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South African manufacturers exporting products such as steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, chemicals, electricity and hydrogen will have to provide emissions data by 2026. Photo: File
CEMENT

Southern African projects fuel growth

The cement sector is a big focus area for the IDC; not only in South Africa, but on the continent as well

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2 min read
IDC

Clearing the space for water

The IDC helps BTC to position itself in a niche sector that is crucial to the country’s development.

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3 min read
A successful challenge by ­employers to the extension of a wage agreement in the engineering industry to non-parties is one of three such challenges being mounted this year.
ENGINEERING SECTOR

Chemical sector needs specialist skills

The chemicals sector has specific skills requirements that need to be addressed if its potential is to be realised.

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5 min read
Local plastics maker bags IDC support
IDC

Local plastics maker bags IDC support

Award-winning business creates more than 400 job opportunities for the local community.

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2 min read
Man with a plan: hilton Lazarus is at the helm of the IDC’s chemicals and allied industries business unit.
CHEMICAL

Chemicals drive the economy

Replacing fuels with more sustainable options remains a key focus for IDC business unit

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7 min read
An aerial view of the Ohorongo Cement plant
CEMENT

Namibian cement plant to compete in West Africa

Over a construction period of 22 months, Ohorongo Cement became Africa’s most modern and efficient cement plant.

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3 min read
Bosun has rapidly established a reputation in the competitive construction industry for its ability to meet exacting quality and deadline requirements
IDC

Paving the road to success

IDC funding helped Bosun to purchase its own premises and mechanize operations.

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2 min read
Bliss says
IDC

Bliss says, I’ll be MAQ

A small soap manufacturer takes on the big guns with help from the IDC

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4 min read