Science Granting Councils Initiative

The Science Granting Councils Initiative is a multilateral initiative that aims to strengthen the capacities of science funding agencies in sub-Saharan Africa to support research and evidence that can be used to inform policies that will contribute to economic and social development.

Low-tech health app engages

Five years after its launch, PENSA – a mobile app developed in Mozambique— has been accessed by more than four…

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STISA

New multilateral research call that supports the implementation of STISA 2034

Supporting STISA 2034: SGCI Collaborative Research Call

25 September 2026, 23:59 EDT
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Anicia Peters and staff of the NCRST at the launch of the survey report

What Namibia’s infrastructure map reveals about its gaps

When communities in Namibia transform organic waste into clean energy, when satellite technology helps warn vulnerable communities of approaching floods, or when scientists develop climate-smart farming…

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Anicia Peters and staff of the NCRST at the launch of the survey report

What Namibia’s infrastructure map reveals about its gaps

When communities in Namibia transform organic waste into clean energy, when satellite technology helps warn vulnerable communities of approaching floods, or when scientists develop climate-smart farming solutions and improve indigenous crops to boost nutrition, the breakthroughs are easy to see. What often remains invisible is…

STISA-2034: Artificial intelligence for Africa’s development

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the way countries respond to complex development challenges, offering new opportunities to improve healthcare, strengthen food systems, expand economic opportunities, and enhance public service delivery. Researchers are increasingly applying AI and digital technologies to address local priorities, creating solutions that are…

Young Innovators displaying their innovation at the Learners Can Innovate Programme

Namibia science council builds next generation of innovators

Young people in Namibia are gaining practical innovation skills to tackle real-world challenges, thanks to a hands-on programme led by the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST). From 13 to 17 July 2026, the NCRST, in partnership with the Namibia Chamber of Environment…