The CSIR joined government, industry and research partners in celebrating two decades of the Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) at an event hosted during Africa Aerospace and Defence on Thursday, 17 September 2026.
Hosted by the CSIR since 2006 and implemented in partnership with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), AISI provides critical support to small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) by helping them de-risk technologies, develop products and access world-class research infrastructure and expertise.
Over the past decade alone, AISI has:
• Supported 142 SMMEs;
• Contributed to the creation and retention of 1 236 jobs;
• …
Big Five: The term “Big Five” refers to the five most sought-after animals to see on
safari: lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinoceroses.

The Howling Swede
Where do I go to post a FREE Event listing?
Broomspun
Droewors – dried sausage [droo-ah-vors] A term used to describe a dried sausage, very similar to biltong or the German bratwurst or mettwurst.