Articles about STEM

SA teen selected for MIT AI and healthcare bootcamp

Reatlegile Rammuki will attend an MIT programme exploring the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare.

SA young scientists head to Arizona

Three SA high school learners will showcase research in AI, astrophysics and biomedical science at the Regeneron ISEF in the US next month.

‘Severe’ shortage of STEM teachers in Gauteng

South Africa’s economic province faces an estimated shortfall of 370 teachers in critical technology subjects.

Spotlight on matric class maths, science passes

The 2025 National Senior Certificate report shows mixed bag for mathematics and physical science pass rates, as uptake of the subjects crucial to the STEM skills pool remains a challenge

Four Atteridgeville schools receive science labs

The labs aim to bolster learners’ interest in science, tech, engineering and maths, says electricity minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa.

Celebrating women in tech: BITanium honours power, resilience, innovation of women in data

BITanium's Data Squad is a mostly female team of data and AI specialists rolling out advanced analytics capabilities for a southern African financial regulator.

Standard Chartered, WomHub unveil third Women in Tech cohort

The Women in Tech programme aims to improve gender equality and innovation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Multilingual robot tutor debuts in KwaZulu-Natal

A former teacher turned innovator’s robot tutor launches in Durban, to highlight the transformative potential of AI in education.

Nomfundo Khabela: Forging a compassionate, value-based path in health tech

Khabela, a strategic relationships executive at Healthbridge, is developing a practical, future-focused vision for care that rewards outcomes, not volumes.

Liquid SA celebrates top achievers in STEM, digital literacy programme

Participants in the company's 2024 STEM and digital literacy programme were recognised at an event last week.

ABB supports UP’s STEM initiative

The firm partnered with the University of Pretoria to support EBIT Week, an event designed to inspire and engage Grade 10, 11 and 12 learners.

Swiss tech giant pushes SA students towards STEM careers

ABB says learning and development initiatives aim to address issues faced by SA’s youth.