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Isuzu’s R510m SME Localization Drive

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Isuzu Motors SA’s Executive Vice President Komane Pitso details the company’s R510 million investment into supplier development and tooling—a move that has localized 250 components for the new D‑MAX. He explains how localization strengthens SME participation, rebuilds technical skills in the Eastern Cape, and boosts South Africa’s industrial resilience amid global supply chain shocks. A practical look at how localization becomes real economic participation.
10 Jun English South Africa Business

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