SARAO activities in the Northern Cape

The SARAO project has invested heavily in the Northern Cape province, from upgrading knowledge centres to creating jobs and providing deserving students with much-needed academic funding. With its partners, SARAO has contributed towards social and technological development in areas such as Carnarvon, Vosburg, Williston, Van Wyksvlei and Brandvlei.

Investing in the youth
SARAO seeks to encourage our best young people to pursue careers in science and technology, and to create expertise in cutting-edge technologies.

Supporting community upliftment programmes
The focused investment in social development in the region of the SARAO site will ensure that neighbouring communities can fully benefit from the far-reaching astronomy project, through better education and training, investment in small businesses, and increased job opportunities.

Developing small to medium enterprises
Local business has also been given a boost as SARAO has partnered with Absa to fund 40 local contractors. These businesses are subcontractors to NMC Civils, the construction company contracted to build the road between Carnarvon and the Losberg site.

Nurturing learners’ talent
SARAO has used its Schools Programme to help to recruit qualified maths and science teachers, construct and equip a Cyberlab and science laboratories, provide role modelling and career guidance, and fund field trips and exchange programmes.

Ensuring communication connectivity
Up to 300 homes in rural communities will have access to broadband connectivity following a new partnership agreement between SARAO and Vox Telecom.

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The focused investment in social development in the region of the SARAO site will ensure that neighbouring communities can fully benefit from the far-reaching astronomy project.

Last Updated on February 2, 2024