Personal account of Dr Zwanani Titus Mathe, CEO of SANEDI. A Science, Eng, Technology, Research and Innovation Practitioner. Energy Water Food Climate Champion!
The Inaugural Indigenous Knowledge-based Technology Innovation Investment Summit is officially underway in Boksburg, coordinated by partnering organisations, including the DSTI, the NSTF, Innovation Hub, University of North-West, University of Venda and University of Limpopo.
📢 📢 Congratulations to ASSAf’s Prof Priscilla Baker on receiving the Order of Mapungubwe from President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Her innovative research continues to advance healthcare solutions, improving lives in underserved and rural communities across Africa.
Battery storage is growing at record speed, with 2025 additions 40% higher than in 2024
From balancing grids to shifting solar power across the day, storage is emerging as a versatile tool for modern day power systems around the world
New @IEA analysis: https://t.co/unXTQ0XQif
🧬✨ On Monday, ASSAf hosted the National Consultative Workshop on the Feasibility of a Microbiome Study in South Africa 🇿🇦🔬
Led by Prof Thulani Makhalanyane, the workshop sparked insightful discussions on the future of microbiome research.
📢 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Theme: Assuring Sustainable Water Availability & Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063
Complete & submit the online application form in full by 21 June 2026.
To access the application form, use the link: https://t.co/lNxdVRU59a
Minister Blade Nzimande concluded his participation in the 6th Session of the Botswana–South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Gaborone, co-chaired by President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Duma Boko.
The DSTI has tabled a R10.4 billion budget for the financial year 2026/27, to be used over the next three years to catalyse economic growth and build an inclusive, responsive National System of Innovation.
Read the full statement here: https://t.co/db4hMnIREh
Reminder: The SAIChE National AGM takes place tomorrow, 21 May 2026 from 18:00–19:00 online via Microsoft Teams: https://t.co/rZCiS6mHmN
Meeting ID: 349 522 960 616 2
Passcode: NK7xv2qD
We look forward to your participation.
#SAIChE#ChemicalEngineering#ProfessionalCommunity
In support of President Ramaphosa's State Visit to Botswana, Minister Blade Nzimande held a bilateral meeting with Botswana's Minister of Communications, Knowledge and Innovation, David Tshere, ahead of the 6th Session of the SA–Botswana Bi-National Commission today.
REMINDER: Don’t forget to submit your comments on the published Draft Natural Scientific Professions Bill, 2026 by May 31.
Access the bill and submission info here: https://t.co/NrcdF6WySF
#DSTI#SACNASP
One year of uninterrupted power supply marks a significant step forward in strengthening South Africa’s energy security. This achievement reflects the commitment, resilience, and hard work of teams across Eskom, together with the support of all South Africans.
As we celebrate 365 days of grid stability, the focus remains on building a reliable and sustainable power system for the future.
Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, tabled a R10.4 bn budget for 2026/27, aimed, among other things, at intensifying efforts to raise research and development expenditure to 1.5% of GDP.
READ FULL STATEMENT: https://t.co/db4hMnIREh
#DSTI
My latest article: “From Gold and Grain to Petabytes and Petaflops: Rewriting The Wealth of Nations.” As AI reshapes the global economy, wealth is increasingly defined by data, compute power, and digital infrastructure rather than traditional resources.
https://t.co/fb5RfQOCqY
Hendrina Power Station is Mpumalanga is set to be the first site of a utility-scale dry gravity energy storage system in South Africa.
https://t.co/hOYAgpyUgv
The PCC is calling for independent experts to serve on its Finance and Governance Committee, strengthening oversight where it matters most.
See full details here: https://t.co/WbqAij8e3A
#Governance#Leadership#JustTransition
2 days to Budget Vote 35.
South Africa's plans for AI transformation, green hydrogen and the next generation of scientists go before Parliament on Friday, 15 May.
#BudgetVote2026#DSTI