Solidarity proposes economic recovery policies based on international examples

Trade union Solidarity has submitted an economic recovery plan, which is based on international examples of policies that have led to improved economic development, to the National Treasury. The policy proposals have five core focus areas, namely infrastructure maintenance and development, lighter and predictable personal and commercial taxation, a stable currency, a well-educated workforce and enforcement of law and order. Read More …

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First SKA dish erected in the Karoo

The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Observatory (SKAO) has announced that the first telescope dish for its SKA-Mid array has been assembled on site, in the Karoo region in the Northern Cape province. The SKAO is the international organisation responsible for the SKA, which will be the world’s biggest radio telescope array and will be composed of two instruments, SKA-Mid in …

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Transportation focus shifting to people-centred approach

There is an increased focus on the role of transportation in society and how it can be used to improve peoples’ quality of life, rather than focusing only on building and maintaining systems. This was outlined by Transportation Research Board (TRB) executive director Victoria Sheehan during a plenary address on the second day of the yearly Southern African Transport Conference, …

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Audi SA adds six rapid public chargers to its network

Audi and partner Rubicon have added six 150 kW DC rapid public chargers for electric vehicles (EVs) at locations across South Africa. The new chargers will be located along the N1, N2 and N3 corridors within easy reach for city dwellers, but also those motorists travelling longer distances. Read More Engineering News | Home

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