Big business from abroad is turning its attention to developing regions such as southern Africa for its next growth frontier, with opportunities being meagre in already developed countries. Unlike governments, multinational corporations do not see political boundaries when they consider a region,...
Emerging CSIR woman researcher receives 2013 JD Roberts Award
The JD Roberts Award for emerging researchers was presented to Alize le Roux of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) last night (26 September 2013) at a gala event at Murray & Roberts in Bedfordview. The award is a long-standing (more than 30 years) tradition between Murray &...
The CSIR demonstrates high standards of science and positive financial results
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has once again demonstrated high standards of science, financial sustainability and corporate governance during its 2012/13 financial year, says the organisation's CEO, Dr Sibusiso Sibisi. Sibisi says that the CSIR has delivered positive f...
Issued jointly by the CSIR, Imperial Logistics and Stellenbosch University
Decade of logistics cost information now available Increased fuel price still biggest cost driver A decade’s information on the country’s logistics costs and efficiency is now available with the launch of the 10th State of Logistics™ survey for South Africa. The survey was released in Johannesbur...
CSIR experts aiding Eskom infrastructure planning
Enabling the expansion of electricity infrastructure in SA Environmental specialists from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) are helping the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) and Eskom to streamline the e...
Urban planning research expert receives 2014 JD Roberts award
Johannesburg, 1 August 2014 - The 2014 JD Roberts Award was presented to Dr Louis Waldeck at a ceremony hosted at the CSIR International Convention Centre. Dr Waldeck leads the Urban Simulation Component of the Integrated Planning and Development Modelling project at the CSIR, through which a sim...
The CSIR reports sound science, governance and financial performance
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) reported positive results and maintained its track record of an unqualified audit for the 2013/14 financial year. CSIR Chief Executive Officer, Dr Sibusiso Sibisi, said the organisation was committed to delivering high-quality scientific r...
The CSIR and Stellenbosch University renew an agreement on multidisciplinary research collaboration
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Stellenbosch University (SU) renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) following successful collaboration between the two organisations in various areas of research and development. Recognising the important role played by science co...
Mining sector to benefit from the CSIR's multidisciplinary research, development and innovation approach
South Africa’s Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) continues to undertake research, development and innovation to benefit the South African mining sector. The organisation was recently selected as a partner organisation to deliver the Mine Health and Safety Council’s Centre of E...
Transport and freight logistics researcher wins the 2015 JD Roberts Award
The 2015 JD Roberts Award for Emerging Researchers was presented to Dr Jacomine Grobler for her contribution to the development of mathematical models and optimisation algorithms, which solve industrial engineering problems at a ceremony hosted by construction and engineering group Murray & Rober...