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2010/09/02
N Pandor to announce 2008/09 national R&D survey, 9 Sept
The Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, will announce the 2008/09 national research and development (R&D) survey results.
Gross expenditure on research and development (GERD) as a percentage of GDP is a widely accepted indicator of the competitiveness of a country's economy.
GERD comprises an aggregated total of actual expenditure on R&D performed within South Africa by all the five sectors, namely, business, and government including science councils,...
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2010/08/31
N Pandor: Third CSIR Biennial Conference
Programme director
Dr Sibusiso Sibisi, President and CEO of the CSIR
Dr Nqaba Ngcobo, the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Science and Technology
Distinguished guests
Good morning.
The CSIR needs to redouble its efforts to play a more strategic and influential role in research and development in South Africa.
The very exciting developments at University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZNs) centre ... [highlighted result]
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2010/08/30
N Pandor to address CSIR conference, 31 Aug
The Minister of Science and Technology Naledi Pandor will address a conference in Pretoria tomorrow, Tuesday, 31 August organised to showcase science and technology initiatives that contribute to national priorities.
The minister will deliver the keynote address at 9:00, at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) third biennial conference taking place at the CSIR International Convention Centre. Titled Science real and relevant... [highlighted result]
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2010/08/30
N Pandor: Launch of University of North West Mafikeng Campus science centre
Programme Director
Professor Dan Kgoadi Rector of the North West University, Mafikeng Campus
Professor Kgwadi Vice Rector of the North West University, Mafikeng Campus
Learners and educators
Distinguished guests It s a pleasure to be here today. The opening of this science centre marks an important milestone in the community-engagement programme of the North West University. The science centre will benefit learners, students and the public in Mafikeng and adjacent...
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2010/08/27
N Pandor to open North West University (Mafikeng Campus), 30 Aug
The Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor will officially open the North West University (NWU) Mafikeng Campus Science Centre on Monday, 30 August 2010 at 12h00.
Built at a tune of R1.6 million by the university, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) donated R500 000 towards buying of interactive Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) equipment for the centre.
Other dignitaries expected to attend the function are the MEC for education in North West, ... [highlighted result]
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2010/08/13
N Pandor: Women in Science Awards
Although we specifically celebrate Women s Day on 9 August every year, in essence the whole of August is dedicated to celebrating the achievements and contributions of South Africa s women. We remember the role women played in the struggle to attain a democratic South Africa, and we also reflect on what contemporary women have done to help strengthen the fabric of South African society, improve the lives of others, contribute to job creation and grow the economy,... [highlighted result]
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2010/08/13
N Pandor: National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI) symposium
Professor Mazwi-Tanga, Chairperson of the SET for Women Committee of NACI
Members of the NACI Council
Members of the SET for Women Committee
Distinguished guests
It s a pleasure to welcome you to this National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI) symposium on the leadership roles of women in science.
Women in the STI experience a range of gender-specific challenges including gender stereotyping, lack of flexibility ... [highlighted result]
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2010/08/12
N Pandor: Resource-Driven Technology Concept for South Africa conference
Mr Roland Gustafsson, Head of the Volvo Technology Corporation, Sweden, Project Director Next Generation Vehicle Europe and Chairperson of RETECZA
Mr Pierre Terblanche, Pierre Terblanche Design, Italy
Dr Wolfgang Diehl, Deputy Director, Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films
Dr Lothar Sch'fer, Head of the Department of Diamond Technology, Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films
Mr Hermann Oelsner, CEO of the Oelsner Group and ...
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2010/08/11
N Pandor to launch hydrogen-powered bicycle, 12 Aug
The Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, will officially launch South Africa s first hydrogen-powered bicycle, built by students from the Tshwane University of Technology.
Minister Pandor will launch the bike named "A hi fambeni" at 10h00 on Thursday, 12 August at Kwa-Maritane Bush Lodge, in Pilanesberg, in the North West.
A hi fambeni is the Xitsonga name given to the bicycle and means let s go .
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2010/08/10
N Pandor to brief Parliament on South Africa's astronomical advancement, 11 Aug
The Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, MP, will brief the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Science and Technology on matters related to South Africa's astronomical advancement.
The meeting is scheduled as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 11 August 2010
Venue: V226, second floor, Old Assembly Building, Parliament
Time: 10h00
Media is invited.
Contact:
Lunga Ngqengelele
Tel: 012 843 6802
Cell:...
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2010/08/03
N Pandor: Opening of University of Western Cape (UWC) life sciences building
Today University of the Western Cape is the only place in Africa undertaking comprehensive research in hydrogen and fuel cell development. It is evident that University of the Western Cape has already benefited significantly from these interventions.
The Department of Science and Technology recognition of the excellent work that has been done at University of the Western Cape and its commitment to continue to support the research agenda and teaching programmes at this institution is ...
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2010/08/02
N Pandor: Launch of National Science Week
The Department of Science and Technology is involved in various public awareness initiatives during the calendar year, but by far the most significant of them is National Science Week. My department collaborates with science councils, universities, science centres, and other government departments and agencies, with a view to exposing our youth to the world of science. The National Science Week campaign is not exclusively a Department of Science and Technology undertaking.
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2010/07/30
N Pandor to brief media on fuel-cell technology, 2 Aug
The Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Anglo Platinum Group, Neville Nicolou, invite media to a breakfast meeting to announce the establishment of fuel-cell marketing, distribution and manufacturing entity NewCo. The Department of Science and Technology has partnered with Anglo Platinum and Altergy Systems Corporation (Altergy), an American fuel-cell technology company, to establish a new company in South Africa that will ... [highlighted result]
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2010/07/29
N Pandor: National Science Week launch
Programme Director, Dr Phil Mjwara, Director-General of Science and Technology;
Honourable Premier of the Eastern Cape, Ms Noxolo Kiviet;
Eastern Cape MEC for Education, Mr Mahlubandile Qwase;
Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Fort Hare, Prof. Rob Midgley;
District Municipality Mayor, Mr Sakhumzi Somyo;
Acting Superintendent General of the Eastern Cape Department of Education; Mr Ronnie Swartz;
Ladies and Gentlemen: We're here today to launch National ...
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2010/07/27
N Pandor: Opening of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association African Region Conference
The Eminent Persons Group was in the vanguard of the international train that helped us achieve freedom and democracy.
Since returning to the Commonwealth we have been keen participants in Commonwealth affairs, hosting the big event, the Commonwealth heads of government meeting, in Durban in 1999.
2. The Commonwealth's global challenges
South Africa has had a long and emotional connection with the ... [highlighted result]
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2010/07/27
N Pandor to launch National Science Week, 29 Jul
The Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, will launch National Science Week (NSW) 2010, at Fort Hare University (Alice campus) in the Eastern Cape on 29 July.
The minister will be accompanied by the Premier of the Eastern Cape, Noxolo Kiviet.
The focus week runs from 2 to 7 August, with exciting activities for the young and old across the country.
Themed "the role of science in economic development", activities to help raise awareness...
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2010/07/26
N Pandor: Indigenous Knowledge Systems Expo
World leader in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals
We are acutely aware that there are some who think that indigenous knowledge is primitive and outdated and falls outside the parameters of mainstream science and technology.
Creation of a legal benefit-sharing framework
Yet bio-piracy continues to be one of the greatest threats to the protection of indigenous ... [highlighted result]
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2010/07/22
N Pandor to open Indigenous Knowledge System (IKS) Expo, 26 Jul
The Minister of Science and Technology, Mrs Naledi Pandor, will officially open the 2010 Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) Expo to be held at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC), on Monday, 26 July at 08h00.
The expo, themed "Our indigenous knowledge, our pride, ulwazi lwethu ukuzigqaja kwethu," will run until 30 July.
Minister Pandor will be accompanied by the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Dr Zweli Mkhize and... [highlighted result]
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2010/07/21
N Pandor congratulates CAPRISA on groundbreaking research for HIV prevention
The Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, congratulated researchers at the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA) on their significant breakthrough in the prevention of HIV and genital herpes in women. The CAPRISA 004 trial, a groundbreaking safety and effectiveness study, tested the use of an antiretroviral in the form of a preventative microbicide. The results of the study demonstrate that the antiretroviral drug, Tenofovir, can be ... [highlighted result]
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2010/07/17
N Pandor to celebrate Nelson Mandela Day in Khayelitsha, 18 Jul
The Minister of Science and Technology will spend 67 minutes on Nelson Mandela Day 18 July 2010 in Khayelitsha, volunteering at the Sibongile day and night care centre.
The centre is a registered non-profit and public beneficiary organisation that provides quality physical, emotional and spiritual care to children with cerebral palsy and other severe disabilities within the community.
Before heading to the centre, Minister Pandor will welcome a group of ...
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