In the world of engineering, there are stories of innovation, achievements and advancements that take the core centre of the business industry across the globe. Different forms of Engineering give vital success and efficiency to the business industry and economic development of nations. Engineering falls in different forms, such as electronic, mechanical, chemical and civil, that have a positive impact and efficiency in the market and society. Through business and entrepreneurship, engineers can improve the markets and promote sales.
The engineering business in Africa started back in the 1800s, the civil form and has raised developments in the business world such as infrastructure development, and creation of jobs, Now that certain groups own institutions and companies that have different projects and the construction of certain facilities and infrastructure such as roads, bridges, buildings and as well as mining. This is vital to the business and economy.
Looking at electrical engineering the benefits are notable these include innovation and product development, efficiency and cost reduction, just to state a few.
Breaking through the blueprints, individuals at both local and regional levels have invaded and been involved in the engineering course for industrial and business efforts. Looking back on how engineering is stimulating the business industry through top achievers and entrepreneurs across Africa, people like Strive Mayisiwa from Zimbabwe who is a seasoned Engineer, serial Entrepreneur and philanthropist, owning a telecommunication company; Econet, in addition, he has successfully funded the education of well over 40,000 orphans in Zimbabwe and other African countries. Another one of the entrepreneurs and achievers is Anda Maqanda in electrical engineering, which digitally impacts society in the digital world. In business, an environment of equal rights and benefits, in Africa, women are also playing a major role in the engineering business such as Tyseer Aboulsnar. Local students and professionals have as well engaged in entrepreneurship offering their products and work, In research it shows the rise in number of business engineers as the benefits are for the individual in sustainability of life and the society economic development .
There are a lot of great innovators and creators doing great things in the market community and industry and the benefits, assurance and developments remain huge but despite the strength, there are still drawbacks and limitations such as lack of funding, lack of human capacity and most challenges fall in the education sector since to do business requires a set of skills. There is a need for proactive management, strategic planning, effective risk mitigation and continuous innovation to foster and stimulate the business industry in Africa.
