Europe-Africa Research & Innovation News

In this edition: EU-Africa High Level Policy Dialogue launches R&I partnership on FNSSA Stakeholder Forum on Research and Innovation Partnership on FNSSA “Facilitating Health Innovation in Africa” – ANDi’s 5-year strategic plan Call for action by African governments on aflatoxins DELTAS Africa awards €27 million to 4 African research teams EU-South Africa Marine Research Seminar Showcasing EU-Africa cooperation in Horizon 2020 – Energy research Upcoming events EU-Africa High Level Policy Dialogue launches R&I partnership on Read more…

Seeking Women Nomination to Participate in STI Workshop

SEEKING NOMINATION TO PARTICIPATE IN TRAINING WORKSHOP ON DEVELOPING TALENTS OF WOMEN IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION (STI), 18 – 21 JULY 2016, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA The International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation under the auspices of UNESCO (ISTIC), have the honour to inform you that ISTIC will be organizing the Training Workshop on Developing Talents of Women in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) from 18 – 21 July 2016, Kuala Lumpur, Read more…

NCST Signs Mou With Bahgat Group Of Companies On Science And Technology Research And Development

The NCST and Bahgat Group of Companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a platform of cooperation in the fields of research and development, innovation and technology. Signing on behalf of the NCST was the Directory General, Anthony Muyepa and on behalf of the Bahgat Group was the Chairman of the congromalate, A. Bahgat. The ceremony was witnessed by the Secretary General of COMESA, Dr. Sindiso Ngwenya who accompanied the Bahgat Group into Read more…

NCST IN HIV/AIDS WORK PLACE AWARENESS DRIVE

The National Commission for Science and Technology has decided to throw its weight towards the reduction of HIV /AIDS in this country by doing its own share within its own constituency of NCST. A one day workshop was held at Pacific Hotel on 23rd March, 2015 under the theme “NCST for an HIV/AIDS free generation”. Topics under discussion included Risk factors to HIV transmission. The members of staff were also given an overview of some Read more…

Ncst Presents Cheque To Kamuzu Academy

The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) has today, 11th February presented a cheque to Kamuzu Academy as its contribution towards the holding of the school’s national science fair which is an annual event that takes place to showcase innovations done in secondary schools in Malawi using locally found products. The competition is open to all secondary schools in the country including private, public and Community Day Secondary Schools (CDSS). Kamuzu Academy and its Read more…

NCST supports the 2016 National School Science Fair

The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) has today, 11th February presented a cheque to Kamuzu Academy as its contribution towards the holding of the school’s national science fair which is an annual event that takes place to showcase innovations done in secondary schools in Malawi using locally found products. The competition is open to all secondary schools in the country including private, public and Community Day Secondary Schools (CDSS). Kamuzu Academy and its Read more…

NCST Signs Digital Empowerment Program MOU with TECHNO BRAIN

  The National Commission for Science and Technology has entered into an agreement with Techno Brain Foundation, Mauritius (TBF) on Digital Empowerment Program. This has been symbolized by a formal signing in ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the NCST. NCST Director General, Mr. Anthony Muyepa and the Country Director of TBF, Mr. Jose Araujo expressed hope that the implementation of this MOU will help to endorse and promote youth development in ICT courses for Read more…

NCST Signs Digital Empowerment Program MOU With Technobrain Foundation

The National Commission for Science and Technology has entered into an agreement with Techno Brain Foundation, Mauritius (TBF) on Digital Empowerment Program. This has been symbolized by a formal signing in ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the NCST. NCST Director General, Mr. Anthony Muyepa and the Country Director of TBF, Mr. Jose Araujo expressed hope that the implementation of this MOU will help to endorse and promote youth development in ICT courses for the Read more…

NCST Small Grants Scheme

1.0 Introduction The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) was established under section 5 of the Science and Technology Act No.16 of 2003. The mandate of NCST is to advise Government and other stakeholders on all science and technology matters in order to achieve a science and technology-led development. Its mission is to promote, support, co-ordinate and regulate the development and application of science, technology and innovation so as to create wealth in order to Read more…