Ghana backs down in R11.7-billion fight with MTN
MTN has informed shareholders that Ghana has backed down on a GHS 8.2 billion (R11.7 billion) back-taxes claim, including interest and penalties.
Ghana temporarily withdrew the tax assessment to provide a 21-day timeline to allow for "further...
South African government weighs in on MTN's R11.7-billion fight with Ghana
South Africa's foreign affairs minister Naledi Pandor says it is extremely concerning that South African companies are being targeted by governments like Ghana's with exorbitant tax claims.
This comes after Ghana tried...
South African university professor appointed rector of United Nations University
University of Johannesburg’s Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Tshilidzi Marwala, has been appointed as the seventh Rector of the United Nations University (UNU) in Tokyo, Japan.
The decision follows...
Truth about South Africa's mathematics, science education quality
South Africa’s mathematics and science education may not be the worst in the world, but the facts do not tell a good story
South African maths education not so bad: Minister Pandor
Science and maths education is progressively improving in South Africa, Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor said
New SA smart ID card applications open soon
The staggered roll-out of South Africa’s new electronic ID cards is set to start in February with applications opening for pensioners born in January.
South African Smart ID card will cost you R140
Home Affairs Minister Naledi Pandor has announced that the new South African Smart ID cards will cost applicants R140
SA smart ID card launch scheduled for Mandela Day
The launch of so-called smart ID cards, and the opening of a new bridge, are among activities set to take place on Mandela Day, Cabinet announced
SKA to redefine Africa’s image
The Minister of Science and Technology Naledi Pandor hopes that the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescope will help change the perception of Africa
South Africa to host majority of SKA telescope project
“We remain committed to the SKA project,” says Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor.
SKA decison likely to be delayed
A decision on whether South Africa or Australia has won the bid to host the core site for the world’s largest radio telescope, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), is “likely to be delayed”, Science Minister Naledi Pandor confirmed on Thursday.
Naledi Pandor launches SA National Space Agency
A new space era has been marked by the launch of the SA National Space Agency (SANSA) and the national space strategy, the science and technology minister said on Thursday.
South Africa's research and development spending not on target
South Africa's spending on research and development (R&D) has dropped slightly in terms of GDP for the second year running.