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CSIR set to host its 9th biennial conference in partnership with G-STIC

Joint media advisory The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), an entity within the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, is…

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Loadshedding down 82% in H1 2025 as demand eases and EAF edges up, but tariffs still exceed inflation

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has released annual reports on power generation statistics in South Africa, covering the period from…

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Human settlements and regions

Africa’s leaders must confront urban informality alongside climate threats

Despite much-needed investment in rural areas to curb rapid urbanisation, sprawling informal settlements remain a fact of life in Africa. Dr Mark Napier, an…

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Polymer composites

CSIR and Filament Factory launch ground-breaking nano-reinforced polymer composite for advanced applications

Joint Media release Pretoria, South Africa – Filament factory, in collaboration with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has…

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FDCR and SAICSIT CONFERENCE

FDCR2025 Conference champions science-driven path to sustainable digital transformation

As the digital era continues to reshape economies and societies at an unprecedented pace, the Foundational Digital Capabilities Research 2025 (FDCR2025)…

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Plastic free farming

Plastic-free farming takes root in Eastern Cape with CSIR-led biodegradable mulch film trial

A field trial of biodegradable agricultural mulch films is currently underway on a pineapple farm in Peddie, Eastern Cape, marking a significant step forward…

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West coast green hydrogen hub

CSIR leads strategic Master Planning for West Coast green hydrogen hub

The regional planning and support for green hydrogen projects in the Saldanha and West Coast area has received a boost with Freeport Saldanha appointing the…

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G20 Dive into Diagnostics

Joint Press Statement The Republic of South Africa, FIND and CSIR spotlight the power of diagnostics at 4th G20 Health Working Group (HWG) Meeting in…

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