Gordhan dismisses allegations of micromanaging Eskom staff
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has dismissed what he called “unfounded allegations” by Good Party secretary general Brett Herron that he goes around the Eskom CEO and board to liaise...
View ArticleContinued research makes for better die-cast materials
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 product...
View ArticleFurnace adaptation can greatly reduce emissions
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...
View ArticleTen schools to develop prototypes for STEM competition
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...
View ArticleNUM backs Mantashe on pro-coal stance
Labour union the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has expressed its support for Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe’s pro-coal stance, alleging “coercion” efforts to move away from...
View ArticleEngineering Ethics in Southern Africa: Theories & Cases – Lorrainne Doherty
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...
View ArticleRamaphosa says Electricity Ministry is temporary following outcry around...
President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that the size of his cabinet should be guided by the needs of the country, as he defended adding an Electricity Ministry to what most politicians see as a...
View ArticleJSE opens virtual trading floors for investment challenge
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 highlight...
View ArticleUCT appoints Daya Reddy as interim vice-chancellor for six months
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...
View ArticleSAWEA launches campaign to highlight sector’s significant employment role
The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has launched a campaign to highlight the role that the wind energy industry plays as an employer as South Africa’s Energy Action Plan gains momentum to...
View ArticleSchneider Electric, UJ open 4IR experience room for engineering students
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 (4IR)...
View ArticleTechnology speeding up distillation process
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...
View ArticleInitiative sets out to improve tavern experience
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 the...
View ArticleExpo advances export potential of food sector
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 24,...
View ArticleUnchanged levy announcement welcomed
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 Budget...
View ArticleNutrition programme delivering the goods
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...
View ArticleJust energy transition to be job-positive, but youth skills and businesses...
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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