Sectors - Manufacturing  

Despite depressed export markets in Europe many of the big car manufacturers are reporting export increases to the rest of Africa while Nissan decides to re-launch the Datsun

Organisers of a leading conference and exhibition to showcase South Africa's manufacturing industry have brought the event forward to promote real business for exhibitors

Growth in South Africa's automotive manufacturing industry will reach targets for production as long as all stakeholders contribute

The Japanese car manufacturer's Durban plant has been hit by illegal strike action after breakdown in talks over pay

Demand for product has seen Dangote Flour Mills invest heavily in updated production equipment and expanding its facilities

Nestle has doubled the capacity of its production facilities at its Harare factory to meet demand for its popular infant cereals

Nissan's plans to double capacity at its Rosslyn manufacturing plant have been welcomed as a vote of confidence in the South African automotive industry

Job creation in Zambia has been given a major boost with the announcement that a new US$1.3 billion investment is being made in establishing a new motor assembly plant

Zambia has announced that it aims to produce 1.5 million tonnes of copper by 2015, making it the world's fifth largest producer

Many industries are struggling to cope with the current challenges being set within the country

Following a decline in sales in India, Maruti Suzuki are increasing exports of petrol-fuelled vehicles into Africa

Second-hand cars in Kenya are more expense than you would think, with prices driven up by a combination of customs, excise and VAT. This situation, coupled with the poor conditions of Kenya's highway infrastructure, led one young computer engineer to set about solving the problem - creating a brand new car which costs just $6,000

The internationally renowned automotive company has turned to experience to take care of three of its developing regions

Impala lager, made with root vegetable cassava, launched in Mozambique 25 percent cheaper than other beers

UN report says continent must increase manufacturing exports to help reduce poverty

Indian giant Tata will build assembly plant in South Africa this month

SA's largest arms manufacturer posts profit for first time in a decade

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Speaking at the event, which took place last week, the Minister said that the launch of the Soshanguve Manufacturing Technology Demonstration Centre represents a “milestone” in the South African Government's ongoing efforts to support sustainable small businesses.

OSRAM’s products, including high-intensity discharge lamps, T5 and T8 fluorescent lamps and LEDs, are to be used for the indoor and outdoor lighting, floodlights, and lighting for catering establishments and parking lots at all ten World Cup stadiums.