Volvo Financial Services has announced the appointment of Nina Bratlie as the new Managing Director of its operations in South Africa, effective 1 February 2026.

Manufacturing is often associated with large factories, assembly lines, and industrial emissions. While these images reflect part of the reality, they overlook the sector’s far greater significance. Manufacturing is not just about production – it is a critical driver of employment, innovation, exports, and long-term economic stability. From vehicles and infrastructure to medical equipment, electronics, and energy systems, nearly every industry depends on manufacturing to operate, grow, and compete.

The R23 billion Barloworld take-private transaction, a significant milestone in South Africa’s M&A history, is being hailed as a strong signal of growing foreign investor interest in the country’s industrial and infrastructure sectors, says Sydney Mhlarhi, Managing Director of Tamela, a leading boutique investment, corporate finance advisory and fund management firm.

Electra Mining Africa has long been regarded as a benchmark for the health and direction of the mining, industrial, and capital equipment sectors in Southern Africa.

CONEXPO-CON/AGG is not just “another trade show.” Held every three years in Las Vegas, it is the largest construction and heavy equipment expo in the world, bringing more than 2 000 exhibitors to showcase the latest machines, digital platforms and industrial innovations - and South African capital-equipment stakeholders pay attention for very specific reasons.