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Navigating a course towards blue economies and making positive changes in ports was the core concern at this year’s African Harbour Masters’ Conference. Held from 2 to 4 April 2025 in Cape Town, the CSIR participated in high-level discussions, exhibitions and networking opportunities to foster collaboration and drive sustainable growth within the port and maritime sector. Joining 150 conference delegates, #TeamCSIR showcased its advanced capabilities to provide smart and innovative solutions for sustainable port operations in Africa and beyond. Click here to read this story.
Held under the theme, “Implementing Science-Based Solutions and Strategies for Coastal Resilience”, the duo from the CSIR’s Coastal Systems and Earth Observation Research Group showcased the recent research findings from their PhDs indicating that the increasing pressure that South African coastal zones and ecosystems are facing stem from anthropogenic factors.
Omarjee shared the findings of a study based on the daily influence of eutrophication on pH in aquatic ecosystems. Here, laboratory experiments were conducted to determine the influence of aquatic biomass on pH variability during diurnal intervals.
CSIR researchers are developing the antibody-based biotechnology behind the rapid tests in partnership with the Agricultural Research Council (ARC), starting with tomato spotted wilt virus, pepper ringspot virus and banana bunchy top virus, respectively. Click here to read this story.
The CSIR hereby invites applications from researchers in South Africa or across Africa with active collaborations with researchers at South African universities for bursary support for students, who intend to further their postgraduate studies in laser and laser application-related disciplines at South African universities in 2025.
The CSIR Transport Safety Laboratory (TSL) plays a critical role in promoting the safe and efficient movement of people and goods across South Africa.
Abalone farmers along South Africa’s coast are now using ocean colour maps to track marine algal blooms that could harm their export molluscs. Scientists from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) developed ocean colour and temperature data from satellites that is easy to access as an online tool. The work forms part of the country’s ocean economy plan to boost aquaculture jobs.
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is inviting proposals for the Rental Pool Programme (RPP) for the 2026/27 financial year.