In a continent where infrastructure resilience and risk management are paramount, Dr. Janet Cotton, one of Africa's most distinguished metallurgists and founder of the globally respected, accredited One Eighty Materials Engineering Solutions, is quietly leading a revolution in failure prevention. Based in Cape Town, South Africa this woman-led African laboratory is actively preventing catastrophic engineering failures, safeguarding multibillion-dollar assets, and significantly reducing investor risk across vital industrial sectors. Thabiso Lehoko spoke to Dr Cotton

In a continent where infrastructure resilience and risk management are paramount, Dr. Janet Cotton, one of Africa's most distinguished metallurgists and founder of the globally respected, accredited One Eighty Materials Engineering Solutions, is quietly leading a revolution in failure prevention. Based in Cape Town, South Africa this woman-led African laboratory is actively preventing catastrophic engineering failures, safeguarding multibillion-dollar assets, and significantly reducing investor risk across vital industrial sectors. Thabiso Lehoko spoke to Dr Cotton

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Dr. Janet Cotton Leads African Revolution in Infrastructure Failure Prevention

The African Summit on Entrepreneurship and Innovation, known as ASENTI 2026, is under way in Pretoria, South Africa.

The gathering brings together entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers to explore how innovation, technology and investment can drive business growth, create jobs and support sustainable economic development.  With artificial intelligence reshaping the world of work, some delegates say African entrepreneurs are well placed to adapt to the changes, develop new ideas and seize emerging economic opportunities.

Channel Africa's Economics reporter, Innocent Semosa, has more.

The African Summit on Entrepreneurship and Innovation, known as ASENTI 2026, is under way in Pretoria, South Africa.
The gathering brings together entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers to explore how innovation, technology and investment can drive business growth, create jobs and support sustainable economic development. &nbsp;With artificial intelligence reshaping the world of work, some delegates say African entrepreneurs are well placed to adapt to the changes, develop new ideas and seize emerging economic opportunities.
Channel Africa's Economics reporter, Innocent Semosa, has more.

African Summit on Entrepreneurship and Innovation, ASENTI 2026, under way in Pretoria

On our C-Suite feature today, we get to know Mr Lwazi Mboyi, CEO of the Cross Border Road Transport Agency.

He's one of those executives with vast experience in in the top of the corporate world especially in the State-Owned Enterprise - SOE sector. Being CEO of government institutions is not an easy job as they are constantly under the spotlight.  

Mr Mboyi spoke to Thami Ngubeni to share his journey and where it all started for him.

On our C-Suite feature today, we get to know Mr Lwazi Mboyi, CEO of the Cross Border Road Transport Agency.
He's one of those executives with vast experience in in the top of the corporate world especially in the State-Owned Enterprise - SOE sector. Being CEO of government institutions is not an easy job as they are constantly under the spotlight. &nbsp;
Mr Mboyi spoke to Thami Ngubeni to share his journey and where it all started for him.

Getting to know Lwazi Mboyi, CEO of the Cross Border Road Transport Agency

The Global Creative Summit is hosting its second edition under the theme: "VISA TO THE WORLD – BUILDING AFRICA'S CREATIVE ECONOMY: THE BLUEPRINT."

 The three-day continental gathering brings together government representatives, international dignitaries, investors, corporate leaders, development institutions, creative entrepreneurs, cultural practitioners, innovators, policymakers and emerging talents to advance Africa's creative economy as a significant driver of economic transformation, employment creation, entrepreneurship and international trade.

To tell us more on this and benefits for the continent, Thami Ngubeni spoke to Sinamandla Kwepile — Founder and Executive Director for the Global Creative Summit.

The Global Creative Summit is hosting its second edition under the theme: "VISA TO THE WORLD &ndash; BUILDING AFRICA'S CREATIVE ECONOMY: THE BLUEPRINT."
&nbsp;The three-day continental gathering brings together government representatives, international dignitaries, investors, corporate leaders, development institutions, creative entrepreneurs, cultural practitioners, innovators, policymakers and emerging talents to advance Africa's creative economy as a significant driver of economic transformation, employment creation, entrepreneurship and international trade.
To tell us more on this and benefits for the continent, Thami Ngubeni spoke to Sinamandla Kwepile &mdash; Founder and Executive Director for the Global Creative Summit.

Dr. Janet Cotton Leads African Revolution in Infrastructure Failure Prevention

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