Ghanaian programmer excels at Microsoft
Thabo Mohlala Ivy Barley is a self-taught programmer, social entrepreneur and co-founder and chief executive officer of a Ghanaian technology...
The HSRC and USAf honour researchers seeking to change people’s lives for the better
Charmain Naidoo Scholars who make a significant difference in the everyday lives of human beings were recognised – and rewarded...
Ground breaking medical project launched in SA
South Africa will no longer have to rely on costly imported medical devices for people living with disabilities, following the...
STEM female scientists – planetary change makers
Alex Rose-Innes Female scientists are continuing to spread the spirit of female leadership and empowering more women to pursue careers...
Artificial Intelligence: evolution or existential threat?
George Asamani While the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) was already underway, Covid-19 dramatically accelerated its use and adoption in...
New postgrad African programme collaboration
Candice Molefe The National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) have formalised a prominent agreement...
Break vicious cycle that deters girls in science
Edwin Naidu Internationally acclaimed African scientist Ameenah Gurib-Fakim served as the first female president of Mauritius from 2015 to 2018....
Rural woman wins award with her idea to fight malaria
Alex The stars are the limit for Theresa Mazarire, who was named one of the 20 laureates of the International...
Climate change threatens iconic SA fauna and flora
Thabo Mohlala A recent study, undertaken by the South African Environmental Network’s (NRF-SAEON) Arid Lands Node, provided evidence on how...
Calling young women to take up farming
Thabo Mohlala Growing up, Zanele Twala of Pink is Green Enterprise, dreamt of becoming a lawyer. However, in the long...