The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse will join the Manufacturing Indaba 2026 as a panelist. The Indaba is scheduled for 14 and 15 July in Johannesburg.
The Indaba organisers said the two-day event continues to serve as a key platform for industry leaders, policymakers, investors, innovators and manufacturers to engage on the future of industrialisation and economic growth across the continent. “Amutse’s participation at the Manufacturing Indaba reinforces the deep economic ties between South Africa and Namibia, governed primarily by the Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) free trade protocols. Trade initiatives between the two countries continue to focus on industrialisation, improved cross border logistics, and deeper economic integration, supported by more than 150 bilateral agreements.”
Indaba Managing Director, Liz Hart said manufacturing remains a critical driver of economic growth, job creation, innovation and regional competitiveness. “Having Minister Modestus Amutse participate in the Manufacturing Indaba plays an important role in strengthening the SACU and SADC commitments between the two countries.”
They said the Indaba will gather stakeholders from across the manufacturing value chain, featuring high level conference sessions, exhibitions, business matchmaking opportunities and strategic discussions focused on advancing African manufacturing capabilities. “The event continues to play a vital role in facilitating investment, fostering partnerships and supporting the growth of sustainable and competitive manufacturing industries across the continent.”
