A Bold Vision for Sustainable Innovation In the heart of South Africa’s burgeoning technology landscape, Khoi Tech is positioning itself as a leader in green technology investment, export opportunities, and talent development. This Soweto-based company, founded in 2020, is driving innovation that strengthens South Africa’s position as a glob... KHOI TECH: PIONEERING A GREENER FUTURE FOR SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa is emerging as a leader in climate action and sustainable economic development, leveraging its green economy to tackle environmental challenges while driving inclusive growth. As the country prepares to host the G20 Summit in November 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined a vision that integrates environmental stewardship, econo... Investing in the Green Economy: South Africa’s Blueprint for Climate Leadership and Sustainable Development
When the question of innovation within the science and technology fraternity arises, South Africa is right up there among other nations that have made significant contributions to the fraternity. With a number of innovators and inventors that keep pushing the envelope, it seems our national flag may not be coming down from the helm anytime [&hellip... Celebrating South Africa’s contribution to Science and Innovation
As a country that hinges on Ubuntu as a way of life, we understand that we are because you are. That is why the Brand South Africa initiative, Play Your Part was launched 11 years ago, to not only shed light on active citizenship but also encourage South Africans to uphold our key values as […] Empowering Young South Africans through STEM Education
Covid19 lockdown, which saw the two editions of this event hosted largely in a hybrid format. The summit has grown exponentially over the years into a two-day showcase including multiple elements, gathering of various stakeholders of the Buy Local movement, including manufacturers and producers, corporate buyers, enterprise development agenc... Veteran broadcaster Shado Twala’s Sauce takes the stage for the first time at the Proudly South African Buy Local Summit and Expo
By Mduduzi Malinga Tygerberg Hospital is the first public hospital in South Africa that has successfully performed a robot-assisted surgery in February this year. Introducing this advanced technology is a first for both patient care and surgical innovation in the country’s public health system. The da Vinci surgical system is a robotic surgi... Tygerberg Hospital, the first public hospital to perform robotic surgery
Living in an increasingly digital world necessitates ongoing examinations on the effects of online presence and users’ responsibilities thereof. This has become even more important given the rapid rise in online users including the increased reliance on digital technologies for information, entertainment, retail, education and delivery of work duti... Digital Citizenship: The Importance of Online Caution and Compassion
By Mduduzi Malinga In a first for South Africa’s space industry, three locally produced nanosatellites for the Maritime Domain Awareness Satellite constellation (MDASat-1) launched into space as part of US aerospace company SpaceX’s Transporter-3 mission. *Nano-satellites are small satellites weighing between 1 kg and 10 kg. They cost less bu... South Africa launches three ‘nano satellites’ on SpaceX rocket
As the country celebrates women delivering incredible achievements in their respective fields in August, this year also marks the year of celebrating Charlotte Maxeke, a black female science graduate who would have been 150 years old. With that said, it is therefore only befitting that light be shed on where South Africa stands in the […] ... SOUTH AFRICAN WOMEN BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING IN THE STEM INDUSTRY
South Africa celebrates Women’s Month every year in August. A month that pays tribute to the more than 20 000 women who marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956 in protest against the extension of Pass Laws to women. This year’s commemoration was held under the theme: “The year of Charlotte Mannya Maxeke: […] FEMALE DRIVERS TO MOVE THE E-HAILING INDUSTRY
The rate of transformation across industries is snowballing at extraordinary rates. According to Deloitte’s The Future of Mining in Africa 2018 Report, the rapid advance of innovation in mining, coupled with regulatory changes, will change the way that African mines operate and requires careful consideration of the impact for mining stakeholders. T... Innovation and Sustainability – A conversation on the future of mining in South Africa
Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, together with Gauteng MEC for Finance and e-Government Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, will on Friday 14 August 2020 host a webinar with women in ICT. The webinar theme is: Women Disrupting Technologies: Reflection in times of pandemics. It will also feature women professionals in... Minister Ndabeni-Abrahams, MEC Nkomo-Ralehoko to host webinar with young women in ICT
The South African government is delighted to spearhead an affiliate centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR), under the World Economic Forum (WEF) banner. Members of the media and CSIR partners gathered in Pretoria on Tuesday for the C4IR Business Breakfast Consultation ahead of the centre launch, set to take place on the sidelines of [&h... South Africa leads the pack on the African continent ahead of WEF 4IR Affiliate Centre launch
Collaborate – Innovate – Disrupt: Propel to 2020. This was the dialogue that buzzed among aviation professionals at the 2019 Board of Airline Representative of South Africa (BARSA) Aviation Summit on Thursday 28 February 2019. The one-day BARSA Aviation Summit sees high-level government and private sector representatives across aviation... Brand South Africa partners with BARSA Aviation Summit
The 11th annual Africa Energy Indaba Conference took place at the Sandton Convention Centre last week under the theme Africa’s Energy Future. The two-day conference was focused on the on-going development of the African energy sector and encouraged dialogue around enabling adequate energy generation across the African continent. This year, delegate... The 2019 Africa Energy Indaba embraces innovation
Two recent acts of horticultural heroism that represent the true meaning of ubuntu are inspiring South Africans to give back to the community and put food on the tables of those in need. CD Anderson One man’s good deed inspires another. Heidelberg retiree Johan Scott became a local viral sensation in November 2017 when he […] Two South African community garden heroes give back to the people
The 5th annual South African Premier Business awards will take place on 7 December at the Sandton Convention Centre. Brand South Africa reporter The South African Premier Business Awards, hosted by the dti, in partnership with Proudly South African and Brand South Africa, celebrates innovation and excellence. The awards recognise and reward entrepr... Innovation prized at this year’s Premier Business Awards
Delegates heard about the growth of and challenges in the industries relating to science and innovation at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research’s sixth biannual conference in Pretoria. Melissa Javan A total of 181 new permanent jobs were created through 22 enterprises that were supported by the Biomanufacturing Industry Developm... CSIR Conference focuses on SMME programmes
The Fak’ugesi Conference was one several events during the 10-day Fak’ugesi: African Digital Innovation Festival. Discussions at the conference included the experiences of and challenges in the augmented- and virtual reality industries. Melissa Javan The Origins Centre Museum was now a space where technology could be explored, participa... New tech, trends, collaborations at Fak’ugesi
Women were the largest untapped global reservoir of talent, the audience was reminded at the Women in Science awards, where the country’s leading female scientists were recognised for their work. Sulaiman Philip The full scientific potential of our country would only be realised when all our young women were able to enjoy access to the […] ... Women in Science awards
