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Firm open to investing in the ‘right’ sectors in KZN
7th July 2023 By: Bridget Lepere

Black-owned private equity investment firm Agile Capital focuses on investments that drive sustainable development and have a demonstrable track record of growth and investment returns, with Agile... 


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KITE 2023 promises to be ‘bigger and better’
7th July 2023 By: Bridget Lepere

The KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition, also known as KITE, will be held at the Durban Exhibition Centre from July 18 to 20 for the fortieth consecutive year.  Attendance numbers are... 


Trees used to make paper in South Africa are specifically farmed, as tree growing and paper making processes are audited, certified, and sustainability managed
Pamsa stresses comprehensive sustainability of forestry, papermaking
5th July 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Industry association the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (Pamsa) has emphasised the environmental, economic and social sustainability benefits of the local papermaking and recycling... 


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EWSETA, Chieta collaborate to advance women, youth in the green hydrogen economy
3rd July 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Education and skills development initiatives the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) and the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (Chieta) on June 30... 


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Mapping:
Using nonoriginal parts only mitigates initial costs
30th June 2023

In a competitive industrial and mining arena, companies are often driven to keep purchase costs as low as possible and resort to fitting nonoriginal-equipment-manufacturer (non-OEM) aftermarket... 


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Manufacturer secures large high pressure valve order
30th June 2023 By: Halima Frost

Steel, tube and engineering product supplier Stewarts & Lloyds’ Pipes & Fittings branch has secured a multimillion-rand order for high pressure valves with the Chris Hani district municipality, in... 


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Discovery Pothole Patrol introduces advanced AI to assist in pothole detection
29th June 2023 By: Darren Parker

Insurance company Discovery Insure has introduced advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to its Pothole Patrol fleet, which will enable it to detect road defects more accurately and... 


Zikalala provides updates on infrastructure projects and initiatives
28th June 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Sihle Zikalala has assured the country that his department has plans in place to deal with the various infrastructural challenges. During a media briefing,... 


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Host of new occupations in automotive sector demands skills
27th June 2023 By: Darren Parker

The demands of digitalisation, electrification, autonomous vehicles, sustainability and changing consumer preferences have given rise to a host of new occupations within the automotive sector,... 


Manufacturer opens welding school for unemployed youth
23rd June 2023

A class of unemployed youth from local communities in the greater Nigel area, in  Ekurhuleni, were able to start free accredited and certified professional welding training at the beginning of... 


ENHANCED TRAINING CAPABILITIES
The SAIW has a robotic welder, and now offers a robotic welding course. SAIW also has virtual welders that can be used to help train welders
Infrastructure needed to boost stagnant industry
23rd June 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Industry body Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) executive director John Tarboton stresses the need for more investment in local infrastructure to boost the prospects of the South African... 


EMPOWERING AFRICA’S CAPACITY 
The TWF personnel qualification and certificate scheme is a vehicle to build, integrate and sustain welding skills and technical capacity development in Africa
Collaboration key to boosting African capacity
23rd June 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Local industry body the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) wants the Welding Federation Africa (TWF) – formed in 2017 – to be a vehicle to improve the welding capacity of every African... 


S Africa’s green building adoption lags despite benefits
23rd June 2023

The global construction industry accounts for about 40% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Yet, while green building practices have been posited as effective tools to counter the effects of... 


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R40m fund established to train young artisans
22nd June 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Industry body the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (Chieta) has signed a collaborative agreement with employment initiative the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) that... 


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Renewable energy skills shortage poses major challenge to sector’s growth
22nd June 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The accurate determination of skills demand is becoming increasingly important as South Africa rolls out more renewable energy projects and transitions its energy system. Speaking during a... 


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Increased demand for Hytec South Africa support amid skills shortage challenge, says new GM
21st June 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

Hydraulics specialist Hytec South Africa is helping its customers bridge the skills gap created by the decrease in availability of skilled individuals locally, with increased demand for the skills... 


NRF, French organisations agree to augment research, innovation capacity
20th June 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Independent statutory body the National Research Foundation (NRF) has signed two agreements with French higher education organisation Campus France and electricity and energy multinational... 


HOST PARTNERS
The host partners operate in high-impact sectors such as healthcare, education or conservation
YES empowers youth development in mining
16th June 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

South Africa's mining industry has the potential to be a global leader in driving socioeconomic development and transforming the country, but it is currently hindered by government policy... 


IZADRI VAN NIEKERK
GIBB’s supportive environment allows young engineers to express their opinions and explore alternative approaches
Sector poses daily trials, despite prowess
16th June 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

The civil engineering sector presents daily challenges that engineers, regardless of their experience, must overcome. These challenges can be technical, contractual or even outside their comfort... 


MONICA LUWES
In the realm of STEM education, a strong foundation in mathematics and physical science is essential
STEM education, bursaries unlock opportunities, empower youth
16th June 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Innovations that shape the world and address complex challenges often emerge from the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Consequently, the demand for STEM graduates... 


DUAL EARNINGS
Youth earn a stipend from this programme and an income from UberEats and Mr Delivery
Partnership continues to build opportunities for youth in South Africa
16th June 2023

Diversified miner and energy company Exxaro Resources’ partnership with the business-led collaboration Youth Employment Services (YES) programme has led to 259 youth in its host communities –  from... 


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Mining’s inability to absorb youth raises questions about its sustainability
16th June 2023 By: Nadine James

High youth unemployment, combined with a national skills shortage and the fact that just over a third of the population is between 15 and 35 years old, means that South Africa – already contending... 


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Harambee aims to scale up connecting youth and economy prior to Youth Day
15th June 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Social impact nonprofit organisation Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator on June 15 took media on a tour of its offices and detailed its work to link the youth with job opportunities in the... 


Seifsa encourages young people to learn trade skills
14th June 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Learning a trade can open many doors for young people and deserves to be higher on the “what do I do after I leave” lists of both parents and learners, industry organisation the Steel and... 


Raisins SA, Kgodiso Development Fund launch academy, model farm
12th June 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industry body Raisins South Africa (Raisins SA) and the Kgodiso Development Fund have launched the Vine Academy and model farm in Kakamas, in the Northern Cape. The Vine Academy provides... 


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Infrastructure projects critical to sector’s growth
9th June 2023 By: Halima Frost

The cement and concrete industry is stagnant and the only avenue for rejuvenation is the implementation of some of the infrastructure projects for which government has allocated over R900-billion,... 


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Event promotes sector research
9th June 2023 By: Halima Frost

Industry body Cement & Concrete South Africa (CCSA) will host its second biennial Young Concrete Researchers, Engineering and Technologists Symposium (YCRETS) from July 12 to 14. The event is aimed... 


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All-electric mixer launched, tested
9th June 2023

Global innovative and sustainable building solutions developer Holcim tested an all-electric concrete mixer truck last month. The eMixer was officially presented to the industry at international... 


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Manufacturer innovates for energy, growing industries
2nd June 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

The ongoing energy supply crisis in South Africa has put the spotlight on the importance of reliable and efficient renewable-energy systems, and the role of the mechanical seal industry in... 


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Kusini to equip communities with water skills, unlock economic opportunities
31st May 2023

Social enterprise Kusini Water is accelerating its Water Champions programme to train unemployed youth and unlock economic opportunities in communities, as it works to provide water access across... 


RSSA and GE HealthCare are preparing for the Cardiac Imaging Course
Radiology Society of South Africa, GE HealthCare to offer 2023 cardiac imaging course
30th May 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The Radiology Society of South Africa (RSSA) has partnered with medical technology multinational GE HealthCare to create the RSSA/GE Cardiac Imaging Course for 2023, which will offer both magnetic... 


UAV expo set for September
26th May 2023

The organisers of Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference, have announced an impressive list of more than 135 top unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)... 


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New breakthrough for defence company
26th May 2023

Defence and manufacturing company Airbus Defence and Space and its wholly-owned subsidiary Airbus UpNext, have achieved in-flight autonomous guidance and control of a drone using an A310 MRTT. In... 


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Big goals for construction event
26th May 2023

This year’s Big 5 Construct Southern Africa is being held with the aim of driving economic growth, recovery and transformation within Southern Africa’s construction industry. The Big 5 Construct... 


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Expert safety, health and environmental advisers key to ensuring risk management, compliance
26th May 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

While South Africa’s legislative framework extensively covers various aspects of health and safety, companies could greatly benefit from expert safety, health and environmental (SHE) advisers to... 


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Contracting makes for global debate
26th May 2023 By: Halima Frost

The question of whether engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) or engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) is a preferred or advisable contracting strategy in the South... 


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