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Steel and engineering sector up for revitalisation, says Deputy Finance Minister Masondo

“We are working with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to explore options for off-balance sheet financing, a strategy that will accelerate private sector investment in transmission projects. ”

Business Report Companies
Banele Ginindza|Published

George building collapse: Engineering Council places engineer on precautionary suspension

The Engineering Council of SA has placed the engineer working on a construction site in George on precautionary suspension after a building collapse claimed the lives of 34 people

News South Africa Western Cape
Se-Anne Rall|Published

When last did you see a female plumber or electrician?

South Africa needs to produce double the amount of skilled artisans to meet the labour demand for these skills per year, and trades such as plumbing and electrical services are perfect for self-employment.

Business Jobs
Smart Works|Published

UWC helps teachers make maths and data analytics more exciting for their learners

The event was hosted by the Department of Statistics and Population Studies at UWC, in collaboration with the Centre of Excellence in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences and SAS.

News Education
Kailene Pillay|Published

Mpumalanga education confirms funds now paid for SA students in Russia, MEC calls for SIU probe into mess-up

At least 229 students who are still furthering their studies in 11 different universities in Russia in the General Medicine, Engineering, Aviation and IT faculties, faced expulsion and deportation as their tuition was unpaid.

News Education
Kailene Pillay|Published

Master’s degree in Engineering Management draws students from across the world to Stellenbosch

The MEM programme offers frequent opportunities to connect and network with other students and their lecturers through group assignments, regular live webinars and MEM functions.

News Education
IOL Reporter|Published

SET and innovation take centre stage at SA’s ‘Science Oscars’

The NSTF-South32 Awards honour and celebrate outstanding contributions to the fields of science, engineering, technology (SET) and innovation.

News Sponsored
Brandstories|Published

Engineering 101: How to choose a degree programme for 2023

Contrary to the road to career success for prospective engineers of the past, study options have increased dramatically from the historically limited public university offering.

News Education
IOL Reporter|Published