Engineering
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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,…
Safety vs profit in building sector
Cutting corners while balancing construction pressure and tight deadlines can be fatal
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
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
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
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
Engineering solutions to reduce climate change impacts
Upgrading and repairing infrastructure should be a national priority
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
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