Wind power potential in South Africa on par with solar - recent CSIR study shows
The potential to produce electricity from wind turbines in South Africa is significantly greater and much more widely spread than initially thought, a recent…
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Eskom and the CSIR sign a new strategic partnership agreement
Eskom and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) today signed a partnership which seeks to synergise the research capabilities of two state-…
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Agrément South Africa awards 38 fit-for-purpose certificates to local and international companies
Agrément South Africa (SA), an agency of the Department of Public Works, managed by the CSIR, awarded 38 fit-for-purpose certificates during the 2015/16…
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Minister Naledi Pandor launches the Biomanufacturing Industry Development Centre at the CSIR
The Minister of Science and Technology Naledi Pandor opened a bio-manufacturing centre in Pretoria at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR…
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CSIR and BITRI to collaborate on dynamic spectrum access research
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation (BITRI) have signed an agreement which…
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CSIR's satellite imagery technology detects signs of sinkhole in Centurion
Scientists at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) recently detected a formation of a sinkhole in Centurion, Pretoria, using state-of-the-…
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Minister Naledi Pandor launches facility for industrial-scale production of nano-structured materials
A facility to produce nano-structured materials for industrial testing was launched at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in Pretoria…
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Media statement issued at the El Nino Summit hosted by the South African Weather Services, ACCESS, CSIR, University of Cape Town, University of Pretoria and Wits University.
Various different research organisations and agencies, both local and international, have been consulted or have made pronouncements on the 2015 El Niño and…
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CSIR International Convention Centre recognised for service excellence
The CSIR International Convention Centre (CSIR ICC) recently won the prestigious Provincial and National Lilizela Tourism Award for Service Excellence in the…
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Management and governance of coastal marine environment in the spotlight
Over 500 local and international marine scientists and biologists are meeting until Friday in Port Edward in KwaZulu-Natal to share knowledge and experiences…
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The CSIR releases annual report, detailing sound all-round performance
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has released its annual report for the 2014/15 financial year, which details the organisation's sound…
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Ground-breaking CSIR study draws links between increased temperatures and human health in Africa
CSIR experts in atmospheric science warn of the potential human health risks resulting from exposure to increased temperatures in Africa. This will assist in…
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CSIR Electronic Warfare Test, Evaluation and Training pod takes to the skies
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has completed the first flight test of its electronics testing, evaluation and training pod, also…
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CSIR projects drastic temperature increase over Africa
CSIR climate modellers believe that 2015 is on its way to be the warmest year ever recorded. This is partially due to climate-change, and partially due to a…
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5th CSIR conference to feature world-renowned experts
In celebrating its 70th year of research, development and innovation, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (the CSIR) has put together an…
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First half of 2015 sees financial benefits from renewable energy with huge cost savings
Financial Benefits 2015: Study A second independent study by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) found that renewable energy from South…
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