CSIR unveils Hot Isostatic Press facility to boost local manufacturing research and development
11 December 2025: Pretoria, South Africa A state-of-the-art Hot Isostatic Press (HIP) facility was unveiled at the Council for Scientific and Industrial…
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CSIR, US-based PromptBio partner to power AI-driven precision medicine for Africa
Wednesday, 10 December 2025The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), an entity of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation in South…
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CSIR to launch state-of-the-art Hot Isostatic Press Facility
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will host a media site visit on Tuesday, 11 December 2025, to showcase its state-of-the-art Hot…
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The CSIR releases annual report, detailing sound all-round performance
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has released its Annual Report for the 2024/25 financial year (FY), detailing the organisation’s…
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Three-wheeling towards electric vehicles in South Africa
CSIR researchers are experimenting with concepts for rugged, modular bikes and trikes that run on electric motors. From ride-hailing services to mobile…
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CSIR launches Africa’s first microencapsulation facility to boost local health, cosmetic innovation
Local manufacturers now less reliant on similar but costly overseas facilities The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has launched a…
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Limpopo ICT Forum, DCDT and CSIR to jointly host a three-day Cybersecurity Awareness Webinar Series: “Your Data, Your Power: Hlayiseka!
Joint Media advisory In today’s connected world, data has become one of our most valuable assets. Every click, share and download shapes our digital…
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Bestmed and CSIR mark 32 years of running for health and community impact
Joint Media Release 15 October 2025 – Bestmed Medical Scheme is proud to continue its trusted partnership with the Council for Scientific and…
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CSIR to launch Africa’s first CO₂ Supercritical Encapsulation Facility
On Friday, 17 October, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will launch a pioneering CO₂ Supercritical Encapsulation Facility (SCEF…
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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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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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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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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 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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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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