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 Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:36:51 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-energy-problem-facing-sas-manufacturers-070875a For South Africa’s packaging, plastics, processing, printing and labelling companies, electricity is more than an overhead. The sector uses substantial energy for melting, extrusion, injection and blow moulding, vacuum thermoforming, and cooling. 1-272957 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Manufacturing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sas-medtech-market-imports-rose-by-80-to-meet-rising-demand-747572a As Africa’s largest medical technology market, South Africa relies heavily on imports and has limited domestic manufacturing. This was one finding of the Localisation Support Fund’s (LSF) demand-mapping study, independently prepared by HealthValue Consulting and IQVIA, with guidance from a steering committee comprising the Department of Health, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), and the Medical Technology Masterplan project management unit. 1-272912 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Manufacturing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-packaging-to-food-processing-explore-more-at-propak-cape-292397a Looking for new machinery, better ways to package and process products, or technologies that could improve production? Propak Cape 2026 brings more than 200 local and international exhibitors together under one roof, giving visitors the opportunity to see equipment in action, compare solutions and speak directly to the suppliers behind them. 1-272750 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Manufacturing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/chery-to-build-omoda-c4-at-rosslyn-plant-from-2027-292337a Chery Group will begin assembling the Omoda C4 at its Rosslyn plant in Pretoria in the third quarter of 2027, with the hybrid model set to be the first version produced locally. 1-272720 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Manufacturing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sealand-rolls-out-digital-product-passports-to-improve-supply-chain-transparency-636191a South African lifestyle brand Sealand has introduced Digital Product Passports (DPPs) for eligible bags, becoming one of the first South African brands to implement the technology through a project with ITL Intelligent Label Solutions, according to the partners. 1-272591 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Manufacturing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/free-state-targets-industrial-revival-with-r120bn-investment-drive-525070a President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced three major investment initiatives worth more than R120bn, aimed at reviving the Free State’s industrial base, expanding manufacturing and creating employment. 1-272536 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Manufacturing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-urges-retailers-to-stock-more-african-designer-brands-181626a African fashion designers need greater access to mainstream retail channels if local creativity is to translate into sustainable businesses, according to Stephen Manzini, founder and CEO of Soweto Fashion Week and president of the South African Fashion Association. 1-272528 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Manufacturing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/product-launches-fail-when-brands-diagnose-the-wrong-problem-292137a A product launches and underperforms. The packaging changes. Then the claims, format, formulation or price. The product returns to market, but sales still fail to improve. So another change follows. 1-272420 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Manufacturing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/propak-cape-2026-seminar-programme-brings-packaging-industry-insights-to-cape-town-747422a Visitors to Propak Cape 2026 in Cape Town will have the opportunity to hear directly from leading packaging industry specialists when the Institute of Packaging SA hosts a programme of free-to-attend seminars alongside the exhibition later this month. 1-272382 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Manufacturing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nedbank-to-boost-20-sustainable-fashion-smes-through-new-accelerator-525210a As part of its Green Economy Social Impact Strategy, Nedbank has launched The Nedbank Fashion Accelerator to support sustainable fashion and design in South Africa. The accelerator will support high-potential, sustainable, and conscious businesses across the fashion and related sectors. 1-272366 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Manufacturing South Africa