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MPAMOT Group CEO and founder Malani Padayachee-Saman
Local company recognised as top 50 fastest-growing women-owned/led company globally
28th May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Recognised by JP Morgan Chase and the Women Presidents Organization (WPO) as one of the top 50 fastest-growing women-owned/led companies globally, South African engineering and development company... 


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Stellenbosch University launches biotechnology laboratory for startups
19th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Stellenbosch University (SU) has announced the opening of the LaunchLab CERIBIO, a biotechnology laboratory for biotechnology startups. The initiative aims to accelerate the local biotechnology... 


Fetola Fire aims to ready 60 agriculture, manufacturing and retail entrepreneurs for growth
16th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Investment-readiness programme Fetola Fire, which is supported by investment and commercial financial services firm JPMorgan Chase, will provide 60 entrepreneurs with investment-readiness training,... 


Johannesburg Business School, Google launch cybersecurity initiative to support SMEs
16th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Johannesburg Business School at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) has partnered with Internet services firm Google to launch the Cybersecurity Seminars Programme, which aims to equip young... 


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Health of diesel-powered equipment operators highlighted
16th May 2025

Every year, World Day for Health and Safety at Work on April 28 offers a reminder that no job should come at the cost of a person’s health or safety, says global CEO-led organisation ICMM health... 


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Cannabis law misconceptions demystified
16th May 2025 By: Halima Frost

Many cannabis users in South Africa have misconstrued the new Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, gazetted in June last year, believing they may openly use cannabis before entering the workplace.... 


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Insurer highlights AI’s health pros, cons
16th May 2025

As World Day for Safety and Health at Work on April 28 highlighted the theme of ‘The Impacts of Digitalisation and AI on Workers’ Safety and Health’, occupational injury insurance provider... 


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Education key to address fire incidences
9th May 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The promotion of public education initiatives about fire prevention strategies should be a key requirement for mitigating the occurrence of fire-related incidences in informal settlements and... 


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State-of-the-art tech on display at Enlit
9th May 2025 By: Halima Frost

Products and solutions such as the Blue gas-insulated switchgear (GIS), Internet-of-Things-based decision-making tools and digital integration process technologies are only a few of the... 


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Sponsor announces $250 000 grant
9th May 2025

As the world celebrated Earth Day last month, purpose-built global energy company GE Vernova’s philanthropy arm the GE Vernova Foundation, announced its new $250 000 grant programme focused on... 


Wits Mining Institute shows new-generation electronic blasting initiation system
Wits Mining Institute shows new-generation electronic blasting initiation system
8th May 2025

The Wits Mining Institute (WMI) in March demonstrated to students and media its latest blasting initiation technology being used at its simulated mine as part of practical learning for students and... 


Mashatile proposes war rooms on jobs, poverty, governance
5th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Deputy President Paul Mashatile, on April 30, proposed that three “war rooms” on the economy and jobs, on clean governance and on poverty and hunger be established, in line with the three... 


Afreximbank to provide AfCFTA policy insight, training for businesses
29th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Multilateral trade financing institution the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will provide a specialised training programme designed to equip enterprises with a deep understanding of the... 


SAIMC to provide training courses, workshops at AATF 2025
23rd April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the Society for Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics and Computer Engineering (SAIMC) will deliver training sessions and technical workshops during the Africa Automation... 


UJ launches Centre for Advanced Learning Technologies
23rd April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has launched the Centre for Advanced Learning Technologies in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (CALTSTEAM), which integrates frontier... 


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Innovation agency of Gauteng province pushes AI inclusivity
18th April 2025 By: Lynne Davies

AI is set to play a crucial role in improving efficiency and turnaround times, and in addressing key challenges in sectors such as healthcare and agriculture, particularly in underserved areas.... 


Deputy Finance Minister Dr David Masondo
Masondo to run Comrades in support of early childhood development cause
17th April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Deputy Finance Minister Dr David Masondo will, on June 8, participate in his seventh Comrades Marathon in support of early childhood development (ECD). Running under the banner of the Community... 


RES4Africa, E4Impact sign MoU to advance entrepreneurship, capacity-building in Africa’s energy sector
17th April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Sustainable energy organisation Renewable Energy Solutions for Africa Foundation (RES4Africa) and social change organisation E4Impact Foundation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to... 


Nhanale and Solidaridad Mozambique programmes head Humphrey Nxumalo in Boane District
Regenerative agriculture for sustainable livelihoods promotion project for Mozambique launched
16th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Promoting Regenerative Agriculture for Sustainable Livelihoods (PRASL) project, which will see €1.5-million invested over three years to support 4 000 smallholder farmers, has been launched in... 


SACPCMP deregisters 1 983 construction professionals for CPD non-compliance
16th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Regulator the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) has deregistered 1 983 of its 14 000 members for continuing professional development (CPD)... 


Vunani Securities CEO Michael Makate
Vunani Coronation Training Academy celebrates 21 years
11th April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Vunani Coronation Training Academy celebrated 21 years as Africa’s only dedicated training academy for equity investment analysts, offering intensive on-the-job training and mentorship. The... 


Private education company to launch tertiary engineering courses
10th April 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Accredited private tertiary education company STADIO, which is listed on the JSE, has announced that it will start introducing engineering courses, with effect from next year. To this end, it is... 


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Gauteng govt, partners open digital learning courses for citizens
27th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Gauteng Department of e-Government has formed a partnership to provide a digital learning platform, Mzansi Digital Learning, on which Gauteng residents can access free courses. The Gauteng... 


Sentech, chamber partner to grow SMMEs in ICT
26th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned digital infrastructure services provider Sentech and small, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs) organisation the Information and Communications Technology SMME Chamber (ICT SMME... 


City of Cape Town, SACPCMP sign professional construction skills partnership
26th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has signed a partnership agreement with industry regulator the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) to... 


UP Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology dean Wynand Steyn and Epiroc strategic director of university partnerships Angel Tobar
Epiroc, UP sign MoU to establish Epiroc Academic and Research Forum
20th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Mining equipment manufacturer Epiroc and the University of Pretoria (UP) – through its Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology (EBIT) – have signed a memorandum of... 


Welding Institute restructures to boost skills training for industry
12th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Industry technical organisation the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) is implementing its strategic renewal plan, which is aimed at elevating the quality of skills training, expanding... 


NCC education and advocacy head Poppy Kweyama
Regulatory bodies commemorate World Consumer Rights Day in Mpumalanga
10th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has again partnered with the Competition Commission, the Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism and various regulatory bodies, under the... 


Google Hustle Academy applications for SMEs in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa open
10th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Internet services company Google has opened applications for the 2025 edition of its Hustle Academy programme, which will emphasise AI-powered business training to small and medium-sized... 


CHIETA CEO Yershen Pillay
CHIETA to submit three new green hydrogen career roles to QCTO for approval
6th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) has developed and verified three new green hydrogen practitioner roles, and the proposals are being prepared for submission to... 


DLO, Longyuan train 100 youth in renewables skills in De Aar
21st February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Just energy transition social enterprise the DLO Skills Initiative has partnered with Chinese renewable energy company Longyuan South Africa Renewables to provide 100 unemployed youth in De Aar... 


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Pilot launched to help reduce single-use plastics
21st February 2025 By: Halima Frost

A six-month pilot project to test whether reusable soap and detergent dispensers at informal grocery stores, known as spaza shops, will mitigate single-use plastic detergent containers, is being... 


Wits University highlights its measures to help financially hard-pressed students
18th February 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), located in Johannesburg, on Tuesday highlighted the measures it is taking to assist its students. Funding for their studies is a pressing concern for... 


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UP-led astronomy research team explores formation of giant radio galaxies
10th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Researchers from the University of Pretoria (UP) have led an international team of astronomers that has provided deeper insight into the entire lifecycle (birth, growth and death) of giant radio... 


EWSETA partners with Veer Energy to provide renewable energy skills development
6th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) has partnered with renewable energy infrastructure company Veer Energy to provide training for youth to build meaningful... 


King's School West Rand unveils 4IR education laboratory
5th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Nonprofit education organisation King's School West Rand has unveiled a Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) laboratory designed, planned and built in collaboration with technology education company... 


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