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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 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…
View MoreQuality medicines from Africa’s knowledge holders
Quality medicines from Africa’s knowledge holders
Regulated herbal remedies from Zimbabwe and Eswatini ready for HIV patients
View MoreNamibia and Lesotho think smart on roads
Namibia and Lesotho think smart on roads
Climate-ready road networks and digitisation are Africa’s route forward, say CSIR…
View MoreRetired supercomputers power Africa's problem-solver pipeline
Retired supercomputers power Africa's problem-solver pipeline
Big science hardware gets second life as students train and compete in high-performance…
View MoreWe are laser-focused on affordable HIV diagnostics for Africa
We are laser-focused on affordable HIV diagnostics for Africa
African Laser Centre pairs Cairo’s signal-booster nanoparticles with Pretoria’s…
View MoreWe can make pain relief drugs more affordable
Taking measurable bites for Stop Food Waste Day
Taking measurable bites for Stop Food Waste Day
The CSIR supports national and global efforts to combat food loss and waste…
View MoreCSIR deepens collaboration with DCDT and ICASA to drive digital innovation in South Africa
CSIR deepens collaboration with DCDT and ICASA to drive digital innovation in South Africa
The CSIR reaffirmed its role in supporting national development through research,…
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