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But youth unemployment in South Africa is a major crisis

Science and technology: The key to addressing youth unemployment

Cyril Ramaphosa and Naledi Pandor have a particularly pro-intellectual stance, pushing science and technology as a way to drive economic growth.

The Square Kilometre Array site in the Northern Cape.

Germany backs out from SKA

Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor is pleased Germany’s withdrawal is not due to lack of confidence in the Square Kilometre Array project.

The late NFP leader has been described as ‘a force to be reckoned with’, who paved the way for women in the treacherous political arena

NFP leader Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi appointed to Cabinet

NFP leader Zanele ka Magwaza-Msibi has accepted her appointment as the new deputy minister of science and technology.

TIA chair seeks Hawks probe into Ramphele’s trust

A trust founded by Agang SA head Mamphela Ramphele is at the centre of an investigation into corruption at the Technology Innovation Agency.

Diamonds are prepared in Gaberone and then traded out of there rather than London. Namibia

Amendment Bill set to curtail powers of sci-tech committee

The Science and Technology Laws Amendment Bill will preserve the separation of powers between the government and Parliament, says Derek Hanekom.

The summit was recommended in the 2010 ministerial review into the science

Sci-tech summit moves towards co-ordinating research in SA

Speakers at the country’s first ever science and technology summit say co-ordinated science research is vital to address poverty in South Africa.

The Hoodia gordonii plant. (Gallo)

Indigenous knowledge theft still a concern

Indigenous knowledge, such as the Khoikhoi’s use of hoodia as an appetite suppressant, have a history of being appropriated by large corporations.

Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom’s knowledge about the issues his department handles comes from reading.

Politics is not rocket science but it helps if you know a little

Derek Hanekom has taken over the department of science and technology after eight years as its deputy. The M&G sat down with him for a cappuccino.

South Africa was overjoyed to have won 70% of the SKA radio telescope hosting rights

SKA funding hangover looms

A major partner in the SKA project has already pulled out and the costs of the project are set to balloon. Lisa Steyn reports.

Vlakplaas to become national heritage site

Vlakplaas and the first church of the Nama people in the country are to be declared heritage sites, the South African Heritage Resources Agency said on Thursday. Chief executive…