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GMES and Africa programme now the African Space Agency as continental flagship initiative

In a landmark moment for continental space development, the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) and Africa programme, which is the flagship…

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South African collaboration pioneers personalised leukaemia treatment for Africa

In a first for the African continent, the CSIR, in collaboration with clinicians from the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) at Chris Hani Baragwanath…

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CSIR youth takes centre stage at G20 Ministerial Youth Outreach Programme 2025

As the world increasingly looks to young leaders to shape tomorrow’s solutions, #TeamCSIR youth are not just ready, they are already leading the way!On…

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CSIR marks decades of excellence in mechanical testing and safety solutions

The CSIR mechanical testing laboratory is uniquely positioned to support the mining industry with its testing and inspection services. Established as the…

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Pioneering Earth Observation technologies for sustainable Blue Economy in Africa

Earth Observation (EO) has traditionally followed a predictable pattern: satellites capture images from space, transmit them to ground stations during…

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From data to impact: CSIR co-hosts solution-driven Southern African Regional Stakeholder Workshop

From 17 to 18 June 2025, the CSIR, which anchors the Marine and Coastal Operations for Southern Africa (MarCOSIO) project under the auspices of the GMES and…

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CSIR co-hosts preparatory school to support technological progress and capacity building in Africa

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) co-hosts the preparatory school for Network for Zero-defect and Zero-waste Digital Manufacturing for…

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#TeamCSIR advances decarbonisation ambitions at African Green Hydrogen Summit 2025

Top-level discussions about future opportunities of clean energy took centre stage at the African Green Hydrogen Summit as global leaders, investors, energy…

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