African Fusion

African Fusion is the official magazine of the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW). Its purpose is to deliver current information about welding technology and the welding sector.

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Lighting trends and challenges

1 month ago | crown.co.za | Philip Hammond

By Philip Hammond, director at BHA School of Lighting Over the past decade, I've chronicled the evolution of lighting technology in South Africa through numerous articles, both locally and internationally. As I began researching this piece on lighting trends since 2015, I realised how dramatically our industry has transformed. The story begins with LEDs, first introduced to South Africa in 2008.
Improving mining infrastructure for economic growth

Jan 22, 2025 | crown.co.za | Nomsa Mbere |Rita Spalding

By Nomsa Mbere and Rita Spalding, Partners at Webber Wentzel Infrastructure is a bellwether of a country’s potential for economic growth. Governments that spend on infrastructure give themselves the best chance to succeed, while underinvestment restrains inclusive economic prosperity. Mining is directly impacted by a country’s infrastructure and ability to move mine product, key equipment, materials, and goods from source to market.
Skills programmes: the fast-track, effective solution to close critical skills gaps and skills spend shortfalls

Dec 6, 2024 | crown.co.za | Anton Visser |Alefbet Learning

By Anton Visser, Chief Operations Officer of SA Business School & Alefbet Learning In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, companies must stay ahead of the curve by addressing critical skills shortages quickly and effectively. Enter skills programmes: focused, short-term learning interventions designed to empower employees with specific, in-demand skills while paving the way toward long-term qualifications.
The impact of integrating Artificial Intelligence in the quantity surveying and construction industry

Oct 30, 2024 | crown.co.za | Nosiyabonga Mongane

By Nosiyabonga Mongane, Chief Quantity Surveyor The construction industry as a whole can benefit from the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) in quantity surveying in a number of ways. To remain relevant in the ever-evolving world, the quantity surveying profession cannot afford to overlook the technological advancements brought about by the adoption of AI. In this article, we will examine a few areas where AI is having an effect on the industry.
Upskilling and reskilling for the future world of work

Oct 28, 2024 | crown.co.za | Anton Visser

By Anton Visser, Group COO of SA Business School The rapid pace of technological advancement, globalisation, and changing market dynamics is reshaping the world of work and the skills needed to remain relevant. What’s the most important skill right now? It is, the ability and willingness to adapt to changing rules, and includes the ability to think differently, to do differently and to connect and engage with others differently.
Debunking myths about zero-tolerance alcohol policies

Oct 22, 2024 | crown.co.za | Rhys Evans

By Rhys Evans, Managing Director at ALCO-Safe Imagine this: you arrive at work on a Monday morning, feeling refreshed after a weekend spent indulging in your grandmother's famous basil pesto. Later, you're ushered into a room, breathalyser at the ready, accused of being under the influence. Sounds ridiculous, right? For some employees, zero-tolerance alcohol policies have become a source of confusion and even fear.
Debunking e-waste myths as we plot South Africa’s path to a circular economy

Oct 15, 2024 | crown.co.za | Colin Williamson

By Colin Williamson E-waste is currently the fastest growing global waste stream. Five times more e-waste is produced than is formally recycled — and the problem is getting worse every year. Between 2010 and 2022, the amount of e-waste generated per year almost doubled from 34 million tonnes to 62 million tonnes. Consider how many devices we’ve all used personally and professionally in this time, and these figures are unsurprising.
The allure of the “Rwanda Model”: why it’s misplaced

Sep 25, 2024 | crown.co.za | Ross Harvey

By Dr Ross Harvey, director of research and programmes at Good Governance Africa (GGA) A view that appears to be gaining traction in some policy circles is that African countries need a benevolent dictator. The argument runs along the lines of suggesting that we’re not quite ready for democracy. Due to democracy’s apparent inability to strengthen institutions and produce economic growth, we should resort to a kind of autocracy that delivers material dividends.
Driving change - the role of self-test breathalysers in tackling drunk driving

Sep 20, 2024 | crown.co.za | Rhys Evans

By Rhys Evans, Managing Director at ALCO-Safe The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Traffic Services is taking a commendable step towards safer roads with its targeted road safety programme. This initiative, which integrates education and self-testing breathalysers at major taxi ranks in Gqeberha, signifies a shift towards promoting responsible driving habits.
Let’s talk about acid mine drainage

Sep 5, 2024 | crown.co.za | Peter Marumong

By Peter Marumong, Cluster WWW Segment Leader at Schneider Electric A recent report, Remediation potential of mining, agro-industrial, and urban wastes against acid mine drainage highlights the impact of sulfide minerals, a geological byproduct of mining, on the environment; stating that when mixed with oxidising and rainfall conditions it leads to generation of acid mine drainage (AMD), which is commonly associated with serious environmental problems worldwide.