SKA bid could be announced today

South Africa is holding its breath as members of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Organisation meet in the Netherlands today. Following their meeting, the members are expected to announce the preferred site for hosting the world's largest radio telescope. 25 May 2012 10:42

Samsung extends factory warranty on certain products

Samsung Electronics South Africa has launched an extended standard factory warranty for customers on certain products within its Visual Display, IT Solutions, Digital Appliances, Digital Imaging and Digital Air Solutions product lines. Customers will enjoy a 24-month warranty on all Samsung products at no extra charge, relevant to products purchased from 1 May 2012 onwards. 23 May 2012 10:51

South Africa, Australia to share SKA

South Africa and Australia are to share the hosting of the most advanced scientific project in the world - the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescope. 28 May 2012 08:58

No truce in Apple-Samsung patent war

SAN FRANCISCO: Two days of court-directed peace talks between the chiefs of iPhone-maker Apple and smartphone giant Samsung ended with no sign of a truce in the legal battle headed for court in Silicon Valley. 25 May 2012 11:26

Jasco Navlight navigates with energy efficient lights

Aircraft warning lights form part of the legal requirement for vertical communication and broadcast structures offered by Jasco Carrier Solutions. Through its propriety Navlight Solution, Jasco now offers these lights with incorporated green, energy efficient LED technology for longer lifespan and reduced carbon footprint. 24 May 2012 16:37

SA, OZ exchange insults over SKA

According to TechCentral, South African and Australian media and politicians have been kicking insults across the Indian Ocean over the hosting of the R16bn Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope, - one of the world's largest and most important scientific endeavours. 2 May 2012 07:45

Phono Solar, PODPASSIV partner to distribute products

Phono Solar, one of the world's largest producers of quality mono-crystalline and polycrystalline silicon solar modules, and PODPASSIV, the creators of ground breaking shelter solutions, have come together to introduce new, unique and versatile products to the global market. 24 May 2012 16:27

Parents can protect their children with Mobiflock

Mobiflock, the mobile safety and security company, has made its parental control service available for mobile network operators, handset manufacturers and other service providers to incorporate into their product suites to enable the protection of children online. 28 May 2012 08:52

Sony to dissolve LCD panel deal with Sharp

TOKYO: Troubled electronics giants Sony and Sharp said on Thursday (24 May 2012) they would dissolve their liquid crystal display joint venture, as the sector in Japan struggles with a strong yen and cheaper foreign rivals. 25 May 2012 08:12

SA radio telescope dishes put to CSIR lab test

The Mechanical Testing Laboratory of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) had thoroughly tested all the materials used to manufacture the innovative composite radio telescope dishes developed in South Africa for the KAT-7, MeerKAT and, hopefully, the international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio astronomy projects, Engineering News reports. 18 May 2012 13:55

SA urged to boost innovation

CAPE TOWN: South Africa must boost support and funding for research and innovation if it is to compete with fellow developing countries, Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor said on Tuesday, 15 May 2012. 16 May 2012 09:55

Pandor: SA will insist on SKA decision by June

South Africa will insist that a decision is taken on a site for the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope at the next meeting of the SKA organisation, Science Minister Naledi Pandor said. 16 May 2012 12:36

Rhino CSI, a South African reality

High tech has been brought in to hammer rhino poachers... Composed and gently spoken, veterinarian and genetics specialist, Dr Cindy Harper, tells the extraordinary story of RhODIS: South Africa's two-year-old rhino DNA index system that was first believed to be an impossible project, but is now playing a major role in prosecuting rhino poachers through forensic DNA testing. 9 May 2012 07:58