of South Africa's industrial... 


Why FICA applies to businesses selling items over R100k
Why FICA applies to businesses selling items over R100k

If your business sells any physical items, such as heavy machinery, equipment, or building materials, for R100 000 or more, the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) is watching more closely than... 


Ignite your workforce with ATI’s engineering star artisan apprentices
Ignite your workforce with ATI’s engineering star artisan apprentices

Technical education provider Artisan Training Institute (ATI) is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest service to the engineering industry: a donor-funded programme built to create a... 


Rental and Independent Power for Africa
Rental and Independent Power for Africa

Jozi Power Limited rents out, operates and maintains a fleet of containerised 1MW and 2MW diesel generator sets to African mines and other large consumers for short to medium term periods.  


Reclaiming control over refurbished engineering assets
Reclaiming control over refurbished engineering assets

For asset-intensive industries, the rotables (or repairables) value stream should be an engine for significant financial value creation. When executed correctly, a robust refurbished spares... 


Beyond spreadsheets - The smart alternative to estimating in Excel
Beyond spreadsheets - The smart alternative to estimating in Excel

As we look at estimating using Excel and the associated benefits and disadvantages of this universal tool, discover how construction contractors have successfully transitioned from estimating in... 


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Engineering South Africa's Energy Future - An industry perspective

Winter has a way of making us think about energy, whether we mean to or not. The geyser works harder. The heater stays on longer. Cold mornings remind you just how much you rely on electricity... 


Build with certainty, build with RIB Candy
Build with certainty, build with RIB Candy

Airport projects demand phase-by-phase precision, from infrastructure to operations. 


De-risking plant shutdowns
De-risking plant shutdowns

Has your business ever fallen into the trap of trusting its financial software provider SAP’s inventory records, only to face a crisis on the first day of a critical plant shutdown? You plan an... 


Five signs your ERP is always one step behind the floor
Five signs your ERP is always one step behind the floor

Most of the legacy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) problems manufacturers struggle with trace back to a single cause, and it has very little to do with how fast the software runs, states ERP... 


From forest plantation to fashion: the hidden start of your wardrobe
From forest plantation to fashion: the hidden start of your wardrobe

What we wear every day is the result of a global supply chain few people ever see, one that often begins far earlier than most realise and increasingly raises questions about the materials used to... 


Huawei sub-Saharan Africa VP of enterprise sales department Michael Zhuang
Huawei and partners chart a smarter, AI-native future for SA's public sector

At the Digital AI+ Government Summit in Johannesburg, government, healthcare and industry leaders explored how trusted, locally anchored AI can power the next phase of South Africa's public service... 


Huawei Chief Technology Officer for South Africa Sam Tang
Huawei launches 12 solutions across rail, road, ports and aviation

New rail, road, port and aviation technologies aim to support safer, more connected and efficient transport across South Africa. Information and communications technology (ICT) provider Huawei... 


Koreshini Pillay, product manager at Lula
How manufacturing SMEs are funding Industry 4.0 on their own terms

South Africa’s manufacturing sector contributes close to 11% of the country’s GDP[1] and was one of only three industries to add jobs in the first quarter of 2026[2], yet output has contracted for... 


UJ’s JENano Group advances green hydrogen and energy-storage technologies
UJ’s JENano Group advances green hydrogen and energy-storage technologies

Researchers from the JENano Group at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) are advancing South Africa’s green hydrogen ambitions through integrated research spanning computational materials design,... 


Why supply chain AI initiatives fail to scale
Why supply chain AI initiatives fail to scale

Whenever a supply chain initiative is safely labeled a "pilot," it frequently signals a deeper, systemic issue: the organisation does not truly understand the operational problem it is trying to... 


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Industrial decarbonisation accelerated through major energy efficiency programme

International leader in decarbonisation GreenYellow and steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa, the South African subsidiary of the world's leading steel and mining company and a major... 


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There is a race on to make sure that we don't generate more data, but that we actually start to really utilise the data that we're generating
Connected digital ecosystems key to unlocking construction productivity

The global construction industry is undergoing a significant digital transformation, but technology alone will not solve the longstanding productivity challenges that continue to hamper project... 


Advanced industrial solutions for modern manufacturing
Advanced industrial solutions for modern manufacturing

In modern manufacturing, operational downtime, component degradation and structural failure can have significant financial consequences. Across industries such as heavy tooling, automotive,... 


Have you started your Directive 11 RCR submission yet?
Have you started your Directive 11 RCR submission yet?

If your business sells construction equipment or capital equipment, it likely falls under the High-Value Goods Dealer classification and is therefore an Accountable Institution under the Financial... 


Why AI can execute your supply chain strategy, but never invent it
Why AI can execute your supply chain strategy, but never invent it

The 4th Industrial Revolution has been underway for some time, but recent advancements in AI have exponentially accelerated its pace. History dictates that organisations failing to adapt to new... 


Cape Tools
Cape Tools

Precision tools and equipment supplier Cape Tools partners with engineers to solve real-world manufacturing challenges with precision equipment and expert support. From micro-welding to surface... 


Student accommodation transforms the future for young South Africans
Student accommodation transforms the future for young South Africans

Access to safe, affordable student accommodation can be the difference between simply enrolling at university and having the opportunity to succeed. 


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How Manufacturing Indaba is powering Africa’s “Made in Africa” future

For decades, Africa has supplied the world with raw materials, agricultural products and natural resources, while much of the value created from these resources has been captured elsewhere. Today,... 


How Manufacturing Indaba is accelerating industrial growth
How Manufacturing Indaba is accelerating industrial growth

As Africa advances its industrialisation agenda, attention often focuses on large-scale factories and multinational investments. Yet the real engine of the continent's manufacturing sector is its... 


LHM converts lift shaft to ventilation shaft at platinum mine – in record time
LHM converts lift shaft to ventilation shaft at platinum mine – in record time

In a remarkable engineering achievement, LH Marthinusen (LHM) successfully transformed an existing mine lift shaft into a fully functional ventilation shaft for a platinum mine, completing the... 


Building a healthier future for Limpopo
Building a healthier future for Limpopo

Healthcare infrastructure has the power to transform lives; not only by treating illness, but by building stronger communities and creating opportunities for future generations. 


Top Crypto Exchanges in South Africa 2026: Why BYDFi Is a Name Local Traders Should Know
Top Crypto Exchanges in South Africa 2026: Why BYDFi Is a Name Local Traders Should Know

By early 2026, South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) had reportedly received a significant number of crypto asset service provider licence applications — a clear sign of how... 


Why South Africa’s TVET system will continue to fail without industry at the helm
Why South Africa’s TVET system will continue to fail without industry at the helm

The recent Sunday Times article written by Isaak Mahlangu titled ‘Why TVETs are failing our youth’ paints a bleak predicament. The article paints a picture of a system desperately trying to find... 


Prepare for the future of trade: Understanding Digital Product Passports
Prepare for the future of trade: Understanding Digital Product Passports

As global sustainability regulations continue to evolve, African businesses face a new challenge—and opportunity—with the introduction of Digital Product Passports (DPPs). Join Sustainability & ESG... 


Manufacturing Indaba 2026 to Spotlight Africa's Industrial Future as Leaders Unite to Accelerate Growth, Investment and Job Creation
Manufacturing Indaba 2026 to Spotlight Africa's Industrial Future as Leaders Unite to Accelerate Growth, Investment and Job Creation

Africa's manufacturing sector stands at a defining moment. With the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) opening unprecedented opportunities for regional trade and industrialisation,... 


Tender for ECD Infrastructure Implementation Consultant
Tender for ECD Infrastructure Implementation Consultant

Implementation Consultant (Firm) for the procurement of building infrastructure linked to early childhood centres in South Africa 


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PSA oxygen plant programme delivers hope and resilience for SA’s healthcare infrastructure

South Africa has reached a landmark in strengthening its healthcare infrastructure with the successful delivery and installation of Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen plants.  


Nicolene Esterhuizen is a seasoned project finance professional with several years of experience in South Africa’s renewable energy sector, built entirely at Pele Green Energy.
What Bid Window 7 and future rounds mean for SA’s energy future

South Africa’s renewable energy sector has reached an important inflection point. For more than a decade, the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) has... 


Efficiency today means sustainability tomorrow
Efficiency today means sustainability tomorrow

As the world accelerates toward a cleaner, greener future, the message for Sustainable Energy Day is clear: what we do today determines the planet we leave behind. Energy efficiency is no longer... 


Financial moves that get smarter when advice meets context
Financial moves that get smarter when advice meets context

The costliest money mistakes are rarely dramatic. They are quiet decisions made on a busy Tuesday, fuelled by a friend’s certainty or a confident post online. “Invest aggressively.” “Insurance is a... 


Rick Grantham, Deal Leaders International joint-CE.
Selling your business? The right buyer could pay double

Most business owners preparing for an exit ask the same question: what is my business worth? That is the wrong question. Or rather, it is incomplete. The more powerful — and more profitable —... 


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