South Africa’s move towards digital broadcasting, DTT, will bring more benefits for broadcasters, network operators, spectrum regulators and television viewers alike, says Deputy Director General in the Department of Communications, … [Read more...]
Learners urged to study Engineering
Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor has urged high school learners, especially those that are in Grade 10 to 12, to consider taking Maths and Physical Science so they can study Engineering. … [Read more...]
Airbus A350XWB lands in SA
The Airbus A350XWB - which is on a world tour -- landed in South Africa at the weekend, where it carried out crucial high airfield performance and auto-landing trials at OR Tambo International Airport. … [Read more...]
Need for university in Ekurhuleni
Pretoria – A University of Technology in Ekurhuleni would assist in ensuring skilled youngsters who can respond to the needs of the businesses in the area, says Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor Mondli Gungubele. … [Read more...]
Afroes wins Tech prize
Pretoria - Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom has congratulated a South African mobile applications company for their selection as one of the top five innovative and entrepreneurial companies in the world. … [Read more...]
Construction of MeerKat kicks off
Cape Town – The construction of the 64-dish MeerKat satellite dishes – a precursor of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project – had commenced, the Minister of Science and Technology Derek Hanekom said on Thursday. … [Read more...]
New technology for SAA
Pretoria - South African Airways’ new aircraft technology is set to reduce travel times as well as fuel burn, the national carrier said on Wednesday. … [Read more...]
Mobile technology can help Africa
Pretoria – The ability for mobile technology to solve major social problems in Africa is unprecedented, says Communication Minister Dina Pule. “From health to education, mobile technology is changing the way all sectors of … [Read more...]
SKA to change Africa image
Johannesburg – The Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope (SKA) and its precursor the MeerKAT will create enormous opportunities and alter the image of South Africa and the continent, says Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor. … [Read more...]
Germany, SA initiative to boost local innovation
Cape Town - A research co-operation initiative between Germany and South Africa can help South Africa develop more local innovations, the Minister of Science and Technology Naledi Pandor said on Monday. … [Read more...]