With just a few months to go, SA upbeat on SKA results

Department of Science and Technology director-general Phil Mjwara told the parliamentary portfolio committee on science and technology that South Africa's bid document was fired off to the radio telescope's site advisory committee in September after more than eight years of hard work. 16 Feb 2012 14:01

New research chairs for South African varsities

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) reports that Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor has announced that a total of 60 new research chairs will be awarded to various institutions of higher learning across South Africa during the 2011/12 and 2013/14 Medium Term. 16 Feb 2012 10:10

SA's blacks and whites have different views of science

In a Times Live opinion piece, writer and scholar Jonny Steinberg asks if science and technology mean different things to black and white South Africans. 13 Feb 2012 12:15

SONA in a nutshell

Union and business representatives have welcomed President Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation address to Parliament and, while the speech was held by some observers to be uninspiring it contained a lot of detail about the government's plans to boost jobs and invest in infrastructure. 10 Feb 2012 10:06

Apple to debut 'iPad 3' in March

SAN FRANCISCO: Apple will unveil a new version of its market-ruling iPad table computer in March, according to a report in Dow Jones-owned technology blog All Things D. 10 Feb 2012 09:44

ADAPT IT software making inroads into Africa

According to Business Report, KwaZulu-Natal-based Adapt IT chief executive Sbu Shabalala said the groups was in talks with interested parties in Kenya to expand its sugar industry tailored software into Africa. The group had also partnered with Sierra Leone sugar company Addax to help it enter the country. In addition, it would supply education solutions to Rwanda's national university. 9 Feb 2012 12:53

Drug delivery gets sophisticated

[Wilma den Hartigh] Wits University researchers are developing advanced drug delivery technologies that will change the way people take medication, improve the efficacy of drugs and reduce the cost of medicine. 9 Feb 2012 10:39

Hi-tech solution to fix roads

[Wilma den Hartigh] South Africa's Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has successfully piloted new road technology, specifically designed to improve the lifespan of roads that carry heavy traffic. If the technology is implemented nationally, it could mean the end of potholes on local roads. 9 Feb 2012 10:36

South African plant scientist reaps top award

[Wilma den Hartigh] The African Union (AU) has honoured a South African scientist with the prestigious international Kwame Nkrumah Scientific Award. The high-level accolade recognises Prof Maryke Labuschagne's contribution to science in Africa. 9 Feb 2012 10:33

South Africa's space capabilities set to grow

[Shamin Chibba] The South African National Space Agency (Sansa) has a New Year resolution: to put the initial stage of the National Space Programme (NSP) into motion. 9 Feb 2012 10:16

dti moots small business census

The Department of Trade and Industry wants to run a regular small business census to help improve its support and funding to the sector as part of a revised policy to boost support to small businesses. 9 Feb 2012 09:09