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24 May

Tshwane, 24 May 2019 - The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is here. It is evident in the way banks have started offering their digital services and disrupting the modus operandi of traditional banks; it is evident in schools, where books are being replaced with tablets and it will roll-out in almost every sector in the country. The distinguishing factor of 4IR is the scale and speed this revolution takes place and the fear that arises from the advent of 4IR is the fact that it will also be disrupting the workforce, as in Standard Bank’s case, where it is now...

20 May

Tshwane, 20 May 2019 – To create greater inclusion and meet the demand that has been forthcoming for The Innovation Hub’s prestigious 2019 International Association of Science Parks (IASP) Africa Division Workshop, which is taking place on the 23rd and 24th May 2019, in Tshwane, the organisation has taken the decision to provide free registration for the workshop. The Innovation Hub has been overwhelmed by requests for attendance by entrepreneurs, students, IT professionals and other key stakeholders,” explains The Innovation Hub’s Head of Marketing and communications Matona Ntshona Sakupwanya....

11 Apr

11 April 2019 Consulting Engineers South Africa’s (CESA) President, Neresh Pather, presented his presidential message and theme for the year at a function held in North West. Pather’s 2019 theme is ‘Reshaping our Future Together’ focusing on changing social norms by ‘Doing what is Right!...

Amersfoort, the Netherlands, 19 March 2019 – Royal HaskoningDHV reports an organic operating income growth of 3.1%, a recurring EBITA of €25.9 million and a stable net result of €12.7 million over 2018. These results were delivered against continued investments in strategic priorities with the focus to strengthen its domain knowledge and data-driven expertise. Royal HaskoningDHV CEO Erik Oostwegel: “Looking back at 2018, I’m excited about the progress we made with regards to our strategy implementation. We have invested in our people and innovations to accelerate our digital ways of working in order to deliver better and faster solutions with...

17 Mar

Durban 7th March 2019, Neresh Pather, President of Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) in presenting his closing remarks at the end of the 2nd day of the CESA Infrastructure Indaba, taking place at the Durban International Convention Centre stated, “Our voice in recommending and suitably driving improved planning, design and procurement practices for Consulting Engineering Services related to the development of infrastructure making sure that the citizens of South Africa get ‘Value for Money’ infrastructure that is safe and designed to stand the test of time, must be heard. Let’s hear it”. This appeal was made not only by...

Award-winning engineering and environmental consultancy, Knight Piésold Southern Africa launched a creative essay writing competition for no-fee and partly funded high schools across Gauteng, in March 2019. This competition formed part of the Bokamoso programme that is committed to improving the lives of future generations, that aims to give high school learners in Gauteng the opportunity to let their talent shine through creative writing....

27 Feb

27 February 2019 The deadline for accountable institutions to meet the amendments of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, No. 38 of 2001, as amended by the Financial Intelligence Centre Amendment Act, Act 1 of 2017 (FICA) legislation, which was introduced to counteract money laundering and the financing of terrorism, is fast approaching on April 2, 2019....

14 Feb

14 February 2019 Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) is hosting its annual Infrastructure Indaba on 6-7 March 2019 at the Durban International Convention Centre. Held in the first week of March every year, the event aims to foster partnerships between government and the private sector, particularly the engineering sector, and capacitate the channels of service delivery through cooperation and the development of common goals. The Indaba will be a platform to engage, network and share best practice required for improved service delivery within the built environment....

14 Feb

14 February 2019 Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) is hosting its annual Infrastructure Indaba on 6-7 March 2019 at the Durban International Convention Centre. Held in the first week of March every year, the event aims to foster partnerships between government and the private sector, particularly the engineering sector, and capacitate the channels of service delivery through cooperation and the development of common goals. The Indaba will be a platform to engage, network and share best practice required for improved service delivery within the built environment....

13 Nov

13 November 2018 Multi award winning civil engineering consultancy Knight Piésold, has proved that it is possible to become a truly transformed multi-national organization that embraces South Africa’s BBBEE imperatives as responsible corporate citizens. Having recently achieved Level 1 BBBEE accreditation through the training and development of local staff and shareholders as well as enterprise development and participation in meaningful CSI initiatives, the 97-year old firm is a proudly South African company that invests its profits locally....