In this roundtable discussion at the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, we unpack the future of mobility, the politics, the infrastructure challenges, and whether EV adoption makes sense for Africa right now. South Africa’s automotive component sector plays a vital role in keeping the country’s manufacturing economy moving. In this episode, we unpack the key takeaways from the NAACAM Show, where industry leaders, government officials and business partners came together to discuss the road a...
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In this roundtable discussion at the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, we unpack the future of mobility, the politics, the infrastructure challenges, and whether EV adoption makes sense for Africa right now. South Africa’s automotive component sector plays a vital role in keeping the country’s manufacturing economy moving. In this episode, we unpack the key takeaways from the NAACAM Show, where industry leaders, government officials and business partners came together to discuss the road a...
Is SA's Auto Industry on the Brink? Justin Barnes on Trade, Growth & Global Shifts in South Africa
Disrupted Factory
1 hour 12 minutes
3 months ago
Is SA's Auto Industry on the Brink? Justin Barnes on Trade, Growth & Global Shifts in South Africa
In this candid and insightful episode of The Disrupted Factory, Yanesh speaks to industrial policy expert Justin Barnes about South Africa’s automotive industry, currently facing severe challenges. They discuss the consequences of weakening infrastructure, global trade shifts, and Nissan’s exit from the local market. Justin highlights gaps between government policies and industrial realities, explores the viability of local OEM operations, and shares his views on why Africa might not yet be r...
Disrupted Factory
In this roundtable discussion at the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, we unpack the future of mobility, the politics, the infrastructure challenges, and whether EV adoption makes sense for Africa right now. South Africa’s automotive component sector plays a vital role in keeping the country’s manufacturing economy moving. In this episode, we unpack the key takeaways from the NAACAM Show, where industry leaders, government officials and business partners came together to discuss the road a...
