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High-level delegation engages with researchers from eighteen nations as both institutions map the future of biotechnology research in Africa When Dr Mlungisi Cele, Director General of South Africa's Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), walked through the doors of ICGEB Cape Town
The Western Cape Government’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) has released the Research, Development and Innovation (R&D&I) Incentives Guide, a strategic resource designed to bolster the provincial economy. Published in September 2025, this comprehensive booklet serves as a
By Guy Martin, defenceWeb - 9 January 2026 The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has reported strong progress across several advanced radar programmes, showcasing its growing role in defence, security and airspace management through new ground-based, naval and passive radar
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China and Member of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau, H.E. Wang Yi, held the 9th China–African Union Strategic Dialogue at AU Headquarters in