As manufacturers across Africa face mounting pressure to improve productivity, reduce operating costs, address skills shortages and remain globally competitive, automation has become one of the most significant opportunities for…
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will deliver the keynote address at the 13th Manufacturing Indaba Conference and Exhibition, taking place on 14–15 July 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. The Deputy President's participation highlights the…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly emerging as one of the most significant forces shaping the future of manufacturing globally, and Africa's manufacturing sector is increasingly recognising its potential to drive…
The Manufacturing Indaba 2026 Edition to Deliver Actionable Solutions. The Manufacturing Indaba 2025, held 15–16 July at the Sandton Convention Centre, delivered candid insights into the structural challenges and transformative…
Unreliable energy remains one of the biggest barriers to industrial growth across Africa, with load shedding, high electricity costs, and grid instability disrupting production, destroying jobs, and undermining competitiveness in…
As Africa accelerates its industrialisation agenda, access to finance remains one of the most critical enablers of manufacturing growth across the continent. The Manufacturing Indaba will shine a spotlight on…
As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to place pressure on global trade routes, energy prices and logistics systems, African manufacturers are once again facing the realities of external…
As Africa accelerates its industrialisation ambitions under frameworks such as the AfCFTA, a critical question emerges: Is Southern Africa equipped to manufacture at scale and compete globally? Southern Africa remains one…
Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its economic development, with industrialisation increasingly recognised as a key driver of sustainable growth, job creation and economic resilience. The Manufacturing Indaba continues to play…
One of the key topics of discussion to be explored and debated at the 2026 Manufacturing Indaba will focus on how the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) can be translated from policy into…
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