SA works on driverless Baja Bugs

South Africa's Council for Scientific and Industrial Research is partnering with the University of KwaZulu-Natal to automate two mini Baja Bugs to compete in the 2010 DARPA Grand Challenge, a driverless car race held in the USA.

New law gives SKA bid a boost

President Thabo Mbeki has signed the Astronomy Geographic Advantage Bill into law, ensuring that areas with potential for large-scale astronomy facilities - such as the Square Kilometre Array, which South Africa is bidding to host - are protected from developments that might interfere with their research activities.

IBM launches Africa Innovation Centre

Multinational computer technology and consulting company IBM has launched the Africa Innovation Centre in Johannesburg - the first of its kind on the continent - to drive IT skills development and address business challenges in the region.

SA research spending 'on track'

Close to one percent of South Africa's gross domestic product comes from research and development spending by the public and private sectors, ensuring that the country's economy remains competitive in the global arena.

Giant telescope project gets serious

Scientists from around the world met in Perth last month to launch the €22-million preparatory phase of the biggest project ever undertaken in radio astronomy, the international Square Kilometre Array. South Africa and Australia are the two countries shortlisted for hosting the massive radio telescope.

SA, EU discuss science initiatives

South African will host a European Union delegation in Pretoria on Tuesday to discuss targeted initiatives in science and technology.

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