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Africa Energy 2025 The Countdown has begun

The Africa Energy Indaba, taking place from 4–6 March 2025 at the CTICC in Cape Town, South Africa, promises an unparalleled experience for attendees, offering insights, networking, and opportunities to drive Africa’s energy future. Here’s what you can look forward to: World-Class Conference Engage with global energy leaders, policymakers, and industry experts as they address […]

SEIFSA NOTES THE STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS BUT CALLS FOR URGENCY AND ACTION IN IMPLEMENTATION

Johannesburg, 7 January 2025, SEIFSA has noted the State of the Nation Address (SONA) by the President, which was filled with big and ambitious plans, however, the country too often has been left trading on hope and promise and less on action.  At the heart of the SONA was a recognition of the dire need for […]

SEIFSA WARNS MEMBERS TO EXPECT TURBULENT TIMES AHEAD

Johannesburg, 7 January 2025, SEIFSA is concerned over the recent utterances by President Trump against South Africa and the impact this will have on the metals and engineering sector. Whilst we will have to get used to the idea that President Trump will continue to use social media and all other channels to give effect […]

State of the Sector Report 2025

Dear SEIFSA Members, We are delighted to invite you to a complimentary webinar titled “State of the Economy and Metals and Engineering Sector, 2025”. This event is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the economic and industry-specific developments shaping the metals and engineering sector. Webinar Details:Date: 27 February 2025Time: 10h00-12h00Platform: Teams Agenda and Speakers: 1. Global and Domestic […]

SEIFSA APPLAUDS ESTABLISHMENT OF DTIC INDUSTRIALISATION THINK TANK BUT DISAPPOINTED BY NO STEEL INDUSTRY REPRESENTATION

Johannesburg, 31 January 2025 – SEIFSA applauds the establishment of an Industrialisation Think Tank housed in the Department of Trade Industry and Competition (DTIC) but is concerned by the absence of representatives from the steel industry. We congratulate the appointment of representatives from across the political, business and research spectrum and look forward to their contribution in […]

IGNITING ECONOMIC GROWTH THROUGH STRATEGIC LOCALISATION

Johannesburg, 22 January 2025: In the South African context localisation is often viewed primarily as a state driven policy tool. The history of South Africa’s state-owned entities (SOEs) is deeply intertwined with the country’s broader economic development and socio-political context. The Governments stated aim is to use localisation policy to develop local industrial capacity, increase […]