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A World-Class African Research And Development Organisation Established Through An Act Of Parliament in 1945
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research undertakes directed, multidisciplinary research and technological innovation that contributes to the improved quality of life of South Africans.
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CSIR and City of Tshwane develop integrated real-time intelligence dashboard
CSIR and City of Tshwane develop integrated real-time intelligence dashboard
Monitoring its suite of municipal functions, corporate fleet and business units that…
View MoreScience-led dam rehabilitation and irrigation schemes boost Zambia's water security
Science-led dam rehabilitation and irrigation schemes boost Zambia's water security
CSIR leads gender-inclusive climate action alongside vulnerable…
View MorePineapples and tomatoes thrive with CSIR bio-mulch
Pineapples and tomatoes thrive with CSIR bio-mulch
Bio-plastic covers yield good results in Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa
View MoreA sliver of brown skin for a world of new medicines
A sliver of brown skin for a world of new medicines
Cell lines that are African-owned, African-housed and African-controlled
View MoreCSIR scientist recognised with prestigious NASA Group Achievement Award for Biodiversity Science
CSIR scientist recognised with prestigious NASA Group Achievement Award for Biodiversity Science
CSIR congratulates Prof. Moses Cho on being recognised as part of the team awarded the…
View MorePlans for local e-waste recycling in Nigeria, South Africa
Plans for local e-waste recycling in Nigeria, South Africa
CSIR researchers say value from old phones and laptops can stay in Africa
View MoreShifting from linear to circular with 2026 Environmental Days!
Shifting from linear to circular with 2026 Environmental Days!
Join us in catalysing the circular economy by celebrating its connected environmental…
View MoreCreating recycling value in a circular economy
Creating recycling value in a circular economy
Recycling has long been on the environmental agenda.
View MoreCircular economy for mushrooming cities
Circular economy for mushrooming cities
The industrial ecology tools are deployed to support a sustainable transition in urban…
View MoreSouth Africa’s youth essential in the circular economy
South Africa’s youth essential in the circular economy
Intensifying environmental education and awareness among South African youth remains a…
View MoreReuse and recognised standards for ‘pensioned’ solar PVs needed for circularity
Reuse and recognised standards for ‘pensioned’ solar PVs needed for circularity
End-of-life solar PV modules typically retain around 80% of their original efficiency.
View MoreDriving a just transition to circular plastic packaging
Driving a just transition to circular plastic packaging
Contributory article by Nicole Crozier.
View MorePlastic Reboot project advancing circular solutions in SA’s food and beverage industry
Plastic Reboot project advancing circular solutions in SA’s food and beverage industry
Plastic Reboot is a global programme implemented in 15 countries, including South Africa.
View MoreAngola’s idle television airwaves to provide affordable satellite internet
Angola’s idle television airwaves to provide affordable satellite internet
Luanda pilot links CSIR’s TV white spaces technology with ANGOSAT-2
View MoreThe push for African environmental data tools amid storm and ol spill risks
The push for African environmental data tools amid storm and ol spill risks
Western Indian Ocean partners plan smart coastal warnings after a decade of…
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