India’s High Commission co-sponsors artisan centre of specialisation
The High Commission of India and the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) on Monday jointly launched a centre of specialisation at the Tshwane South technical and vocational education and...
View ArticleWas the Job Summit just a talk shop?
Creamer Media's Chanel de Bruyn speaks to Engineering News Editor Terence Creamer about the outcomes of the Presidential Job Summit and how it fits into government’s bigger plan to get the economy on...
View ArticleS Africa ranks 94 of 162 in economic freedom
South Africa has dropped in ranking as an economically free country, according to the Economic Freedom of the World (EFW) index. The country now ranks 94 out of 162 countries, a sharp slump from its...
View ArticleReport error actually ranks S Africa 110 out of 162 in economic freedom
South Africa now ranks 110 out of 162 as an economically free country, according to the Economic Freedom of the World (EFW) index. The Free Market Foundation (FMF) revealed on Wednesday that South...
View ArticleMobile tech laboratory using robotics to inspire love of science in children
The latest mobile laboratory of the Inspired towards Science, Engineering and Technology (I-SET) science community engagement project has robotics kits that learners use to build and program robots,...
View ArticleSeifsa elects ‘most transformed’ board to date
Arabela Holdings executive chairperson Elias Monage has been elected president of the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) and chairperson of its board of directors,...
View ArticleUsed oil industry offering significant job creation potential, says foundation
Although still relatively young in South Africa, the economic contribution to the country through job creation in the used oil sector is looking very promising, according to a study commissioned by the...
View ArticleLatest WEF global competitiveness report raises red flags for South Africa
The World Economic Forum’s (WEF’s) latest findings in its Global Competitiveness Report for 2018/19 again raised several flags about factors in South Africa’s economic performance, which are having a...
View ArticleNew Mpumalanga mall set to spur growth in the area
The R240-million Thulamahashe Mall, in Mpumalanga, a new development between partners Nthwese Developments and Twin City, is set to open on October 25, and is expected to create an economic upswing in...
View ArticleGlobal trade and development trends impact on South Africa, present...
The recently released United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) Trade and Development Report for 2018, entitled ‘Power, Platforms and the Free Trade Delusion’, outlines a number of...
View ArticleSolidary Movement to serve court papers on Sasol on Thursday
On Thursday, thousands of Solidary Movement members will serve court papers on integrated energy and chemicals company Sasol at its head office in Sandton. The serving of the court documents comes in...
View ArticleCompany offers consultation on stainless steel grade use
As part of its anchor installer training service, construction industry service and technology provider Hilti South Africa offers consulting on the implications of using different grades of stainless...
View ArticleLocal stainless steel products promoted
The Southern African Pump Systems Development Association (Sapsda) and Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) continue to promote the local manufacture of stainless steel...
View ArticleSasol donates equipment to technical high schools
Chemical and petrochemicals giant Sasol’s, Sasol Inzalo Foundation (SaIF) earlier this month contributed valuable equipment to technical high schools in Parys and Iketsetseng in the Free State. The...
View ArticleStudy examines impact of strikes on South African economy
Amid continued protest action at chemical and petrochemicals heavyweight Sasol, university-led research foundation the Mandela Initiative has released conclusions on its research into the topic of...
View ArticleBusinesses need increased awareness when managing risks – Dlamini
Given the fact that the world is marked by volatility, uncertainty, complexity and increasing ambiguity, retail property group Massmart chairperson Kuseni Dlamini on Tuesday suggested that businesses...
View ArticleClear strategy to identify talented individuals first step in developing leaders
Developing diverse and strong leadership teams requires that companies have a well-defined strategy for identifying potential leaders and placing them in challenging roles to empower them to lead...
View ArticleBusiness confidence recovering amid looming challenges
Business confidence in the local valve industry seems to be rising; however, some concerns remain, says South African Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Association (Savama) chairperson Pamela du...
View ArticleVR reinventing education, training in organisations – BSC
Business Science Corporation (BSC) is reinventing itself as the world moves into the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and is focusing on the use of virtual reality (VR) as a cost-effective method of...
View ArticleProject to have major economic impact
The Motherwell Passenger Rail Corridor (MPRC), one of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa’s (PRASA’s) largest rail projects, will have a major economic impact, with significant benefits, says...
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