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IBM's second Africa innovation centre

Multinational IT giant IBM has opened an Africa Innovation Centre in Cape Town to foster the development of information technology and business skills, and to expand its customers and business partners in the region.

Innovation agency board appointed

The board of South Africa's Technology Innovation Agency, a new public body to stimulate the development of technology-based products and services in the country, has been appointed.

Vodacom launches ICT innovation unit

South African mobile group Vodacom has established an innovation unit offering a range of support to individuals, start-ups and small businesses with new ideas in information and communication technology and services.

Sasol's R70m 'clean fuel' facility

South African synthetic fuels giant Sasol has opened a R70-million test facility in Cape Town, one of few such facilities in the world, in a bid to lead the development of the environmentally friendly fuels of the future.

JiQA: introducing an 'intelligent browser'

South African company JiQA has released a new tool that promises to transform traditional web browsing. JiQA's "intelligent browser" determines the value of web pages to both individual users, and a user community, to help people find the information they really want in the ever-expanding jungle of online content.

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South African inventions

Inventions

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The Innovation Hub

The Innovation Hub

South Africa's science and technology park is open for business.

Savant

Savant

Accelerating the development of South Africa's IT and electronics sectors.

Science and technology in South Africa

Science and technology

From satellites to open source, from Antarctica to the Southern African Large Telescope ... news, features and info on science and technology in South Africa.

Alive with Possibility Stories

Social innovators,

trailblazers, everyday heroes, community builders ... Across South Africa, individuals and organisations are building a country that's Alive with Possibility.