08/06/2026
"Donors should support Africa’s agenda, not dictate it."
South Africa’s Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, has called for stronger African-led research, innovation and digital transformation. He was speaking during the second edition of National Science Month at the UNESWA Sports Emporium. He urged African nations to leverage international partnerships to advance their own development priorities, while highlighting the growing importance of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in shaping the continent’s future.