Steel 2025/6: Policies, Tariffs, and Survival The telecommunications sector is expected

The telecommunications sector is expected to be the fastest-growing industry in Africa over the next five years as Internet connectivity improves – a positive development since growth in telecommunications spurs growth in other sectors

falling demand and supply chain disruptions owing to the pandemic quickly spread to key steel-consuming sectors

negatively impacting on the health of the industry and its ability to enable economic growth and prosperity

74-million tonnes in 2023

amid growing maintenance backlogs across national

Steel 2025/6: Policies, Tariffs, and Survival The telecommunications sector is expectedCreamer Medias Steel 2025 6: Policies, Tariffs, and Survival report finds a steel sector under pressure globally and in South Africa, with the reports main themes being market balance, trade policy, the companies under strain and prospects for recovery. Globally, the industry is still dealing with excess capacity, weak pricing and tighter trade restrictions, and while demand is recovering slowly decarbonisation demands continue to build. The report