https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/597.html South Africa news 15 Manufacturing news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/597.html en-us Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:05:21 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/is-equipment-ownership-losing-its-grip-on-industry-419319a Is equipment ownership still the smartest strategy for industry? As mining, construction and industrial businesses face rising costs, shifting project demands and growing pressure to remain agile, the traditional model is being challenged. 1-271455 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:18:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Manufacturing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/zero-tariffs-could-rewrite-africa-china-trade-who-stands-to-win-742652a China’s zero-tariff opening is giving African exporters a rare opportunity to rethink where and how they trade. Early shipments from South Africa, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Nigeria are already benefiting from lower duties, turning policy into tangible savings. But the bigger prize may extend far beyond cheaper access to the Chinese market. 1-271442 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Manufacturing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/premier-foods-factory-closure-talks-break-down-075985a CCMA to rule on union representation. 1-271447 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Manufacturing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/propak-west-africa-returns-with-global-innovation-practical-solutions-and-industry-expertise-308078a As manufacturers across West Africa respond to growing demand for greater productivity, efficiency and sustainability, access to the latest technologies, expert knowledge and trusted industry partners has never been more important. Opening soon at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, from 8-10 September, Propak West Africa will once again bring together local and international exhibitors, manufacturers and industry professionals for one of West Africa's premier manufacturing and packaging exhibitions, serving the packaging, plastics, print, labelling and food processing sectors. More than an exhibition, Propak West Africa provides a platform where global innovation, technical expertise and business opportunities converge to support sustainability, strengthen regional manufacturing and connect local industry with world-class technologies and solutions. 1-271303 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Manufacturing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-shack-to-r1m-paint-maker-wins-in-standard-bank-sme-challenge-075695a From a 5m² shack in Soshanguve to a R1m national prize, Rodney Maduwa’s entrepreneurial journey is gaining momentum. His company, Maduwa Paint World, has been named the winner of the 2026 Standard Bank Kasi SME National Pitch Challenge, beating hundreds of businesses from across South Africa’s nine provinces. 1-271277 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Manufacturing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/local-manufacturing-showcased-at-electra-mining-africa-075095a The South African manufacturing sector currently produces below installed capacity levels, resulting in manufacturing firms not benefiting from economies of scale and competitive advantages that they would enjoy if they were operating at manufacturing capacity. Low demand, stagnant domestic growth, competition from imports and high input costs are all contributing to the strain on the manufacturing sectors growth prospects. 1-271177 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Manufacturing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/electra-mining-africa-showcases-the-technologies-shaping-tomorrows-industry-290007a As industrial technologies continue to evolve at pace, mining, manufacturing and industrial businesses are under increasing pressure to improve productivity, strengthen safety, reduce operating costs and meet growing sustainability expectations. 1-270940 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Manufacturing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/article/3-shifts-that-will-translate-manufacturing-potential-into-sustainable-growth-for-africa-967714a The ambition is real and the potential is real, but the translation into competitive, bankable industrial output is where Africa keeps falling short. Africa’s manufacturing value added has climbed steadily, reaching an estimated $351bn in 2025, up from $285bn in 2020, according to the African Development Bank’s 2025 Africa Industrialisation Index. 1-270934 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Manufacturing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ford-names-angela-weathers-silverton-plant-manager-412249a Ford South Africa has appointed Angela Weathers as plant manager of its Silverton Manufacturing Plant, bringing more than three decades of global manufacturing experience to one of the company's key production facilities. 1-270915 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Manufacturing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nicole-hapgood-strikland-on-engineering-corporate-wear-for-real-world-use-290477a For Nicole Hapgood-Strickland, fashion is about far more than what meets the eye. As a garment technologist at Imagemakers, she works at the intersection of creativity, manufacturing, quality and commercial practicality, turning designers’ ideas into garments that can be produced efficiently and withstand the demands of everyday wear. 1-270880 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Manufacturing South Africa