We are laser-focused on affordable HIV diagnostics for Africa
African Laser Centre pairs Cairo’s signal-booster nanoparticles with Pretoria’s biophotonicsIn 2026, the CSIR and Cairo University began developing an…
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Retired supercomputers power Africa's problem-solver pipeline
Big science hardware gets second life as students train and compete in high-performance computing In February 2026, CSIR senior engineer Samuel Mathekga…
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Namibia and Lesotho think smart on roads
Climate-ready road networks and digitisation is Africa’s route forward, say CSIR researchers Road authorities in Namibia and Lesotho are digitising their…
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African researchers to map biodata of African cancer patients
The CSIR has partnered with Ghanaian biotech firm Yemaachi to map African cancer patients’ DNA, RNA and proteins. In February 2025, Yemaachi and global…
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SA-Egypt power-up on African solar electricity products
From the south to the north, contractors and customers on the continent expect solar photovoltaic (PV) modules, or solar panels, to perform for 25 to 30 years…
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UNESCO’s new roadmap for ocean carbon research
Published 25 February 2026The ocean absorbs around 25% of carbon dioxide from human activities, but a new report warns that more research is needed to…
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AdNotes wins SMME Award at GovTech 2025 with groundbreaking use of CSIR’s S-GLSD technology
In a landmark moment for South African innovation, AdNotes was awarded the prestigious SMME Award at GovTech 2025 (held from 8 to 10 September 2025); a victory…
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CSIR and UK advance Sodium-ion battery tech for South Africa’s sustainable energy future
As the global trend towards clean energy accelerates, countries are urgently seeking reliable, cost-effective battery technologies to support the integration…
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