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South Africa's electricity tariffs rose 8.76% for Eskom direct customers and 9.01% for municipal customers in the 2026/27 financial year, adding pressure to manufacturers already grappling with rising operating and logistics costs. The Chartered Institute for Procurement & Supply says energy uncertainty has evolved from loadshedding to infrastructure failures and localised network disruptions, prompting procurement teams to adopt resilience-focused strategies including supplier diversification, nearshoring and power purchase agreements for embedded solar generation.
Industrial policy and local manufacturing capability under scrutinyThe Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa has welcomed the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition's new Industrial Development Strategy but warns that limited consultation and unclear alignment with existing sector masterplans risk creating uncertainty for industry. Meanwhile, local manufacturers are showcasing capabilities at Electra Mining Africa in September 2026, with exhibitors highlighting locally designed components for mining, metallurgical and industrial applications that are exported across Africa and globally.
Laser welding technology becomes accessible for African fabricatorsLaser welding systems such as the Thermamax Pro range are moving beyond high-volume automotive plants into mainstream fabrication workshops across Africa. The technology offers low heat input, reduced distortion and minimal post-processing, translating into lower rework costs and faster turnaround times for manufacturers working with stainless steel, carbon steel and aluminium alloys.
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Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has indicated that he intends approaching Cabinet in the coming weeks to seek approval to extend concessional electricity tariffs similar to...
In celebration of Youth Month, Kwikot hosted its Future Skills Experience at its Benoni headquarters, welcoming students, educators, media and industry stakeholders for an immersive look into the...
Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) president Mervyn Naidoo has called on government to urgently close the prevailing gap between its stated commitment to...
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has signed an agreement with multilateral financial institution the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) for South African businesses,...
By Tapiwa Samanga Every June, South Africa observes Youth Month, a time to honour the courage and sacrifice of the generation of 1976. Five decades later, the struggle facing young people has...
South Africa may have largely moved beyond the sustained phases of loadshedding that defined recent years; however, energy costs continue to climb, global professional body the Chartered Institute...
South Africa may have largely moved beyond the sustained phases of loadshedding that defined recent years, but energy costs continue to climb. In March 2026, the National Energy Regulator of South...
By:Chris Riley - Regional President Bosch Rexroth Africa and Chief Executive Officer of Bosch Rexroth South Africa According to the African Development Bank, Africa's manufacturing sector generated...
Industry association the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) has welcomed the recent launch by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) of South...
Maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) procurement has historically been treated as an indirect function, often receiving less strategic attention than direct materials procurement. Yet...
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...
Laser welding has spent decades proving itself in automotive plants and high-volume manufacturing environments, yet many African fabrication businesses still view it as technology reserved for...
South Africa’s metal fabrication sector is under pressure to reduce costs without compromising safety and output, with rising energy prices, persistent skills shortages and tighter project margins...
South Africa’s welding and cutting sector is facing a critical shortage of competent welding personnel at a time when local manufacturers must meet tougher global quality demands and adopt...
Investment in high-capacity digital infrastructure and optical networks will become increasingly important as African countries pursue industrialisation, digital transformation and greater economic...
Global electricity demand is set to outpace economic growth as part of a broader trend up to 2030, with electricity consumption projected to grow at least two-and-a-half times as fast as overall...
Global electricity demand is set to outpace economic growth as part of a broader trend up to 2030, with electricity consumption projected to grow at least two-and-a-half times as fast as overall...
South Africa’s manufacturing sector is operating in an increasingly fragmented and unpredictable global environment. Escalating geopolitical tensions, shifting trade alliances, sanctions regimes...
South African engineering and industrial solutions company, Walch Group offers a range of engineering solutions and products across diverse industries including mining, manufacturing, construction,...
Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has indicated that he intends approaching Cabinet in the coming weeks to seek approval to extend concessional electricity tariffs similar to...
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