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Refiant AI: The South African startup that is making powerful AI run without data centres
Refiant AI, a South African firm, is developing a new type of artificial intelligence infrastructure that focuses on smaller, more…
South Africa to host a Chinese automobile company’s EV production for Africa
A senior business executive at Chery International, a Chinese car brand, recently revealed that Chinese automaker Chery Automobile intends to…
Hisense bets big on local manufacturing in South Africa with a high-capacity production hub
At the recent Buy Local Summit & Expo in Johannesburg, Hisense South Africa reaffirmed its commitment to domestic production, citing…
South Africa manufacturing draws fresh interest from global carmakers
Great Wall Motor (GWM), a Chinese automaker, is looking for ways to increase its manufacturing presence in South Africa, such…
Mercedes’ South Africa plant may soon build Chinese vehicles
Mercedes-Benz Group AG is purportedly considering letting Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motor Co. use its vehicle production facility in South…
South Africa grapples with STEM education crisis as math pass rates plunge, prompting calls for overhaul
South Africa’s education system is facing a stark warning: without bold reforms, the country’s STEM pipeline risks collapse, as evidenced…
After six years, $473m South African project reopens to mine engineering-grade minerals
The British-Australian multinational mining company, Rio Tinto, announced on Monday the approval for the resumption of Richards Bay Minerals’ $473…
South Africa unveils first-of-its-kind tech to transform industries from aerospace to mining
South Africa is setting a new benchmark for industrial engineering on the continent with the launch of Africa’s first hot…
Europe’s robots vs South Africa’s hands: inside the strategy to retake Africa’s car manufacturing crown
South Africa is ramping up preparations to recover its former dominance in vehicle manufacture, with a slew of initiatives scheduled…
Morocco overtakes South Africa as the continent’s largest vehicle manufacturing country
With a manufacturing milestone of one million cars in 2025, Morocco has overtaken South Africa to become Africa’s top automaker. …