R2.5bn gone: Nzimande’s plan to wean SA science off foreign funding

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Science, aviation, electric mobility and the price of your braai are in focus. Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Prof Blade Nzimande explains his plan to reduce South Africa’s reliance on foreign research funding after a R2.5bn blow from US cuts. Airlines Association of Southern Africa CEO Aaron Munetsi asks whether OR Tambo is leaving millions on the table during its quietest overnight hours. Nikhath Zigmund, senior advisor to the Africa Transition Acceleration Fund, looks at the billions in infrastructure investment needed to power Africa’s electric vehicle revolution. And Eighty20 director Andrew Fulton brings some welcome news for consumers as meat inflation eases.

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Guests on today’s show:

Aaron Munetsi: CEO, Airlines Association of Southern Africa
Prof Blade Nzimande: Minister, Science, technology and innovation
Nikhath Zigmund: Senior advisor, Africa Transition Acceleration Fund
Andrew Fulton: Director, Eighty20

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