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Charging up for EV consumers

THE Eastern Cape is home to one of the country’s two main automotive manufacturing hubs. It is proudly motor country and the provincial government,...

Building world-class engines in Gqeberha

https://youtu.be/TTjQ1cvRfIw FORD’S Struandale Engine Plant in Nelson Mandela Bay has played an instrumental role in the success of the locally assembled Ford Ranger – both...

Ten years on, leading automotive blanking and commercial vehicle company innovates

FOUNDED in 2014, VM Automotive has grown to become South Africa’s premier black-owned automotive blanking company, with its sights set on becoming a major...

Additional solar panels reduce Kariega auto plant’s carbon footprint

VOLKSWAGEN Group Africa has added an additional 3 MW of solar power to its grid, bringing the total output of renewable energy to 5.9...

Truck manufacturer’s R200m investment declaration solidifies the EC as a strategic auto manufacturing hub

SIGNIFYING a major boost for South Africa's automotive sector, the Coega Development Corporation proudly announced a R200 million investment declaration by FAW Trucks South...

Construction of R3bn auto manufacturing plant at Coega on track

THE Coega Development Corporation shared a progress update on the R3 billion Stellantis automotive manufacturing facility project located in the Coega Special Economic Zone...

Ten years on, leading automotive blanking and commercial vehicle company innovates

FOUNDED in 2014, VM Automotive has grown to become South Africa’s premier black-owned automotive blanking company, with its sights set on becoming a major...

Supplier support helps EC transport business to thrive

BABCOCK recognises the vital role that SMEs play in building a sustainable and resilient supply chain in South Africa and supports emerging companies that...

Transnet – Auto industry to work closely on imports and exports

COINCIDING with Auto Week 2024, Transnet and Naamsa | The Automotive Business Council, signed a three-year collaboration agreement. Transnet said that this strategic partnership...

Annual Auto Week highlights industry shifts and SA’s position in the global market

AT the close of SA Auto Week 2024 held in Cape Town last week, Naamsa | The Automotive Business Council CEO Mikel Mabasa hosted...

President Ramaphosa hints at NEV demand-side incentives

IN his address at SA Auto Week held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged the sizeable contribution...

Premier auto component show moves to Gqeberha in 2025

THE National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (Naacam) announced it will be hosting the fourth iteration of the Naacam Show scheduled to...

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Gqeberha pharma plant uses ammonia tech in R300m CaaS agreement

A PARTNERSHIP between Energy Partners (EP) and Aspen Pharmacare will see EP build, operate and manage South Africa’s largest state-of-the-art ammonia cooling plant for...

Addressing key challenges and trends impacting the logistics industry

THE logistics industry is undergoing significant transformation, driven by evolving global trends and emerging challenges. With a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Gqeberha, FAW Trucks...

Agriculture GDP posts a strong rebound of 17.2% in 2024 Q4

AS widely expected, the country’s agriculture GDP was adjusted upwards, says Paul Makube, senior agricultural economist at FNB Commercial. He says the 4 March...

Economic growth and job creation behind provincial govt’s plan

HIGH-growth sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, the oceans economy, the digital economy and tourism, featured prominently in the Eastern Cape provincial government’s ambitious strategy aimed...