Africa News
Geographic location and economic status linked with access to funding and support
Panel is being chaired by judge Lex Mpati, chancellor of Rhodes University
Africa’s turn will come in 2025 as global gatherings aim to improve access and equity
Streamlined immigration rules could mean less red tape for foreign researchers
Sasol funds four research chairs and six fellowships with National Research Foundation
Researchers question move that grants government extraordinary powers
Workshop considers how Africa can increase production of its own vaccines to 60 per cent
Entrepreneurs urge government to take action as Africa’s former “wonder child” loses its lead
This week: a Kenyan pandemic lab, a Gavi appointment and a survey of AI gaps
Partnership between UK and South Africa will train dozens of master’s and PhD students
Research institutions hope membership will bring fresh funding and collaboration opportunities in the life sciences
Academics blame corruption and weak leadership for South Africa’s spate of violence against university staff
This week: a strike averted, Covid progress and European funding for African teachers
Cape university spends R1.5 million on diesel power monthly as government “consults” on way forward
Tracker will hold signatories of last year’s Kigali declaration to account
Partnership aims to produce medicines made for Africa by Africans
Cohort of new members come from near and far, reflecting excellence in African science
South Africa’s power crisis could push science out of country’s poorly resourced institutions, biochemist warns
This week: infectious disease grants, DRC-South Africa cooperation and a health innovation partnership
Academic union considers new offer after rejecting “insulting and derisory” 3 per cent pay hike
Scientific advisory group recommends halting Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone development
Renewables could help create operational stability at radio astronomy and medical radiocarbon facilities
Experiments could be forced overseas as country’s energy crisis deepens
This week: a radio telescope award, a resignation and new headquarters for the Africa CDC
Study centre launched and memorandum of understanding signed, with more details due after February meeting
National taskforce to probe security concerns following “assassination attempt” on Fort Hare vice-chancellor
Fresh national statistics underscore decline in country’s gross R&D spending
Canada-funded awards support scientists in scientifically “lagging” countries
New head of Universities South Africa’s working group on languages vows to keep up momentum
Shooting targeting Fort Hare head claims life of security chief