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Transforming a Bursary into a Shining Career
This article beautifully showcases the transformative power of education and financial support in shaping careers, particularly for young Black women in engineering. Nthavela Makondo’s journey is a testament to resilience, passion, and the importance of seeking opportunities despite challenges. Her story also highlights the crucial role of industry leaders like SKF in nurturing talent and fostering an inclusive work environment. It’s inspiring to see how she not only overcame financial constraints but also actively sought work experience, proving that determination and initiative go a long way in building a successful career.
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Management – the Art of Letting Go
South African business leaders often become their own biggest bottleneck. New research reveals why delegation and employee engagement are critical to scaling.
R250 billion Lost to Corrosion
Corrosion costs South Africa an estimated R250 billion annually. The IZA’s Simon Norton on why infrastructure investment must address this hidden threat.
BMG achieves GBCSA Net Zero Waste Level 2 Certification through practical sustainability leadership
Over 90% of BMG’s operational waste now diverted from landfill as GBCSA Net Zero Waste Level 2 Certification marks a major sustainability milestone.
Combustible-core Sandwich Panels
Blanket bans on combustible sandwich panels ignore commercial realities. ASP Fire’s technical report proposes a rational, risk-based fire safety approach.
Expert and Honest Advice on Compressors
Since 1987, CVA has built a trusted reputation for high-performance compressed air solutions that maximise uptime and operational efficiency in South Africa.
Keep Your Turbines Spinning
Some South African turbines have run for over 50 years. WEG’s Alastair Gerrard on why strategic maintenance is key to decades of turbine performance.
Tools for Solar Engineers
The solar industry cannot close a 53 000-position engineering gap by 2026. AutoPV’s solution makes existing utility-scale engineers significantly more productive.
Production Doubles with Vibration Solutions
OST-Africa’s VISAM vibration system transforms Vula Concrete’s precast production from a constrained environment to a high-output, consistent operation.
