The construction industry has long been characterized as a male-dominated field, with women historically under-represented in all aspects of this sector. However, in recent years, significant progress has been made in breaking down gender barriers and increasing the presence of women in construction. This shift has had a profound effect on the industry, leading to greater … [Read more...]
SA community activists celebrate training milestone
On September 22, 2023, the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) proudly hosted the graduation ceremony of the 7th edition of their annual Environmental Rights and Remedies Course, marking a significant milestone as they celebrated the training of over 100 community activists from across South Africa. This year’s class of 2023 was a testament to CER's commitment to … [Read more...]
Supporting women in conservation and research
In the realm of conservation and scientific research, women have historically faced challenges in breaking through gender barriers and achieving equal representation. However, the tide is turning, as a growing movement of empowered women are taking the lead and passing the ladder down to other women. According to a 2021 UNESCO study, women now represent around 44% of the … [Read more...]
Helping rural women attain socio-economic freedom
The National Movement of Rural Women (NMRW) joins members of the South African press and public in celebrating Women’s Day on the 09 August 2023. The NMRW is a social movement that advocates for constitutional concerns of rural women and communities and procures funds for existing community projects to sustain livelihoods. The NMRW commemorates Women’s Day 2023 by … [Read more...]
$1 billion fund to kickstart SA’s hydrogen economy
South Africa’s plan to raise $1 billion to kickstart the country’s hydrogen economy in partnership with Denmark and the Netherlands bodes well for a new energy future, says Dr Titus Mathe, CEO of the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI). The announcement that Denmark and the Netherlands would join forces with South Africa to raise $1 billion was made … [Read more...]
Skills needed for future energy sector in SA
“I am inspired, meet me at the top!” sounded the war cry of the Galactic Einsteins when they concluded their presentation at the Changemakers Junior Green Investment Pitch Session at the Enlit Africa conference and exhibition, which gathered energy, water and power sector stakeholders across the continent at the CTICC in Cape Town this week. The large team of 16 learners, … [Read more...]
The role of green hydrogen in SA’s energy transition
Hydrogen fuel cell technology was invented by Welsh scientist William Robert Grove in 1839 but had to wait until the 1960s for NASA to put it to commercial use to power its probes, satellites and space capsules. These days, much of the world is pinning its energy-transition hopes on green hydrogen as a fuel source. Why is this important for South Africa? The reasons are … [Read more...]
Proposed online university hopes to bridge education gap
A proposed new global online university “has enormous potential to lend hope, learning and access to marginalized groups who presently could not reach higher education.” This is the message of Rabab Fatima, Secretary-General of the Fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries, known as LDC5. Notwithstanding progress in increasing enrolment rates for primary … [Read more...]
Cracking the code to a fairer digital future for women
The inequalities faced by women in the real world are also prevalent online. On International Women’s Day, celebrated on 8 March, the UN is raising awareness of these disparities, and putting forward a vision of a fairer digital future for all. Despite the increasing digitalization of everyone’s daily lives, the digital gender gap has grown; globally around 63 per cent of … [Read more...]
Training for the renewable energy skills demand
Photovoltaic Systems and renewable energy technologies have a special meaning for South Africa as the country tries to keep the lights on. The country’s sustainable development vision is outlined in the National Framework for Sustainable Development (2008) as: “South Africa aspires to be a sustainable, economically prosperous and self-reliant nation-state that safeguards … [Read more...]
Business school celebrates two phenomenal women
In yet another milestone for Regenesys Business School, for the first time in its 24 years of existence, the school conferred two deserving female students with doctorate degrees in a graduation ceremony that took place on 2 November at the Regenesys Business School Sandton campus. Says the Dean of Regenesys Business School, Sibongiseni Kumalo, “We are extremely proud to be … [Read more...]
Alleviating youth unemployment with green skills programme
Nepoworx Renewable Energy Institution (Nepoworx) and the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services SETA (MerSETA) are pleased to announce that the two entities have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to implement a nationwide green skills programme, targeting unemployed youth that are to be trained as Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Service Technicians. The objective of the … [Read more...]
Celebrating Girls in Conservation this Women’s Month
Annually on 9 August South Africa celebrates Women’s Day – part of a month dedicated to the strength and resilience of women and their contribution to society. We thought this a particularly fitting time to share a feature on our ‘Girls in Conservation’ programme and celebrate the group of girls who completed the programme this year. One of the Cape Leopard Trust Education … [Read more...]
