EDUCATIVE MATERIALS - Engineering,Technology, etc.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR ENGINEERS

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Gambeta News

The Engineer and their role in society. An engineer is one who had studied engineering from a recognized higher institution of learning, duly registered, and certified or licensed to practice in his/her area of competence by an engineering regulatory body of his/her country or region of residence Engineers are trained in various fields of engineering; civil, mechanical, electrical, agricultural, information technology, etc. Engineering is the practical application of the knowledge of mathematics and the sciences…

AFRICA: ENERGY TRANSITION POLICIES AND REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS LIGHT UP ACROSS THE CONTINENT

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Gambeta News

Across the continent, countries in Africa are gearing up for the energy transition by implementing policy and legislative frameworks that take into account the energy crisis and the need for a renewable, decarbonized, decentralized energy supply that addresses climate change and the commitments made under the Paris Agreement. Ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP 27, in Egypt in November this year, lawyers in Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania…

South Africa – Carbon tax – Impact on carbon-intensive businesses and the way forward

Posted on September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 by Gambeta News

By Denny Da Silva, Director Designate, Baker McKenzie Johannesburg South Africa’s carbon tax, which came into effect in 2019, is predicated on the “polluter pays” principle and ensures that the real cost of greenhouse gas emissions to the environment and society are incorporated into the price of carbon-intensive production activities. This tax was introduced to assist South Africa to deliver on commitments made in the Paris Agreement in 2015, which aimed to substantially reduce global greenhouse…

CARE FOR OUR COASTLINES

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Gambeta News

Fibertex manufactures geosynthetic sand containers (GSC’s) which are used in the construction of efficient protection structures for coastal protection, erosion control, dune revetments and slope stabilisation, as well as for emergency protection in floods. “As coastal erosion becomes more prevalent, due to rising sea levels and changes in global weather patterns, it has become increasingly important to have well-engineered, durable and easily manageable coastal protection structures in place,” says Burger Fourie, Technical Sales Engineer…

HOW INSULATION IS PLAYING AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN AFRICAN BUILDING INDUSTRY

Posted on March 17, 2022March 18, 2022 by Gambeta News

Insulation plays an important role in designing and constructing buildings that provide protection for humans against the climate. Insulation materials like panels are made of two metal sheets on both sides and in the core the insulation material. Insulation, resistance and durability are what becomes more and more important in the African building and construction industry. The market is developing whereby new buildings get insulated by standard procedure. Thanks to the rising numbers of manufacturers…

8 TIPS FOR YOUNG AFRICAN ENGINEERS: WHAT THEY NEED TO KNOW

Posted on March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 by Gambeta News

Engineering as a profession on its own is very tasking and as a young engineer entering this career path, it is very much required of you to understand some of the basis that is needed to thrive. We all go through life and get to a point where you wish you could reset the clock and you regret not applying the lessons you learned early on in your career path. So for a young engineer,…

Green walls add beautification, enhance stabilisation and promote plant growth

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Gambeta News

The Fibertex team works closely with landscapers, architects and building contractors, to design and install environmentally-friendly green-wall solutions, rather than using conventional hard-facing concrete structures for retaining walls. Fibertex FiberRock 20S and 30S geosynthetic geocontainers are a lightweight, durable and cost-effective substitute for traditional earth retention systems – providing an attractive and efficient protection for slopes and also aid in erosion control. “Fibertex geosynthetics are sustainable materials designed to protect our precious natural environment,” explains…

Disruptive Technologies of The Future: Artificial Intelligence vs Engineering Intellect

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Gambeta News

The evolution of Technology has always been disruptive. As new devices are developed or invented, the older ones become obsolete. Some advanced engineers will remember something called a Slide rule – particularly the Aristo 868 – small enough to fit into the breast pocket yet big enough to be seen by envious non Engineering Students. We all had one, This one had 3 log-log Scales, although I don’t know anyone who could actually use the…

Engineering Skills Development:- Imperative to Africa’s Sustainable Future

Posted on January 7, 2022January 7, 2022 by Gambeta News

Definition of Engineering Skills The knowledge and talents required to enable an engineer or technologist to discharge his/her duties successfully, effectively and efficiently the taking of initiative and responsibility of the individual for business situations that he confronts. Participation to solving problems in group It includes Hard and soft Skills Dynamics of the engineering profession Due to advancing technologies in ICT, robotics, big data, Artificial Intelligence and the advent of quantum computing, the amount…

FIBERTEX SOLUTIONS FOR CONCRETE SURFACE ENHANCEMENT

Posted on November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 by Gambeta News

Fibertex geosynthetics solutions encompass Controlled Permeability Formwork (CPF) liners, designed for concrete surface enhancement in diverse applications, including highly aggressive environments. Typical applications of Fibertex Formtex® CPF liners are in potable water tanks, wastewater treatment plants, settlement tanks, container terminals, bridges and tunnels, marine structures, as well as dams and sluices. “The main functions of Formtex® CPF liners are to improve the durability of a concrete structure, to extend its service life and reduce maintenance…

IS AFRICA’S ENERGY SECTOR READY FOR MORE DATA CENTRES?

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Gambeta News

Being able to connect to the internet means opening up all the benefits and possibilities of developed countries to the people of Africa, including essentials like mobile banking, chat and video, and access to e-health and e-education – as a starting point. It means that producers have more access to wider markets to sell their goods, that entrepreneurs have more access to financial services, and that governments can engage with and serve their citizens more…

THE AFRICAN OIL AND GAS SECTOR NEEDS AN ENERGY BOOST

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Gambeta News

By Kweku Frempong, Area General Manager for Western and Central Africa The past 18 months have torn through industry and sector globally, leaving behind complex layers of economic instability and financial growth uncertainty. For the oil and gas sector, these months have hit the bottom line like a hammer – as the African Energy Chamber (AEC) Africa Energy Outlook 2021 report points out, the CAPEX spend 2020-2021 outlook was almost $90 billion pre-pandemic but is now down…

ENGINEERS IN INFRASTRUCTURE – CHANGING THINGS SA

Posted on August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 by Gambeta News

South Africa needs a Chapter 9-institution, namely an Office of the Engineer-General to hold all involved in infrastructure development and implementation to account, especially in all tiers of government and SoEs. A constitutional oversight occurred when Chapter 9-institutions were established and engineering, which is at the heart of infrastructure delivery, was omitted. The institution of the Engineer-General is a prerequisite if the South African government is to fulfil its mandate. The primary purpose of government departments, public…

#9 STRATEGIES DEPLOYED IN RESOLVING WATER SHORTAGES IN ALGERIA

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Gambeta News

Algeria today, like the countries of the Mediterranean, is experiencing a water deficit caused by climatic changes that have greatly affected the natural cycles of precipitation. This has caused a shortage of rain, which has led to a significant decline in the water level of dams across the country, especially in the central regions and in the western part of the country, with a deficit rate of 25% of the dam reserves. In order to…

FIBERTEX SA – GEOTEXTILES FOR FOUNDATION LAYERS OF RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Gambeta News

Fibertex geotextiles are used to stabilise the foundations of railway structures, enabling them to withstand the dynamic loads of high speeds and great weights of modern trains. The local Fibertex plant in Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal, manufactures high-performance geotextiles for many applications, including the design, construction and maintenance of railway systems. “Fibertex materials, which improve the reliabiliy and performance of railway systems, have been designed to increase the bearing capacity of the foundation structure, which is extremely…

WORLD BANK TO IMPROVE CONNECTIVITY AND DEVELOP DIGITAL ECONOMY IN TOGO

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Gambeta News

WASHINGTON, May 21, 2021– The World Bank has approved additional financing of $11 million from the International Development Association (IDA)* to improve connectivity in Togo and develop the country’s digital economy. The additional financing for the West Africa Regional Communications Infrastructure Program (WARCIP) will strengthen the contribution to major projects launched in Togo to expand geographical coverage of broadband networks and reduce the costs of communications services. It will also facilitate the construction of the…

DRIVING THE DIGITAL SALES ORGANISATION – AGGREKO AFRICA

Posted on April 14, 2021May 9, 2021 by Gambeta News

By: Lauren Somer, Head of Marketing, Aggreko Africa Business has changed. The way people do business, how they engage with business, and the connections they create in business. While the global pandemic has played no small part in this change, digital has been eroding at traditional boundaries and approaches for years. Today, organisations must adopt a digital-first view of engagement across customers, markets, and employees to ensure sustainable growth and consistent service delivery. According to Gartner,…

WHAT IS ANNUITY CONCESSIONS IN PPP PROJECT?

Posted on April 11, 2021April 12, 2021 by Gambeta News

Annuity Concessions are a variant of the Build Operate Transfer (BOT) PPP model in which the private operator is remunerated via a fixed, periodic payment (“annuity”) from the government rather than through toll proceeds. Under these PPP contracts, the private operator is responsible both for constructing the road, as well as for operating and maintaining it for a fixed period of time. However, this option significantly reduces revenue risk for the private sector and also incentivizes…

HOW THE PANDEMIC HAS AFFECTED CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES

Posted on March 31, 2021March 31, 2021 by Gambeta News

The third event in the FIDIC Covid-19 Webinar Series 2021 took place on 30 March 2021 with an event looking at how the pandemic has affected construction disputes, how FIDIC contracts can help bring the industry together and how working flexibly can avoid costly disputes, writes FIDIC communications advisor Andy Walker. The webinar “To dispute, or not to dispute?” saw 530 people attend and was moderated by FIDIC chief executive Nelson Ogunshakin. The speakers included barrister…

ENERGY 2021: 12 MONTHS OF ENERGY TRANSFORMATION

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Gambeta News

By: Romiald Noussi, Head of Operations, Aggreko Africa In the South African Department of Mineral Resources and Energy 2020 Annual Performance Plan report, the authority highlighted the importance of the energy sector in catalysing economic growth and development. As in the report, real life reflects the need for a reliable supply of energy to ensure that Africa continues to push its presence onto the global stage and build foundations of economic and social prosperity. To achieve this…

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