Science

Hand washing is a tried and true, scientifically proven preventive strategy that reduces the likelihood of transmitting both viral and bacterial borne diseases.Much of the media discussion about coronavirus revolves around diagnosis and management of s…

Geologists from Wits have come up with an original explanation of how nature may produce a class of magmatic rocks that are made up of only one type of mineral.Geologists from Wits University in Johannesburg, South Africa, have come up with an original…

Dear Fellow South African, The Budget presented by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni last week presents a sobering assessment of the state of our economy. The figures make it plain that unless we act now to turn things around, there will be even more diffi…

Parliament- The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Dr Blade Nzimande, welcomes the Finance Minister’s first Budget appropriations of the Sixth Administration to the higher education, science and innovation portfolio. The overall budg…

Parliament- The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Dr Blade Nzimande welcomes the National Assembly (NA) passing of the Science and Technology Laws Amendment Bill.The purpose of the Bill is to amend the Scientific Research Council A…

Parliament- The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Dr Blade Nzimande welcomes the National Assembly (NA) passing of the Science and Technology Laws Amendment Bill.The purpose of the Bill is to amend the Scientific Research Council A…

ABUJA, NIGERIAN authorities have warned holders of fake university degrees to stay off the registration of a key national youth service programme aimed at enhancing nation-building and unity.The call came ahead of the recruitment to the National Youth …