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Steel Meltdown: How government failure doomed ArcelorMittal and 3,500 jobs
The closure of ArcelorMittal’s steel plants is a stark reminder of the consequences of inadequate policymaking and government inaction.
Government colludes to kill competition, stymie growth
By imposing additional duties on imported goods from Chinese retailers like Shein and Temu, government is sending a bad message to the local manufacturing industry, says the writer.
Two SAPS female pilots in the running for ‘Forty Under 40’ award
SAPS top management has wished Lieutenant Colonel Kgothatso Khunou and Captain Zeldah Ntuli well ahead of the Forty Under 40 Awards ceremony taking place on Saturday evening in Kempton Park.
How two bearings mirror upgrading of China’s manufacturing
The two bearings mirror the solid strides in China’s manufacturing over the past 75 years since the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
Tshwane launches new engineering initiative to address skills shortage
The City of Tshwane's new Professional Engineering Programme tackles the engineer shortage, with a focus on mentorship and skills development, aiming to boost service delivery and infrastructure.
Stellantis South Africa introduces youth to careers in automotive industry
On July 4, 2024, Stellantis South Africa hosted 44 members of the SOS Children’s Villages at their corporate headquarters in Midrand to introduce them to possible careers in the automotive industry.
Ryanair boss seeks Boeing compensation over delivery delays
Ryanair boss has revealed that the air carrier will be seeking compensation for flight cancellations caused by quality issues and production delays.
South Africa’s steel sector is losing against massive challenges
South Africa’s steel industry is in a state of crisis and the metals industry, including the engineering sector, has been losing 40 jobs every day in South Africa since 2008.
Manufacturing slows in December but technical recession avoided
South Africa is likely to avoid a technical recession in the final quarter of 2023 when gross domestic product (GDP) data is tallied, in spite of manufacturing activity rising the slowest in three months in December 2023.
2024 vehicle market off to a slow start: these were the 50 top sellers in January
South Africa’s sad state of economic affairs continues to reflect in the new vehicle market, with January seeing a 3. 8% year-on-year decline.
Fancy a bone meal burger? Start-up transforms animal bones into sustainable delicacies
SuperGround's breakthrough method turns animal bones into sustainable, tasty food products, offering a game-changing solution to reduce food waste and carbon emissions.
Localisation Support Fund seeks greater support for renewables sector
The Localisation Support Fund (LSF) has challenged the government to create clusters with existing suppliers within renewable energy components in order to deepen local manufacturing.
Belt and Road Initiative: A road of green development for the new era
China has conducted green energy cooperation with more than 100 countries and regions.
Sanatmetal South Africa makes its debut at Orthopaedic Congress
The new joint venture aims to set up an orthopaedics manufacturing facility in South Africa.
Food product recalls can happen without warning – producers and retailers should be prepared
A product recall may have a disastrous impact on a company’s reputation and public confidence in the product.
Celebrating exceptional women in mining
Richards Bay Minerals employs women in diverse roles across the organisation
Contract tips to ‘Freelance like a boss’
Freelance Like a Boss helps stunted in-house employees and frustrated freelancers create successful, sustainable businesses that will give them greater flexibility and earning potential.
Coega Special Economic Zone - A story of good progress
Coega SEZ is a crucial driver of investment, economic development, job creation and overall economic growth.
NAACAM Show 2023 conference focuses on component factories of the future
This year’s event will explore new ways of thinking, while driving production strategies and innovation for the future of the automotive manufacturing sector.
KZN Growth Fund celebrates 15 years of transformative impact - fuelling jobs and prosperity
KZNGF offers innovative and competitive financing solutions to KZN-based businesses.
Get your plunger ready - Plumbing Travellers Exhibition is coming to Durban
The PTE only allows South African National Standards (SANS) accredited manufacturers and suppliers to exhibit; protecting the plumber and everyone else.
Rise of the machines: Human skills and automation combo key for boosting manufacturing
The increased need for consistency in the manufacturing process will make automation more critical than ever.
No work, no pay. Toyota closes its Durban plant on Monday due to EFF’s national shutdown
The Toyota plant in Durban will be shutdown on Monday for safety reasons and the company declared a non-production day due to the EFF’s planned national shutdown, meaning they will apply the no work, no pay principle for the day.
Waterleliefontein Farm – ‘little rural paradise’ grows into award-winning olive oil and wine producer
Small boutique farm produces high quality extra virgin olive oil and wine blends.
Manufacturing activity in SA remains flat on slowing demand and heavy load shedding
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index came in at 53. 0 index points in January.