Micro-Credentials offer bite-sized skills to boost youth employability
AT 45,4%, South Africa’s youth unemployment rate dwarfs the national average (32,9%), highlighting the struggle many young people face entering the workforce.
Though a traditional...
BUTEC Group rebrands and expands in South Africa
By Larry Claasen
BUTEC Group, a Lebanese based contracting company, is cementing its move into South Africa by rebranding the two local companies it recently...
Empowering South Africa’s youth through green entrepreneurship
By Poovi Pillay, Executive Head: CSI at Nedbank
The unemployment crisis facing South African youth is a national emergency that demands innovative solutions. With a...
Vodacom launches 2025 Early Careers opportunities to empower young talent in STEM
VODACOM has opened applications to its Early Careers programmes for the 2025 intake. The initiative is part of Vodacom’s commitment to supporting youth development...
Damen Shipyards CT showcases its impact on SA’s maritime industry at 2024 Oceans Economy...
DAMEN Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) underscored its commitment to security, job creation, and skills development in South Africa’s maritime sector at the 2024 Oceans...
Heritage Capital invests in Fairview Cheese company
HERITAGE Capital, a pioneering 100% black female-owned private equity fund manager, has announced its latest investment in the specialised dairy sector with Fairview Cheese....
Youth Day Musing: Advice to my younger self
International Performance Coach, Alvin Govender, reflects on the things he wishes he had known in his younger years.
“In youth, we learn; in age we understand.”...
Steinmüller Africa empowers TVET College with generous engine donation
Steinmüller Africa, the continent’s leading steam and high-pressure piping expert, recently donated two non-running engines to the motor mechanics centre at the Nkangala TVET...
Small-scale farming business rules the roost thanks to City’s EPWP Training Programme
The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate is pleased to be part of the remarkable success of Khaya Burwana, a beneficiary of the Expanded Public...
Opinion Piece by CHIETA – Youth unemployment is not the problem, it’s the solution!
By Yershen Pillay
As a country, we spend billions of rands trying to eradicate the problem of youth unemployment and yet it remains stubbornly pervasive....
Skills Training & Development News
Skills training and development news on Cape Business News (CBN) focuses on workforce education, training programs, and upskilling opportunities critical for South Africa’s economy. CBN covers trends in vocational training, industry certifications, and government initiatives aimed at addressing skill gaps and promoting economic growth. This sector’s news supports businesses in building a skilled workforce for sustainable development.
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