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Zero Waste: A Key Tool Against Climate Change As the immense threat of climate change looms, urgent and widescale action is needed to mitigate its devastating environmental impacts. Implementing zero waste principles by reducing consumption, reusing products and recycling materials is a potent

Why manufacturing a key vaccine in South Africa is so important Vaccines have changed our world - significantly curbing the effects of many human infectious diseases worldwide, drastically reducing child mortality rates and eradicating major pathogens, such as smallpox. Despite this, universal

Nuclear Medicine, the Future of Health Innovation The history of nuclear medicine in South Africa reflects the strong link between government investments in science and technology and advances in healthcare. As a result of these investments, new nuclear medicine procedures have been developed that

Creating a Better World by Providing Access to Circular Technology Innovations When it comes to the circular economy in South Africa, there's no shortage of remarkable ideas or talented individuals. At the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), we collaborate with innovative minds and companies