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Introduction The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is one of the leading scientific research and technology development organisations in Africa. In partnership with national and international research and technology institutions, CSIR undertakes directed and multidisciplinary research and technology innovation that contributes to the improvement of the quality of life of South Africans. The CSIR’s main site is in Pretoria while it is represented in other provinces of South Africa through regional offices. Background Read more…

The first Biodiversity Information Management Forum (BIMF) was launched in Malawi from 29th to 30th May, 2018 at Malawi Sun Hotel in Blantyre. BIMF provides a platform for biodiversity data holding institutions (researchers) and biodiversity data users to meet and discuss best management of Biodiversity data in order to contribute to sustainable development in the country. The workshop attracted several stakeholders from government institutions, Non-governmental organizations and the private sector. The Director of Environmental Affairs Read more…

Malawi, like other nations, is realizing the need to develop its own space sector. In March 2018 discussions began between the Kyushu Institute of Technology (KYUTECH), Japan and Malawi’s National Commission for Science and Technology—a government arm tasked with developing and supporting scientific innovations that address the nation’s needs—to build Malawi’s first satellite. While Malawi will not join KYUTECH’s upcoming BIRDS project, this very discussion was a significant step in getting the government involved and Read more…

L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards 2019 edition Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science Created in 1998, the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards program identifies and supports eminent women in science throughout the world. Each year, five Awards Laureates are recognized for their contributions to the advancement of science, in Life or Physical Sciences in alternating years. The United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) through L’Oreal-UNESCO for Women in Science Read more…

PUBLIC–PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  CALL FOR RESEARCH PROPOSALS  The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) is participating in a Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI). The SGCI is a 5-year programme which seeks to strengthen the capacities of science granting councils (SGCs) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) to support research and evidence-based policies that will contribute to economic and social development. The objectives of this Initiative are to strengthen the ability of Science Granting Read more…