Dr Ncumisa Jilata: Africa’s youngest neurosurgeon
At the age of 29, Mthatha-born Dr Ncumisa Jilata has become Africa's youngest neurosurgeon following her Fellowship graduation in Durban on 18 May 2017....
From the archives: South African develops ‘waterless bath’
Imagine taking a bath anywhere, at any time, without using the traditional method of
water. It is now possible after young South African entrepreneur, Ludwick
Marishane, developed a waterless product that allows people who have limited
access to water to maintain their standards of hygiene.
The growth of fish farming in South Africa
Seafood is popular on many menus, but over-fishing is costing the oceans dearly. Aquaculture is one answer, with fish farmed for consumption in protected environments. In South Africa, the industry is in its infancy, but companies are farming fish that are green-listed on the Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative.
South African app connects job seekers with employment opportunities
Bountly is a local recruitment website designed to service job creation, through incorporating social media elements and the current peer-to-peer economy trend revolutionised by...
South Africa turns on digital classrooms
Seven "paperless" classrooms were launched in Gauteng township schools on
Wednesday as part of the province's pilot "Big Switch On" project, which aims to turn
ordinary schools into the digital classrooms of the future, connecting learners to a
world of better educational opportunities.
Milestone for South African satellite technology
The South African satellite industry is taking a giant leap as a global aerospace player, with the inclusion of two locally developed nanosatellites on...
Khi Solar One: renewable energy for the ages
It looks like something from a sci-fi film, with its massive tower and thousands of wall-like solar mirrors set in an arid and deserted landscape. But Khi Solar One, Africa's first concentrated solar power project, is a very real example of the future of renewable energy.
SALT benefits small South African town
The scientific benefits of the Southern African Large Telescope are well documented. Less
attention has been paid to the collateral benefits - the socio-economic growth in the small town
of Sutherland and the boost to education across the region and further afield.
Global companies in South Africa
Global companies with a presence in South Africa all cite numerous advantages for setting up shop in the country, from low labour costs to excellent infrastructure - and a base to export products internationally.
Website gives direction to career paths, tertiary institutions
Two entrepreneurs from Johannesburg have created a career research platform to enable learners to find information on what and where to study, and also...
