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Boost For South Africa’s Socioeconomic Programme
A global automotive manufacturer has committed to one of South Africa’s special economic zones, but is the project attracting the investment it should be? Trevor Crighton finds out.
Overcoming The Challenges Requires Multifaceted Leadership
Conscious, community-oriented leadership drives resilience of the manufacturing ecosystem, writes Dr Lisa Kinnear, academic director for the Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies.
Everything Everywhere All At Once
Enterprise resource planning systems grant manufacturers unparalleled visibility of their operations, writes Doug Hunter, customer and ecosystem enablement manager at SYSPRO Africa.
New Regulations And Standards
The principle of SHEQ management is an old one, but new standards and the onset of digitalisation are shaking things up, writes Rodney Weidemann.
Banking On Hemp
Used for a whole range of applications, hemp grows easily in South African soil, giving us a key opportunity to cash in on a growing market, writes Beth Amato.
Can South Africa Reach Its Green Power Goals?
South Africa needs to transition to a net-zero emissions economy by 2050 to limit the damage of climate and ensure a sustainable manufacturing sector. By Delia Du Toit.
A Fertile Market
South Africa consumes just one per cent of the world’s fertiliser but demand is growing, writes Lisa Witepski.
Protecting Africa From Disease, Today And Tomorrow
South African groups are establishing a vaccine technology transfer hub, writes James Francis, a step that will help Africa take charge of vaccine supplies during current and future epidemics.
Digging Deep
Minerals Council South Africa CEO Roger Baxter weighs in on the opportunities and challenges facing the mining industry.
Counting The Cost
With COVID-19 and the recent riots affecting industries across the board, we talk to the experts about the specific challenges to the long-term outlook for manufacturing. By Anthony Sharpe.
What Does The Future Hold?
Glenneis Kriel looks at the challenges and trends dominating the agrochemicals market.
It Pays To Keep Babies Comfy
The demand for disposable nappies has birthed a growing and competitive industry, reports Monique Verduyn.
Steel Industry Battles The Odds
If promised infrastructure projects don’t materialise, steel’s once-shiny future will become dull, reports Dale Hes.
PPE Demand Causes Industry Shake-up
Caryn Gootkin discovers how a rise in demand for personal protective equipment questioned South Africa’s capacity to produce these essential items.
Paper And Packaging: Preserving The Forest
The paper and pulp industry is committed to sustainability of forests and never takes out more than it replaces. By Trevor Crighton.
In The Air
Industrial gas is used in most manufacturing industries and reliability of locally produced supply is important, reports Gareth Griffiths.
Driving The Future Economy
South Africa’s largest manufacturing sector is rethinking localisation to deepen the value chain. By Anthony sharpe.
Levelling The Playing Field
The local manufacturing sector is building its digital capacity. By Anthony sharpe.
In This Together
Local producers need to support each other to remain competitive in the face of cheap imports. By Anthony sharpe.
Industry Appeals To Country To Separate Paper Products For Recycling
SPONSORED: South African paper recycling industry sees upswing in demand for paper fibre.
