Minister Tito Mboweni: Medium Term Budget Policy Statement 2018
The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement is a central part of our planning as a country. It is designed to outline how we spend scarce resources for the benefit…
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CSIR chief scientist addresses UNFCCC governments on global warming issues
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the Summary for Policymakers of its Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C, on 8 October 2018…
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CSIR Biomanufacturing Industry Development Centre hosts SMME knowledge sharing session
A host of entrepreneurs and stakeholders joined the CSIR Biomanufacturing Industry Development Centre (BIDC) team for an SMME sharing session on Friday, 21…
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CSIR pioneers the low-cost treatment of domestic wastewater in Africa
The CSIR-developed algae wastewater treatment technology has proven successful at two sites in South Africa and is ready to be exported. The low-cost…
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CSIR publications take second runner-up spot in SA Publications Awards
The CSIR Annual Report and ScienceScope each took the second runner-up spot in their respective categories at the SA Publications Awards, which were held on 14…
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CSIR researcher cracks unconventional method to enhance the brightness of solid-state lasers
A journal paper titled Brightness Enhancement in a Solid State Laser by mode of Transformation by the CSIR’s Dr Darryl Naidoo, has been published in the…
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Draft white paper on science, technology and innovation
The Minister of Science and Technology, Ms MT Kubayi-Ngubane, has released this draft of the 2018 White Paper on Science, Technology and Innovation for public…
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CSIR female researchers at the forefront of health research
Media advisory Female researchers from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will brief the media on some of the ground-breaking research…
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CSIR aims to attract youth to STEM field at annual Sasol TechnoX
The CSIR aims to attract the next generation of scientists at the 18th annual Sasol TechnoX, currently underway in Sasolburg, Free State province. The Sasol…
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Targeted research needed on potential impacts and opportunities around waste
South Africa is set to launch its first Research Chairs to assist in addressing the challenges and opportunities around solid waste management. The Department…
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CSIR informs water requirements of SA’s multi-billion rand deciduous fruit industry
With exports raking in billions of rand annually, South Africa’s apple growers form an important part of the country’s economic development. However, their…
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Advanced manufacturing awards to recognise and inspire South Africa's manufacturers
National awards officially recognising innovation and excellence in Advanced Manufacturing will be hosted for the first time in South Africa during November…
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Benefits of recycling plastics in SA under the spotlight at Innovation Forum
The challenges and opportunities in the plastics industry in South Africa will top the agenda at the annual Innovation Forum taking place in Johannesburg, on…
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New system to help Transnet monitor the condition of its locomotives
CSIR and Transnet engineers are developing the first 13 units of a system that monitors the condition of Transnet’s locomotives, following the earlier…
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WEF founder encourages business, government and civil society to embrace fourth Industrial Revolution
The founder and chief executive chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Prof Klaus Schwab, has stressed the importance for government, civil society and…
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WEF founder and chairman to deliver keynote address at young researchers conference
Media advisoryFounder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Professor Klaus Schwab, will deliver the keynote address at the 6th CSIR…
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