Event24 February 2026
10th Africa Unity for Renaissance Conference
Decade celebration of African unity and research collaboration.
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Decade celebration of African unity and research collaboration.
South Africa continues its commitment to the SKA project with significant new funding to expand the MeerKAT radio telescope array in the Northern Cape, strengthening our position as a global leader in radio astronomy.
The new framework aims to position South Africa as a leader in ethical AI development on the African continent, with focus on local language processing and job creation in the tech sector.
South African scientists at the CSIR have developed a new catalyst that reduces the cost of green hydrogen production by 40%, potentially revolutionising the country's renewable energy sector.
The annual National Youth Innovation Challenge received unprecedented participation from learners aged 14-25, showcasing solutions for water conservation, renewable energy, and smart agriculture.
Prof. Blade Nzimande unveils a comprehensive plan to modernise research facilities at universities and science councils, including new laboratories, equipment, and digital infrastructure.
Opening address at the CSIR Centre highlighting science journalism's role in social justice and building understanding for societal resilience.
The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation hosts this prestigious global event showcasing scientific communication excellence.
Africa's first World Conference of Science Journalists bringing together science communicators from around the globe.
Annual gathering of high-performance computing experts and researchers.
Recognising outstanding grassroots innovators transforming communities through technology.
Africa's premier science engagement platform celebrating 10 years of igniting conversations about science. Join researchers, policymakers, and innovators.
Intensive training programme on science diplomacy for early-career professionals.
Annual charity golf event supporting STEM education initiatives.
Exploring climate change impacts and futures across the African continent.
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