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Three-wheeling towards electric vehicles in South Africa

CSIR researchers are experimenting with concepts for rugged, modular bikes and trikes that run on electric motors. From ride-hailing services to mobile…

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CSIR launches Africa’s first microencapsulation facility to boost local health, cosmetic innovation

Local manufacturers now less reliant on similar but costly overseas facilities The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has launched a…

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Limpopo ICT Forum, DCDT and CSIR to jointly host a three-day Cybersecurity Awareness Webinar Series: “Your Data, Your Power: Hlayiseka!

Joint Media advisory In today’s connected world, data has become one of our most valuable assets. Every click, share and download shapes our digital…

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Bestmed and CSIR mark 32 years of running for health and community impact

Joint Media Release 15 October 2025 – Bestmed Medical Scheme is proud to continue its trusted partnership with the Council for Scientific and…

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CSIR to launch Africa’s first CO₂ Supercritical Encapsulation Facility

On Friday, 17 October, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will launch a pioneering CO₂ Supercritical Encapsulation Facility (SCEF…

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CSIR set to host its 9th biennial conference in partnership with G-STIC

Joint media advisory The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), an entity within the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, is…

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Loadshedding down 82% in H1 2025 as demand eases and EAF edges up, but tariffs still exceed inflation

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has released annual reports on power generation statistics in South Africa, covering the period from…

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Human settlements and regions
Africa’s leaders must confront urban informality alongside climate threats

Despite much-needed investment in rural areas to curb rapid urbanisation, sprawling informal settlements remain a fact of life in Africa. Dr Mark Napier, an…

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