Telkom offers free internet so students can carry on classes during #FeesMustFall
As some universities move classes online to remain “open”, Telkom wants to help students access university content by zero-rating data.
UP student uses app to combat malnutrition in poor SA communities
The Grow Smart app was developed by UP’s Institute for Food Nutrition and Wellbeing to fight malnutrition in rural and urban communities.
Bill Gates is the guest speaker at the 14th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture
On the eve of Mandela Day, Gates’ “Living Together” speech will address some rather challenging topics.
This 3D camera that will detect Down Syndrome in infants is fully funded
The project to build a 3D camera to detect genetic disorders has also received a welcome donation of ten cameras.
SA doctors turn to crowdfunding to build camera that detects Down’s Syndrome
The University of Pretoria’s Facial Morphology Research Group wants to crowdfund a 3D camera to detect genetic disorders early on.
Virtual reality to make South Africa’s mining industry safer
The Kumba Virtual Reality Centre for mine design is an R18.8 million investment that aims to make the industry safer and better prepare future engineers to face real-life mine conditions.
Sign up for the second annual GirlCode Hackthon this August
Get thee to Pretoria this next month.
UCT ranked among top 10 best in Development Studies worldwide
UCT also has the most subjects ranked in the global report.
The BloodHound SSC gracing Pretoria ahead of world record attempt
Speed to the University of Pretoria for a chance to meet a supersonic car this week.
#WorldRhinoDay: How tech is helping to save one of Africa’s Big Five in SA
Drones, apps and GPS trackers are helping keep the South African Rhino alive.
UCT the only SA university to rise in QS global rankings
QS World University Rankings 2014/15 ranks MIT as the top university in the world.
SA surgeons complete pioneering 3D printed jaw implants
Groundbreaking use of 3D printed implants lowers cost of facial reconstruction surgery in the Northern Cape.
AMI launches free online business courses for African entrepreneurs
Managers and entrepreneurs across Africa can now access free online courses from the African Management Initiative’s website.