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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

Data, insight, action: Green manufacturing is driving competitiveness

Digital technologies such as blockchain, internet of things sensors, AI and machine learning are transforming South African industry

Generative AI, cybersecurity threats, new labour-market demands and accelerated technological change are now reshaping universities.  (John McCann/M&G)

Incentivise the adoption of 4IR technologies

With great rewards for bringing new technologies into different sectors will come great opportunities for South Africa’s economy

The odds are stacked against the manufacturing sector

Embattled manufacturing sector expecting job cuts

Weak consumer demand, elevated input costs and even industrial action may lead to job cuts over the next year, says an employer organisation.

No U-turn on currency by Manufacturing Circle

Last week’s Agent Provocateur column in the <em>M&G</em> stated that the Manufacturing Circle had done a "U-turn" in respect of its monetary policy.

The Manufacturing Circle has made recommendations to the government to improve the sector.

Manufacturing Circle says sector is in crisis

The South African manufacturing sector is in a crisis which requires changes to the country’s policies, says the Manufacturing Circle.

Manufacturers have criticised the lack of concern shown to the industry in the wake of proposed electricity tariff hikes.

Nervous future for damaged manufacturing sector

Manufacturers have criticised the lack of concern shown to the industry in the wake of proposed electricity tariff hikes.

Manufacturers say power hikes will put them out of business

Manufacturers will appeal to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) for relief on its planned electricity tariff hikes