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CSIR at 80: Innovating for a smarter, safer South Africa

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research is intensifying its focus on science that delivers measurable national impact.

Printing and Imaging

Inside the CSIR’s innovation engine

The CSIR team has engineered a compostable film that matches the strength and shelf life of conventional plastic packaging but decomposes naturally after use.

CSIR’s game-changing technologies to watch in 2025

The CSIR is dedicated to promoting industrial development and fostering a capable state through innovative solutions.

A Meerkat that prevents poaching in the Kruger Park

The Meerkat Wide Area Surveillance System allows SANParks to detect and track poachers over a distance of many kilometres.

Mabatho Hashatsi – helping to develop CSIR’s backbone

Hashatsi is part of the Centre of High-Performance Computing and says technology is the backbone of what the CHPC does at the CSIR.

Leading from the front in AI – CSIR’s Dr Reevana Balmahoon

Dr Balmahoon is determined to change the level of representation of female professionals in the field of data analysis and artificial intelligence.

Dr Tovhowani Ramulongo – power behind lab work and microbes

For Dr Ramulongo, the value that technology can add to processes is highlighted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Wireless World Research Forum presents 40th meeting

The forum partners with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, and will take place in Durban from 31 May to 1 June.

Articles About CSIR (12)

Tech Wins, Listings, Legal Limbo, and Fintech Surge: SA’s Innovation Week

In this week's tech news roundup on ITWeb, CSIR signed 12 new tech licences via CSIR C3, accelerating IP impact. Cell C lists on JSE by year-end with R2.4bn BEE deal via TPC. Online gambling in legal limbo after SCA ruling on roulette bets. Altron’s profit up 15% to R549m despite digital dip; HEPS +22%. Paymenow doubles users to 600k+, 55% YoY transaction growth. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #AWS #Cloud https://www.itweb.co.za/videos/rW1xL75nVe5MRk6m News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/csir-accelerates-market-readiness-of-local-tech-ip/Kjlyr7wB6r1vk6am https://www.itweb.co.za/article/cell-c-listing-to-result-in-r24bn-bee-deal/KA3WwMdzOdOvrydZ www.itweb.co.za/article/online-casino-bets-in-legal-limbo-after-gauteng-ruling/JBwErvn3Om176Db2 https://www.itweb.co.za/article/altron-sees-profit-increase-

CSIR ‘accelerates’ market readiness of local tech, IP

Enterprise unit CSIR C3 makes strides in technology commercialisation, with sound financial performance achieved in the 2024/25 financial year.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Cloud Computing

Security sprawl deepens SA business vulnerability

Companies pile on security tools in a bid to stay ahead of cyber security threats, but inadequate integration weakens resilience, warns Integrity360’s Richard Ford.

Christopher Tredger