Mining strikes have been blames as one reason for the PMI drop. (Image source: Duncan Edwards)
South Africas purchasing managers index (PMI), which is used to gauge manufacturing sector activity, fell to a three-year low in September
The tobacco industry may have created jobs but controlling the sale and distribution of tobacco needs to be administered under individual country laws, according to KAM chief executive officer, Betty Maina (Image source: Traumrune)
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has spoken out against the full implementation of the World Health Organisations tobacco control recommendations in the region
South African trade and industry minister Rob Davies. (Image source: World Economic Forum/Flickr)
The launch of the Manufacturing Competitiveness Enhancement Programme (MCEP) has caused the manufacturing sector in South Africa to boom, according to the countrys trade and industry minister Rob Davies
According to Naamsa, 623,914 new vehicle units were sold in South Africa in 2012. (Image source: lrargerich/Flickr)
Vehicle sales in South Africa has shown a 9.2 per cent increase by the end of 2012 as compared to 2011, according to the country’s National Association of Automobile Manufacturers (Naamsa)
Unilevers new factory in South Africa has been scheduled to start production by 2014. (Image source: steve p2008/Flickr)
Unilever has revealed plans to build a US$90mn factory at Boksburg in South Africa
The Carmix 3.5TT is renowned for its robust performance in concrete mixing. (Image source: Carmix)
Genuine Volvo Parts are specifically developed, tested and approved to get the very best results from your Volvo machine. (Image source: Volvo CE)
The transaction will give TotalEnergies an interest in hydropower projects in Uganda, Rwanda and Malawi. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The Cat G3520 Fast Response natural-gas generator set is available for dealers around the world. (Image source: Cat)
Hyde Johannesburg marks a major milestone for Ennismore as the brand’s first hotel in Africa. (Image source: Ennismore)
XCMG is supply machinery to Guinea's Simandou project (Image source: Adobe Stock)
More financing is finding its way into Africa's solar power sector (IMAGE SOURCE: Adobe Stock)
Emirates SkyCargo partners with Astral Aviation to enhance global trade routes, boosting cargo connectivity and economic opportunities across Africa. (Image source: Emirates SkyCargo)
WATT Renewable Corporation increased capacity by 17%, improved uptime to 99.5%, and cut 1,329 tonnes of CO₂ through hybrid solar solutions. (Image source: WATT Renewable Corporation)
AI-driven cyberattacks, including phishing and DDoS strikes, are evolving across Africa, requiring proactive security measures and awareness. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
