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New point-of-care virus diagnostic kits, which will work similarly to a home pregnancy test or a Covid-19 rapid test, could soon help tomato, potato and banana farmers in South Africa detect outbre
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in collaboration with the South African Broadcasting Corporation, will once again be part of the South African elections, utilising its election night prediction model for the 2024 national and provincial elections. This model was first introduced by the CSIR during the 1999 general elections.
Eskom, in conjunction with the Technology Localisation Implementation Unit (TLIU), a Department of Science and Technology (DST) programme hosted at the CSIR will be hosting a supplier forum at the CSIR International Convention Centre, in Pretoria on 13 to 14 May 2019.
The CSIR Biorefinery Industry Development Facility invites SMMEs, black industrialists, municipalities, HEIs and RTOs to participate in the expression of interest: ACCELERATED IMPLEMENTATION OF BIOREFINERY TECHNOLOGIES.
Call closes Friday, 5 February 2021
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In late May, the CSIR represented by Board Chairperson, Professor Thokozani Majozi, and CEO, Dr Thulani Dlamini, announced that it has developed and adopted a new strategy and structure. The fundamental objective of this new approach, created under a programme called Project Synapse, is to strengthen the CSIR’s support for and development of South African industry. Read more...
Dr Mthunzi-Kufa is the Research Group Leader of the CSIR Biophotonics research. She is an esteemed member of the Order of Mapungubwe, one of the highest honours awarded to citizens who have made outstanding contributions to the country.
As the lead for biophotonics research at the CSIR, Dr Mthunzi-Kufa optically manipulates cells at the microscopic scale. Her work is making significant contributions to the field of biophotonics and is helping to improve healthcare in South Africa.
The Gauteng-based Impala Bolt and Nut expanded its toolmaking operations to offer locally produced South African parts to the market, reducing their reliance on imports. The company achieved this through the assistance of the Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) – a program of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition that is driven by the Council for Scientific Industrial Research (CSIR) in support of local economic development.
Speaking at the workshop, CSIR Energy Research Centre Manager, Dr Thabo Hlalele, emphasised the critical role of the partnership between the CSIR and AFD in supporting South Africa’s energy transition.
“As a signatory to the Paris Agreement, South Africa has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. This commitment will lead to an expanded deployment of renewable energy technologies, creating opportunities for South African enterprises to participate in the renewable energy industry and supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. This collaboration between the CSIR and AFD represents a significant step towards understanding the challenges and opportunities South African enterprises face in the rapidly growing renewable energy industry,” says Dr Hlalele.