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Seifsa concerned about artisan levels in South Africa
4th April 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industry organisation the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) human capital and skill development executive Zizile Lushaba emphasises that a functioning economy... 


WeThinkCode, Ekurhuleni West TVET partner to train youth with no coding experience
31st March 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Nonprofit software development training academy WeThinkCode and the Ekurhuleni West technical and vocational education and training (TVET) College (EWC) have entered into a public-private... 


Council for the Built Environment partners with Feenix to help construction students
31st March 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Regulatory body the Council for the Built Environment (CBE) has partnered with social impact and tertiary education nonprofit Feenix for the 'Build a Dream' campaign, which invests in students who... 


Image of workers installing solar panels
Transferrable skills, collaboration vital for transition, employment
24th March 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

With the introduction of the just energy transition, there will be a downsizing in personnel in sectors such as coal, which, in turn, will require a transfer of skills to the renewable-energy... 


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Engineered wood a carbon-efficient material
24th March 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

The international construction industry is moving away from carbon-producing materials, such as steel and concrete, in favour of more sustainable materials. Engineered wood offers a multitude of... 


Belgium diamantaire establishes presence in OR Tambo SEZ
23rd March 2023 By: Donna Slater

Belgium-based diamond jeweller Pluczenik has chosen to establish a local division – Pluczenik South Africa – at the OR Tambo Special Economic Zone (SEZ), in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. To commemorate... 


Renewable energy infrastructure
Just energy transition to be job-positive, but youth skills and businesses crucial
17th March 2023 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa's transition from fossil fuel dependence to a renewable energy-based economy will add more jobs than will be lost in fossil fuel value chains, but the skills that young people have to... 


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Nutrition programme delivering the goods
17th March 2023

South African learners and schools continue to benefit measurably, meaningfully as a result of holistic health and nutrition initiative the Health in Action (HIA) programme. The number of children... 


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Unchanged levy announcement welcomed
17th March 2023

In a media statement release last month industry representative The Beverage Association of South Africa (BevSA) on behalf of the industry, said it welcomes Finance Minister Enoch Godogwana 2023... 


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Expo advances export potential of food sector
17th March 2023

South African Fruit and Vegetables Canners Export Council (SAFVEC) GM Jill Atwood-Palm says the Gulfood Exhibition that took place in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), from February 20 to... 


A red carpet leading up to a newly revamped Tavern, The Spot 1818, in Soweto, as part of Heineken South Africa's Taverns of the Future initiative
Initiative sets out to improve tavern experience
17th March 2023 By: Halima Frost

Earlier this month, multinational brewing company Heineken South Africa spearheaded the launch of an initiative, Taverns of the Future, at The Spot 1818 in Phiri, Soweto.  The Spot 1818 is one of... 


A high pressure vacuum cycling still at the Doña Distillery used to infuse flavor into whisky to make an aperitif
Technology speeding up distillation process
17th March 2023 By: Halima Frost

Using vacuum cycling technology, local liquor manufacturer Doña Distillery has helped beverage producer and marketer Redford Beverages fast-track the development of its two new proudly South... 


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Schneider Electric, UJ open 4IR experience room for engineering students
15th March 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Energy management and automation multinational Schneider Electric and the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment have unveiled a Fourth Industrial Revolution... 


University of Cape Town
UCT appoints Daya Reddy as interim vice-chancellor for six months
13th March 2023 By: News24Wire

The University of Cape Town has announced the appointment of Emeritus Professor Daya Reddy as its interim vice-chancellor. The decision was made at a special council meeting last week following... 


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JSE opens virtual trading floors for investment challenge
13th March 2023 By: Darren Parker

Virtual trading floors for the JSE’s flagship financial literacy programme – the JSE Investment Challenge – have officially opened as the competition marks a 50-year milestone.  Designed to... 


Ten schools to develop prototypes for STEM competition
10th March 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Ten schools in underserved communities have been selected out of 51 nationally to participate in Phase 2 of electronic equipment multinational Samsung South Africa's Solve for Tomorrow school... 


Dr Lorrainne Doherty
Engineering Ethics in Southern Africa: Theories & Cases – Lorrainne Doherty
10th March 2023

The Engineering Ethics in Southern African textbook has been written specifically for engineers in this geographical region. Not only does it provide an overview of moral philosophy and the various... 


Furnace adaptation can greatly reduce emissions
10th March 2023

Researchers from the University of Birmingham, in the UK, have designed a novel adaptation for existing iron and steel furnaces that could reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the steelmaking... 


A concept image of a car engine which is due to be used as a template for a Die-set, against a blue background
Continued research makes for better die-cast materials
10th March 2023 By: Halima Frost

Steel and technology group Voestalpine boasts a strong footprint in the supply of metals used in various die-casting applications and strives, through continuous research, to further expand its... 


CHIETA launches blended learning programme for chemical industry welding artisans
2nd March 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Industry training body the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) has launched a blended learning coded welding skills programme that comprises face-to-face, online, welding... 


Seifsa CEO Lucio Trentini
Seifsa partners with health and safety consultancy
24th February 2023 By: Darren Parker

Industry body the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) and occupational health and safety (OHS) consultancy MSHEQ Health and Safety Consultants have partnered to... 


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Group stresses importance of correct lubrication
17th February 2023

Industrial products provider BMG stresses that to achieve optimum performance and extended life of components like bearings, mill gear and industrial chain, correct lubrication is as important as... 


Children in a classroom
Targeted policies to reverse losses in foundational learning, skills development critical, says World Bank
16th February 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The Covid-19 pandemic caused a disruption in human capital at critical moments in the life cycle, derailing the development of millions of children and young people in low- and middle-income... 


WGC CFO Terry Heymann
Gold mines can play a key role in establishing infrastructure for transition to renewables
16th February 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Mining companies are developing and deploying strategies to reduce climate-related risks in the locations where mines are situated, and the ability for gold mines to self-generate power on a... 


NRF, Sasol award research chairs, postdoctoral innovation fellowships
10th February 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Global chemicals and energy company Sasol and independent statutory body the National Research Foundation (NRF) have established and awarded four jointly-funded South African research chairs. A... 


PPPs critical to addressing unemployment, skills development
3rd February 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

The demand for occupational programmes by both colleges and industry shows that the solution to unemployment as well as producing adequately skilled workers is through public–private partnerships... 


Roadmap sets out the critical skills South Africa needs for a just energy transition
27th January 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The South African National Energy Association (Sanea), together with the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), has launched an ‘Energy Skills Roadmap’ for South Africa, highlighting the requisite... 


A man wearing a  blue overall with the BMG logo on servicing a Danfoss drive
New drives added to extensive portfolio
27th January 2023 By: Halima Frost

Advanced engineering manufacturer Danfoss has successfully added its IC2 and IC7 drives, released in the final quarter of last year, to its existing VLT and VACON range of drives. The drives will... 


A drive braking system manufactured by local cmpany Ringspann
New brake series available in sub-Saharan Africa
27th January 2023 By: Halima Frost

The new MV industrial brake series from power transmission component manufacturer and distributor RINGSPANN South Africa has an innovative locking mechanism and applies clamping forces of up to 25... 


TVET registrations decrease, female applicants dominate
25th January 2023 By: Schalk Burger

There were fewer registrations for Ministerial-approved programmes at technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges for the 2023 academic year, at 497 032, than there were in... 


Gibela calls for applications for 150 university and TVET bursaries for 2023
23rd January 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Train manufacturer the Gibela Rail Consortium is offering 150 bursaries in 2023 in engineering, manufacturing, computer science, supply chain and logistics, and various trade fields at universities... 


BASF sponsors 40 Lessons skills programme kits for 40 schools
19th January 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Multinational chemicals company BASF has sponsored coding and robotics concepts project Tangible Africa to provide its 40 Lessons coding kits to 40 schools in South Africa at no cost, and Tangible... 


Industry bodies warn Germany that they need support to fulfil offshore wind power plans
17th January 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The VDMA, the largest association for machinery and equipment manufacturers in Europe, has joined other industry associations to warn European countries in general and Germany in particular that... 


Nxuba wind farm with RSA flag
Wind Industry Internship Programme doubles placements for 2023
17th January 2023 By: Darren Parker

The second Wind Industry Internship Programme (WIIP) will be doubling its placements this year, in addition to offering supplementary work readiness training for the first time. The programme... 


Schneider Electric, Amtec Techniquip extend partnership into Nigeria
13th January 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Electrical equipment and services multinational Schneider Electric and South African educational equipment manufacturer Amtec Techniquip have extended their collaboration beyond the Southern... 


Stellenbosch University, UK partner on green hydrogen research
12th December 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Stellenbosch University (SU) is set to become a research partner in initiatives to advance the use of green hydrogen as an energy source. The university recently signed a memorandum of... 


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