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The DST hosts inaugural Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) expo and exhibition

 

Tackling unemployment among youth

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has launched a programme to help unemployed science graduates gain valuable work experience.

President Mbeki signs Astronomy Geographic Advantage Bill into law

A new South African law came into effect last week, placing the country among the world's leading nations in the proactive protection of national and international science infrastructure investments. President Mbeki gave the stamp of his approval by signing the Astronomy Geographic Advantage Bill into law in Pretoria.

DST, Engen SA donate 30 computers to rural Polokwane school

Learners at a rural school in Polokwane have been given an opportunity to learn computer literacy skills, thanks to the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and fuel company, Engen SA.

SA’s public R&D spending on target

Cape Town – South Africa is well on track to reach its research and development (R&D) spending of 1% of gross domestic product (GDP) by the end of 2008, according to the Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Mosibudi Mangena.

SA, EU agree to intensify cooperation

The 7th meeting of the South Africa – European Commission (EC) Joint Science and Technology Cooperation Committee (JSTCC) was held in Pretoria, South Africa on 5-6 May 2008. The JSTCC is tasked to review scientific and technological cooperation between South Africa and the EU and to develop initiatives to improve collaboration.

Launch of the National Science Week (NSW) 2008

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Mosibudi Mangena, officially opened the 2008 National Science Week (NSW) earlier today at a celebratory function held at North West University in Potchefstroom.

SA, EU to discuss further science and technology initiatives (CSIR International Convention Centre, from 2008-05-06 08:30 to 2008-05-06 12:30)

South African and European Union’s (EU) delegations are meeting in Pretoria next week to discuss targeted initiatives on science and technology.

Creating science “activists” out of young SA learners (North West University, Potchefstroom, from 2008-05-10 11:00 to 2008-05-17 18:00)

South Africa’s campaign to boost the levels of science and technology learning in the country kicks off once again next week, with loads of exciting activities.