News
Featured scientist: Prof Eric Andriantiana
05/18/2026
Prof Eric Andriantiana, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Mathematics at Rhodes University, is a leading researcher in Graph Theory and Combinatorics, where abstract mathematical tools are used to understand complex networks.
Dr Happy Sithole appointed to the NITheCS Steering Committee
05/18/2026
NITheCS is pleased to announce that the National Research Foundation (NRF) has appointed Dr Happy Sithole, Centre Manager of the National Integrated Cyber-Infrastructure System (NICIS), to the NITheCS Steering Committee.
NITheCS Welcomes Dr Solomon Gizaw for Two AI-Focused Seminars
05/05/2026
We are excited to welcome Dr Solomon Gizaw from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, who is currently based at the NITheCS offices at Stellenbosch University until 11 May 2026.
NITheCS Hosts Successful Software Carpentry Workshop
04/28/2026
From 16–20 March 2026, NITheCS hosted a Software Carpentry Workshop attended by 68 participants. This highlights the strong demand for practical digital skills within the research community.
NITheCS roadshow to strengthen national network
04/22/2026
NITheCS has embarked on a roadshow aimed at strengthening connections across its national network and engaging more closely with its Associates.
NITheCS Celebrates World Quantum Day with Public Talk and Launch
04/14/2026
Today, NITheCS joins the global community in celebrating World Quantum Day with a special public event that brings together cutting-edge science and collaboration across Africa.
NITheCS Bursary Holders Present Research at Workshop
04/13/2026
The NITheCS Bursary Holders Workshop is currently underway at the NITheCS offices in Stellenbosch, bringing together 22 bursary students from across the country for two days of presentations and academic engagement.
Featured scientist: Prof Sonali Das
03/25/2026
The work of NITheCS Associate Prof Sonali Das (University of Pretoria) contributes to a growing community of researchers who address real-world challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Another successful CHPC & NITheCS Coding Summer School
02/25/2026
The 16th CHPC & 8th NITheCS Coding Summer School on Data Science and Machine Learning, jointly hosted by the Centre for High Performance Computing (CHPC) and NITheCS, took place from 26 January to 6 February 2026 across more than 20 institutions in South Africa.
