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Solar Youth Academy training programme
30 August 2024
At the beginning of May 2024, 23 young people embarked on a solar training programme at the Solar Youth Academy in Cape Town. This pilot group has now graduated the first stage, with internships being provided for each graduate, providing proof that SA finally has a working and sustainable youth training programme with the potential to change lives.

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Three lessons learned from successful SMEs over the past 27 years
30 August 2024, Editor's Choice
Companies that prioritise employee growth and create a positive work environment tend to have higher employee retention rates and better overall performance.

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Robbie Venter, former CEO of Altron, passes
31 July 2024, Altron Arrow
It is with sadness that we report on the passing of the former chief executive and board member of South African technology group Altron, Robert (Robbie) Venter.

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AI pest detection tool wins Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation
31 July 2024
Esther Kimani’s early crop pest and disease detection device was selected as the winning innovation for its ability to swiftly detect and identify agricultural pests and diseases, reducing crop losses for smallholder farmers.

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GSMA Open Gateway initiative services to combat fraud
31 July 2024
Telecommunications operators Cell C, MTN, and Telkom have welcomed the launch of two universal network APIs, that will be available in South Africa, to help combat fraud and digital identity theft.

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From the editor's desk: Challenges and opportunities
31 July 2024, Technews Publishing
Electronics manufacturing in South Africa is a sector of industry characterised by both significant challenges, and yet, promising opportunities. As the country continues to diversify, reducing its ...

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Resort raises the bar for sustainable solar energy
31 July 2024
With all available space on the roof of Sun Central now covered by solar panels, the resort lifted its sights to the roof at The Palace, and the Sun City hotel.

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New operations manager at Deman
31 July 2024, Deman Manufacturing
Rudolf Herholdt has been appointed as the new operations manager at Deman. He adds 24 years of experience in multiple engineering fields and leadership positions to the Deman team.

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Avnet Abacus wins TDK’s distribution award
31 July 2024, Avnet Abacus
Avnet Abacus has secured a third consecutive win in the renowned TDK European Distribution Awards for 2023, receiving the Silver Award in the International Distributor category.

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Au-based Precision Die-Attach preforms
31 July 2024, Techmet
Compared to standard preforms, these gold-based PDA preforms offer a higher level of precision to reduce defects, control bondline thickness (BLT), and deliver high-yield performance and reliability in critical die-attach applications.

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Sifiso EdTech and MTN ignite STEM dreams
31 July 2024
From 1 to 5 July 2024, 147 enthusiastic learners, more than 70% of which were girls, embarked on their first exciting journey into the world of coding and robotics at Future Nation Schools’ Fleurhof and Lyndhurst Campuses.

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New business unit for Nvidia
28 June 2024
According to sources in the know, Nvidia is building a new business unit with a focus on designing chips for cloud computing applications, including artificial intelligence processors.

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Landmark wind-hydro-solar PPA deal
28 June 2024
Growthpoint Properties has entered into a milestone Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Etana Energy for 195 GWh of renewable energy a year, representing 32% of its total current annual electricity consumption (612 GWh in 2023).

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From the editor's desk: Engineering education should be made exciting again
28 June 2024, Technews Publishing
Recently, Statistics South Africa reported that, in the first quarter of 2024, 35% of youth between the ages of 15 to 24 were not involved in either education, training, or employment. This amounts ...

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Smart manufacturing for electronics assembly seminar
28 June 2024, ASIC Design Services
ASIC Design Services and Siemens Industry Software recently hosted the Smart Manufacturing for Electronics Assembly seminar at the Kleinkaap Boutique Hotel in Centurion with international guest speaker, Jean-Paul Dirven.

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Würth Elektronik named preferred partner at Renesas
28 June 2024
Würth Elektronik has announced its new status as a preferred partner at Renesas, a global leader in microcontrollers, analogue, power and SoC products.

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Otto Wireless Solutions wins 2023 Golden FAE award
28 June 2024, Otto Wireless Solutions
Otto Wireless Solutions announced that their technical manager, Miyelani Kubayi, has won the SIMCom Wireless Solutions Golden FAE Award for 2023.

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Quectel receives prestigious Fortress Cybersecurity award
28 June 2024, Quectel Wireless Solutions
The Fortress Cybersecurity Awards honour the world’s leading companies and individuals who are at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, and winners are selected based on their dedication to developing solutions, and defending against the growing threat of cyberattacks.

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Cape Town shores up sustainable energy distribution
28 June 2024, ABB South Africa
The City of Cape Town, which is responsible for delivering energy to the 4,8 million residents of the Western Cape, has awarded ABB a three-year contract for a phased retrofit of legacy medium voltage (MV) switchgear within its electrical infrastructure.

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ALX wins EdTech Award at Africa Tech Week Awards ceremony
28 June 2024
The award highlights ALX’s contribution to tech education, its scalable impact, and its commitment to transforming the African continent’s technological landscape.

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