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New Leadership at naamsa: Dr Mncane Mthunzi Sets the Agenda

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South Africa’s automotive industry is undergoing seismic change — from NEVs to global supply‑chain shifts. Newly appointed naamsa CEO Dr Mncane Mthunzi joins Kaya Biz to unpack his leadership priorities, the organisation’s strategic direction, and how South Africa can compete for investment, technology and skills in a rapidly evolving global automotive landscape. He outlines the sector’s biggest risks, the importance of collaboration, and how naamsa plans to strengthen competitiveness, localisation and transformation.
8 Sep 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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