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Nomination de Cody Patrick au poste de responsable des ventes directes OEM pour Nikkiso Clean Energy and Industrial Gases Group

TEMECULA, Californie, 17 août 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (le « Groupe ») de Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries, qui fait partie du groupe de sociétés Nikkiso Co., Ltd (Japon), a le plaisir d’annoncer que Cody Patrick a été nommé responsable des ventes directes OEM pour Nikkiso ACD, qui fait partie de l’unité des pompes cryogéniques du Groupe.

Cody est diplômé du programme de distribution industrielle du Texas A&M College of Engineering. La combinaison de sa formation et de son expérience avec les pompes cryogéniques pour le marché des gaz industriels lui confère toutes les capacités nécessaires pour contribuer à la croissance du marché américain. Il gérera et développera des stratégies et opportunités commerciales, tout en participant au développement de programmes de formation et d’éducation pour les clients du Groupe. Cody sera basé à Houston et rendra compte à Ian Guthrie, responsable de la division commerciale de l’unité des pompes cryogéniques du Groupe.

« Étant donné l’enthousiasme de Cody et sa compréhension du marché des pompes cryogéniques, nous sommes ravis qu’il rejoigne le Groupe », a déclaré Daryl Lamy, président-directeur général de l’unité Pompes du Groupe. « Nous sommes impatients de recevoir son soutien pour développer davantage les opportunités sur ce marché. »

Avec cette nomination, Nikkiso poursuit son engagement : avoir une présence à la fois locale et mondiale pour ses clients.

À PROPOS DE CRYOGENIC INDUSTRIES
Cryogenic Industries, Inc. (aujourd’hui membre de Nikkiso Co., Ltd.) et ses entreprises membres fabriquent et entretiennent des équipements de traitement du gaz cryogénique (pompes, turbodétendeurs, échangeurs thermiques, etc.), et des usines de traitement pour les gaz industriels, la liquéfaction du gaz naturel (GNL), la liquéfaction de l’hydrogène (LH2) et le cycle organique de Rankine pour la récupération de la chaleur perdue. Fondée il y a plus de 50 ans, Cryogenic Industries est la société-mère d’ACD, de Nikkiso Cryo, de Nikkiso Integrated Cryogenic Solutions, de Cosmodyne et de Cryoquip, et d’un groupe administré en commun comptant une vingtaine d’entités opérationnelles.

Pour tout complément d’information, veuillez consulter les sites www.nikkisoCEIG.com et www.nikkiso.com.

Contact auprès des médias :
Anna Quigley
+1.951.383.3314
[email protected]

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Plans to build two new universities underway

Plans are afoot to build two new universities, says Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande.

This follows Cabinet’s approval for the establishment of the new University of Science and Innovation in Ekurhuleni and a new Crime Detection University in Hammanskraal in Gauteng.

Nzimande said the process of developing new universities is preceded by a feasibility study to ascertain the demand for new institutions in identified areas or areas of interest.

“A feasibility study, funded through the Infrastructure and Efficiency Grant (IEG) to the value of R6 million, is underway to advice on the size and shape of these two institutions,” Nzimande said.

Renovation

The Minister also announced that there are plans to renovate existing facilities at Giyani in Limpopo province, which will be annexed to the Tshwane University of Technology, “should the feasibility studies support the usage of these facilities”.

To date, the following Reginal Multi-Purpose Centers have been initiated:

• Imbali Multi-Purpose Centre – the focus that includes both skilling (integration of Basic Education and PSET System), science and innovation, social services, library and other after hour-services. Accessibility to after hour-services, including business skills and Wi-Fi-connectivity. Leveraging of the uniqueness of the region; including manufacturing and leather sectors – a collaborative effort between government, business, labour and civil society;

• The establishment of an Ulundi satellite of the University of Zululand, as part of the District Development Model. The satellite university will leverage off the district’s strengths, including aviation; cultural heritage; indigenous knowledge systems including aloe processing; education and health;

• The establishment of the Giyani Multi-Purpose Centre, which will include infrastructure development, in addition to the above.

New infrastructure for TVET colleges

With regard to the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges, Nzimande said the process of establishing new colleges or college campuses is the same as that set out for universities.

The Minister said the department is currently implementing new infrastructure for TVET colleges, including the following:

• Msinga Campus of UMgungundlovu TVET College at Cwaka

• Greytown Campus of Umgungundlovu TVET College at Greytown

• Umzimkhulu Campus of Esayidi TVET College at Umzimkhulu

• Bhambanana Campus of Umfolozi TVET College at Bhambanana

• Nkandla A Campus of Umfolozi TVET College at Nkandla Town

• Nkandla B Campus of Umfolozi TVET College at Nkumgamathe

• Vryheid Engineering Campus of Mthashana TVET College at Vryheid

• Nongoma Campus of Mthashana TVET College at Nongoma

• Kwagqikasi Campus of Mthashana TVET College at Nongoma

• Giyani Campus of Letaba TVET College at Giyani

• Balfour Campus of Gert Sibande TVET College at Balfour

• Aliwal North Campus of Ikhala TVET College at Aliwal North

• Sterkspruit Campus TVET College of Ikhala at Sterkspruit

• Ngqungqushe Campus of Ingwe TVET College at Lusikisiki

• Graaff Reneitt Campus of East Cape Midlands at Graaff Reinet

• Thabazimbi Campus of Waterberg TVET College at Thabazimbi.

Source: South African Government News Agency

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Fine for Examiner found selling fraudulent roadworthy certificates

WESTERN CAPE – Sharief Khan who was employed as an Examiner at a vehicle testing station in Lansdowne was yesterday found guilty by the Wynberg Regional Court, Khan was fined R3000-00 which is wholly suspended for five (5) years on condition that he does not contravene section 3 &10 of PRECCA during the period of his suspension.

The court further obtained a confiscation order in terms of Section 18 of POCA and successfully forfeited profits of an amount of R3 250-00 that he made from his corrupt activity. This comes after the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation team in Bellville acted on information received about the accused who was issuing unlawful vehicle roadworthy certificates to private individuals.

An investigation was launched which revealed that the accused was selling roadworthy certificates to motorists without the vehicle undergoing the necessary roadworthy test, this then resulted in his arrest in September 2021.

Source: South African Police Service

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Nominations for SAMRC Merit Awards now open

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) has called for nominations for the annual SAMRC Scientific Merit Awards.

Qualifying candidates are individual researchers who, through published work, made groundbreaking contributions to impactful excellent science and health research aimed at advancing the lives of South Africans.

The awards, which are among the most prestigious in the country, are a set of medals including platinum, gold, silver, bronze and the special President’s award, conferred at the discretion of the presiding SAMRC President.

According to the SAMRC President and CEO, Professor Glenda Gray, the awards recognise research that reflects innovative methods and employs a novel approach to public health concerns to potentially impact policy and better the lives of South Africans.

“In public health, the value of scholarly research and innovation cannot be overstated,” said Gray.

She believes that since the advent of COVID-19, science has been at the forefront of the country’s response, proving the importance of science and public health research in tackling infectious disease threats, both current and emerging.

“As we look ahead, science will provide the path to establish a system that is responsive to the health needs of our country, looking to develop manufacturing capability to bring vaccines, drugs and diagnostics to our continent,” Gray added.

According to the SAMRC, the platinum medals for a lifetime achievement award are conferred to scientists who have achieved outstanding accomplishments in the field of health.

Past recipients include the late Professors Bongani Mayosi, Salim Abdool Karim, Shabir Madhi and Linda-Gail Bekker.

In the last instalment, Professor Andre Kengne, a specialist physician with research interest in chronic non-communicable diseases, epidemiology, and prevention, received the platinum award.

Meanwhile, gold medals are awarded to established senior scientists who have made seminal scientific contributions that have influenced the health of people, especially those living in developing countries.

On the other hand, the silver medals are awarded to scientists who have made important scientific contributions to the country with an emphasis on capacity development.

In 2021, this award was conferred to Professors Diane Gray, Rabia Johnson, Marlo Möller and Dr Nasheeta Peer.

President’s awards are bestowed to scientists who have made an exceptional life-long contribution to medical research.

Recipients of this sought-after award include Professors Zena Stein, Carl Lombard, Linda Richter, Anthony Fauci, Hoosen Jerry Coovadia, Paul Van Helden, Lucille Blumberg, Ephraim Mokgokong, Debbie Bradshaw, former SAMRC President Professor Malegapuru William Makgoba, James “Jimmy” Volmink and Mike Sathekge.

In addition, more recently, Professor Koleka Mlisana, the country’s first black microbiologist with over 40 years of experience in health sciences was also honoured with the President’s award.

Source: South African Government News Agency

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SA records 253 new COVID-19 cases in the past seven days

South Africa now has 4 008 697 COVID-19 cases after 253 new infections were logged in the past seven days, the Department of Health said on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, the death toll is sitting at 102 066 after 56 fatalities were recorded in the past week.

The latest data also show that the country is now home to 5 299 active cases, of which 1 430 can be found in KwaZulu-Natal, 1 329 in the Western Cape and 578 in Gauteng.

In addition, the recovery rate is standing at 97.3%, meaning 3 897 607 people beat the respiratory disease since the outbreak.

According to the department, the country administered 10 983 vaccine doses in the past 24 hours, pushing the total to 37 356 903.

The statistics show that 20 311 947 adults are jabbed in South Africa, of which 18 524 602 are fully jabbed.

Meanwhile, 3 797 shots were given to children aged between 12 and 17, bringing the total to 2 660 291 vaccine doses administered to minors.

Global view

Globally, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the number of new weekly cases dropped by 24% during the week of 8 to 14 August 2022, compared to the previous week, with over 5.4 million new cases reported.

Meanwhile, weekly deaths decreased by 6%, as compared to the previous week, with over 15 000 fatalities reported.

As of 14 August 2022, 587 million confirmed cases and 6.4 million deaths have been logged worldwide.

At country level, the highest numbers of new weekly cases were reported from Japan (1 395 301), Korea (866 830), the United States (679 653), Germany (271 277), and Italy (193 305).

In addition, the agency said the highest numbers of new weekly deaths were reported from the United States (2 907), Japan (1 647), Brazil (1 495), Italy (920) and Spain (573).

“Current trends in reported COVID-19 cases and deaths should be interpreted with caution as several countries have been progressively changing COVID-19 testing strategies, resulting in lower overall numbers of tests performed and consequently lower numbers of cases detected,” the WHO explained.

“Additionally, data from countries are continuously updated by WHO to incorporate changes in reported COVID-19 cases and deaths made by countries retrospectively.”

The Omicron variant of concern (VOC) remains the dominant variant circulating globally, accounting for 99.3% of sequences.

Globally, as of 17 August 2022, there have been 589 680 368 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 6 436 519 deaths, reported to the WHO.

Source: South African Government News Agency

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Government works to assist families affected by KZN floods

Deputy President David Mabuza says government is determined to assist families who were severely affected by the deadly floods that swept KwaZulu-Natal.

“We are recommitting to remedying the situation that was caused by the floods by ensuring that we urgently put an end to the misery currently faced by communities, families and individuals affected by the disaster in eThekwini,” he said.

The Deputy President was answering questions in the National Assembly on Thursday.

The so-called “April floods” killed more than 400 people, and destroyed thousands of homes and infrastructure, while dozens of victims are still missing.

According to Deputy President Mabuza, the critical infrastructure that was damaged including power lines and pipelines, affected the delivery of basic services by government in the eThekwini Municipality.

Meanwhile, he said National Treasury and the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) have worked with the KwaZulu-Natal government to identify and reprioritise resources to respond to the crisis and cover any shortfalls.

In addition, various programmes, which are in various stages of being implemented, are being rolled out to affected communities.

“We want to confirm that the process hasn’t been as smooth as anticipated to be even though we have a multidisciplinary system. There were still problems with planning, execution and keeping track of projects,” he admitted.

According to the Deputy President, these issues including poor project management and policy red tape, caused the delays.

“We want to take this opportunity to apologise to all affected communities, families and individuals who have been subjected to this situation for a long time.”

Meanwhile, he said government would strengthen intergovernmental coordination between the three spheres of government and commit to taking action on a set timeline.

“We have located land for sustainable human settlement near the places of work.”

The Deputy President has since called on all stakeholders to hold hands with government and commit to sustainable and disaster-proof environments.

In addition, he acknowledged that the release of funds in disaster areas should be “quick” while allowing no room for corruption.

“Again, we want to say, apologies for these delays and we hope to see improvements,” said the Deputy President.

Source: South African Government News Agency