Africa, the world’s fastest-growing continent demographically, stands at a pivotal crossroads in its energy landscape. Home to over 1.4 billion people, the continent grapples with stark disparities in power access.…
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In this episode of Tech Talk, I chatted to Nick De Beer, founder of Fortis X. We discussed his company’s journey from producing containers and other plastic goods for the…
In a timeous event, the Morningstar investment conference taking place in Sandton today, saw a number of key perspectives provided on South African economy and potential. At the current junction…
Ford Motor Company’s South African plans to cut more than 470 jobs in a restructuring move aimed at aligning production with shifting market demands. The decision, confirmed by both the…
The latest manufacturing and production numbers for South Africa were released by Stats SA today and paint a grim picture. Headline Manufacturing Numbers: Total Manufacturing production: A decreased OF -6,3%…
Zambia, one of Africa’s top copper producers, is now taking strategic steps to position itself as a key player in the global electric vehicle (EV) value chain. In a bold…
Adapting to an Unpredictable Global Trade Environment It’s no secret that manufacturers are operating in an increasingly complex global trade environment, facing challenges from tariff volatility and shifting supply chains.…
Digital Transformation Reshaping Industries As Nigeria embraces digital transformation, 2025 marks a breakthrough year for the manufacturing and communications sectors. Advancements in technology are not only changing large industries, but…
A Bold Step Toward Technological Independence Mara Phones, Africa’s pioneering smartphone manufacturer, has placed Rwanda at the heart of digital innovation with its Kigali-based factory. Since its launch in 2019,…
A Breakdown of GDP in Africa While Africa’s GDP growth slowed from 4.2% in 2022 to 3.1% in 2023 due to global and regional shocks, it did see a rebound…
