Skills training is an integral part of growth within a company, as well as for growing the economy. In this issue’s Hot Seat, TWA speaks to Logistics and Training and Development executive Colette Wessels on the spot about the importance of...
Human Settlements Deputy Minister Zoliswa Kota-Fredericks says the National Youth Service Model, adopted by government, seeks to work together with communities in providing structured learning and the individual development of young people. Deputy...
The Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, has announced the establishment of three more research centres of excellence (CoEs), bringing the number of such centres in the country to 17. The CoEs will be in water, HIV and Aids, and human...
South Africa will set aside funding to support science and technology initiatives with Ethiopia, to ensure the success of collaboration between the two countries. Speaking in Addis Ababa on Thursday, 6 November, the Minister of Science and...
A global consulting engineering firm plans to extend its footprint in Africa through building on local skills and experience in a range of technical fields vital to the continent’s sustainable development. “Our expansion strategy is based on...
Deputy Minister Water and Sanitation Pamela Tshwete has launched the South African regional chapter of the International Water Security Network. This International Water Security Network project brings together the University of the West of...
South Africa’s water resources have been under increasing pressure and water shortages have been the source of several service delivery protests over the past year. In a move to secure South Africa’s water, Deputy Minister Water and Sanitation...
Six million job opportunities are expected to be created through Phase 3 of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) by 2019, says the Department of Public Works. EPWP Phase 3, which began creating jobs in April, will be officially launched in...
With South Africa on a quest to create jobs and grow its economy, the KwaZulu-Natal government has taken up the challenge of upskilling its population and contributing towards national growth. The provincial government has committed to work with...