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…
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
Projects include monitoring the effects of climate change on South Africa’s coastline
Data is becoming increasingly valuable – and the ability to read it timeously
Modern humans have been around a lot longer than was previously thought
Consumption of unsafe water contributes to a downward spiral of health and poverty
An early warning system could help lower fatalities in SA mines
The benefits of cumulative innovation associated with indigenous knowledge must accrue to its holders
South Africa’s mineral wealth must translate into wealth for all
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.
