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From left, CHIETA CEO Yersen Pillay, Higher Education and Training Department DDG Zukile Mvalo, and Nedbank CIB Head of Infrastructure, Energy and Telecommunications Mike Peo.

Green energy presenting South Africa with massive reindustrialisation chance – Nedbank

Published: 13 May 24

Green electrons and green molecules are presenting South Africa with a massive opportunity to reindustrialise, Nedbank CIB head of infrastructure, energy and telecommunications Mike Peo told the Green Hydrogen Roundtable on Monday. “We have an opportunity for South Africa to completely reindustrialise, to start building up our industrial base that we have lost over the last ten to 15 years,” was Peo's inviting message at the event addressed by the Chemical Industries Education & Training Authority (CHIETA) CEO Yershen Pillay, as well as by Higher Education and Training Department deputy director-general Zukile Mvalo. (Also watch attached Creamer Media video.)

EWSETA, partners to advance women in electrical, renewable energy fields in Limpopo

Published: 13 May 24

The Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA), the US Agency for International Development (USAID) – in support of Power Africa, a US government-led partnership – and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) South Africa, launched Phase 2 of the Just Energy Transition (JET) Technical Training for Women in Electrical and Renewable Energy Programme, in Limpopo, on May 10. Women electricians and artisans in Limpopo will receive specialised technical training at seven technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges in the province.

UJ becomes Project Management Institute’s first academic partner

Published: 13 May 24

The Project Management Institute (PMI) has announced the addition of the University of Johannesburg (UJ) to its list of authorised training partners (ATP). With this, UJ becomes PMI’s first academic ATP in South Africa to offer PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP) certification training.

Auroras over Gansbaai, triggered by the severe geomagnetic storm this last weekend

Weekend’s geomagnetic storm was the strongest to hit South Africa in over 20 years

Published: 13 May 24

The solar storm which hit Earth on Friday and Saturday was the most severe to affect South and Southern Africa in 21 years, the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) has reported. The SANSA Space Weather Centre, located at the SANSA Space Science facility in Hermanus, in the Western Cape, issued a G5 geomagnetic storm warning, as well as several G4 warnings, over the period of the event. G5 is the highest rating on the international scale, and signals an extreme storm. It was the first ...

Calgro M3 issues maiden dividend, posts robust results

Published: 13 May 24

Residential-focused property developer Calgro M3 has issued a maiden dividend of 9.49c a share after posting a record gross profit margin of 27.25% for the financial year ended February 29, and profit after tax increased to R196.8-million, up from R186.29-million in the preceding financial year. The company also published a dividend policy that will see it pay yearly dividends to a minimum of 5% of headline earnings a share. The total dividend payable is R10.86-million for the financial year under review.

Poultry association calls for vaccination to prevent H7N6 avian influenza outbreak

Published: 13 May 24

The South African poultry industry is calling for immediate intervention to avert an outbreak of the H7N6 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) that it is grappling with, following a year of significant losses, including the culling of 9.5-million birds. While traditionally reliant on a stamping out policy, the industry acknowledges the inefficiency of this approach against the H7N6 strain, industry organisation the South African Poultry Association (SAPA) said.

Seifsa, Numsa conclude three-year metals, engineering sector wage agreement

Published: 13 May 24

After three formal engagements, the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) and trade union the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) have concluded the terms of a three-year wage agreement for the metals and engineering sector. The agreement is for the period from July 1 to June 30, 2027.

The site of the building collapse in George

Death toll in George building collapse rises to 27

Published: 13 May 24

The George municipality has reported that, as at 15:00 on May 13, 25 people still remain unaccounted for following last week's building collapse. The death toll has risen to 27, while 13 people remain in hospital.

Contractors, sub-contractors battling as late payments accelerate – MBA North

Published: 13 May 24

The construction industry value-chain is at risk of collapsing as shrinking margins, unfair practices and payment issues continue to undermine the sector. This is according to members of the Master Builders Association (MBA) North, who warn that “urgent dialogue and change” are needed to address industry issues and avoid further job losses and bankruptcies.

Raubex sees 28% bounce in its order book despite challenging environment

Published: 13 May 24

Raubex saw a 28% jump in its order book for the financial year ended February 29, to R25.55-billion, compared with R20-billion in the previous financial year. “This is testimony to our diversified business model,” said CEO Felicia Msiza on Monday as the group released its financial results.