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Unisa, Inqaba Biotec launch next-generation DNA
Unisa, Inqaba Biotec launch next-generation DNA
4th September 2024

The University of South Africa has launched Africa’s first next-generation DNA sequencing platform, the PacBio Revio, which was developed in collaboration with Inqaba Biotec. The acquisition and... 


Nine-year-old Eli-Zé du Toit with the research team
Rare specimen from space precipitates broad research collaboration
3rd September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The fall of a meteorite in Nqweba, in the Eastern Cape, and the collection of a fragment has led to a joint team of researchers and astronomers affiliated with the Astronomical Society of South... 


The AGEOS satellite ground station at Nkok
South African and Gabonese space agencies sign partnership agreement
3rd September 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) has signed a partnership agreement with its counterpart in Gabon, the Agence Gabonaise d’Etudes et d’Observations Spatiales (AGEOS). This partnership... 


South Africa’s pilot carbon capture scheme officially inaugurated
2nd September 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Council for Geoscience (CGS) on Monday announced that the country’s first carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) research site had been officially inaugurated. This marked the... 


Blue Label earnings dip
29th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JSE-listed Blue Label Telecoms on Thursday posted a 5% decline in gross profit to R3.3-billion for the year ended May 31, 2024. However, its gross profit margin ticked up from 18.41% to 22.57%... 


Telcos invest billions to protect networks from theft, power cuts and climate risks
Telcos invest billions to protect networks from theft, power cuts and climate risks
23rd August 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa’s telecommunications groups have struggled to maintain seamless communications amid challenges such as loadshedding and power outages, as well as theft and vandalism. They have had to... 


GSMA highlights AI’s potential to drive South Africa’s socioeconomic growth
21st August 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa has emerged as a pivotal player in leveraging AI for socioeconomic development and climate impact. However, unlocking the full potential of AI will require overcoming barriers such as... 


NRF highlights its upcoming research awards will be announced soon
16th August 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The National Research Foundation (NRF) has highlighted that its 2024 Awards are to take place at the Sun City resort, in North West province, on August 22. The awards serve to highlight and... 


Brand SA is a partner in the global astronomy conference
8th August 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

South Africa’s national marketing agency, Brand South Africa, is partnering with the International Astronomical Union (IAU) for the IAU’s XXXII General Assembly, which is currently taking place at... 


SABR executive director Stasa Jordan
SABR launches sixth-generation breastmilk pasteuriser for neonatal care
8th August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Nonprofit organisation (NPO) the South African Breastmilk Reserve (SABR), in partnership with medical aid and insurance provider Discovery and product development company SKEG, have launched the... 


South Africa seeks to be global hub for astronomy, says Science Minister
7th August 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

South Africa is seeking to become a global hub for astronomical facilities, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Dr Blade Nzimande told delegates to the XXXII General Assembly of the... 


South Africa invests in astronomy because it brings benefits to the country
7th August 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

South Africa has continuously invested in astronomy, despite the challenges it, like many developing countries, faces, highlighted National Research Foundation (NRF) CEO Fulufhelo Nelwamondo,... 


Airbus to build instruments for international satellite constellation, to study the atmosphere
5th August 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Airbus Space Systems (part of Airbus Defence and Space, itself part of the global major aerospace group Airbus) announced on Monday that it had been selected by France’s space agency, the National... 


An image of Webfleet's Fleet Manager app
Short-haul logistics should lead EV adoption
26th July 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Electric vehicles (EVs) are a viable option for fleets, particularly in the short-haul deliveries sector, and these fleets are likely to drive the adoption of EVs in South Africa, says telematics... 


An image of a Mercedes-EQ Indoor Charging Solution
EV charging network expansion progressing
26th July 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Automotive manufacturer Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) is midway through its project with electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider Chargify to expand the local charging network, by... 


Artist’s impression of Avanti’s HYLAS 4 satellite in orbit
Satellite communications company launches new solution for African miners
25th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based fully integrated satellite communications and connectivity services and solutions company Avanti Communications (Avanti) has launched, in Johannesburg, its new solution for the global... 


Rolls-Royce awarded grant by UK Space Agency to advance its space nuclear reactor project
24th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major propulsion and power (including nuclear power) systems group Rolls-Royce has announced that it has been awarded £4.8-million by the UK Space Agency, to further develop and... 


Unisa, Inqaba Biotec launch next-generation DNA sequencing platform
17th July 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

The University of South Africa (Unisa) has launched Africa’s first next-generation DNA sequencing  platform, the PacBio Revio, which was developed in collaboration with Inqaba Biotec. The... 


Precision agri with drones
Survey confirms farmers remain innovative during crisis periods
17th July 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

A survey conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) finds that more than two-thirds of local agribusinesses managed to implement innovative activities between 2019 and 2021, despite... 


Improved wheeled plant solution enhances portability, flexibility on mining sites
Improved wheeled plant solution enhances portability, flexibility on mining sites
17th July 2024

In response to shifting market demands and evolving customer needs, mining technology company Weir has undertaken a significant redesign of its wheeled plant solution, known as the Weir Modular... 


NRF environmental data node wins prestigious award
12th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The National Research Foundation (NRF), which is the agency responsible for supporting and promoting scientific and technological research in South Africa by means of funding, human skills... 


Altron to launch ICT skills-focused education trust
12th July 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Altron is pursuing a new broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) ownership transaction that will result in the launching of a sustainable information and communications technology (ICT)... 


The SKA-Mid prototype dish, erected in China
First SKA dish erected in the Karoo
10th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Observatory (SKAO) has announced that the first telescope dish for its SKA-Mid array has been assembled on site, in the Karoo region in the Northern Cape province.... 


Advanced drone technologies introduced to South Africa through Dwyka, Deep Tech
Advanced drone technologies introduced to South Africa through Dwyka, Deep Tech
10th July 2024

At a recent showcase event hosted at the FNB Stadium, in Gauteng, technology company Dwyka Mining Services and its sister company Deep-Tech introduced several new drone-based solutions to South... 


Impression of BOTSAT-1 in orbit
Botswana to enter space with its first satellite, now being developed in joint project
4th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Southern African country Botswana is developing its first satellite, in a joint programme between the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) and Bulgarian space company... 


Stellenbosch University immunologist Professor Clive Gray
Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award recognises vital HIV research of Stellenbosch immunologist
4th July 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) has awarded its prestigious Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award to Stellenbosch University immunologist Professor Clive Gray. Each year the award recognises... 


Hydrogen purification system in development
28th June 2024

Ceramic technologies company NGK Insulators and industrial business multinational Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) will jointly develop a hydrogen purification system that uses membrane separation... 


An image of HYENA workers using the POWER POD system
System converts LPG to hydrogen
28th June 2024

Hydrogen-focused startup HYENA has successfully developed a process to convert liquid petroleum gas (LPG) into clean electricity using its innovative POWER POD system at its new development... 


Professor James Larkin
Radioactive device on rhino horns rolled out to fight poaching
26th June 2024 By: Bloomberg

Beckham, a 1.7 tt rhino named after the English footballer, on Tuesday had a radioactive pellet drilled into his horn as a program to discourage poaching of the endangered animals in South Africa... 


Dr James Keaveney
New Oppenheimer research grant awarded to physicist, to develop medical technology
25th June 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust has announced that the first winner of its New Frontiers Research Award is University of Cape Town (UCT) physicist, Dr James Keaveney. The trust created the award to... 


Laptop
WEF highlights AI, cooling solutions, genomics, carbon capture as top emerging technologies
25th June 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has identified the ten technologies with the greatest potential to make a positive impact in the world in the next three to five years. The WEF unpacks these... 


AI abstract
61% of manufacturers expect AI to drive growth by 2029, study finds
21st June 2024 By: Darren Parker

Nasdaq-listed Zebra Technologies has found that 61% of manufacturers expect AI to drive growth in the sector by 2029, up from 41% in 2024. These findings are part of Zebra’s ‘2024 Manufacturing... 


A Skydio drone and Boston Dynamics robot dog
Dwyka, Deep Tech highlight new drone technology at showcase
20th June 2024 By: Darren Parker

Mining technology company Dwyka Mining Services and its sister company Deep Tech have announced the launch of several new drone technology services through its partnerships with drone technology... 


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