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Mapping South Africa’s transport challenges

In 1991, when Eskom contacted the CSIR with its need to visualise corona discharges on power distribution networks, no one could guess that two decades later the new start-up company resulting from

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The CSIR is overseeing the design and construction of South Africa’s first purpose-designed science centre in Cofimvaba in the Eastern Cape.

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Monday, November 25, 2019 - 00:00

The CSIR has developed a "novel liver toxicity model which aims to predict best treatment outcome for patients in Africa". This synthetic biology technology will inform a digital precision medicine platform which can help predict the adverse effects of drugs based on unique African genetics. 

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The CSIR microfluidic foundry facility in Pretoria is a clean room where silicon wafer moulds are manufactured.

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Monday, June 14, 2021 - 00:00

Under a unique tripartite partnership NEPAD, CSIR and Stellenbosch University will upscale and commercialise home-grown innovations on the continent. Join us on 22 June 2021 for the launch of the AUDA-NEPAD Centre of Excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation.

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021 - 00:00

 

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South Africa is among the driest countries in the world, with an average annual rainfall of approximately 490 mm, of which only approximately 10% end up in the country’s rivers. 

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Friday, February 3, 2023 - 09:15

CSIR Group Executive: Advanced Chemistry and Life Sciences Dr Rachel Chikwamba and Founder and CEO of Sunflower Therapeutics PBC Dr Kerry Love explore how to ensure a more secure future for African health.
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Tuesday, June 27, 2017 - 00:00

The CSIR is using its expertise and technologies to help understand how environmental issues affect security, access to resources and development in Africa. The organisation has partnered with universities and governments across Africa, as well as the U.S. Africa Command, which is responsible for the U.S. government’s interaction with Africa on various issues, including humanitarian aid, military support and environmental needs.