August 23
South Africa: Eskom Launches Pilot Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in Midrand
Eskom has officially launched its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at the Eskom Academy of Learning (EAL) in Midrand, Gauteng. Read more »
March 17
South Africa: Dr Phil Mjwara Takes a Bow As Director-General of Science and Innovation
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande has announced the retirement of Dr Phil Mjwara, the country's longest-serving Director-General, from his… Read more »
March 06
South Africa: SA, Czech Republic to Collaborate On Science, Tech and Innovation
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Jiří Kozák, recently visited the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to explore… Read more »
August 23, 2023
South Africa: Innovation Key to Thriving in a Changing World, Says Minister Patel
Business as usual is no longer an option, and the ability to innovate and adapt in a world characterised by volatility and fractiousness is the key to thriving, says Trade,… Read more »
June 01, 2023
South Africa: CSIR Receives Multimillion-Rand Investment to Boost African Health Innovation
Africa's plans to build capacity to respond to future pandemics has received a major boost after the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) received an investment… Read more »
April 13, 2023
South Africa: A Thriving Country Requires Innovation - Minister Nzimande
Government and the private sector must work together to boost investment in research and development. Read more »
March 28, 2023
South Africa: Localisation Is Key to Innovation
Localisation drives innovation within societies, says Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel. Read more »
December 07, 2022
South Africa: President Calls On Forum to Use Science to Improve People's Lives, Fight Inequality
President Cyril Ramaphosa shone a spotlight on how science can play a role in improving people's lives and addressing the challenges facing the world including disease, climate… Read more »
December 06, 2022
South Africa: Square Kilometre Array Observatory Construction Begins in Northern Cape
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Blade Nzimande, unveiled on Monday the kick-start of the on-site construction of the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO)… Read more »
December 01, 2022
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes Launch of Artificial Intelligence Institute of SA
Cabinet has welcomed the launch of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute of South Africa at the Johannesburg Business School on Wednesday. Read more »
November 11, 2022
South Africa: SA Forges Ahead With 4IR Strategy
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Deputy Minister, Buti Manamela, has officially launched a Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) micro-laboratory at Goldfields Technical and… Read more »
October 24, 2022
South Africa: SA Should Invest in Innovative Technology to Defend Borders
The Joint Standing Committee on Defence has emphasised the significance of investing more in innovative technological interventions as force multipliers to enhance the work of the… Read more »