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Murray & Roberts Cementation showcases simulated mine training facility

10th April 2024 Mining contractor Murray & Roberts Cementation in mid-March showcased its mock-up mine and other training facilities for underground mechanised mining operators, supervisors and engineers at its Bentley Park Training Academy, in Carletonville. →

Unions, industry prepare for ‘tough’ talks as metals, engineering negotiations set to get under way

By: Darren Parker 9th April 2024 Trade unions and industry associations expect negotiations at the Metal and Engineering Industries Bargaining Council (MEIBC), which are set to start on April 10, in Boksburg, to be tough. Trade union Solidarity says the negotiations will be challenging because of an agreement that was reached... →

CDE criticises govt’s lack of ambition in its job creation strategy

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 8th April 2024 South Africa faces an unemployment crisis, and the African National Congress’ (ANC’s) manifesto promise of 3.5-million work opportunities, is considerably inadequate to address this, independent policy research and advocacy organisation the Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) executive... →

Old govt buildings to be converted into homes for State employees

By: Darren Parker 5th April 2024 Human Settlements Minister Mmamaloko Kubayi wants to convert old and unused government buildings into residential properties for government employees. She said this was part of an effort to do away with apartheid spatial planning by bringing workers closer to their places of work or to existing... →

In this video, Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi discusses her department's efforts to provide housing.

Labour dept to launch new programme to tackle unemployment

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 4th April 2024 Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi on April 4 announced that the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) would launching a new Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) Labour Activation Programme (LAP) to provide training for employment and entrepreneurship programmes. He informed that... →

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Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi

Regulations need to adapt to evolving industry – drone specialist

By: Nadine Ramdass 29th March 2024 A collaborative approach between industry authority the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) and drone operators is critical in further easing regulations for new and existing drone operators while achieving airspace safety, says drone-based services specialist RocketDNA quality... →

An image of drone pilot trainees at RocketDNA

TAKING FLIGHT Drone pilot training can range from two to three weeks, based on a trainee’s capabilities

New innovation fund for South African tertiary institutions launched with UN support

By: Rebecca Campbell 27th March 2024 South Africa’s Department of Science and Innovation and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have jointly launched a new fund to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship in the country’s tertiary education sector. The Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF), as it is called, is... →

Decline in formal sector employment for 2023 Q4 – Stats SA

By: Thabi Shomolekae 26th March 2024 The Statistician-General of South Africa Risenga Maluleke on Tuesday reported a decrease in the total number of employees in the formal non-agricultural sector by 194 000 in the fourth quarter of 2023, bringing the level of employment to 10.7-million people. Maluleke was releasing the results of... →

Statistician-General of South Africa Risenga Maluleke

Joburg’s climate action plan to create more than 400 000 jobs – Gwamanda

By: Darren Parker 25th March 2024 Investment into climate mitigating strategies, as outlined in the City of Johannesburg’s Climate Action Plan (CAP), could create as many as 340 000 jobs, while investment into climate adaptation strategies could create an additional 77 000 jobs, Johannesburg executive mayor Kabelo Gwamanda has... →

Johannesburg executive mayor Kabelo Gwamanda

City of Cape Town, NBI partner on artisan skills development programme

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 19th March 2024 The City of Cape Town’s Facilities Management Department has partnered with the National Business Initiative (NBI) on an artisan development programme, with the first cohort of 31 learners having started work with the city. The city’s Facilities Management Department has taken the 31 learners on... →

An image showing a group of selected learners who are part of the City of Cape Town and the NBI's artisan skills development programme

A group of selected learners who are part of this artisan skills development programme

cidb, Deputy Minister launch programme to accelerate construction industry transformation

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 15th March 2024 Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Bernice Swart and industry regulator the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) on March 14 officially launched the B.U.I.L.D Programme, aimed at accelerating transformation in the construction industry, increasing its capacity to deliver... →

An image of Construction Industry Development Board CEO Bongani Dladla

cidb CEO Bongani Dladla

Industry body condemns fuel adulteration

15th March 2024 Industry body the South African Petroleum Industry Association (Sapia) has affirmed in a statement released in January that it condemns the adulteration of diesel with illuminating paraffin. It added that Sapia members have zero-tolerance policies towards fuel adulteration to ensure that quality... →

FILL 'ER UP The illegal adulteration of diesel fuel by adding paraffin seams to be on the incline

Methanol surge expected to continue

15th March 2024 In recent years, the demand for methanol has witnessed a significant surge, particularly within the marine and construction industries, states analytical reportage company Persistence Market Research. The observation of this upward trend prompted Persistence Market Research to conduct a... →

a glass bottle with clear methanol inside and a sticker on with the chemical compound breakdown on the front

MAKING METHNOL Methanol is used as a feedstock for the synthesis of numerous chemicals, including formaldehyde, acetic acid and methyl tertiary-butyl ether

Programme targets underprivileged youth

By: Halima Frost 15th March 2024 Commercial fuels, lubricants and oils retailer Shell Downstream South Africa has invested over R30-million in its science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) bursary programme to help develop less fortunate youth in South Africa. STEM subjects are more than gateways to “great,... →

A picture of Shell Downstream South Africa learning and development manager Kefilwe Maseko stood in front of a Shell banner by a school blackboard

KEFILWE MASEKO For over ten years, the programme has given young individuals from disadvantaged or underprivileged backgrounds who have met the relevant academic requirements the opportunity to further their studies in tertiary institutions.

Company invests in driver, vehicle management systems

By: Halima Frost 15th March 2024 Specialist transport group Unitrans continues to invest heavily in various event-based in-vehicle management systems (IVMS) to ensure the safety of its drivers, fleet and cargo in its chemical and petrochemicals bulk transport supply chain businesses. “Owing to the significant volatility of its... →

A unitrans tanker at a depot in the setting sun

Unitrans chemicals and explosives transport head Bryce Varner and Unitrans business development: petroleum head Ray Singh discuss compliance and its fleet. Camerawork: Halima Frost. Editing: Nicholas Boyd. Recorded: 21.02.2024

White biotechnology solutions highlighted

15th March 2024 Market intelligence specialists IDTechEx reported in February that handbags made of mushroom leather and biodegradable foodware are two examples of how white biotechnology can produce functional products that look good. White biotechnology uses enzymes and microorganisms to produce value-added... →

Mushrooms next to two manufactured leather rounds

SO MUSHROOM FOR DEVELOPMENT The development of leather form mushrooms and other white biotechnologies bodes well for a greener textile future

Biobased plastics launched to transform auto sector

15th March 2024 A consortium led by sustainable technology innovator Sonichem has been granted nearly R14.6-million in funding from UK government agency Innovate UK’s 'Resource efficiency for materials and manufacturing' (REforMM) programme. The funding will accelerate the development of the proprietary Sonichem... →

An info graphic Car with Green parts manufactured from petrochemicals

GOOD CARMA The production of renewable, cost-effective alternatives to petrochemicals commonly used in the production of plastics, resins and composites within the automotive industry

Ceta invests R180m in training initiatives

By: Sabrina Jardim 14th March 2024 The Construction Education and Training Authority (Ceta) has allocated about R180-million to fund various training initiatives, which is set to benefit 2 267 learners across all nine provinces. Ceta says this marks a pivotal step in its commitment to shaping the future of the construction and... →

Built Environment Indaba to address substandard project delivery, other challenges

By: Darren Parker 12th March 2024 Poor-quality projects, site invasions and inadequate transformation are some of the key issues that will be addressed at the inaugural Built Environment Indaba, which will be held at the Gallagher Convention Centre, in Midrand, on April 4 and 5. “We have a lot of incomplete projects. We also have... →

How to advance African participation in the space industry

By: Shannon de Ryhove 11th March 2024 As the global space industry continues to expand, with new technological advancements and groundbreaking discoveries, it is crucial to address the question of how African countries, including South Africa, can encourage their citizens to enter the space field. Speaking to Engineering News on the... →

Deep Space Initiative executive director and founder Sara Sabry

Championing women’s empowerment at Forbes Woman Africa summit

By: Creamer Media Reporter 11th March 2024 Political party African National Congress Treasurer General Dr Gwen Ramokgopa delivered a powerful keynote speech to open the Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit 2024, held in Johannesburg on Friday. The event marked one of the largest female summits convened in honor of International... →

New analysers launched at Indaba

By: Halima Frost 8th March 2024 International elemental analysis company Innov-X Africa has taken delivery of the newly launched Vanta Max and Vanta Core X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysers, which were showcased at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, held in Cape Town last month. The company also plans to promote... →

The newly launched Vanta Max and Vanta Core X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysers one blue and one yellow

NEXT-GEN PRODUCTS The new Vanta Max and Vanta Core X-ray fluorescence analysers being distributed by Innov-X Africa were launched at this year's Investing in African Mining Indaba

Property transformation programme launched

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 6th March 2024 Industry regulator the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA) on March 6 launched the Transformation Property Partnership programme, which is aimed at enabling meaningful youth employment in the growing property sector as part of its transformation efforts. The programme is aimed at... →

Busa deputy CEO to succeed Coovadia in 2025

By: Sabrina Jardim 6th March 2024 Business organisation Business Unity South Africa’s (Busa’s) board of directors has appointed Khulekani Mathe to take over as Busa CEO in January 2025 when Cas Coovadia retires. Mathe was appointed deputy CEO on February 1, 2023, and he formed part of the business team working with the government... →

EWSETA develops, implements specialised renewable energy, water training programmes

By: Darren Parker 1st March 2024 To support the development of critical skills within the water and energy sector, the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) is developing and implementing specialised renewable energy and water resource management training programmes in a bid to align with industry... →

EWSETA CEO Mpho Mookapele

Air Liquide subsidiary chooses local BBBEE partner

By: Sabrina Jardim 1st March 2024 Air Liquide Large Industries South Africa (ALLISA) has appointed investment holding company Community Investment Holdings (CIH) as its local broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) partner, in line with its social transformation ambition. CIH now holds a 25% shareholding in ALLISA - a... →

Dept to assess research findings on job creation, retention

By: Sabrina Jardim 29th February 2024 The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) will study the findings of two independent research reports on youth unemployment and consider how the research proposals can help it create and retain jobs. The findings of the two reports, which were commissioned by the DEL, were presented by Nelson... →

IBM investing in AI training to address technology skills gap

By: Darren Parker 29th February 2024 To address the impending skills shortage in the artificial intelligence (AI) and automation space, technology company IBM has launched initiatives to train two-million learners globally, focusing on underrepresented communities, in AI over the next three years. This follows on the back of... →

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IBM technical community leader Satish Babu

Unisa Enterprise, MMSEZ sign training agreement

By: Schalk Burger 28th February 2024 Commercialisation entity Unisa Enterprise (UE) and the Musina Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) have signed a partnership agreement to develop an MMSEZ-accredited and non-accredited skills development programme and provide training. The partnership aims to close the gap between formal and... →

TVET colleges ‘not in a good state’ – Ewseta

By: Darren Parker 27th February 2024 South Africa’s technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges are not in a good state, Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (Ewseta) CEO Mpho Mookapele has said. “Our TVETs are actually supposed to be producing skills for industry, because this is where you... →

Ewseta CEO Mpho Mookapele

Industry failure to report skills requirements undermining economic growth

By: Darren Parker 27th February 2024 The Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (Ewseta) has said it cannot accurately determine critical skills needs in the sector because industry participants do not accurately report their skills demands. In a media briefing, in Johannesburg, on February 27, Ewseta CEO Mpho... →

OATC celebrates tenth anniversary, highlights importance of offshore safety

By: Sabrina Jardim 23rd February 2024 The Offshore Africa Training Centre (OATC), in Cape Town, in the Western Cape, celebrated its tenth anniversary on February 22 and introduced a new survival training course. As South Africa moves along in its journey towards energy security, OATC says the need for the safe and responsible... →

OATC representative Gary Concar

Absa launches repositioned brand, aims for human-centred banking

By: Sabrina Jardim 23rd February 2024 Financial services provider Absa has launched its repositioned brand, signalling a shift to a more deliberately customer-centric business with the new brand promise being the theme ‘Your Story Matters’. “As a full-service bank, we cater for customers from all walks of life – from clients who only... →

Absa Group CEO Arrie Rautenbach

dtic to host second Black Industrialists and Exporters Conference

By: Sabrina Jardim 23rd February 2024 The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) – in partnership with the Industrial Development Corporation and the National Empowerment Fund – will host the second Black Industrialists and Exporters Conference at the Sandton International Convention Centre, in Gauteng, on March 20. The... →

Forge Academy launches new 4IR training centre in partnership with Sibanye-Stillwater

By: Schalk Burger 19th February 2024 Technology training company Forge Academy has launched a new Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) training centre and two courses in partnership with mining company Sibanye-Stillwater. The first two 12-month certification courses will be in Amazon Web Services with Business Analysis, and Community... →

UJ launches STEM education initiative for high schools

By: Schalk Burger 16th February 2024 The University of Johannesburg (UJ), in partnership with the Department of Basic Education (DBE), has launched a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) initiative that will bolster expertise among science educators and empower high school learners. The initiative will employ a... →

Can SA mining prevent more hostage dramas in 2024?

By: Darren Parker 16th February 2024 Since October of last year, several unlawful underground protests have raised serious concerns about the potential emergence of a new trend in which frustrated underground mineworkers turn to unlawful sit-ins and hostage-taking as a means of having their demands met. Although the South African... →

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