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            <title>Green industrialisation rests on strong institutions, capabilities and skills – UN ECA</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Sustainable industrial transformation in Southern Africa depends on strong institutions, productive capabilities, innovation, learning and coordinated policy-making. The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Subregional Office for Southern Africa (UN ECA SRO-SA) has called on Southern African countries to strengthen these foundations to capture opportunities emerging from the green economy, rather than remaining suppliers of raw materials.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
            <category>GREEN INDUSTRY</category>
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            <title>Jendamark﻿’s catalyst shrinking technology leverages company’s precision</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The precision of drive technology and automation systems manufacturer SEW-EURODRIVE’s highly dynamic servo-geared units and software are responsible for assembly line and testing solutions provider Jendamark Automation’s innovative technology for “shrinking” catalytic converters, which are designed and built in South Africa for the global market. Based in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape, Jendamark Automation is a specialist in advanced automated assembly systems for powertrains, catalytic converters, hydrogen technologies and other automotive components. Jendamark Automation executive innovations director Yanesh Naidoo says that 95% of the locally produced machines are exported and are in operation in Europe, India and the US.]]></description>
            <author>Shannon de Ryhove</author>
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            <title>Industrial policies must integrate green and development opportunities – TIPS</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[South Africa has various industry-related policies and master plans that take into account the changes wrought by the global energy transition, but the opportunities and risks arising from these changes must be addressed holistically across different sectors. Further, jobs have been created in some of South Africa's industries, including in low-carbon industries, but have been offset by job losses, particularly in energy-intensive industries.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
            <category>GREEN INDUSTRY</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Better procurement strategy can expand South Africa's industrial base</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[With smarter localisation, clearer procurement rules and a more deliberate industrial strategy, public spending could again become a powerful engine for rebuilding factories, expand supply chains and restore confidence in South Africa as a manufacturing country, public and private professionals say. Localisation is not about closing the economy, but about using the State’s buying power to build a stronger, more competitive manufacturing base that can serve domestic and export markets, says electromechanical equipment manufacturer ACTOM Group CEO Mervyn Naidoo.]]></description>
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            <title>ACTOM expands its Pretoria West manufacturing hub</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Engineering News & Mining Weekly online writer Lumkile Nkomfe discusses the significance of ACTOM's expansion of its Pretoria West factory with a new lithium-ion battery assembly facility and increased high-voltage equipment manufacturing capacity.]]></description>
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            <category>ENERGY</category>
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            <title>Desktop machine makes  precision CNC more accessible</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Following a successful campaign on crowdfunding and launch platform Kickstarter in 2025 that raised over $10.24-million in 45 days, intelligent desktop computer numerical control (CNC) technology developer Makera’s Z1 machine has begun shipping steadily to crowdfunding backers and is now available to creators globally. "Makera Z1's record-breaking Kickstarter performance sent an unmistakable signal: desktop CNC has finally broken out of the niche maker circle and entered the mainstream. The fact that machines have already shipped to 67 countries confirms that demand was never the question, accessibility was,” said Makera product manager Leon Hou.]]></description>
            <author>Nadine Ramdass</author>
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            <title>Tailored ball screws deliver precision in demanding applications</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Precision ball screw manufacturer Shuton-Ipiranga’s range is designed to meet specific performance demands in different operating environments and applications that require “distinctly engineered solutions”, from heavy-duty industrial applications to high-speed automation and ultra-precise machine tools. Industrial solutions provider BMG has extended its range, which includes Rollon by Timken, to include engineered ball screws owing to their role in modern motion systems. These solutions combine precision manufacturing, advanced materials and application-specific design to deliver reliable linear motion in diverse industries.]]></description>
            <author>Nadine Ramdass</author>
            <category> Manufacturing</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>All African countries can play a role in the automotive value chain, AAAM CEO says</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[There are significant opportunities to develop component manufacturing in Africa to supply vehicle manufacturers, and each country can play a role in the automotive value chain, industry organisation African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) CEO Victoria Backhaus-Jerling has said. Manufacturing for the automotive value chain will also support the beneficiation of resources in each country, she said on the second day of the Manufacturing Indaba, on July 15.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
            <category>AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Africa needs power to accelerate industrialisation</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Power in Africa is not only an issue of infrastructure, but also an economic issue because industry requires reliable, affordable and sustainable energy. Industrial competitiveness is impossible without energy security, but renewable energy is an industry that presents an industrial development opportunity for Africa.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
            <category>INDUSTRIAL ENERGY</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Regional integration, standardised technology and ecosystems to lead to manufacturing growth</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Manufacturing is the backbone of any successful industrial economy, but domestic demand is typically insufficient to develop sustainable industrial sectors. To achieve the industrial development Africa, and South Africa, is aiming for, industrial ecosystems must be created, speakers said during the first day of the thirteenth Manufacturing Indaba, held in Sandton, Gauteng, on July 14. “In the future, we want to be processing our own resources, making higher-value products, expanding supply chains and creating industries and jobs and wealth. To achieve this, we need to develop stronger regional trade form strategic partnerships and ensure sustained investment in productive capacity, modern technology and critical skills,” Deputy President Paul Mashatile told delegates.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>NCPC-SA supports manufacturers on efficiency and sustainability journey</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) is helping manufacturers improve competitiveness by identifying opportunities to reduce energy, water and material consumption while strengthening long-term sustainability. Speaking to Engineering News at the Manufacturing Indaba, NCPC-SA programme manager Ndivhuho Raphulu said the pressures facing manufacturers vary by sector, making it important to assess each operation individually before prioritising resource efficiency interventions.]]></description>
            <author>Mariaan Webb</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Renewed focus on energy efficiency, process optimisation and operating cost reduction is driving interest in variable speed drive (VSD) technology across Southern Africa, owing to the operational and energy-saving benefits of modern drive technology, says VSD and control panel supplier iTek Drives sales director Ryan Bisnath. Among iTek Drives' offerings, Bisnath puts forward variable frequency drive (VFD) manufacturer Invertek's Optidrive range, which provides flexible motor control capabilities that can be tailored to the differing operating characteristics of rotary screw and reciprocating compressors.]]></description>
            <author>Nadine Ramdass</author>
            <category> Manufacturing</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Plant-based lubricant reduces environmental impact</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Industrial machinery manufacturer Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems’ (HIES’) recently launched plant-based Green Screw Oil lubricant, developed for oil-flooded screw air compressors, delivers reliable performance while reducing environmental impact. As oil-flooded screw air compressors use a pair of screw rotors rotating at high speeds to compress air, lubricants are required to prevent component wear and provide cooling. However, conventional lubricants derived from crude oil generate significant CO₂ emissions throughout their manufacturing process and disposal.]]></description>
            <author>Nadine Ramdass</author>
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            <title>Tailor-made vacuum pumps, compressors deliver efficiency </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Germany,-based compressors and vacuum pumps producer CVS engineering’s tailor-made vacuum pumps and compressors ensure reliability in demanding applications, enabling operators in the waste disposal and cleaning industry to handle contaminated materials efficiently and safely. CVS engineering's vacuum pumps and compressors are deployed across a range of specialist tasks including suction and flushing vehicles as well as handling the suction and pumping of diverse materials such as sludge, liquids, deposits, and industrial residues.]]></description>
            <author>Nadine Ramdass</author>
            <category> Manufacturing</category>
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            <title>Manufacturing output down 4.3% y/y in May</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[South Africa's manufacturing production decreased by 4.3% year-on-year in May, with the food and beverage; basic iron and steel, nonferrous metal products, metal products and machinery; and wood and wood products, paper, publishing and printing sectors having made the biggest negative contributions. Statistics South Africa reports that food and beverage production decreased by 6.4% year-on-year, contributing -1.6 percentage points to the overall figure. Basic iron and steel, nonferrous metal products, metal products and machinery output decreased by 5.6%, contributing -1.3 percentage points, while wood and wood products, paper, publishing and printing output decreased by 11%, contributing -1 percentage point.]]></description>
            <author>Creamer Media Reporter  </author>
            <category>MANUFACTURING</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Manufacturing organisations call for clarity on treasury’s comments on manufacturing, employment</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Industry bodies the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa), the Manufacturing Circle and the Powerline and Substation Association (Polasa) have noted, with concern, recent public comments attributed to the director-general of the National Treasury suggesting that manufacturing is unlikely to be the primary source of future employment growth in South Africa. “While we acknowledge that the structure of modern economies is evolving and that sectors such as services, tourism and construction have an important role to play in driving economic growth and employment, this comment nevertheless raises important questions regarding the coherence and consistency of South Africa's economic policy direction,” the parties express.]]></description>
            <author>Sabrina Jardim</author>
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            <title>Opinion: South Africa’s steel debate is still too narrow</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[In this article, South African Iron and Steel Institute secretary general Charles Dednam writes that South Africa must look beyond only the volumes of steel being imported into the country and should also consider how much of the country's manufacturing base is being displaced by imported goods made from steel elsewhere?]]></description>
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