The CSIR continues to play a critical role in addressing South Africa’s developmental challenges, particularly poverty, unemployment and inequality, in line with its mandate. This is according to Dr Thulani Dlamini, chief executive officer of the CSIR, who presented the organisation’s annual report for the 2024/25 financial year this week in Pretoria. Exceeding financial targets […]
The Industrial Biocatalysis Hub drives innovation, transforming local businesses and contributing to the global bioeconomy
Digital technologies such as blockchain, internet of things sensors, AI and machine learning are transforming South African industry
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research has developed satellite ocean colour maps to warn of red tides
A CSIR study analysing 26 years of satellite data reveals how ocean warming is significantly reducing ocean productivity
The CSIR was depicted as a culprit for purchasing certain goods and services using the deviation process, but such a process is allowed and the word ‘culprit’ is thus wrong
An analysis of fake news on social media platforms during the 2024 elections identified the concerning narrative that undermined the integrity of the Electoral Commission of South Africa
Prof Patience Mthunzi-Kufa’s work illuminates the future of healthcare
Prof Linda Godfrey’s quest for a circular South Africa
The Labour Market Intelligence report has found that occupational workers lack hydrogen-specific skills to compete in the global economy
In Gauteng, the single biggest issue right now is water scarcity. In KZN, it is scarcity and the pollution of river systems
Key players collaborate to build precinct, boost technical equipment for adverse weather, improve import/export truck flow, and more
Causes are a growing population, ageing infrastructure, poor governance and leaks
SA Harvest and OneFarm Share are collecting food that would have gone to landfill and redistributing it to vulnerable people
Confusion over sell-by, use-by, best before and expiry dates among consumers drives food waste
They enhance our methods for extracting minerals, planning our cities and maintaining cybersecurity
A CSIR report has put the power utility under scrutiny for under-reporting
load-shedding stages and the megawatts cut. And there is concern that blackouts will intensify in winter
‘Significant intervention’ is needed or the power crisis will deteriorate further, council says
Climate projections show that the eThekwini metro will receive more rain by 2050 that could fall in brief periods
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba holds all the cards in the coming coalition talks
Although the ANC believes it has done okay in these elections, the numbers tell a different tale
The party is struggling to get its base out to vote, despite having a strong presence online and at rallies
ActionSA’s Herman Mashaba says he is ready to negotiate for a coalition in good faith
South Africa’s urban areas are urban heat islands and heat waves will intensify the distress
President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed the investment, noting that it ‘is a leapfrog to cutting edge technology’
The powerships will be more expensive for consumers than wind and solar energy and isn’t required for reliable electricity generation
A new study shows how 45% of the available food supply is wasted in the country
Long droughts may result in dams unable to adequately supply the industrial heartland
The Blue and Green Drop programmes are being relaunched to rebuild SA’s often poorly maintained and ‘looted’ water systems
Mineral resources and energy minister Gwede Mantashe said the transition to renewable energy cannot be an overnight accomplishment.
Temperatures being recorded in some parts of South Africa are already close to the limits at which humans can survive
South African inventions that have changed the world are all underpinned by research, development and significant financial backing — to lose this would be tragic