Construction sentiment ticks up despite less activity. 55% of respondents to the index survey are dissatisfied with prevailing conditions.
The Absa Manufacturing Confidence Survey decreased by ten points in the third quarter - its lowest level since the first quarter of 2024.
UN Trade and Development (Unctad) reports that trade policy uncertainty has 'become the new tariff'. Flextra Industry News.
US tariffs expected to have a significant impact on metals, engineering sector, Seifsa warns. Flextra Industry News.
Insufficient participation of the private sector in the funding and implementation of major public infrastructure investment projects.
Lack of economic collaboration between nations is stifling Africa’s critical minerals beneficiation aspirations, members agreed during the Manufacturing Indaba
South Africa to impose chrome ore export controls and approves power incentive in bid to arrest ferrochrome decline.
South Africa to impose chrome ore export controls and approves power incentive in bid to arrest ferrochrome decline.
A World Bank-linked climate investment fund has backed South African plans to cut its reliance on coal, unlocking up to $2.6-billion in financing.
Mintek has achieved a significant milestone in sustainable metallurgy by demonstrating production of manganese ferroalloys using carbon-free reductants.