FameLab SA 2025 Winner Targets Zero Hunger with AI Innovation
By the time you finish reading this paragraph, more than 50 people around the world will have died from hunger-related causes. Yet the world already produces enough food to feed everyone. This paradox drives Stellenbosch University researcher Luther Chipembere
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NRF-SAASTA and Komatsu Foundation Trust Empower Learners
In a collaborative effort to uplift education in local communities, the Komatsu Foundation Trust, in partnership with NRF-SAASTA, recently conducted school visits as part of a learner adoption initiative
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Journalism: Bridging the gap between science and society
On 03 June 2025, Dr Mamoeletsi Mosia, Managing Director of NRF-SAASTA, delivered a keynote address at a roundtable discussion hosted by the National Press Club at the CSIR International Convention Centre
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Engaged Participation by NRF-SAASTA at PCST 2025
NRF-SAASTA made a notable contribution to the global dialogue on science communication at the Public Communication of Science and Technology (PCST) Conference, which took place in Aberdeen, Scotland from May 27 to 29, 2025.
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Eswatini Hosts Inaugural National Science Week with Strong South African Collaboration
The Kingdom of Eswatini marked a significant milestone in its scientific development by hosting its first-ever National Science Week (ENSW). The event was officially launched on February 13, 2025, at the UNESWA Sports Emporium in Kwaluseni . . .
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The Public Relationship with Science Survey To Shape the Future of Science Engagement Towards a Science-Aware and Literate Society
The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) recently hosted the first-ever South African Public Relationship with Science (SAPRS) Conference at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre in Johannesburg.
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FameLab South Africa 2025 winner Luther Chipembere targets Zero Hunger with AI innovation

Pretoria, 18 September 2025 – By the time you finish reading this paragraph, more than 50 people around the world will have died from hunger-related causes. Yet the world already produces enough food to feed everyone. This paradox drives Stellenbosch University researcher Luther Chipembere, who has developed an AI-powered “digital super brain”, to predict hunger before it strikes.

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Exclusive Interview with Dr. Mamoeletsi Mosia: Driving Innovation and Science Engagement in South Africa

As the coordinator of science engagement initiatives for South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF), the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (NRF-SAASTA) plays a vital role in bridging the gap between the country’s world-class research and public understanding. In this interview, NRF-SAASTA Managing Director Dr. Mamoeletsi Mosia discusses the organization’s evolving approach to elevating science’s reach and impact across all segments of society.

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