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CodeMakers teaches computer programming to Umlazi learners

24 May 2017

CodeMakers teaches learners at schools in Umlazi, eThekwini to understand computer programme coding and in the process tell their stories through creating their own...

22 monuments for 22 years of freedom

06 Jan 2017

There are a significant number of monuments to peace and freedom scattered across South Africa – not surprising given its long history of struggle against oppression. With April marking the 22nd anniversary of South Africa’s freedom, we will showcase 22 monuments that pay homage to those who made this country great.

Tapiwa holds her own at Wits

26 Feb 2016

At just 15, Tapiwa Shendelane is the youngest engineering student at Wits University. But that is not holding her back from getting the most out of university life.

South Africa hosts nuclear energy conference

24 Nov 2015

Organisers of the Nuclear Supply Chain conference, to be held in South Africa at the start of December, have urged companies working in construction to participate in their discussions. There are opportunities for the country's construction industry in the new build programme, they say.

Africans abroad keen to return – Homecoming Revolution report

19 Aug 2015

Most African professionals living abroad would love to return home, and almost all retain strong links of family and friendship to their countries. These were some of the insights from a survey by Homecoming Revolution, presented by CEO Angel Jones at the brain gain company's Speed Meet Jozi event in Sandton last week.

Local researchers honoured at their ‘Oscars’

13 Jul 2015

South African medical research institutes rank among the best in the world and are equal to internationally respected institutes, Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor said in handing out the National Science and Technology Forum Awards.

South Africa names builders of Kathu Solar Park

10 Apr 2015

Spanish companies Sener and Acciona have a strong presence in South Africa, and have been involved in several projects under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme. Now they have been signed up to build Kathu Solar Park, outside Upington.

Tech mentors meet South African girls

02 Feb 2015

A group of 40 of the top women in technology from around the world - including a Twitter vice-president - spent the day with girls from GirlHype in Khayelitsha. They talked mentorship, careers in the field, coding and how to use social media to grow their success.

South Africans vie for Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

02 Oct 2014

Two South Africans have been shortlisted for the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, which recognises local solutions to local problems. The engineers will vie with 10 other African inventors to win the £25 000 grand prize and receive commercialisation training and mentoring.