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New Era College Aligns Itself to the

Fourth Industrial Revolution By

Introducing Modern and

Non-Traditional Systems of Education

(Right)
Mr Maurice Mzwinila
Dean of the Faculty of
Engineering
(Center) Ms Omphile Visagie
Brand & Marketing Manager.
(left) Professor Amos Thapisa -
CEO and Vice President

ew Era College of Arts, Science non-traditional systems which are Participating and sponsoring the Engineers
& Technology recently joined [considered] more modern systems, Forum was of paramount importance to
Nhands with the Engineers to the extent that we are introducing New Era College as they are “partnering
Registration Board (ERB) for the in our syllabuses, robotics, artificial with like-minded organizations” and taking
inaugural Engineers Forum that took intelligence (AI), mechatronics etc.” significant strides towards transforming
place in the month of May in Gaborone, into a research and innovative hub for the
Botswana. New Era College was a Silver New Era College is committed to country. “The institution identified three
Sponsor for the Engineers Forum which research and developing innovative targeted groups of people which play an
was held under the theme “Fostering solutions for some of the most pressing integral role [in innovation]; these are the
Engineering Innovation and Creativity social problems facing the nation. One youth and students, industry players and
through Effective Partnerships.” of the areas where research is being lecturers who actually deliver key processes
conducted is in the field of renewable at the institution,” said Mr. Mzwinila, closing
The Dean of the Faculty of Engineering energy. “We believe that we have to his remarks.
at New Era College, Mr Maurice look into a greener future as engineers
Mzwinila, was asked to speak at a panel of today. We must do research into “Next semester, we are introducing a forum
discussion during the forum, under better methods of harnessing solar, where the three groups will be brought
the theme “Innovation and Creativity geothermal energy and wind energy. together into one forum, because amongst
of Engineering Services and Projects’. Some might wonder what wind [do] we these three groups are innovators and
“At New Era College we have come to have in Botswana? The answer is that creators.” Forums such as these, as well as
realize that we have to align ourselves we do have wind in this country. When the Engineers Forum are vital in ensuring
to the Fourth Industrial Revolution,” it rains, we have a lot of wind. Scotland the college contributes and exchanges
said Mr. Mzwinila during the panel for example is using wind energy and in knowledge in the STEM discourse and stays
discussion. “We are moving away from Botswana, July, August and September relevant with the latest trends in engineering
the traditional and more orthodox are windy months.” Explained Mr. in order to provide the best offering to
systems of education to the more Mzwinila. produce holistic graduates.