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Bridging the Gap: Mobilising Private Capital to unlock African’s full pottential
26Nov

Bridging the Gap: Mobilising Private Capital to unlock African’s full pottential

SIRDC CEO, Dr. L. Madzingaidzo and ZTS General Manager Mr. S. Dhliwayo are attending the Africa Investment Forum in Rabat,…

Joint Laboratory Agreement with Wuhan University of Science a Technology
26Nov

Joint Laboratory Agreement with Wuhan University of Science a Technology

SIRDC CEO, Dr Leonard Madzingaidzo ( fourth from left ) along with other African representatives signed Agreements with Chinese counterpart…

Cleaner Pyrometallurgy and Lithium Recovery for a Greener Future
25Nov

Cleaner Pyrometallurgy and Lithium Recovery for a Greener Future

Dr Chiwandike presenting on Sustainable Metallurgy from Zimbabwean Ores: Cleaner Pyrometallurgy and Lithium Recovery for a Greener Future in China.

Masawara Medical and Empowerment Outreach
25Nov

Masawara Medical and Empowerment Outreach

SIRDC is participating at the Masawara Medical and Empowerment Outreach in Nyakatsapa, Mutasa training villagers on food preservation and offering…

Sustainable Metallurgy from Zimbabwean Ores: Cleaner Pyrometallurgy and Lithium Recovery for a Greener Future
24Nov

Sustainable Metallurgy from Zimbabwean Ores: Cleaner Pyrometallurgy and Lithium Recovery for a Greener Future

Address by Foreign Guest Dr. Leonard Madzingaidzo, Chief Executive Officer of the Scientific and Industrial Research and Development Centre of…

2025 China- Africa Innovation Cooperation and Development Forum
20Nov

2025 China- Africa Innovation Cooperation and Development Forum

SIRDC CEO, Dr L Madzingaidzo and Deputy Cluster Leader for Mining and Mineral Beneficiation Dr Chiwandike are attending 2025 China-…

NUST educational tour at SIRDC
19Nov

NUST educational tour at SIRDC

NUST Biotechnology students visited SIRDC on an educational tour.

Chinhoyi University STEM Students on an educational tour at SIRDC
10Nov

Chinhoyi University STEM Students on an educational tour at SIRDC

Chinhoyi University STEM Students on an educational tour at SIRDC and were shown how the processing plant works.

ZERA’s stakeholder consultation
10Nov

ZERA’s stakeholder consultation

Energy and Power Cluster Leader, Engineer T Zvavashe presenting SIRDC’s demands, needs and expectations to ZERA during ZERA’s stakeholder consultation…

Gender and Sexual Harassment training
07Nov

Gender and Sexual Harassment training

Zimbabwe Gender Commission is conducting a Training on Gender and Sexual harassment issues to SIRDC Management.

Sirdamaize Awareness in Mhondoro-Mubaira community
06Nov

Sirdamaize Awareness in Mhondoro-Mubaira community

ZTS Retail Manager Austina Shereni (left) , building awareness on SIRDAMAIZE varieties to the Mhondoro Mubaira Community.

SIRDC Execs meet visiting Hefei Smarter Technology Group Corp of China officials.
05Nov

SIRDC Execs meet visiting Hefei Smarter Technology Group Corp of China officials.

SIRDC CEO. Dr L. Madzingaidzo, Executive Director Technical, Professor T. Mushiri , SMEs Cluster Leader, Mr A.Kavu and Deputy Director…

Kopia Newsletter Issue 31
05Nov

Kopia Newsletter Issue 31

Sharing the News of KOPIA, Korea’s ODA Program in Agricultural Technology.

Thinking Backwards into the Future
31Oct

Thinking Backwards into the Future

Director Sabelo Ncube is presenting on “Thinking Backwards into the Future: QS’s Pivotal Role in Shaping Tomorrow’s Built Environment” ,…

2025 Zimbabwe Open University Graduation
31Oct

2025 Zimbabwe Open University Graduation

Dr Farai Matawa, Water and Environment Cluster Leader is attending Zimbabwe Open University Graduation Ceremony.

Day 5 ZTS Strategic Planning Workshop
31Oct

Day 5 ZTS Strategic Planning Workshop

Today marks the end of ZTS Strategic Planning Workshop for the period 2026 to 2030.

2025 Annual Stakeholders Conference on Mercury Free Technologies
30Oct

2025 Annual Stakeholders Conference on Mercury Free Technologies

The Mining and Mineral Beneficiation Cluster Leader, Adrian Mhondiwa attended the Annual Stakeholders Conference on Mercury Free Technologies at Monomutapa…

POTRAZ Integrates ESG into Daily Operations
30Oct

POTRAZ Integrates ESG into Daily Operations

The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) unveiled a transformative strategy to deeply embed Environmental, Social, and Governance…

ZTS Strategic Planning Workshop Day 2
29Oct

ZTS Strategic Planning Workshop Day 2

ZTS Strategic Planning Workshop (2026-2030) Day 2 at Tamarind, Kariba.

Pink October – Cancer awareness month
29Oct

Pink October – Cancer awareness month

Our staff neatly dressed in pink to support cancer awareness.

ZTS 2026-2030 Strategic Planning Workshop
29Oct

ZTS 2026-2030 Strategic Planning Workshop

Zimbabwe Technological Solutions (ZTS) 2026-2030 Strategic Planning Workshop has commenced at Tamarind, Kariba.

Management Skills
24Oct

Management Skills

Institute of Directors recently trained SIRDC Management on management skills and handed them certificates of attendance

International Rural Women’s Day Commemmorations
24Oct

International Rural Women’s Day Commemmorations

SIRDC exhibited at the Launch of the International Rural Women’s Day Commemmorations at Murape School in Seke.

62nd Safety & Health At Work (SHAW) Conference 2025
22Oct

62nd Safety & Health At Work (SHAW) Conference 2025

Engineer Blissful Mamombe, the Information and Communication Technology cluster leader at SIRDC, delivered a presentation on Artificial Intelligence, machine learning,…

Zimbabwe-Tanzania benchmarking exercise
22Oct

Zimbabwe-Tanzania benchmarking exercise

The SIRDC Chief Executive Officer Dr Leonard Madzingaidzo welcoming the team from the Ministry of Science and technology of Tanzania…

October, the Breast Cancer Awareness month
22Oct

October, the Breast Cancer Awareness month

SIRDC joins the global community in raising awareness about cancer among its staff.

ZANU PF Business Conference Day 5
21Oct

ZANU PF Business Conference Day 5

ZANU PF Politiburo members Michael Bimha and Patrick Chinamasa visited SIRDC stand at the ZANU PF Business Expo.

11th Edition CEO Africa Round Table
17Oct

11th Edition CEO Africa Round Table

SIRDC Executive Director Finance and Administration, Mrs G. G. Mudyahoto is attending the 11th Edition of the 2025 CEO Africa…

Machine Learning training at Swedish Embassy
17Oct

Machine Learning training at Swedish Embassy

SIRDC ICT Cluster conducted a 3 day Machine Learning Training for the SI Alumni, hosted at the Swedish Embassy. The…

ZANU PF Business Expo Day 3
16Oct

ZANU PF Business Expo Day 3

SIRDC CEO, Dr Leonard Madzingaidzo today visited SIRDC stand at the ZANU PF Business Expo in Mutare

Advancing Digital Transformation Through Progressive ICT Research
15Oct

Advancing Digital Transformation Through Progressive ICT Research

SIRDC Executive Director Technical, Prof. Tawanda Mushiri, presenting on Master Class on AI, at the POTRAZ ICT Research Symposium, running…

Attainment of Vision 2030 through empowerment and value addition
14Oct

Attainment of Vision 2030 through empowerment and value addition

SIRDC is exhibiting at the ZANU PF Business Expo in Mutare which is running under the theme ‘Attainment of Vision…

Evaporative Cooling System
08Oct

Evaporative Cooling System

Water and Environment Cluster Leader, Dr Farai Matawa attending an Inception meeting for the Evaporative Cooling System and the official…

Philadelphia High Prize Giving Day Ceremony
01Oct

Philadelphia High Prize Giving Day Ceremony

Professor Tawanda Mushiri was the Guest of Honor at Philadelphia High during their Prize Giving Day Ceremony which was held…

Public Service Conference and Exhibition
25Sep

Public Service Conference and Exhibition

SMEs Cluster Leader, Mr A Kavu participating at the Public Service Conference and Exhibition at ZITF in Bulawayo running from…

Payment Methods
24Sep

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Engagement Meeting
24Sep

Engagement Meeting

Dr. Leonard Madzingaidzo (SIRDC CEO), Prof. Tawanda Mushiri (SIRDC Executive Director – Technical), Mrs Gladys G. Mudyahoto (SIRDC Executive Director…

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems training
23Sep

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems training

The Industry and Manufacturing Cluster is conducting a training in Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems.

Energy and power training
15Sep

Energy and power training

Solar Installation practical lessons underway. Training facilitated by Mr Tinarwo from the Energy and Power Cluster.

Advanced Solar Photovoltaic Systems training
03Sep

Advanced Solar Photovoltaic Systems training

SIRDC is currently conducting a training on Advanced Solar Photovoltaic Systems Installation Commissioning Course facilitated by Emmanuel S Mutemaringa from…