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Science, innovation dept gets new acting DG

Gugulethu Zwane becomes the new appointee in the acting director-general position at the Department of Science and Innovation.

NRF creates inclusive innovation, research community

Government commends the National Research Foundation for driving transformation in SA’s innovation system.

Science, tech and innovation dept gets R10.6bn budget

For the 2024/25 financial year, the department received a budget of R10.6 billion, a slight dip from last year’s R10.9 billion.

‘Science Oscars’ honour SA sci-tech, innovation excellence

The National Science and Technology Forum celebrates winners of the awards showcase, including the recipient of the lifetime award.

Former dept of science, innovation DG heads to Unesco

Dr Phil Mjwara will take a top post at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, says minister Blade Nzimande.

New fund to support university tech entrepreneurs

The Department of Science and Innovation and UNDP will empower tech entrepreneurship through the Higher Education Innovation Fund.

Government's longest-serving DG bows out

Fresh on the heels of his top honour, Dr Phil Mjwara retires as director-general of the Department of Science and Innovation.

SA, Czech Republic work towards sci-tech co-operation

South Africa and the Czech Republic gear up to collaborate on science, technology and innovation.

New online mentorship platforms available for local scholars

The Thuso Connect and Thuso Resources online platforms target emerging academics and researchers at SA’s public universities.

Science, innovation ministry to intensify solar research

With a R10.8 billion total budget, the department reveals it’s in the final stages of a master plan for the establishment of a national solar research facility.

VIDEO: 3D printing in mix to solve SA’s housing crisis

The University of Johannesburg’s 3D construction printing project targets KZN as the first to pilot full-scale 3D-printed houses.

SA taps African counterpart to advance science, tech

The DRC and SA sign a collaborative agreement to develop and deepen scientific, technological and innovation relations.