As 2007 rapidly draws to a close, we extend our best wishes to all the SERA participants, our partners and stakeholders for a restful year-end break and a happy and healthy 2008.
The Minister of Science and Technology launched South Africa's first two national nanotechnology innovation centres in November at the CSIR. The two centres have been established at the CSIR and at Mintek, respectively.
Pan-African Chemistry Network established - Syngenta and the Royal Society of Chemistry have announced the creation of the Pan Africa Chemistry Network to help promote the economic and social development of the continent.
Source: Africa Science News Service
Now it's up to Africa - Delay in the implementation of Africa's plan of action for science and technology suggests commitment to act does not yet go deep enough.
Source: SciDev.Net
Africa and EU deepen S&T relationship - The European Commission has approved a high-level network to promote cooperation in science and technology between African and European scientists on projects of mutual interest and benefit.
Source: AllAfrica.com
