About 140 waste pickers, who had spent years recovering recyclables from a landfill site, say they were given just a day’s notice that it would close
The CSIR continues to play a critical role in addressing South Africa’s developmental challenges, particularly poverty, unemployment and inequality, in line with its mandate. This is according to Dr Thulani Dlamini, chief executive officer of the CSIR, who presented the organisation’s annual report for the 2024/25 financial year this week in Pretoria. Exceeding financial targets […]
The Industrial Biocatalysis Hub drives innovation, transforming local businesses and contributing to the global bioeconomy
Digital technologies such as blockchain, internet of things sensors, AI and machine learning are transforming South African industry
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research has developed satellite ocean colour maps to warn of red tides
A CSIR study analysing 26 years of satellite data reveals how ocean warming is significantly reducing ocean productivity
The CSIR was depicted as a culprit for purchasing certain goods and services using the deviation process, but such a process is allowed and the word ‘culprit’ is thus wrong
An analysis of fake news on social media platforms during the 2024 elections identified the concerning narrative that undermined the integrity of the Electoral Commission of South Africa
Prof Patience Mthunzi-Kufa’s work illuminates the future of healthcare
Prof Linda Godfrey’s quest for a circular South Africa
The Labour Market Intelligence report has found that occupational workers lack hydrogen-specific skills to compete in the global economy
In Gauteng, the single biggest issue right now is water scarcity. In KZN, it is scarcity and the pollution of river systems
Key players collaborate to build precinct, boost technical equipment for adverse weather, improve import/export truck flow, and more
