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CSIR transfers essential oils technology in Northern Cape An essential oils factory established in Onseepkans in the Northern Cape will have a long-term impact on poverty reduction in the region.

Logistics survey calls for drastic changes to prevent gridlock South Africa's fast-growing economy and the resultant increase in freight movement and traffic volumes are placing huge pressure on the country's already strained logistics infrastructure.

Preparing Team SA Africa for 2008 Beijing Olympics The CSIR is currently working with the University of Pretoria to prepare Team South Africa for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The project is funded through a Lotto grant of R1 million awarded to the CSIR.

CSIR web site sports new functionality and look The CSIR web site - www.csir.co.za - is sporting new content and has a new look as part of the CSIR's integrated knowledge dissemination initiative.