The African Network of Scientific and Technological Institutions (ANSTI), has established the Conference of Vice-Chancellors, Deans of Science, Engineering and Technology (COVIDSET) as a forum for University leaders responsible for Science and Engineering Education to meet and dialogue on strategic issues in Science and Engineering Education. COVIDSET is a forum both for the exchange of ideas and experiences as well for the sensitization of University Leaders on trends in science and engineering education in the region and globally.

Date: 5 - 27 Sept. 2007
Johannesburg,
South Africa

In East Africa, access to internet has, for many years, been expensive despite the slow connectivity.

With the installation of East and Southern Africa submarine optical fiber, we expect to see more and more people getting access to internet.

The ball is now in the court of the constituent governments and other stakeholders to avail resources which will make this dream come true.

JD

Have you ever wondered why most African bright minds who go to study in the west end up working there?
This is my simple analysis. When they land to Europe or America, African scientists work hard, sometimes harder than the "home-boys/girls". They are determined to reach the apex of science.
After completion of the training, they have "too much" knowledge that there are no labs available in Africa to accommodate them. So, instead of putting their knowledge to waste, they decide to stay in the west where they can be more useful with labs and equipment available.
Now it is a challenge for the African governments to set up high-tech labs so that they retain their "brains".