Mar
16
The value that logistics adds to the South African economy, contributing to the country’s global competitiveness and sustainability should be greater than the costs. This is according to the 6th State of LogisticsTM survey, the authoritative study on logistics in the country published in March 2010 by the CSIR, IMPERIAL Logistics and Stellenbosch University.
“Global pressures [...]
Feb
23
CSIR brings once-a-week treatment of TB one step closer
February 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Researchers at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) are one step closer to providing Tuberculosis (TB) sufferers with a once-a-week medicinal regime rather than their current daily doses. A preclinical efficacy study demonstrated that TB drugs given once a week over a four-week period were just as effective as daily doses of the drug [...]
Feb
4
Science: real and relevant
February 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment
31 August & 01 September 2010
CSIR International Convention Centre – Pretoria
Every second year, the CSIR dedicates two days at its Science: real and relevant conference to share its research progress, breakthroughs, and impact in an open forum. In 2010, the conference will be shaped around the areas in which the CSIR believes it is equipped [...]