Articles about CSIR

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 ‘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.

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.

VIDEO: Inside the CSIR’s cyber security, robotics hubs

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research prioritises home-grown cyber security innovations, as cyber crime continues to bite.

VIDEO: CSIR marks 80 years of innovation, ingenuity

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research looks to continue being the first in the world with scientific and technology research, as the institution reaches 80 years of existence.

Top ICT tenders: Provinces focus on hardware refresh

This week’s tender roundup sees provincial government departments looking to their infrastructure requirements.

ACSA unveils R21.7bn modernisation, tech drive at SA airports

The investments include biometric-enabled passenger journeys, predictive maintenance systems, and aviation research partnerships with the CSIR and The Innovation Hub.

Top ICT tenders: CSIR targets network refresh

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research embarks on projects to enhance security, ensure access and modernise its telephony system.

CSIR Career Day to ignite interest in STEMI among young learners

The annual event aims to empower and expose learners to science, technology, engineering, mathematics and innovation.

CSIR welcomes GMES integration into African Space Agency

The think-tank calls the move a pivotal moment for African space science, environmental monitoring and sustainable development.

Top ICT tenders: COGTA pursues smart cities plans

The Department of Cooporative Governance and Traditional Affairs identifies six municipalities for redesign and refurbishment as smart cities.

Nzimande seconds CSIR exec to drive tech innovation

Minister Blade Nzimande seconds the CSIR’s Dr Kenny Tenza to the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation for 12 months.