Manufacturing East Africa

29/06/2025

The countdown is on to the 2025 Manufacturing Indaba, the continent’s leading platform for industrial growth, innovation, and collaboration. With a powerful mix of exhibitions, high-level conferences, CEO-led workshops, and networking, this year’s event will bring together Africa’s top manuf...

03/12/2023

The African manufacturing landscape continues its rapid evolution and businesses need to adapt

29/06/2023

5 Unexpected ways AI is revolutionizing our world

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across various industries, reshaping the way we live, work, and interact. While its impact is undeniable, there are several unexpected ways in which AI is changing our world.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across various industries, reshaping the way we live, work, and interact. While its impact is undeniable, there are several unexpected ways in which AI is changing our world. Unleashing Creativity: AI algorithms are breaking new grou...

08/05/2023

3 Themes That Manufacturers are Focused on in 2023

In manufacturing, three issues have stood out as priorities as businesses take advantage of the cloud to improve their digital posture: sustainability, cost pressures and ongoing supply chain disruptions

RE: https://www.sdcexec.com/sourcing-procurement/manufacturing/article/22861028/loftware-inc-3-themes-that-manufacturers-are-focused-on-in-2023

In manufacturing, three issues have stood out as priorities as businesses take advantage of the cloud to improve their digital posture: sustainability, cost pressures and ongoing supply chain disruptions.

02/05/2023

Minister Sihle Zikalala: Progress in implementing National Infrastructure Investment Plan

Statement by the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Mr Sihle Zikalala, on the progress in implementing the National Infrastructure Investment Plan.

It is indeed evident that the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is a key role player in the economic recovery and reconstruction plan. This is a department at the centre of driving the implementation of South Africa’s blue print, the National Development Plan (NDP).

RE: https://www.gov.za/speeches/minister-public-works-and-infrastructure-mr-sihle-zikalala-25-apr-2023-0000

25 Apr 2023Statement by the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Mr Sihle Zikalala, on the progress in implementing the National Infrastructure Investment PlanDeputy Minister of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Ms Bernice Swarts;Acting DG of the Department, Dr Alec Moemi;Th...

24/04/2023

5G private wireless network in process manufacturing

Ricky Corker, Chief Customer Experience Officer at Nokia , and Mikko Uusitalo, Global Director for Mission Critical & Private Networks at Cellnex Telecom, discuss the driving factors behind why BASF, the largest chemical factory in southern Europe, decided to implement a 5G private wireless network.

RE: https://lnkd.in/dkYGZjj5

In this interview Ricky Corker, Chief Customer Experience Officer at Nokia, and Mikko Uusitalo, Global Director for Mission Critical & Private Networks at Ce...

17/04/2023

DRC and Zambia to establish SEZs for electric vehicle production.

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) have signed a framework agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia for the establishment of special economic zones for the production of electric vehicles and batteries as the continent looks to add value to surging demand for its critical minerals.

RE: https://african.business/2023/04/long-reads/drc-and-zambia-to-establish-sezs-for-electric-vehicle-production

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Investment from Afreximbank and the UN aims to turn the countries from exporters of unprocessed critical minerals to vibrant manufacturing hubs for electric vehicles and batteries.

30/03/2023

The Manufacturing Indaba Conference will discuss key issues critical to supporting the development of manufacturers in Africa.

The conversation will take place at the upcoming Manufacturing Indaba taking place from the 24 – 25 October 2023 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa.

The conference aims to focus on the financing and economic recovery of businesses in the manufacturing industry in a post pandemic era.

RE: https://manufacturingindaba.co.za

15/02/2023

Corporate Benefits of Sponsoring the 10th edition of Manufacturing Indaba:

Recognition as a Key Stakeholder and Supporter of Manufacturing Indaba – Africa’s largest manufacturing conference & exhibition
Build a more established brand – Stand out from competition
Share your company profile and capabilities with leading manufacturers and supply chain partners.
Benefit from Event Marketing: Weekly Mailers (70,000+), Social Media, Media Partners, Website exposure.

Contact [email protected] to learn more about sponsorship packages available.

12/02/2023

Kenya: Manufacturers Voice Concern Over Kenya Power Plan to Increase Electricity Prices

Nairobi — Manufacturers have voiced their concerns over planned electricity hike by Kenya Power, which they say will lead to higher cost of production.

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) argues that the increment will see the cost of electricity rise by between Sh3.5 and Sh5, depending on tariff and consumption.

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Manufacturers have voiced their concerns over planned electricity hike by Kenya Power, which they say will lead to higher cost of production.