Science

North West Province jobs fair in Taung: Nov 9-10, 2023

South Africa, North West: The Department of Employment and Labour, North West Province, in collaboration with Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality, will host a Jobs Fair in Taung from 9 to 10 November 2023.

Botswana aims to boost Investment with Cutting-Edge technology

Botswana: The Department of Business Services envisions a Botswana that is attractive and welcoming to both local and foreign investors through the utilization of Information and communication technology (ICT) and innovative technologies to usher timely services to businesses and citizens.

MEC for social development in Free state attends launch of Banna Kgotla and BoMmaSetjhaba

Yesterday, on 28 March 2023, MEC for Social Development in the Free State Province attended the launch of Banna Kgotla (Men's Forum) and the reconstitution of BoMmaSetjhaba (Women's Forum) hosted by the Free State Provincial House of Traditional Leaders, held at Basotho Cultural Village, Qwaqwa.

PM Jugnauth launches hydroponics training farm in Mauritius Prison Service

Mauritius: The Prime Minister, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, proceeded with the inauguration of a training farm in aquaponics and hydroponics as well as a solar water drip today at the Mauritius Prison Service (MPS) in Beau Bassin. These aim to facilitate women prisoners' transition and reintegration from prisons into the community. An exhibition on the creative works of the prisoners was also held on the occasion.

South Africa: Survey shows that high proportion of R&D funding comes from government

South Africa: The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, has noted the dominant contribution of government funding for research and development (R&D) activities in the economy relative to that of South Africa's private sector in recent years. This information comes from the 2020/21 National Survey on Research and Experimental Development (R&D survey).