Pretoria: Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande, will this morning host the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, along with a National Treasury delegation at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in Pretoria. The meeting aims to discuss the critical role of science, technology, and innovation in advancing South Africa's developmental priorities.

According to South African Government News Agency, this engagement is part of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation's ongoing efforts to integrate science, technology, and innovation into the core of government, education, industry, and society. The visit is expected to underscore the department's contribution to inclusive economic growth, enhanced service delivery, and the development of a capable state.