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How integrated production planning gives manufacturers more control

How integrated production planning gives manufacturers more control

QuickEasy Software 21 May 2026

Local manufacturer, Lesco leverages AI to protect, not replace, vulnerable workers

Local manufacturer, Lesco leverages AI to protect, not replace, vulnerable workers

12 May 2026

The human element: Driving excellence from the inside out

The human element: Driving excellence from the inside out

Isanti Glass 30 Apr 2026

Dear KAP sani2c riders, partners, supporters and friends

Dear KAP sani2c riders, partners, supporters and friends

KAP 29 Apr 2026

Isuzu SA hits record annual production as output climbs 21%

Isuzu SA hits record annual production as output climbs 21%

22 Apr 2026

Modernising the factory floor through data-driven BPO

Modernising the factory floor through data-driven BPO

Willie du Preez 22 Apr 2026

1 visit, 5 shows: How manufacturers can reduce risk and improve performance in real working conditions

1 visit, 5 shows: How manufacturers can reduce risk and improve performance in real working conditions

A-OSH EXPO 21 Apr 2026

Biovac's €75m cash injection to boost vaccine production and create jobs

17 Apr 2026

Wyda Packaging's strategic acquisition from Hulamin boosts local manufacturing

Wyda Packaging's strategic acquisition from Hulamin boosts local manufacturing

14 Apr 2026

Source: Reuters.

South Africa private sector returns to growth but Iran war clouds outlook, PMI shows

10 Apr 2026

Inside the invisible engine powering South African retail

Inside the invisible engine powering South African retail

9 Apr 2026

Mr Price Foundation's pattern-making graduates bolster localisation efforts

Mr Price Foundation's pattern-making graduates bolster localisation efforts

7 Apr 2026

Source: Reuters.

South African factory mood bleak in March as Iran war pressures start to build

Nilutpal Timsina 2 Apr 2026

Source: Supplied. Industry leaders are set to share how they are cutting water demand through reuse and closed-loop systems at Water Security Africa.

Mining and property leaders to unveil scalable solutions to cut water demand

1 Apr 2026

China's Chery aims for 2027 start at newly acquired South Africa plant

China's Chery aims for 2027 start at newly acquired South Africa plant

Nqobile Dludla 1 Apr 2026

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Afreximbank raises $2bn with its biggest-ever syndicated loan

Duncan Miriri 31 Mar 2026

Source: Supplied. Acting chief economist in the Minerals Council South Africa, Bongani Motsa addressed a stakeholders’ collaboration session in Sandton ahead of the upcoming Northern Cape Investment and Jobs Conference 2026, which will be hosted in Kimberley.

Investors eye Northern Cape as South Africa's next industrial hub

30 Mar 2026

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Afreximbank 2026: Paving the way for Africa's trade and industry future

30 Mar 2026

Coca-Cola system contributed R51.2bn to bolster economic growth in SA in 2024

Coca-Cola system contributed R51.2bn to bolster economic growth in SA in 2024

24 Mar 2026

R1bn investment unveiled to fuel SA's localisation efforts

R1bn investment unveiled to fuel SA's localisation efforts

19 Mar 2026

Source: Reuters.

South Africa's January manufacturing output falls 0.7% y/y

Anathi Madubela 16 Mar 2026

Smarter field sales, without the enterprise price tag

Smarter field sales, without the enterprise price tag

MegaVision Media 13 Mar 2026

Mercedes-Benz in talks to share SA factory with GWM: report

Mercedes-Benz in talks to share SA factory with GWM: report

10 Mar 2026

Always, Kotex, Lil-Lets and 6 others under investigation following UFS study

Always, Kotex, Lil-Lets and 6 others under investigation following UFS study

27 Feb 2026

Hormone-disrupting chemicals found in popular South African sanitary pads and pantyliners

Hormone-disrupting chemicals found in popular South African sanitary pads and pantyliners

17 Feb 2026

Targeting 65% local sourcing: LSF report supplies masterplan to bridge garment supply gaps

Targeting 65% local sourcing: LSF report supplies masterplan to bridge garment supply gaps

13 Feb 2026

DEDAT Tech Talk Series shines spotlight on retail and manufacturing SMMEs

DEDAT Tech Talk Series shines spotlight on retail and manufacturing SMMEs

Department of Economic Development and Tourism 11 Feb 2026

Volkswagen sounds alarm over SA’s auto manufacturing future

Volkswagen sounds alarm over SA’s auto manufacturing future

Imran Salie 9 Feb 2026

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South Africa advances landmark trade partnership with China to unlock duty-free exports

6 Feb 2026

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Smarter field sales, without the enterprise price tag

Smarter field sales, without the enterprise price tag

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#BizTrends2026 | Sedna's Anton Fester: The digital evolution of safety across Africa’s critical industries

Anton Fester 16 Jan 2026

Source: Reuters.

Trump administration says it supports 1-year renewal of Africa trade initiative

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