AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSkills-first Infrastructure: Cesa says South Africa’s R1-trillion public works push must also transfer skills, build mentorship and local capability, or the country risks widening unemployment and a shortage of engineering talent. Engineering Excellence: The Cesa Aon Engineering Excellence Awards spotlight top consulting firms and projects, including Zutari’s lifetime win and the Polihali Major Bridges for Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase 2. HVAC Expansion: Kwikot, now part of Haier Air & Water Solutions, has launched an HVAC offering aimed at energy-efficient heating, cooling and ventilation. Electric Buses Take Off: Cape Town’s e-bus pilot is boosting confidence as bus makers plan more local electric chassis assembly to cut costs and grow skills. Water Stress Watch: Gauteng warns reservoir and tower levels are falling as demand rises, urging households and businesses to conserve. AI for Workforces: Jem, a WhatsApp-based workforce platform for deskless teams, raises $8.4m Series A to expand AI-native HR and benefits management. Space STEM Win: Western Cape learners make history as Team ZA competes in NASA’s International Space Settlement Design Competition. Rare Earths in Mozambique: NeoTerra’s US-backed study selects a contractor to assess rare-earth extraction and processing viability. Local Research Recognition: UKZN synthetic chemistry professor Tricia Naicker wins a young researcher award for antimicrobial resistance drug discovery.
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