It is essential that women and girls are empowered to seize the growing possibilities in the field of science, technology, engineering and maths
An outreach programme aimed at boosting participation in STEM subjects in Limpopo has highlighted the concerns and dreams of the next generation
Technologies rapidly transform society, allowing for unprecedented advances in the human condition but women are often barred from the race
Accessible anywhere on any device, Nelson Mandela University’s Yebo Tutor aims to raise maths and science education levels
A teacher shortage is one reason learners are not doing these subjects but instead of giving up on these subjects, schools should turn to technology
Basic sciences, such as physics, maths and stats, advance human knowledge and push the frontiers of technology for the benefit of a sustainable society
Nelson Mandela University is promoting education in the vital subjects of maths and science, especially in the rural areas
The forum takes place from 26 June to 1 July on the Island of Lindau in Bavaria, Germany.
If graduates did not get their qualifications from the list of top 50 universities, 40 of which are in the US, France, China, Hong Kong, Australia, Germany, Canada and Japan, they will be excluded
New research projects should focus on building stronger bridges between scientists in the Global South, says Connie Nshemereirwe
‘Girls need to be encouraged; to look at themselves as equally good,’ says Ugandan scientist Priver Namanya Bwesigye, who was mentored by her father
Work is underway to determine if a marine biotoxin is linked to seal mortalities, although preliminary tests have proven negative or insignificant
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The trick to tackling Covid-19 at this stage is to be adaptive. The government’s one-size-fits-all approach is broken; we need to be more flexible. But we should not throw away hard-won lessons
Animal rights groups say trophy hunting is unsustainable in sub-Saharan Africa, but research finds a ban on imports could have negative socioeconomic consequences
The SuperScientists comic book project celebrates the country’s scientists to inspire children
The UK will remove South Africa and other African countries it recently placed on its travel red list at midnight on Wednesday
The invasion of this destructive beetle wiping out trees is only in its infancy and scientists expect ecological and social costs to rack up
Wealthy countries were quick to ban Southern African nations from entering their borders when the Omicron variant was identified, but did not do so to each other.
MTN has joined the list of companies that have made vaccines mandatory
The coronavirus pandemic, and ensuing variants, mean we can’t make plans without the prospect of last-minute cancellations. But there’s precious little we can do about it
Lawyers agree that the issue is inevitably heading for constitutional challenge, but not all accept the mainstream view that the limitation of rights is justifiable
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Imraan Coovadia’s new book examines how poison has shaped political affairs in Southern Africa
Europe would have been a marginal player in world history without the continent’s natural resources and centuries of cheap African labour
If ivermectin had dramatic results in combating Covid-19, it should perform well in any well-conducted, unbiased scientific study, but this is not the case
Tebogo Manamela talks to Lucas Ledwaba about helping to preserve Africa’s heritage and the rewards of working with – and sometimes being attacked by – animals at the Kruger National Park
Risk of next pandemic greater than ever, scientists say, but world can act
The smart, fun and easy-going warrior scientist in the film ‘Wakanda’ challenges gender stereotypes
The sole black astrophysicist at Nasa’s science mission directorate traces his roots and his work with black South African astro-science students
A new study has shown that similarities between human brains and those of mice can make them useful for studying mental illness, something previously believed impossible
The pandemic has forced a digital migration in education. We must capitalise on that opportunity
The reactions to Elon Musk’s billionaire status are evidence that far too many South Africans have not fully grasped the destructive consequences of inequality. Entrepreneur Musk was recently crowned the richest man in the world. The founder and chief of Tesla Motors sits on a total net worth of $195-billion. The rapid swelling of Musk’s […]
The high court has set aside the decision by the department and education quality assurer Umalusi that matrics would have to rewrite two subject leaked just before the matric exams