SCORE: C Nzimande’s first full year leading the ministry of science, technology and innovation has been defined by institutional housekeeping and strategic repositioning rather than headline-grabbing breakthroughs. The renaming of the department of science, technology and innovation, restoring “technology” to the title, signalled his commitment to sharpening the department’s focus and aligning it with global […]
New technology helps manage the disease that spells gloom for economies and livestock
We have to change our mindset for a sustainable future
Some tourist sites like Namaqualand are weather-dependent; increasing the number of tourists is vital
Data is becoming increasingly valuable – and the ability to read it timeously
Projects include monitoring the effects of climate change on South Africa’s coastline
Consumption of unsafe water contributes to a downward spiral of health and poverty
Modern humans have been around a lot longer than was previously thought
An early warning system could help lower fatalities in SA mines
South Africa’s mineral wealth must translate into wealth for all
The benefits of cumulative innovation associated with indigenous knowledge must accrue to its holders
Political buy-in is vital to science and research, particularly in a constrained economic environment.
To stimulate innovation in the agriculture sector, education and training is in dire need of substantial reform.
The department of science and technology saw its budget increase steadily since its formation in 2002.
The country is spending substantially less in the research and development sector than other emerging economies.
Only 0.76% of GDP, R24-billion, was spent on the sector in the 2012-2013 financial year, substantially less than in other emerging countries.
Government is looking into reviving the launch facilities at the Overberg Test Range for a possible collaboration with Nasa.
Many people have never heard of the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), they see it as an acronym in a science system beset with lettered shorthand.
A panel of chief executives will share ways to foster innovation at this year’s summit.
The role of science and research.
The Eastern Cape’s provincial innovation hub was initially started in 2010 when the province established a pilot hub called Innovate Eastern Cape.
Entrepreneurs can access a critical mass of services and mentoring through infoDev.
Despite its challenges, the Eastern Cape has the potential to become a booming economy.
About 800 policy-makers, businessmen, financiers and development agencies attended the Global Forum on Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship.
Innovation through youth and women still a global challenge.
The hunt is on for a new private sector partner with the expertise to set up a drug-making plan.
Minister of Science and Technology Naledi Pandor has committed to spending almost R5 billion on science and technology.
Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor is disappointed at the delay of the announcement of whether SA would host the Square Kilometre Array.
Science Minister Naledi Pandor has stressed the need for the Southern African region to increase spending on improving science and technology.
The international board members of the SKA radio telescope will meet on April 4 to decide whether the site will be built in SA or in Australia.
Will heavy-handed bureaucracy or best scientific practice win the day, asks <b>Marian Shinn</b>.
Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor called for special incentives to encourage women to follow careers in science.