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CSIR appoints manufacturing industry advisory panel to match industry priorities
18th April 2023 By: Darren Parker

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has appointed a manufacturing industry advisory panel to align its manufacturing efforts with industry priorities. The appointment is part... 


An artist’s impression of JUICE over Ganymede, with Jupiter in the background
Space probe to Jupiter and its major moons has now started its voyage
17th April 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The European Space Agency’s (ESA’s) Jupiter Icy moons Explorer (JUICE) spacecraft is now on its way to Jupiter, having successfully deployed its large solar power arrays, following its launch on... 


Stellenbosch University's Biomedical Research Institute
Stellenbosch University unveils new biomedical research complex in Cape Town
14th April 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Stellenbosch University (SU) formally launched its new Biomedical Research Institute (BMRI), on its Tygerberg campus (next to Tygerberg Hospital) in Cape Town, on Friday. Regarding its facilities... 


Image depicting the green hydrogen value chain.
Green hydrogen to positively impact sector
14th April 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

The development of a green hydrogen economy will impact positively on South Africa’s labour landscape as the country continues to adapt to the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) while,... 


Dr Abubakar Sadiq Mohammed
Stellenbosch researcher creates new composite material
12th April 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

A researcher at Stellenbosch University (SU), near Cape Town, in the Western Cape, has developed a new composite material, made from Port Jackson trees (Acacia saligna) and recycled low-density... 


New electrolyser technology 20% more efficient than counterparts, says Hysata
5th April 2023 By: Darren Parker

Australian electrolyser manufacturer Hysata has developed a new type of electrolyser, featuring what is says is the most efficient electrolysis cell in the world at 20% more efficient than its... 


Urology hospital shows latest gen surgical robot
Urology hospital shows latest gen surgical robot
5th April 2023

The Urology Hospital in Pretoria in March celebrated 3 500 procedures done with its Da Vinci robot, after having been the first hospital to acquire this type of surgical robot in South Africa in... 


MultiChoice announces new executives as it creates technology division
31st March 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Satellite television service MultiChoice has created a new technology division to align its delivery across the group, which has necessitated the appointment of a chief technology officer, as well... 


New Sansa CEO Humbulani Mudau
New South African space agency CEO appointed
29th March 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African National Space Agency (Sansa) on Wednesday announced the appointment of its new CEO. He is Humbulani Mudau, previously Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) chief director... 


Nmisa CEO Ndwakhulu Mukhufhi
Nmisa invites industry, fellow scientists to help drive scientific diplomacy in Africa
28th March 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

State-owned research body the National Metrology Institute of South Africa (Nmisa) has called on fellow academic institutions, governments in Africa, industry and retired metrologists to join hands... 


Artist’s impression of ESA’s next heavy launch rocket, the Ariane 6, which is due to fly later this year but is not human-rated
Independent experts urge European Space Agency to start human space exploration project
27th March 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The European Space Agency (ESA), which is not an agency of the European Union, has been urged by a panel of independent experts to develop a full-spectrum crewed spaceflight capability. Known as... 


MTN deploys one of the first 5G Standalone Core in Microsoft Azure
20th March 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group MTN has undertaken a proof of concept for a first-of-its-kind fifth-generation (5G) Stand Alone Core fully deployed in Microsoft Azure. The group now aims to use the proof... 


the sensorium
Tiger Brands rethinks product innovation with launch of head office-based Sensorium
17th March 2023 By: Donna Slater

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) producer Tiger Brands has launched a new multipurpose centre – the Sensorium, which is designed and intended to foster a culture of innovation in the business and... 


Telkom, Wits partner to establish R&D lab focused on industry solutions
16th March 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Information and communications technology group Telkom and the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) have partnered to establish a commercial research and development facility dedicated to... 


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NRF CEO Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo named SAIEE Engineer of the Year
15th March 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Independent statutory body the National Research Foundation (NRF) CEO Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo has been named Engineer of the Year by the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) at... 


Vertical farming image
Panel unpacks how tech is influencing successful farming ventures
15th March 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As the world undergoes a revolution towards greener and more digitalised technology, and the need to feed almost ten-billion people by 2050 looms, there is consensus from experts speaking at Africa... 


Rock Hazard Identification and Safe Removal Innovation Challenge showcases winning technology
Rock Hazard Identification and Safe Removal Innovation Challenge showcases winning technology
15th March 2023

The winner of a technology innovation challenge geared towards improving underground mine safety was recognised and showcased at a ceremony in Johannesburg last month. Darren Parker tells us more. 


The UKZN ASRI team place the Phoenix-1D upon its launcher
University of KwaZulu-Natal group successfully launches suborbital demonstration rocket
15th March 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

South Africa’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation announced on Wednesday that a research group at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has successfully launched a suborbital... 


Da Vinci Gen 4 X model robot
Urology hospital showcases latest gen non-invasive surgical robot
13th March 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Urology Hospital, in Pretoria, has celebrated 3 500 procedures done with its Da Vinci robot, having been the first hospital to acquire this surgical robot in South Africa in 2013. The... 


Ten schools to develop prototypes for STEM competition
10th March 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Ten schools in underserved communities have been selected out of 51 nationally to participate in Phase 2 of electronic equipment multinational Samsung South Africa's Solve for Tomorrow school... 


An artist’s impression of Angeo-1 in orbit
Angola orders advanced Earth observation satellite from Airbus
6th March 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The West African State of Angola has ordered an S250 optical Earth observation satellite (EOS) from Airbus Defence and Space, part of the Europe-based global major aerospace and defence group... 


Water hyacinth at the Hartbeestpoort dam
South African scientists use bugs in war against water hyacinth weed
1st March 2023 By: Reuters

The Hartbeespoort dam in South Africa used to be brimming with people enjoying scenic landscapes and recreational water sports. Now, the visitors are greeted to the sight of boats stuck in a sea of... 


Airbus Foundation to support unique Southern Ocean research programme
28th February 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Airbus Foundation, the Europe-based global major aerospace and defence group’s philanthropic agency, reported on Monday that it had signed an agreement to support the scientific programme and... 


Trust, engagement key to bridging gap between science and media
24th February 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

There is a gap between the media and scientists, which impacts on the way that information is shared between the two entities and then disseminated to the public; however, there are measures that... 


SunSat-1, on a ground handling trolley
SA space agency celebrates 24th anniversary of launch of the country’s first satellite
24th February 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African National Space Agency (Sansa) on Thursday commemorated the 24th anniversary of the launch of SunSat-1, on an American Delta II rocket from the then Vandenberg Air Force Base (now... 


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Planetarium’s upgrade to ‘Digital Dome’ seeks to inspire new generation of scientists
17th February 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The venerable Planetarium, on Yale road on the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) campus, in Johannesburg, is being transformed into a Digital Dome to not only provide visitors with... 


An image depicting interconnectivity by using smart technologies at a container terminal.
S Africa needs smarter ports
17th February 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

For South Africa’s eight ports to keep up with the changes in global shipping, and safeguard trade that is vital to the economy, it is extremely important that Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)... 


Intellidex launches inaugural Africa Impact Investment Awards
14th February 2023 By: Donna Slater

As impact investing gains momentum worldwide, capital markets and financial services research organisation Intellidex has launched the inaugural Africa Impact Investment Awards. Intellidex MD Dr... 


Council for Scientific and Industrial Research voice computing researcher and developer Dr Rynhardt Kruger
Doctoral graduate develops method for visually impaired to more easily read non-text information
13th February 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research voice computing researcher and developer Dr Rynhardt Kruger has developed methods that could make it easier for blind or visually impaired people to... 


IBM, Nasa collaborate to research impact of climate change with AI
7th February 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE-listed IBM and the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (Nasa’s) Marshall Space Flight Centre have teamed up to leverage IBM’s artificial intelligence (AI) technology to discover... 


The X-57 in its initial configuration; later, it will get a new wing
Nasa reports key ground tests in its X-57 test plane were successfully concluded
6th February 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) reported on Friday that a key stage had been successfully achieved in the pre-flight testing of its X-57 Maxwell experimental aircraft.... 


South Africa has been admitted to a world-leading scientific collaboration programme
31st January 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

South Africa has this month (January) become the latest, and first African, member of the international Human Frontier Science Programme organisation (HFSP). The HFSP promotes international... 


TVET registrations decrease, female applicants dominate
25th January 2023 By: Schalk Burger

There were fewer registrations for Ministerial-approved programmes at technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges for the 2023 academic year, at 497 032, than there were in... 


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