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Dr Shelly Mona

Engineering is often judged by the products it creates, but Dr Shelly Mona is equally focused on the opportunities it unlocks. At 35, she is helping turn research into real-world…

Tobie Loftus

Mining's future will depend not only on what lies beneath the earth, but on how intelligently those resources are recovered. Tobie Loftus is helping redefine that future,…

Chumani-Nande Sishuba

Today's vehicles are no longer defined solely by horsepower or design — they are intelligent, connected systems powered by millions of lines of code. At 27, Chumani-Nande Sishuba…

Athule Dlamini

The future of mining is being shaped as much in laboratories as it is underground. At Mintek, Athule Dlamini, 35, is helping unlock smarter, more efficient ways to process the…

Adelaide Mokonyama

Every mine begins with a plan, but the best ones shape far more than production targets. Adelaide Mokonyama is helping design the future of South Africa's mining industry,…

Finely Chikwira

As co-founder and product manager of Mentormate, Finely Chikwira, 26, leads the development of an AI platform that provides engineers with trusted, context-aware guidance,…

Primary risk: The most important part of scaffolding is the planning, engineering drawings, the load calculations and daily inspections. When the discipline slips, the system becomes vulnerable. Picture: Supplied

Safety vs profit in building sector

Cutting corners while balancing construction pressure and tight deadlines can be fatal

The Stellenbosch University team’s journey from Nairobi to Stellenbosch was a practical demonstration that locally made electric motorbikes, powered by solar energy, could work across African roads and real African conditions.

Africa’s electric motorbike future can be built locally and powered by solar — our 6000km ride shows what’s possible

For millions of people on the continent, motorcycles provide the most affordable and accessible form of transport, while also creating livelihoods for riders and small businesses

Graphic: John McCann

Technology is reshaping, not replacing, human value

Automation is freeing people to focus on areas that truly require human intelligence in the form of creativity, innovation, empathy and problem-solving

The Centre for Advanced Training and Innovative Research (CATIR) — a joint initiative between United States-based biotechnology company Thermo Fisher Scientific, the South African Medical Research Council and the department of science, innovation and technology was unveiled on 16 July. (@ma_mohapeloa/X)

New science hub bridges lab-skills gap for underprivileged students

The facility aims to equip future scientists with skills to lead research and healthcare advancements in the country

Today’s youth hold the power to lead a transformation. This time not only through protest, but through innovation with compassion.

From struggle to superpower: A letter to SA’s youth to rise through STEMI

We need thinkers who can connect the dots between science and society, code and compassion, data and dignity

In the face of climate change, adequate infrastructure is essential. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy/M&G

Engineering solutions to reduce climate change impacts

Upgrading and repairing infrastructure should be a national priority

By empowering more women and girls in STEM, we unlock potential, drive innovation, and build a more sustainable, equitable future for all. (Gallo)

Despite progress, we still need to break down barriers facing women in science

By empowering more women and girls in STEM, we unlock potential, drive innovation, and build a more sustainable, equitable future for all

Welcome to the science Oscars

Celebrating a legacy of excellence in science, engineering and technology

It is essential that women and girls are empowered to seize the growing possibilities in the field of science, technology, engineering and maths

Unlocking the exciting and diverse world of STEM careers for women

It is essential that women and girls are empowered to seize the growing possibilities in the field of science, technology, engineering and maths

Patriarchal African societies don’t just sideline women socially but also in terms of technology.

There is an urgent need for policies in order to bridge the digital gender divide

Technologies rapidly transform society, allowing for unprecedented advances in the human condition but women are often barred from the race

Women bright sparks needed in electrical and electronic engineering

Girls need to be encouraged to study engineering and companies must change their policies to assist women in the field

Eskom said all protocol was observed when the unit was shut down.  (David Harrison/M&G)

US firm Jacobs clinches portion of R20bn contract for Koeberg modifications

The project will extend operating life of South Africa’s only nuclear power plant by another 20 years

A Denel Rooivalk attack helicopter manifactured by South African Denel flies by during the Africa Aerospace and Defence 2016 fair at the South African air force Waterkloof base on September 15, 2016 IN Pretoria, South Africa.
 / AFP / GIANLUIGI GUERCIA        (Photo credit should read GIANLUIGI GUERCIA/AFP via Getty Images)

Denel aims to be sustainable within five years, but needs a bigger cash injection

The parastatal has struggled with financial constraints for some time, partly blamed on wasteful expenditure and the inability to create revenue

(John McCann/M&G)

Don’t squander the Stem switch-on

The pandemic has forced a digital migration in education. We must capitalise on that opportunity