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CAREERTIP: Continuous learning and personal development key to success

Luvo Sibuta, a Built Environment Professional, reflects on his journey as a hardhat PROFESSIONAL. He emphasizes the significance of education and strategic planning in his career. Although he acknowledges that entering the workforce without a Master's degree presented challenges, he highlights the importance of continuous learning and personal development. My journey as a hardhat professional has been a testament to the value of education and the importance of strategic planning in one's career. Having worked in the industry for six years before pursuing my Masters degree, I have gained a unique perspective on the interplay between practical experience and theoretical knowledge. Reflecting on my journey, I realize that entering the workforce without a Masters degree was a significant disadvantage. Without the necessary academic credentials, I found myself limited to low-paying jobs, despite having gained valuable experience. This taught me the hard lesson that in this industry

OPINION: Cities can Drive Net-Zero Carbon Goals and Create Vibrant Urban Communities

NEWS: Population pressure is exposing African cities to climate shocks

OPINION: Like mobile phones, African urbanisation can leapfrog usual developmental stages

NEWS: Urban Sanitation in India: Past, Present, and Future

NEWS: Urbanisation placing pressure on water infrastructure

NEWS: Africa’s hopes and prospects depend on infrastructure investment.

NEWS: Africa’s informal cities need more than green infrastructure to weather the effects of climate change

NEWS: Legal tools exist to protect South Africa’s city ecosystems

NEWS: Cities will feel the heat from climate change

NEWS: As cities grow larger, the poorest residents lose out

NEWS: Urban infrastructure in Japan - Lessons from infrastructure quality investment principles

In post pandemic cities stable governance is going to be the differentiator.

What should post COVID cities priortise for a better built environment?