First waste management outlook for Africa – publication launched in Pretoria
Recycling only 4% of the waste it generates, Africa has become a dumping ground for waste, particularly hazardous waste, often from developed countries. A far…
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Connecting Africa through 5G broadband technologies
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is currently developing a 5G testbed, to prepare for the advent of 5G technologies and to ensure that…
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Discovery of a new coastal current off Madagascar
South African, Malagasy and French researchers have discovered the existence of a coastal current off Madagascar. The newly-described current, the South-west…
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Biorefinery facility launched to address biomass waste challenges, boost industry competitiveness
The South African government has launched a R37.5 million biorefinery facility in Durban, which is set to extract maximum value from biomass waste. The…
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CSIR uses 3D printing technologies to inspire rural learners to join world of science
Young scientists are using 3D printing technologies to enthuse the next generation of engineers at the National Science Festival, also known as…
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CSIR welcomes new Minister of Science and Technology
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) welcomes the appointment of Ms Mamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane as the new Minister of Science and Technology…
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Atlas to help South Africa’s sectors respond to climate change
The second edition of an atlas showing South Africa’s vulnerability to climate change has been launched in Johannesburg, to help the country’s economic and…
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CSIR shares its research on HIV-1 detection at an international conference
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) presented its research findings on laser-based HIV diagnostics at the world’s largest photonics…
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CSIR showcases tech for mining safety at the Mining Indaba
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) showcases some of the latest technologies to improve safety in the mining sector. These innovative…
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An early warning system could be an answer to fatalities in SA mines
South Africa's mines remain one of the most hazardous working environments in the country, with seismic activity and rock bursts resulting in injuries and…
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CSIR’s young researcher perseveres against all odds
Growing up in a community with a lack of resources to stimulate learning, and being surrounded by poverty, substance abuse, and high numbers of child-headed…
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Students to represent SA at supercomputing competition in Germany next year
South African students from different universities will represent the country at the International Student Cluster Competition hosted at the 2018 International…
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Africa must participate in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The next industrial revolution must be inclusive and the science community must ensure that young people are empowered to participate, says Deputy President…
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Students present ideas to tackle cybercrime at the CHPC conference
Innovative ideas to prevent cybercrimes in South Africa will be on top of the agenda at the annual Centre for High Performance Computing (CHPC) conference…
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Research progress in effective and affordable treatment of mine wastewater
Researchers at the CSIR are building on their early successes in the development of technologies for the treatment of mine wastewater by developing a pilot…
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CSIR nano-centre celebrates 10 years of ground-breaking research
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is celebrating 10 years of conducting world-class research and development in the field of…
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