The government has committed itself to intensify its focus on the training of young people in technical artisan trades to reduce unemployment and foster entrepreneurship in South Africa. Speaking at the launch of the Technical Education for Communities (TEC) initiative at the Sedibeng Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college in Sebokeng recently, Naledi […]
A new research pilot plant for manufacturing materials used in batteries could ultimately lead to the creation of 1600 jobs. Science and Technology Minister, Naledi Pandor, launched the Lithium Ion Battery (LIB) precursor pilot plant facility, established in partnership with the University of Limpopo, in Mbombela this week. The facility’s project manager, Danie Theron, said […]
Eastern Cape learners attended the launch of the 2017 National Science Week (NSW) at the newly renamed Nelson Mandela University (previously the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University). Hosted at the institution’s Missionvale campus, about 3500 learners from schools in and around Port Elizabeth attended the annual event. Addressing learners, the Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi […]
South Africa has signed an agreement with European Union (EU) and Brazil to boost investment in research and expand scientific knowledge of marine ecosystems. The agreement was signed in Portugal, where the Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, attended a three-day high-level ministerial meeting on Atlantic research and innovation cooperation, in July 2017. Minister Pandor […]
The newly appointed members of the Board of the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) were recently inaugurated by the Minster of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor. The new Board, which recently met with staff, consists of a highly educated, highly motivated and knowledgeable group of individuals. They are: Edward Keswetter (chairperson) Prof. Roy Marcus Thabiso […]
This speech was given by Naledi Pandor, the Minister of Science and Technology, at the 2017 International Symposium on Remote Sensing of the Environment (ISRSE) on 8 May 2017 at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in Pretoria. South Africa has a long history in space science and technology. However, it was […]
The government aims to double the investment in research and development (R&D) from the 2014/15 figure of 0,77% to 1,5% of gross domestic product (GDP). Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, said that this means doubling the 2014/2015 investment of R29-billion to roughly R60-billion each year until. Pandor was speaking at the launch […]
Cape Town earth sciences company Umvoto Africa has been acknowledged for 25 years of pioneering scientific work, coupled with successfully growing a start-up business into a highly respected consultancy. At the 18th annual National Science and Technology Forum awards (NSTF-South32), held on 30 June 2016 in Gauteng, Umvoto Africa won the category “Research leading […]
South Africa is not investing enough in science, technology and innovation. “If we do not change this trend, we will be overtaken by nations that have less capacity and knowledge resources than we have”, the Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor told Parliament during her budget vote. “Failure to address the funding of […]
According to Naledi Pandor, Minister of Science and Technology, South Africa is one of the leading countries for female researchers, with women constituting about 40% of the research field. The minister made the comments during a public lecture at the University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, on 24 October 2014, where she urged female […]
