SA won’t reach its full potential if women remain excluded from science, tech and innovation opportunities, says Blade Nzimande.
The Public Protector urges remedial action at the financial aid scheme, instructing its board to develop a digital modernisation and systems integration plan within 30 days.
Outdated tech is undermining funding administration, payments and student services, says administrator, professor Hlengani Mathebula.
The South African National Space Agency commences search for new board members, inviting nominations.
South Africa and Botswana’s science, technology and innovation ministers reinforce stronger cooperation between the nations.
The science, tech and innovation department looks to make big gains, as it secures R10.4 billion for the 2026/2027 financial year.
A total of 41 new research chairs will boost SA’s national system of innovation, amid signs of regression in the ecosystem.
South Africa is on track to fall short of the 1.5% of gross domestic product expenditure on research and development by 2030, remaining low at 0.61% of GDP.
The department outlines its digital transformation deliverables, with plans to select appropriate tech to support its strategy.
The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation and Department of Basic Education will collaborate to improve pass rates.
Minister Blade Nzimande calls for a stronger focus on clean governance and socio-economic impact in the science, tech and innovation entities.
Minister Blade Nzimande advocates for a research framework designed around African priorities, with maths and science at the centre.
‘Missing middle’ scheme boost for NSFAS IT systems revival
In this week's tech news roundup, The National Student Financial Aid Scheme’s (NSFAS’s) ICT systems will be capacitated to meet the demands of administering funding to students in the missing middle. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #nsfas #showmax News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/andile-ngcabas-convergence-partners-buys-out-datacentrix/WnpNgM21lnj7VrGd https://www.itweb.co.za/article/tymebank-heads-to-vietnam-in-expansion-push/dgp45MaBOwxqX9l8 https://www.itweb.co.za/article/showmax-to-migrate-viewers-to-peacocks-tech/j5alrvQA4LXvpYQk https://www.itweb.co.za/article/missing-middle-scheme-boost-for-nsfas-it-systems-revival/LPp6VMrB3mBMDKQz https://www.itweb.co.za/article/samsung-unleashes-ai-on-galaxy-s24-series/WnpNgq21lNKMVrGd
Nzimande slams corruption claims in NSFAS saga
In this week's tech news roundup, Higher education, science and innovation minister Dr Blade Nzimande has fired back at claims that he and NSFAS chairperson Ernest Khosa received millions of rands in kickbacks. It has been alleged that these kickbacks included at least R1 million for the South African Communist Party (SACP), from one of the fintech partners contracted to disburse monthly allowances to NSFAS-funded tertiary students. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #NSFAS #Dimensiondata News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/content/Pero3qZ3pngvQb6m https://www.itweb.co.za/content/j5alr7QA4OV7pYQk https://www.itweb.co.za/content/Pero3qZ3p2RvQb6m https://www.itweb.co.za/content/4r1lyMR96Zj7pmda https://www.itweb.co.za/content/4r1ly7R96Qjvpmda