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Pressure & Potential SA Industry at a Crossroads Welcome to the highlights edition of the Sassda GPS eNewsletter, your go-to source for key developments shaping South Africa’s business, industrial, and economic landscape. Each month we distribute this popular market intelligence aggregator to an exclusive database of members and associates. This selection of the best articles from the last quarter, aims to extend access to this quality content by prioritising the top stories from the latest issues…
Ramaphosa’s Infrastructure Drive Attracts R238bn in Pledges President Ramaphosa’s campaign to rebuild South Africa’s infrastructure base continues to gain traction, with R238 billion in new pledges from both domestic and international players. The funds target housing, rail, water, and green energy, creating the kind of fiscal stimulus needed to reignite growth. For businesses across the value chain from steel to cement to logistics, the pipeline is looking promising... Read more
SA Unlocks $1.5BN World Bank Loan for Infrastructure Fix
South Africa has unlocked access to a $1 billion global green industrialisation fund aimed at accelerating decarbonisation across manufacturing and heavy industry. The fund will be used to finance clean energy adoption, emissions reduction tech, and sustainable production lines. With ESG benchmarks tightening globally, this fund gives local firms a powerful tool to future-proof operations and remain globally competitive. It also signals investor belief in South Africa’s industrial reinvention story... Read more
CSIR Powers Up SA’s Additive Manufacturing Future
In a first for South Africa, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has successfully produced stainless steel powder for additive manufacturing. This paves the way for locally made components in aerospace, automotive, and medical sectors that are traditionally reliant on imported materials. The breakthrough reduces costs, boosts self-sufficiency, and could catapult SA into the global 3D printing value chain… Read more
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