CELEBRATING AND GROWING ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE IN AFRICA

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Gambeta News

UNESCO Africa Engineering Week 2023 & Africa Engineering Conference to be hosted in South Africa

15th August 2023 – The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) is excited to announce the highly anticipated 9th UNESCO Africa Engineering Week (AEW) and the 7th Africa Engineering Conference, scheduled to take place …

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF SUCCESSFUL OPERATIONS IN EAST AFRICA

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Gambeta News

Bosch East Africa – a member of the Bosch Holdings group – celebrates 10 years of business this year.

Bosch East Africa was established in Nairobi, Kenya in August 2013, as part the strategy of Bosch Holdings to further extend its multi-disciplinary consulting services into Africa.

“The team in

LONG-TERM ENERGY TO REDEFINE MINING RESILIENCE

Posted on September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 by Gambeta News

Kweku Frempong, Head of Sales for Aggreko Africa

In South Africa, the mining sector uses around one-third of the local power supply, Asia represents most of the world’s industrial sector growth with energy consumption increases of around 1.7% a year. In the Middle East, mining is forming part of …

NEGLECTING INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE PUTS LIVES AT RISK, UNDERMINING ECONOMIC GROWTH

Posted on September 12, 2023September 14, 2023 by Gambeta News

By Nyiko Chabalala, Building Services/Research & Development Engineer at Citadel

05 September 2023 Infrastructure is an asset that is at the core of a functioning society; it shapes economic growth, enhances the quality of life of citizens, and provides the platform for a nation’s growth.

Neglected and decaying infrastructure …

CESA AON ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2023 WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Gambeta News

16 August 2023 – The CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards once again, did not disappoint this year, as companies and individuals in the consulting engineering industry walked away with top honours at the glitzy ceremony held at Vodacom World, in Midrand, on Thursday, 16th August. Now in its 51st year …

CESA CALLS ON GOVT and INDUSTRY ahead of SONA TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE by COLLABORATING FOR CHANGE

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Gambeta News

02 February 2023 “CESA’s mandate is to lobby for positive change within the regulatory environment to enable their members better serve society,” stated Olu Soluade, President of Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA), as he presented his theme ‘Make a Difference by Collaborating for Change’ for 2023 at their Presidential Media …

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 …

THE YEAR OF OPPORTUNITY FOR OIL AND GAS COMPANIES IN AFRICA

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Gambeta News

The oil and gas industry faced a tough year in 2021. According to The State of African Energy 2022 this was a result of a drop in global demand, which resulted in a fall in oil prices. This led to companies cutting budgets and delaying future projects. The sharp slowdown …

GREATER PRECISION AND IMPROVED SAFETY FOR BOLTED CONNECTIONS

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Gambeta News

BMG’s Fasteners, Tools & Equipment division has extended its range of wrenches to include a new generation of cordless torque wrenches from Gedore Torque Solutions, with optional process reliable documentation software and advanced features for higher torque, greater precision and improved safety.

“Our new Gedore LDA/LAW Solution series for bolted …

LOCALLY MANUFACTURED CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Gambeta News

Creslow Energy Solutions – a local manufacturer of clean energy storage systems– has recently been established in South Africa.

“By utilising the latest technology in our clean energy storage products, we provide an environmentally friendly and sustainable solution for the safe and efficient storage of renewable energy that can be …

Budget Speech 2022 – SA Cash Strapped – CESA Echoes the Minister’s Sentiments

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Gambeta News

24 February 2022 On the back to the 2022 Budget just released, Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) is pleased to hear that Government is looking at value for money and quality of delivery as the top priority in the development of the project pipeline. This is particularly important to ensure …

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 …

NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR BOSCH EAST AFRICA – A MULTIDISCIPLINARY CONSULTING ENGINEERING FIRM

Posted on July 23, 2021July 23, 2021 by Gambeta News

John Kithinji has been appointed Managing Director of Bosch East Africa, a member of the Bosch Holdings group of multidisciplinary consulting engineering companies. Bosch Holdings celebrates 60 years of business this year.

Additional information: John Kithinji

John Kithinji – a BSc. Graduate of the University of Nairobi and …

PRESS RELEASE GHANA-UK JOINT STATEMENT: GHANA-UK TRADE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Gambeta News

On 31 December 2020, Ghana and the UK announced that they had reached a consensus on the main elements of a trade agreement that would replicate the effects of the trade relationship between Ghana and the UK prior to the end of the Transition Period following the withdrawal of the

AGGREKO SETS INDUSTRY-LEADING NET ZERO TARGETS TO SUPPORT CUSTOMERS THROUGH THE ENERGY TRANSITION

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Gambeta News

By 2030, achieve a 50% reduction in fossil diesel used and a 50% reduction in air quality emissions from solutions provided to our customers
By 2030, become net zero in our own operations and by 2050 or sooner, become a net zero business for all scopes 1, 2 and 3

THE BIG 5 CONSTRUCT KENYA OPENS FOR A THIRD EDITION AT KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE

Posted on November 6, 2019November 6, 2019 by Gambeta News

The official exhibition of National Construction Week brings business opportunities from around the world to Kenya’s construction sector from 5- 7 November 2019 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre.
The Big 5 Construct Kenya hosts over 210 local and international exhibitors, and 40 free-to-attend workshops providing career development points to

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FIBERTEX DRAINAGE SYSTEM IN A LUSAKA SPORTS FACILITY

Posted on October 9, 2019October 9, 2019 by Gambeta News

Yunipat Distributors Zambia and Van Dyck Carpets Easi-Grass artificial grass appointed as project managers for sports facilities upgrade in Lusaka.

Yunipat Distributors Zambia – distributors for Fibertex geotextiles and Van Dyck Carpet’s Easi-Grass artificial grass – was appointed as project managers for this contract. Scope of operations involved the preparation …

BOSCH ULWAZI’S PROGRAMMES HELP UNEMPLOYED YOUTHS

Posted on September 21, 2019September 21, 2019 by Gambeta News

Bosch Ulwazi’s national skills upliftment programmes assist youth from disadvantaged communities to further their education and find meaningful employment close to home.

The company’s latest programme in the Eastern Cape, focuses on construction and is being offered to 200 unemployed young people in Peddie, near East London.

This programme is …