Research study offers solutions for spring management in groundwater dependent rural communities
Spring management in groundwater dependent rural communities The research outcomes of the Spring 4 Life (uMthombo wempilo) project – funded by the Water…
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Simplifying the complexity of biodiversity – CSIR contributes to flagship publication
Simplifying the complexity of biodiversityResearchers at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have co-authored the recently published…
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Gizmo – the CSIR buoy keeping track of water at Theewaterskloof Dam
In the midst of the country’s challenges in ensuring water quality for all, a team of researchers at the CSIR has applied their expertise to improve their…
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CSIR to receive TVWS telecoms equipment to boost broadband internet connectivity in rural communities
Broadband internet connectivity in rural communitiesOn Thursday, 16 November 2023, the Korean Government through the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency…
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CSIR scientists help shape the path towards a green hydrogen economy at the second South African Green Hydrogen Summit
A team of CSIR scientists contributed to showcasing the potential of renewable energy production and green hydrogen priorities during the second South African…
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CSIR to host Energy Storage Partnership stakeholder forum
Media advisory The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in collaboration with the World Bank and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and…
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Transport Month - CSIR on the right lane
Fostering collaborative innovation toward a sustainable and inclusive future The CSIR's participation at this year's prestigious Smarter Mobility Africa Summit…
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Modelling wave energy to transform our ports
Meet Benjy Oliver Image Benjy Oliver studied extreme wave events as part of his Master’s and is now…
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Passionate about the economy of ports
As part of his Master’s, Mlungisi Gumede has set out to determine the effects of extreme weather conditions, specifically wind, on the Port of Cape Town.…
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Making technology and innovation important at the ports
Vuyo Ndayi is a Capetonian who grew up near the ocean and Cape Town harbour. He combined his love for his environment and for all things engineering to first…
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Constructing physical models for port studies
Meet Rosco Platen Exciting projects are always in the pipeline at the CSIR’s Coastal Engineering and Port Infrastructure Model Hall in Stellenbosch. The…
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Climate experts gather to address South Africa's growing extreme weather challenges
South Africa's growing extreme weather challenges The Alliance for Collaboration on Climate and Earth Systems Science (ACCESS) programme at the Council for…
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CSIR helping build Africa’s blue economy through green ports
The equal partner strife: port development and the natural environment Researchers from the CSIR have contributed to finding innovate ways of integrating…
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Agreement to help understand impact of wind disruption on Cape Town port operations signed
Gusting winds in Cape Town are not a new problem; however, they are a persistent problem at one of the busiest ports in South Africa where, anecdotally, the…
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From Vuwani to Cape Town – studying the impact of wind extremes on the city’s port
Meet Khangale Khuthadzo Is the Port of Cape Town becoming windier? Answering this question is the task of Khangale Khuthadzo, a young PhD candidate who is…
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CSIR C3 - Industrial development requires innovation
Industrial development requires innovation “There is no industrial development without innovation. Science and technology must ensure that the established…
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