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16/07/2025

09/07/2025

Master Builders South Africa Golf Day 2025! ⛳

Get ready for an unforgettable day of golf, networking, and friendly competition at the Gary Player Golf Course, Sun City Resort, North West Province! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just love the game, this is your chance to play on one of South Africa's premier courses while supporting excellence in the building industry.

Event Details:
Registration Opens: 08:00
Tee-off Times: 10:10 - 12:30
Format: Fourball Alliance
Caddies: Available at players' own cost

Entry Fees:
Fourball Team (4 players): R4,800
Individual Entry: R1,200 per person (we'll group you into a fourball)
Optional Dinner Attendance: R1,200 per person (Golf competition winners attend free!)

Prize Giving & Dinner: Join us for a spectacular evening at the MBSA National Health & Safety Awards Banquet!

Date: Friday, 5 September 2025
Time: 19:00
Venue: Sun City Convention Centre, Sun City Resort, North West
Dress Code: Formal or Traditional

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with industry leaders, enjoy a beautiful day of golf, and vie for exciting prizes!

To register: https://lnkd.in/ds6-3R7D

09/07/2025

Africa’s Budding Infrastructure Development Provides an Unparalleled Opportunity for Growth in Local Manufacturing

Johannesburg, South Africa: 08 July 2025 - Africa’s infrastructure boom is unlocking a new wave of opportunities for the continent’s manufacturing sector, positioning local producers to drive industrialisation, create jobs, and foster economic resilience.

According to the African Development Bank, Africa requires US$130-170 billion annually for infrastructure investment, with a financing gap of US$68-108 billion. As governments, investors, and development finance institutions commit to bridging this gap, projects in energy, transport, water, and digital infrastructure are accelerating across the continent.

This infrastructure momentum provides an unparalleled opportunity for local manufacturing growth. From cement and steel production for construction projects to the fabrication of transmission towers, pipes, and electrical components for energy and water initiatives, African manufacturers are strategically positioned to supply critical inputs while localising value chains.

“By aligning manufacturing capacity with infrastructure development, Africa can reduce import dependency, retain value within local economies, and foster job creation across industrial sectors,” notes Liz Hart, Managing Director of the Manufacturing Indaba.

The manufacturing sector already accounts for over US$500 billion annually in Africa’s GDP, with the potential to double by 2030 as industrialisation gains traction. Infrastructure projects not only drive demand for locally produced materials but also enhance the logistics, energy reliability, and connectivity required for manufacturers to scale competitively.

Events like the 2025 Manufacturing Indaba will play a critical role in aligning Africa’s manufacturing leaders with emerging infrastructure projects, supporting the continent’s drive toward sustainable industrialisation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

As Africa continues to build its roads, bridges, energy systems, and water networks, local manufacturers have a unique opportunity to become the backbone of the continent’s transformation, advancing Africa’s “Made in Africa” agenda while unlocking significant economic growth.

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07/07/2025

Master Builders Annual Congress 2025

Turning South Africa into a construction site.
A collaborative commitment to accelerate infrastructure development and investment. An event you can't miss.

Date: 5 September 2025
Location: Sun City Resort, North West

To registor:https://www.masterbuilders.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/MBSA-2025-Congress-Delegate-Registration-Form-Early-Bird.pdf

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02/07/2025

The Master Builders South Africa Golf Day is Back!

Tee Off at the Iconic Gary Player Country Club
Join us for a memorable day of golf, networking, and friendly competition at one of South Africa’s most prestigious courses — the legendary Gary Player Country Club in Sun City.

Whether you register as a team or as an individual player, you’ll enjoy a world-class golfing experience, great company, and a spectacular setting — all in support of excellence in the building industry.

To register click here: https://form.jotform.com/251733438411049

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01/07/2025

South Africa’s Manufacturing Sector: Driving Growth Through Key Industries

Johannesburg, South Africa: 1 July 2025 - South Africa’s manufacturing sector remains a cornerstone of the nation’s economic growth and industrialisation ambitions, contributing approximately 13 % to GDP and employing over 1.6 million people. Despite challenges such as logistics constraints and energy disruptions, the sector demonstrates resilience and adaptability, underpinned by strategic government support, technology adoption, and growing regional and global demand. As the country seeks to expand its industrial base under the African Continental Free Trade Area, understanding the top manufacturing sectors provides insight into where growth, investment, and job creation opportunities lie.

Top Manufacturing Sectors in South Africa
1. Food & Beverage
• Largest sub-sector, comprising 22.3 % of total manufacturing sales in Q4 2023.
• A consistent driver of growth with expanding domestic and regional market opportunities.
2. Basic Iron & Steel, Non‑Ferrous Metals, Metal Products & Machinery
• Comprises 20.9 % of sectoral sales, including steel, aluminium, metal fabrication, and machinery.
• Supports infrastructure, mining, and construction industries vital to Africa’s development.
3. Petroleum, Chemical, Rubber & Plastic Products
• Holds 20.1 % of total manufacturing sales, with strong growth in petrochemicals and plastics.
• Vital for South Africa’s industrial value chains and a significant export contributor.
4. Automotive (Motor Vehicles, Parts & Accessories)
• Produces over 500,000 vehicles annually, contributing heavily to exports and value-added manufacturing.
• Attracting significant investment in electric vehicle production through government incentives.
Sector Overview & Employment
The manufacturing sector employs over 1.6 million people.

Contributes around 13 % to GDP, positioning South Africa as a leading industrial hub on the continent.
Ranked 51st of 153 countries on UNIDO’s Competitive Industrial Performance Index.

Key Insights
These four clusters collectively represent over 65 % of manufacturing sales in South Africa.
Food & Beverage and Automotive sectors offer high investment and export potential.
Government incentives, including support for black industrialists and special economic zones, are accelerating growth in strategic sectors.

Challenges and Opportunities
While power disruptions and logistics inefficiencies continue to impact manufacturing operations, the sector is poised for recovery through increased localisation, adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies, and growing African market access under the AfCFTA.

Strategic partnerships, investment in green manufacturing, and infrastructure development will be critical in unlocking the sector’s full potential.
South Africa’s top manufacturing sectors are central to driving industrialisation, job creation, and economic growth while positioning the country as a manufacturing leader on the African continent. As South Africa positions itself as Africa’s leading manufacturing hub, these sectors will drive the next phase of industrial growth and investment.

These opportunities and challenges will be unpacked at the upcoming Manufacturing Indaba, providing a platform for manufacturers, investors, and policymakers to collaborate and grow Africa’s industrial future together.

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23/06/2025

Made in Africa. Built for the World.

Africa’s Manufacturing Sector Poised for Global Impact
Johannesburg, South Africa: 23 June 2025 - As global supply chains diversify and regional value chains strengthen, Africa stands at the threshold of a manufacturing resurgence. The upcoming Manufacturing Indaba, taking place from the 15 – 16 July 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa, will spotlight Africa’s industrial transformation and the unprecedented opportunity to scale production, create jobs, and foster inclusive economic growth.

Leading the charge are South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco, and Kenya—Africa’s most industrialised economies—each contributing significantly to the continent’s industrial GDP. South Africa remains the most advanced manufacturing base, with strengths in automotive, mining equipment, and food processing. Egypt and Morocco are fast becoming global hubs for textiles, electronics, and renewable energy components, while Nigeria and Kenya are advancing agro-processing and consumer goods manufacturing.

Yet the greatest potential lies across the broader continent:
▪️Africa’s manufacturing market is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030
▪️The continent has the world’s youngest workforce, with 122 million people entering the labour market by 2035
▪️Africa holds over 30% of the world’s critical mineral reserves, vital for global clean technology manufacturing
▪️The AfCFTA will enable seamless trade across 54 countries, boosting intra-African manufacturing flows

“The Manufacturing Indaba is where Africa’s industrial journey takes shape,” says Liz Hart, Managing Director of the Manufacturing Indaba. “Our focus is on building value chains, upskilling people, and exporting high-quality African-made goods to the world.”

Key topics at the 2025 Indaba include:
▪️Localising production in automotive, agro-processing and green technologies
▪️Building an inclusive workforce through skills development and SME growth
▪️Unlocking financing and innovation for industrial scale-ups
▪️Beneficiating Africa’s natural resources to add local value and resilience

Africa’s industrial future is being built now — and the world is taking notice.

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12/06/2025

📣Green Power Technologies will be exhibiting at Big 5 Construct South Africa

Visit Hall 5, Stand 420 and let's talk power reliable, clean and mobile!

Products on display:

🟢 The Voltbox
🟢 The Juice Box
🟢 The Powerbox
🟢 Solar Lighting

At Green Power Technologies, we provide innovative, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions tailored to meet the unique demands of our clients.

Save the date: 18 - 20 June 2025 Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg.

For more information: https://gpt-renewables.com/

10/06/2025

🚨SA BUILDER June 2025 issue is out! 🚧🏗🦺
Highlights include:

•New Employment Equity Act regulations
•One year on: Lesson from the George disaster
•Jo'burg's Inner-City revitalisation plan
•MBA North: Golf Day
•Afrisam empowers builders in a demanding market
•Concor and Cape Town creates affordable housing
•When it's time for an epoxy floor coating

SA Builder is proudly published by Isikhova Media on behalf of Master Builders South Africa.

Download a free PDF copy here: https://www.sabuilder.co.za/

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10/06/2025

Unlocking Industrial Potential: Financing African Manufacturing Growth Takes Centre Stage

Johannesburg, South Africa: 10 June 2025 – As Africa positions itself as the next global manufacturing frontier, stakeholders from across the continent are turning their focus to one of the sector’s most pressing challenges — access to finance. Under the banner “Financing African Manufacturing Growth”, leading policymakers, financiers, and industry experts will converge at the Manufacturing Indaba, to explore how innovative financing models, public-private partnerships, and investment incentives can transform the future of African manufacturing.

According to the African Development Bank (AfDB), Africa’s manufacturing sector requires over US$50 billion annually in new investment to meet industrialisation goals, but the continent faces a financing gap of at least US$20–25 billion per year. Meanwhile, SMEs — which account for more than 90% of all businesses and roughly 80% of manufacturing jobs in Africa — receive less than 20% of total available commercial financing.
“Financing is the fuel of industrialisation,” says Liz Hart, Managing Director of the Manufacturing Indaba, “Africa’s manufacturers need more than ambition — they need access to capital, blended finance models, and a policy environment that de-risks industrial investment.”

Key Focus Areas Include:
Innovative SME Financing Models: From asset-based lending and supply chain finance to development-backed credit facilities, experts will unpack practical tools to unlock growth for small and medium manufacturers.

Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs): Successful PPP case studies will be showcased, demonstrating how collaborative models can finance industrial infrastructure, logistics, and power supply.
Incentives & Policy Reform: Governments across Africa are revising industrial policy frameworks to create investment-friendly environments, including tax holidays, import duty waivers, SEZ benefits, and credit guarantees.

With the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) unlocking a potential US$3.4 trillion market, financing scalable manufacturing operations is more urgent than ever to build local production capacity, boost exports, and create millions of jobs.
This high-level session will be a central feature of the upcoming Manufacturing Indaba, bringing together banks, DFIs, investment firms, ministries, industrialists, and manufacturing leaders from across the continent.

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02/06/2025

Kenya Confirms Large Delegation of Exhibitors to Showcase “Made in Africa” at Manufacturing Indaba 2025

2 June 2025 - Johannesburg, South Africa – The organisers of the Manufacturing Indaba 2025 are proud to announce the confirmed participation of a large delegation of exhibitors from Kenya, who will be showcasing their manufacturing capabilities under the “Made in Africa” brand.

Taking place from 15 – 16 July 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, the Manufacturing Indaba has become the continent’s premier platform for advancing industrialisation, innovation, and trade across Africa. The strong Kenyan presence reflects a shared continental vision to unlock intra-African trade and industrial development, in alignment with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Showcasing Kenya’s Industrial Ambitions
Kenya, as one of East Africa’s leading economies, is experiencing a renewed focus on manufacturing-led growth. With the government’s Kenya Vision 2030 and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) prioritising industrialisation, the country is making strides in sectors such as agro-processing, pharmaceuticals, textiles, automotive components, construction materials, and electronics.

Recent investments in special economic zones, infrastructure, and SME development are creating a more competitive environment for Kenyan manufacturers, both locally and for export. The Manufacturing Indaba offers a timely platform to highlight these developments, connect with regional partners, and attract foreign investment.

Driving Intra-African Trade and Regional Value Chains
The Kenyan exhibitors at the Indaba represent a cross-section of the country’s industrial base and are keen to forge new partnerships, distribution networks, and joint ventures with counterparts from Southern Africa and beyond. Their participation demonstrates a growing commitment to building regional value chains, reducing dependency on imports, and boosting the continent’s productive capacity.

Unlocking the AfCFTA Opportunity
As the AfCFTA continues to gain momentum, Kenya is positioning itself as a key player in shaping a unified African market. The country’s industrial policies are geared towards value addition, technology adoption, and export diversification, enabling Kenyan manufacturers to tap into a broader continental consumer base.
By providing a platform for direct engagement between manufacturers, buyers, investors, and policymakers, the Manufacturing Indaba fosters partnerships that turn policy into practical trade outcomes.

To register:https://manufacturingindaba.co.za/exhibitor-enquiry/

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27/05/2025

Africa’s Manufacturing Sector: Overcoming Challenges to Unlock a $1 Trillion Growth Opportunity

Johannesburg, South Africa — 27 May 2025 — As Africa seeks to chart a course toward industrial transformation, its manufacturing sector faces a pivotal moment. The continent’s economic future hinges on its ability to overcome longstanding challenges — and seize the extraordinary growth opportunities ahead. These themes will take centre stage at the Manufacturing Indaba, Africa’s flagship platform for driving industrial development and regional collaboration.

Despite hurdles such as limited infrastructure, access to finance, and skills shortages, Africa’s manufacturing potential is immense. According to the African Development Bank, the continent’s manufacturing output could grow from $500 billion today to over $1 trillion by 2030, driven by rapid urbanisation, a booming population, regional trade integration, and increasing demand for African-made goods.

"Africa has the people, the resources, and the entrepreneurial spirit — what we need now is focused investment, enabling policies, and bold partnerships," said Liz Hart, Managing Director of the Manufacturing Indaba.

However, to realise this potential, the sector must address core challenges:
Inadequate Infrastructure: Power shortages, poor transport networks, and inefficient logistics raise production costs and delay time-to-market.

Access to Capital: Manufacturers, especially SMEs, struggle to secure the financial backing needed to modernise and expand.
Skills Gaps: Africa’s youthful workforce lacks sufficient access to technical and vocational training aligned with industry needs.
Policy Uncertainty: Inconsistent industrial policies, protectionist tendencies, and red tape often deter investment.
Heavy Import Dependence: Africa continues to import a significant portion of its consumer and industrial goods, stifling local production.

Yet hope is on the horizon. Initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) are creating unprecedented opportunities to build regional value chains, harmonise standards, and open up a unified market of over 1.4 billion consumers.

The Manufacturing Indaba 2025 will bring together leading manufacturers, government decision-makers, investors, and development partners to explore practical solutions, policy reforms, and innovations that can elevate the sector. The agenda will spotlight key areas such as industrial financing, smart manufacturing, sustainability, localisation strategies, and cross-border trade.

“This is Africa’s time to industrialise,” said Hart. “We must harness our comparative advantages and move from being consumers of imported goods to producers of value-added products that compete globally.”
The Manufacturing Indaba is more than a conference — it’s a catalyst for African manufacturing’s next chapter.

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