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Non-profit develops cheaper, faster way for farmers to assess soils

UK-based international non-profit organisation the Earth Rover Programme, which operates in Colombia, Kenya and the UK, has launched its “soilsmology” initiative globally to give farmers, including smallholders, an accurate, non-invasive way to assess soil health. The approach also enables farmers...

Zimbabwe to begin construction of 600MW floating solar plant project next year

By Adekunle Agbetiloye, Business Insider Africa
10 December 2025, 08:10 AM

Zimbabwe plans to begin construction of a 600MW floating solar power plant on Lake Kariba, the world’s largest human-made reservoir, as part of efforts to address worsening electricity shortages and improve energy security. The...

Connect & Collaborate: Elevating MICE in Limpopo

Connect & Collaborate: Elevating MICE in Limpopo is an afternoon networking and knowledge-sharing event hosted by SAACI Limpopo to support growth in the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) sector in the province. Taking place at Meropa Casino & Entertainment World in Polokwane...

Event start date

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 12:00

Event end date

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 12:00

Wine Filtration Method and Apparatus

Many filtration systems overlook a major issue for oxygen-sensitive liquids like wine: oxidation during transfer and filtration. Even small amounts of oxygen can degrade quality. This apparatus provides a closed, inert-gas-pressurized filtration system that keeps wine fully protected from oxygen...

Cadaver Dissection Table

A cadaver dissection table that consists of a long tray designed to hold a cadaver. The tray has openings for fluid drainage and an angled section at one end. The table also has ventilation holes angled toward the flat part of the tray where the cadaver rests. Below the tray is a long bath, and...

From Ground to Governance: Youth Research and Policy Innovation Chart a Path to Confront Tech-Facilitated GBV in South Africa

CDH, in partnership with Gender Rights and Tech (GRIT), hosted the event “From Ground to Governance: Closing the Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence Gap through Research and Policy Innovation,” which served as a crucial global call to action during the 16 Days of Activism for no violence against...

CSIR unveils Hot Isostatic Press facility to boost local manufacturing research and development

11 December 2025: Pretoria, South Africa

A state-of-the-art Hot Isostatic Press (HIP) facility has been unveiled at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in Pretoria to support local companies in advancing their products by enhancing the strength and durability of metal components...

Connecting the Dots: Agriculture’s Path to Prosperity Defined by Collaborative Action

The Agricultural Business Chamber (Agbiz) Media Day, held in Pretoria on 5 December 2025, served as a crucial barometer for the state of South African agriculture, uniting industry experts and media under the theme: “Connecting the Dots: Collaborative Solutions Across Policy, Markets, Logistics &...

Promotion of cooperation between German and African research institutions under the funding line “Ladenburg Horizons”

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The Daimler and Benz Foundation is promoting this cooperation in view of the increasing scientific and political significance of African countries. This initiative aims to establish or maintain contacts between scientists in Germany and African partners.

Closing date

Monday, December 15, 2025 - 12:00

Salivary Biomarkers for the Diagnosis of Tuberculosis (TB) Disease

Advances in diagnostic technologies have expanded the use of saliva as a valuable testing medium. Saliva collection is simple, non-invasive, and avoids many of the challenges associated with blood or sputum sampling, making it highly suitable for point-of-care and community-based screening.
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New Frontier in Precision Diagnostics for Long COVID and Inflammation

This technology introduces a diagnostic method and kit that detects inflammatory diseases by measuring fibrin amyloid microclots (FAM) and Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (NETs) found in patient blood. These two components often bind together to form microclot-associated NETs (MiNETs), which are...