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ScienceScope Volume 22 Number 2 of 2024

In this issue we showcase the CSIR's research, development and innovation support for small, medium and microenterprises in South Africa, across industries.

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MMP and DSI showcase mining modernisation strategies at the 2024 Mining Technology and Innovation Event

During the event, the MMP featured a mix of exhibitions, technological demonstrations, breakaway sessions, an exciting panel discussion and an anchor address by DSTI’s Deputy Director-General, Dr Mmboneni Muofhe; CSIR CEO, Dr Thulani Dlamini and the Minerals Council South Africa CEO, Mzila Mthenjane.

Through MMP’s Advanced Orebody Knowledge (AOK) Programme, the event showcased local and global innovative technologies aimed at creating “glass-rock” environments for mining development and technology adoption in South Africa.

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Events

CSIR showcases its Network Systems Applications technologies at AI Expo Africa

21/11/2024

The AI Expo Africa is a mainstay event on the calendar for AI practitioners and technology enthusiasts across the African continent, boasting a community of over fifty thousand members. With the rapid increase in attention placed on AI and the successes of the previous six annual events, the 7th edition of the AI Expo Africa became one of the largest business gatherings of its kind on the African content, attended by enterprise buyers, government stakeholders, private sector decision makers, international trade missions, vendors, small, medium and micro enterprises and global brands, all focused on real-world business applications that can add value to businesses and operations.

MMP hosts a mining technology and innovation showcase event

18/11/2024

On Monday, 18 November 2024, the Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) an entity of the Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation (DSTI) hosts the 2024 Mining Technology and Innovation Showcase event at the CSIR International Convention Centre.

CSIR supports nature-based solutions for water security at SANBI’s 4th Catchment-based Indaba

14/11/2024

Population growth and rising demand are putting water demand from rivers in the Western Cape, such as the Berg River, under pressure. This Berg-Breede Catchment is one of seven important water source areas identified and mapped for the Western Cape. This is just one of the issues discussed by water experts at an indaba on water security in the Berg-Breede Catchment.

CSIR Biocatalysis Roadshow

10/28/2024 - 07:45 to 11/26/2024 - 17:45

2024 CHPC National Conference

12/01/2024 - 08:00 to 12/04/2024 - 17:15

Registrations for the 2024 Centre for High Performance Computing National Conference are open.

Event details:

Multimedia Gallery

CSIR Transport Safety Laboratory (TSL)

CSIR Transport Safety Laboratory (TSL) is a state-of-the-art facility that is part of the country’s efforts to reduce road fatalities and improve transport infrastructure through scientific research, data-driven solutions, and advanced technologies.

CSIR Transport Safety Laboratory (TSL)

Creating a circular plastics economy in South Africa

Plastics have become a central part of our lives, from their use in agriculture to the convenience they provide in single-use packaging. However, the mismanagement of plastic can result in significant environmental and economic impacts.

Creating a circular plastics economy in South Africa

A wide-area surveillance system that detects and classifies moving entities automatically

The CSIR has developed a next-generation radar system that has reduced poaching in areas of the Kruger National Park where that system has been deployed.

A wide-area surveillance system that detects and classifies moving entities automatically

The CSIR has developed a next-generation radar system that has reduced poaching in areas of the Kruger National Park where that system has been deployed.

CSIR mining Competency Based Training

This video showcases the specialised training the CSIR has offered the mining industry for several years at its Kloppersbos testing and training facility. It further introduces the new Competency-Based training capabilities which promote superior training methodologies underpinned by Virtual Reality technology.

CSIR mining Competency Based Training

Reinventing the Future of Mining Together

This video focuses on the work the CSIR has embarked on in navigating towards implementing its innovation strategy and repositioning itself as the research, development, and innovation partner of choice for the mining industry. It further punts how the CSIR intends to continually develop niche capabilities and fit-for-purpose solutions for the sector.

Reinventing the Future of Mining Together

A kit for the early detection of kidney injury

Equipping agribusinesses with tools to support sustainable farming practices

The CSIR has piloted a nationwide project that identified and trained small-scale farmers and staff on technologies to process food waste into biocompost that can replace expensive chemical fertilisers. The farmers completed the comprehensive Food Waste Entrepreneurship Course which encompasses practices that support the circular economy.

Equipping agribusinesses with tools to support sustainable farming practices

Reshaping the global underrepresentation of African genetics in science

One in 12 people are admitted to hospital in South Africa not because of the disease they have, but because of the adverse reactions from the drugs they take. Much of this is due to the diverse genetics inherent in the African population.

Reshaping the global underrepresentation of African genetics in science

Technology to affordably produce ‘green’ cement

From data to meaningful decisions

The fourth industrial revolution has ushered in an era in which predictions and modelling will add even more value to data. CSIR statisticians and data scientists are using data to create prediction tools that assist stakeholders in their decision-making.