OUR MAIN GOAL IS TO support & PROMOTE science
TechnoAfrika Discovery Centre is a Science Centre that supports and promote Science, Technology and Innovation in Schools and Communities through Science Awareness and Engagement, in Steve Tshwete Municipality and Across Nkangala District.
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We are a educational hub that uses interactive methods, hands-on and effective methods to teach Science, Technology, Maths, Engineering and Innovation. Our goal is to stimulate curiosity, develop an inquisitive and inquiring mindset and expose children and adults to positive new experiences, we want to help develop people to cope with the rapid changing technology driven world. We support and complement the school curriculum and train teachers, schools and the community.
We support STEM education through the following programs:
- Mobile Science and Technology Lab
- Support for STEM Clubs
- Robotics Support and FLL Robotics Competition
- Skills Development
TECHNOAFRIKA support science through
Its TechnoAfrika Science Centre on Wheels! This program brings Interactive and hand-on Science & Technology to schools and the community.
We support and help in the establishment of STEM clubs in schools or communities for Science & Technology promotion and enrichment.
TechnoAfrika promotes and supports Robotics and Coding in schools, we also support Regional Competitions, e.g First Lego League Competition.
This is intense training hands-on and interactive industry and real -world training for young and prospective Engineers and Scientists.
"URGENT NEED FOR
FUTURE STEM TECHNOCRATS, LEADERS, INNOVATORS & AN INSPIRED WORKFORCE."
As a key developmental strategy our government in South Africa invest a higher percentage of its budget towards education, more than the USA, UK, and other developed countries. But regardless of this great investment by the Government, and other stakeholders , our basic education system still has challenges, Science, Technology, Math and Innovation is still wanting. The following are some of the major issues:
2024 Milestones in supporting science & tech
2024 was a challenging year for TechnoAfrika Mobile Lab Program, but even though we had less funding for our Science Awareness, we managed to reach out to a number of schools.
23rd October, 2020
2024 saw TechnoAfrika assisting Schools in connecting with Robotics Equipment and establishing a FLL Robotics Region & Supporting school. We had our First Ever Provincial Competition.
09, Nov, 2024
For the 1st time Mpumalanga had 4 Teams which attended the National Competition. Two Teams Qualified for Africa Open Championship competition
6-7, December, 2024
the following Are our priority for 2025, we need your Support, to support our Science & Technology
quality of science & technology
is our top priority
our key fundraising goals TO Effectively promote sCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
The Mobile Science lab is our greatest and key program in supporting our schools in STEM education, as most of our schools prefer this mode of delivery. There a great need for your support to ensure that we can support our schools.
In line with our Vision, plans are underway for the development of a Start of the Art and Sustainable Science Centre that will help us to effectively support STEM in our schools and your support is needed.
There is great need for Volunteers who have passion in Science, Technology, Mathematics and Innovation in Schools, Including Robotics and Coding. You can volunteer your time or fund a volunteer or volunteers.
On 15 October 2024 Thushanang Primary School Hosted A Science Open Day, together with the Rotary Club of Middelburg, TechnoAfrika and Rotarians from Canada..............
On 9 November 2024 TechnoAfrika & First Lego League hosted the first ever Robotics regional competition in Mpumalanga, with schools from Nkangala & Gert Sibande Districts.
On 6-7 December 2024, FirstSA Lego League Hosted the biggest Robotics Competition in Southern Africa, TechnoAfrika participated, together with 4 Teams from Mpumalanga.............
latest Events
TechnoAfrika will proudly be hosting a 3 day Unisa Science Centre Robotics Training for Teachers in Nkangala. Venue: Middelburg Primary School. Date: 29 January 2025............
TechnoAfrika, with partners will proudly be hosting an Science, Technology and Robotics Open Day for Middelburg Schools. Venue: Thushanang Primary School, Date: 21 February 2025
Venue: St Peter College
Date: 14 March 2025
” We have mentored TechnoAfrika as a Startup Science Centre. Having worked with them for the past 3 years, we don't hesitate to recommend them for any partnership and support. ”
” We have mentored TechnoAfrika as a Startup Science Centre. Having worked with them for the past 3 years, we don't hesitate to recommend them for any partnership and su
” We have mentored TechnoAfrika as a Startup Science Centre. Having worked with them for the past 3 years, we don't hesitate to recommend them for any partnership and support.z. ”
