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When US funding cuts threatened to collapse decades of life-saving health research in South Africa, the country fought back with a $32 million rescue package. Now 59 critical HIV and tuberculosis research projects are moving forward.
Researchers in South Africa are pioneering ethical trials that could lead to HIV remission in children who started treatment at birth. The groundbreaking work centers African voices and puts kids' safety first.
After the US withdrew HIV/AIDS research funding, South Africa is stepping up with R410 million ($22M USD) to keep critical programs running. The move ensures thousands of patients won't lose access to life-saving research.
South Africa's National Integrated Cyber Infrastructure System just earned recognition as a strategic national asset driving cutting-edge research and digital innovation. The "hidden gem" is strengthening the country's scientific capabilities and global tech competitiveness.
South Africa just launched a bold new plan to rescue billions in research from dying in labs and transform it into thriving businesses and jobs. The country's innovation agency is betting big on AI, electric vehicles, and women-led funds to spark an economic transformation.
A major business leader is calling for unity across Africa, pushing back against rising anti-immigrant sentiment in South Africa. Mcebisi Jonas says blaming foreigners distracts from real solutions to economic challenges.
A groundbreaking venture festival born from a mountain run conversation is bringing together 100 startups, 50 investors, and top African universities to transform the continent's innovation ecosystem. SWEAT Africa launches next month in South Africa's wine country with one bold mission: prove African founders don't need to leave home to access world-class support.
A new research vehicle is powering South Africa's first national leopard survey, giving scientists the tools to protect one of Africa's most elusive big cats. The project brings together conservation groups and local sponsors to gather critical data that will guide leopard protection for decades.
South Africa's top medical research body and environmental department just joined forces to tackle air pollution with science. The partnership aims to protect vulnerable communities and turn research into life-saving policies.
A South African mine and national research lab just created high-purity rare earth products, a first for the continent. The breakthrough puts Africa on the map for critical minerals that power everything from electric cars to medical devices.
South Africa is strengthening its global reputation through an ambitious 10-year science and innovation strategy focused on international partnerships and solving real-world problems. From vaccine manufacturing to climate research, the nation is positioning itself as a reliable partner bridging the Global North and South.
Google just opened Africa's first applied AI lab in South Africa, betting big that the continent will become a producer of world-class AI innovation. The tech giant is shifting from just expanding internet access to building a complete AI economy across Africa.
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New research reveals that fences protecting South Africa's game reserves are successfully conserving endangered species, but they're also reshaping entire ecosystems in unexpected ways. Scientists now have the data to make these protected areas even better.
Two African nations are turning decades of friendship into a powerful partnership for scientific progress. Zambia and South Africa just committed to a joint technology fund that could transform their mining industries and boost AI research across the region.
South Africa kicks off a month-long celebration this July to inspire scientific literacy and innovation across the nation. The initiative highlights the country's rising global research impact and aims to spark the next generation of innovators.
From inventing lifesaving medical scanners to hosting the world's largest radio telescope, South Africa is solving global challenges through groundbreaking science. The nation ranks 29th worldwide in research output and continues pioneering discoveries that benefit millions.
Researchers in South Africa found that everyday tasks like sweeping floors and taking the stairs deliver real health benefits, even without a gym membership. The findings sparked a nationwide campaign to help people rethink what counts as exercise.
Researchers have created South Africa's first complete picture of breast cancer surgical services across all nine provinces, revealing exactly where improvements are needed. The groundbreaking study gives health officials the roadmap they've been missing to finally deliver equal care nationwide.
A groundbreaking study in KwaZulu-Natal is treating babies with HIV within 21 days of birth, giving science its best shot at understanding how to defeat the virus. The research proves that hope works best when paired with honesty and real community partnership.
A landmark study shows South Africa's free school vaccination program slashed HPV infections by 83%, proving the vaccine works even in regions with high HIV rates. For the first time, researchers confirmed that early vaccination protects girls living with HIV just as well as those without it.
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