President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to expanding Special Economic Zones (SEZs), describing them as powerful engines of industrial growth that can attract investment, create jobs and strengthen the country’s position in global manufacturing.
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Manufacturing remains central to South Africa’s economic future, with the government positioning the sector as a key driver of jobs, innovation and industrial growth. Speaking at the 2026 Manufacturing Indaba in Sandton, Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition John Steenhuisen said stronger manufacturing capabilities are essential if the country wants to build a more…
Gina Bester, general manager. Middle East and Africa Terrapinn; Motunrayo Akinfala, CEO Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria; Abba Aliyu, MD/CEO Rural Electrification Agency; Damilola Asaleye vice president, Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria at the Solar and Storage Live Nigeria Conference
Nigeria has a 200-million-dollar lithium mining and processing plant, and it’s located in Zamfara State. The government expects the investment to drive the country’s industrialisation and meet global demand for lithium and other critical minerals. Oseme Oigiagbe, Executive Director at Truckmaster Nigeria, joins CNBC Africa to discuss what this means for Electric Vehicle and renewable…
Manufacturing remains central to South Africa’s economic future, with the government positioning the sector as a key driver of jobs, innovation and industrial growth. Speaking at the 2026 Manufacturing Indaba in Sandton, Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition John Steenhuisen said stronger manufacturing capabilities are essential if the country wants to build a more…
To stem the estimated $7 billion Africa lost annually to medical tourism, the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH) on Wednesday in Lagos called for an African-led transformation of the continent’s healthcare systems, warning that the exodus of patients and healthcare spending is undermining Africa’s capacity to build world-class health systems.
Angola is stepping up efforts to reshape its economy, accelerating reforms aimed at reducing its dependence on oil while expanding industrial capacity, strengthening food security and investing heavily in power, transport and critical infrastructure. CNBC Africa’s Keamo Mosepele spoke to Fernando Chivinda, Executive Head for Business and Commercial Banking Angola at Standard Bank Group to…
The GSMA has announced a new initiative aimed at improving artificial intelligence (AI) inclusion across Africa by supporting the development of AI models capable of understanding and responding in African languages.
South Africa is intensifying its fight against corruption through arrests, disciplinary action and institutional reforms, with the Seventh Administration placing accountability at the centre of its efforts to rebuild public confidence in government and law enforcement.
TikTok has unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at improving artificial intelligence (AI) literacy, strengthening transparency around AI-generated content and protecting users from AI-generated spam across Sub-Saharan Africa.