With a renewed focus on technology, the department seeks to empower society and bolster South Africa’s global competitiveness.
Minister Nzimande announces the Department’s new name, emphasising the vital role of technology in driving South Africa ’s growth. File Picture: Sibonelo Ngcobo/ Independent NewspapersMinister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande , has on Wednesday welcomed the renaming of the department.According to Nzimande the newly designated name reflects the department's commitment to advancing science, technology, and innovation in South Africa .
The renaming of the department follows the division of the previous ministry of higher education, science and innovation into two separate entities: the ministry of higher education and training, and the ministry of science, technology and innovation, under the 7th administration.‘’In 2021, government renamed what was then the department of science and technology to the 'department of science and innovation' to emphasise the need for the department to drive innovation through its work.
He said the recent name incorporates all the elements of the department's mandate to lead enhanced productivity, economic growth and societal development through science, technology and innovation .“Putting 'technology' back into the name is an acknowledgement of the role that technological advancements play in driving scientific progress, economic growth, and societal development.”
Nzimande said that its priorities include addressing critical issues such as climate change, environmental sustainability, human resource development, and tackling poverty and inequality.
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