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Dr Kenny Tenza signing the Memorandum of Understanding with Coega Chief Executive Officer, Mr Themba Koza

CSIR and Coega sign MoU to foster technological innovation and collaboration

Recently, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Coega Development Corporation (Coega), a leading public entity responsible for managing the Coega Special Economic Zone in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaboration aimed at advancing research, technology development, innovation, and knowledge sharing.

This public partnership marks a major milestone in South Africa’s push toward an innovation-led economy. It will enhance industrial competitiveness, catalyse job creation, and position South Africa as a leader in sustainable technology development. It signals a shared commitment to harnessing each party’s expertise to support South Africa’s reindustrialisation and technological advancement.

Technology for Africa - within planetary boundaries

In the latest edition of ScienceScope, we feature some of the CSIR’s work to help meet the needs of the continent while answering critical questions about how it can contribute to global sustainable development goals. Read and watch stories about science, technology, and innovation for a sustainable future.

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CHPC’s Student Cluster Competition team secures 2nd place at international supercomputing contest

High performance computing competition winners

13/06/2025

The Centre for High Performance Computing (CHPC) team that participated in the international Student Cluster Competition at the ISC25 Conference held from 10-12 June 2025 in Hamburg, Germany, has secured second place overall in the online component of the competition, defeating 21 other university teams across the globe.

The placement was announced at the awards ceremony on 12 June 2025.

A pact to empower Eastern Cape communities through renewable energy initiatives

13/06/2025

The CSIR and the Cookhouse Wind Farm Community Trust have entered into a collaborative agreement to drive socioeconomic development in the Eastern Cape towns of Adelaide, Bedford, Cookhouse and Somerset East. On 16 May 2025, during a signing ceremony held in Gqeberha, the two parties formalised their partnership through a memorandum of understanding (MoU), which outlines plans to introduce a range of collaborative programmes focused on innovative socioeconomic development initiatives for the beneficiary communities.

African Biomanufacturing Workforce Training and Skills Development Programme

Africa biomanufacturing training programme

09/06/2025

The Biopharmaceutical Quality course provides comprehensive competency building and skill transfer across all aspects relating to biomanufacturing, with an emphasis on quality control considerations and hands-on training on key downstream unit operations, including fill and finish.

The course will run for four weeks, comprising two weeks of online sessions followed by two weeks of in-person training at the CSIR campus in Pretoria, South Africa.

CSIR@80 | G-STIC Conference 2025

10/08/2025 - 08:00 to 10/10/2025 - 16:30

7th Annual South African National Research Data Workshop 2025

07/02/2025 - 08:00 to 07/03/2025 - 17:30

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President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers concluding remarks to the CSIR stakeholders

President Cyril Ramaphosa conducts a tour of the facilities at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation. Video by South African Government

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers concluding remarks to the CSIR stakeholders

Scientists called in as wind disrupts fruit exports in Cape Town

A farm-to-fork app for emerging poultry farmers

Limpopo poultry farmers are using the ILIMA app to monitor their chickens’ feeding habits, vaccinations, thermal comfort, mortalities and sales. The app was developed by CSIR researchers alongside small-scale farmers to ensure that it has all the features they need to digitise farm management and to connect them securely to their suppliers and markets.

A farm-to-fork app for emerging poultry farmers

Mines and manufacturers rely on CSIR testing for safe, quality products

The CSIR ensures that products in the mining industry and beyond are safe and of high quality. Our rope testing laboratory, self-contained self-rescuer testing laboratory and mechanical testing laboratory are national assets in terms of the facilities and expertise we have available to support South African businesses.

Mines and manufacturers rely on CSIR testing for safe, quality products

A new generation of ocean experts to tackle climate change

Explore the future of industrial work at the CSIR Learning Factory

The CSIR’s Learning Factory is a space where South Africa’s current and future workforce can explore technologies of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) hands-on.

Explore the future of industrial work at the CSIR Learning Factory

The CSIR’s Learning Factory is a space where South Africa’s current and future workforce can explore technologies of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) hands-on.

Cofimvaba learners log green scores for CSIR-designed science centre

South Africa’s first net-zero science centre, designed by CSIR research architects, is now an ongoing citizen science experiment in green building practices and a model for future buildings. Learners from two nearby high schools in Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape, use tablets to score the building’s thermal performance, while its water and energy efficiency are monitored in a digital twin building.

Cofimvaba learners log green scores for CSIR-designed science centre

Reading for meaning in Sepedi, isiZulu, English and Afrikaans

Reading for meaning in Sepedi, isiZulu, English and Afrikaans: We are piloting the Ngiyaqonda! literacy app to help South African children read for meaning in their home language.

Reading for meaning in Sepedi, isiZulu, English and Afrikaans

Reading for meaning in Sepedi, isiZulu, English and Afrikaans: We are piloting the Ngiyaqonda! literacy app to help South African children read for meaning in their home language.

Satellite ocean colour maps warn abalone farmers of harmful algae

Scientists from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) developed ocean colour and temperature data from satellites that is easy to access as an online tool. The work forms part of the country’s ocean economy plan to boost aquaculture jobs.

Satellite ocean colour maps warn abalone farmers of harmful algae

Scientific support for South African cannabis products

Local cannabis cosmetic business Green House Village is one of 23 SMMEs that the CSIR has supported with the development of high-quality, regulatory-compliant, safe, efficacious and affordable cannabis products for local and international markets.