South Africa's (SA) Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, says China remains a strategic partner in advancing SA's scientific and technological capabilities. 

Speaking at a session on China-Africa Space Information Technology and Applied Science in Wuhan on Tuesday, Dr Gina highlighted the longstanding bilateral partnership, underpinned by a 1999 Science and Technology Agreement, which has facilitated more than 240 joint research and development projects.

SA is calling for stronger cooperation between Africa and China in space science and technology, with a focus on leveraging innovation to address the continent's developmental challenges. 

Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report.