The Impact of Tariffs on South Africa’s Manufacturing Sector: Striking a Balance for Industrial Growth

South Africa’s manufacturing sector remains a vital engine of economic growth and job creation. However, the role of tariffs in shaping its trajectory is increasingly under the spotlight. As the country works to bolster industrialisation and expand its manufacturing base, the structure and application of tariffs have become critical levers in determining the sector’s competitiveness […]

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South African Women Are Forging Ahead In Formerly Male-Dominated Manufacturing Sector

Kwikot’s Head of Sales, Felicity Sheridan, has realised her lifelong dream to lead the sales division of a multinational firm and to boot, she has done it in a traditionally male-dominated sector servicing the plumbing industry and market. Sheridan took a few moments to reflect on her sales journey and success with Kwikot, the local supplier of heat pumps and geysers during Women’s month. Kwikot, […]

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