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South Africa to make public plans to boost local vehicle production
Manufacturing & Industry

South Africa to make public plans to boost local vehicle production

​South Africa will publish a package of measures by end-February to lift local vehicle production, including possible changes to luxury taxes and import tariffs, as it reviews automotive policy after losing its position as Africa’s largest vehicle producer to Morocco.

South Africa
January 27, 2026
Nissan to sell South Africa plant to China's Chery
Manufacturing & Industry

Nissan to sell South Africa plant to China's Chery

Nissan will sell its Rosslyn manufacturing assets in South Africa to Chery’s local unit for an undisclosed sum, ending vehicle production at the more than 50-year-old site while keeping Nissan’s sales and service presence in the country.

South Africa
January 23, 2026
ArcelorMittal South Africa in advanced talks for potential deal, shares spike
Manufacturing & Industry

ArcelorMittal South Africa in advanced talks for potential deal, shares spike

​ArcelorMittal South Africa said it is in advanced talks with state-owned IDC on a potential transaction aimed at a “sustainable solution”, lifting its shares nearly 10% as the loss-making steelmaker seeks relief from weak demand, high power costs and import pressure.

South Africa
January 22, 2026
Angola’s Opaia Opens Luanda Vehicle Assembly Plant to Cut Imports and Build Local Manufacturing
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Angola’s Opaia Opens Luanda Vehicle Assembly Plant to Cut Imports and Build Local Manufacturing

Opaia said its new Opaia Motors subsidiary will run Angola’s only operating vehicle assembly plant, with capacity for 22,000 light vehicles and 1,000 buses a year, as the group targets lower import dependence and potential future exports.

Angola
January 21, 2026
G20 Summit Underscores Industrialisation as a Core Driver of South Africa’s Future Growth
Manufacturing & Industry

G20 Summit Underscores Industrialisation as a Core Driver of South Africa’s Future Growth

South Africa leveraged its G20 Presidency to secure international backing for industrialisation and mineral beneficiation, bolstering investment prospects for TASEZ and advancing the country’s long-term economic resilience.

South Africa
November 27, 2025
BMW Scales PHEV Production as BME Advances Circular Feedstock Shift
Manufacturing & Industry

BMW Scales PHEV Production as BME Advances Circular Feedstock Shift

Strong PHEV output at BMW Rosslyn and BME’s move toward circular feedstocks point to improving flexibility and localization in South African manufacturing, with further upside dependent on stable power, logistics, and consistent trade policy.

South Africa
November 19, 2025
Africa Must Move Beyond Mining: IEA Urges Building Local Value Chains in Energy Tech
Manufacturing & Industry

Africa Must Move Beyond Mining: IEA Urges Building Local Value Chains in Energy Tech

Africa’s economic future depends on shifting from raw exports to value-added manufacturing in energy technologies.

Africa
October 7, 2025
DIP Angola with Trice Chemicals IND. LLC as the first tenant to operate in the Angola Economic Zone.
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DIP Angola with Trice Chemicals IND. LLC as the first tenant to operate in the Angola Economic Zone.

The arrival of Trice Chemicals as DIP Angola’s first tenant heralds a new era of industrial growth and investment, positioning Angola as a pivotal player in Southern Africa’s manufacturing and logistics landscape.

Angola
October 1, 2025
Dangote Commences Landmark $2.5 Billion Urea Fertiliser Plant in Ethiopia, Ushering a New Era of Industrial Collaboration in Africa.
Manufacturing & Industry

Dangote Commences Landmark $2.5 Billion Urea Fertiliser Plant in Ethiopia, Ushering a New Era of Industrial Collaboration in Africa.

Dangote’s $2.5 billion fertiliser plant in Ethiopia marks a historic industrial milestone, establishing the country as Africa’s agricultural leader and unlocking diverse investment opportunities in the continent’s agro-industrial sector.

Ethiopia
October 4, 2025
Africa’s Infrastructure Boom Unlocks New Horizons for Manufacturing Investors
Manufacturing & Industry

Africa’s Infrastructure Boom Unlocks New Horizons for Manufacturing Investors

Africa’s infrastructure boom is transforming local manufacturing, moving beyond raw material exports to value-added processing and industrial clusters.

Africa
July 10, 2025
South Africa’s Auto Industry Shifts Gears: Growth, New Models & Manufacturing Bounces Back
Manufacturing & Industry

South Africa’s Auto Industry Shifts Gears: Growth, New Models & Manufacturing Bounces Back

Nissan is expanding its SUV and pickup production in South Africa, confirming its commitment despite plant uncertainty. Meanwhile, national manufacturing output rose 0.5% in May, driven by gains in auto and fabrication sectors—both key triggers for automotive investment opportunities in supply chains, plant upgrades, and industrial infrastructure.

South Africa
July 10, 2025
Uganda Advances Toward Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing Leadership
Manufacturing & Industry

Uganda Advances Toward Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing Leadership

Uganda is positioning itself as a regional innovation hub by building local semiconductor processing and electronics manufacturing capacity, laying the foundation for high-value industrial growth, reduced import dependency, and new investment opportunities.

Uganda
July 4, 2025
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