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CDC signs partnership to improve Ingwe TVET campuses over three years
25th July 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Industrial development zone agency the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has signed an agreement with Ingwe Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College for project preparation... 


National Science Week launched with appeal to schools to support STEM education
24th July 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

South Africa’s 2023 National Science Week (NSW) was successfully launched over the weekend, the launch being hosted by the University of Venda, in the Limpopo province. The NSW was first held in... 


Forge Academy opens new 4IR laboratory in Gauteng
24th July 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) education company Forge Academy & Labs has opened a new 4IR laboratory in Northriding, Johannesburg. The facility boasts the latest fifth-generation, virtual... 


Hyphen, Namibian govt launch socioeconomic development framework
24th July 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

The Namibian government and green energy supplier Hyphen Hydrogen Energy on July 24 launched the socioeconomic development SED framework for Namibia’s landmark $10-billion green hydrogen project.... 


Apprenticeships can help bridge the school to work gap
21st July 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Businesses can take actions to upskill young people and empower them with work experience that will better their chances of standing out in an oversaturated labour market, says electrical equipment... 


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Firm rolls out sustainability project
21st July 2023

Second-hand vehicle buying and selling company WeBuyCars has successfully executed various sustainability solutions across its showrooms nationally, including the adoption of light-emitting diode... 


Foundation provides grant to African Leadership Academy for entrepreneurial training
14th July 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Professional association the Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF) has provided a multimillion-rand grant to education organisation the African Leadership Academy (ALA) for... 


China’s participation key to AfCFTA success
12th July 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

South African diplomat and ambassador of South Africa to Madagascar Gert Grobler has emphasised the importance of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in advancing Africa’s integrated... 


NMU to host coding tournament for 10 000 youths on Mandela Day
12th July 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The Nelson Mandela University (NMU) and its engagement partners Tangible Africa and the Leva Foundation will host 10 000 youth in the #Coding4Mandela coding tournament on Mandela Day. Teaching... 


Schneider Electric, NRF and UJ sign agreements to accelerate energy, automation training
12th July 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Energy management and automation company Schneider Electric has signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with the National Research Foundation (NRF) and the University of Johannesburg (UJ) with the... 


Nearly 1 000 households in 30 communities across central Uganda are already on the YUNGA network, which has successfully prevented around 130 break-ins and related crimes
South African, Ugandan entrants win Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation
7th July 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

South African biomedical engineer Edmund Wessels and Ugandan electrical engineer Anatoli Kirigwajjo have jointly won the Royal Academy of Engineering’s 2023 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation.... 


Skills development changes on the horizon
7th July 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

A significant shift, from June 30, has occurred in the adult-based education and training sector, owing to the start of the transitional phase of the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations’... 


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US helps fund water projects
7th July 2023

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced last month that it has committed $3-million to the African Water Facility (AWF). The funding will support the preparation of... 


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Grid capacity, skills shortages hampering renewables roll-out
7th July 2023 By: Darren Parker

Grid capacity constraints and skills shortages have been highlighted by several renewable industry leaders as the primary issues that are holding South Africa back from overcoming the current... 


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Urbanisation placing pressure on water infrastructure
7th July 2023 By: Halima Frost

Africa’s already limited water infrastructure will likely face increased strain as multiple countries experience rapid urbanisation, says market research company Frost & Sullivan Africa consultant... 


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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... 


Chieta CEO Yershen Pillay and EWSETA CEO Mpho Mookapele
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,... 


Isuzu Motors South Africa president and automotive executive oversight committee skills development workstream chairperson Billy Tom
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... 


Hytec South Africa GM Freddie Kühn
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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