Understanding the pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis has won a South African molecular biologist international recognition. ShutterstockThe question of what impact scientific research has on economic development remains a touchy subject for academics and politicians alike. How should the impact of research be measured? What constitutes relevant research? How should funding be … [Read more...] about Is South Africa’s research prowess sustainable? | The Conversation
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Why it’s time South Africa’s foreign policy was driven by ideas (again)
Former presidents Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki. Both men had clear ideas about South Africa's foreign policy. ReutersUnderstanding South Africa’s foreign policy has proved elusive these 20-odd years past. The brilliant South African cartoonist Jonathan Shapiro (Zapiro) once drew a cartoon likening the country’s foreign policy to “great unresolved mysteries”. … [Read more...] about Why it’s time South Africa’s foreign policy was driven by ideas (again)
Nigeria kidnap case helped to trigger fine on South Africa’s MTN
When Nigeria failed to trace owners of SIM cards used by kidnappers of a prominent politician in September, it was the final straw for the west African country after what it called a string of violations by telecoms firm MTN Group. Africa’s biggest mobile phone company was given a $ 5.2 billion penalty by the Nigerian Communications Commission last month after the … [Read more...] about Nigeria kidnap case helped to trigger fine on South Africa’s MTN
Trellidor lists to expand into South Africa’s security market
South African security barrier firm Trellidor Holdings listed in Johannesburg at the lower end of its expected price range on Wednesday, joining a growing band of firms seeking to expand in a nation known for its high crime rate. Trellidor, which makes and distributes custom-made anti-burglar bars for windows and doors, closed at 602 cents, valuing the company at 651 million … [Read more...] about Trellidor lists to expand into South Africa’s security market
Cow dung and old tires inspire the artists of South Africa’s townships
On land that is both a marshy field and a rubbish dump in the township of Soweto, artist Mzi Gojo is looking for a special material to use in his latest work – cow dung. “The good thing about summer is that the cow dung is very green and it stays very green on my canvas,” he explains. Read the full article by here: Johannesburg, South Africa News Submit and … [Read more...] about Cow dung and old tires inspire the artists of South Africa’s townships
