Water security has increasingly become a defining factor shaping the future of economies, cities, and, most critically, food systems. Rising demand and growing pressure on water resources now require coordinated action from governments, the private sector, and civil society to address challenges that threaten sustainable and reliable supply. For governments in particular, water security is […]
Business confidence in the manufacturing sector came under renewed pressure during the first quarter of 2026, with lacklustre demand weighing on sentiment. According to the Q1 Absa Manufacturing Survey, the headline index number declined by 9 index points to 30 from the previous quarter. Sales volumes, orders and selling prices all experienced substantial declines. When […]
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Factory output also went up by 3.6% year-on-year in April
The report shows the production of food and beverages was the biggest contributor to the decrease in factory output
Stats SA report shows 1.1% drop in factory output, with automotive sector the sole exception with a 13.4% increase