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Featured Mar 15, 2026

NISIR Launches State-of-the-Art Food Safety Laboratory

New facility equipped with advanced analytical instruments to enhance food quality testing and research capabilities.

Read Full Story By Dr. James Banda, Director General
Research breakthrough
Research Feb 28, 2026

Drought-Resistant Maize Variety Shows 40% Yield Increase

Field trials of new genetically enhanced maize variety demonstrate remarkable resilience in arid regions.

By Dr. Patricia Mwansa Read more
Conference
Events Mar 10, 2026

3rd Annual Research Symposium Call for Abstracts

Submit your research for presentation at NISIR's flagship scientific conference. Deadline: May 30, 2026.

By Events Team Read more
Partnership
Partnership Feb 15, 2026

NISIR Signs MOU with International Atomic Energy Agency

New collaboration to enhance nuclear science applications in agriculture and health sectors.

By Dr. Sarah Zulu Read more
Award
Award Feb 5, 2026

Dr. Kenneth Banda Receives African Innovation Prize

Recognition for groundbreaking research on trypanosomiasis control in cattle.

By Communications Read more
Publication
Publication Jan 20, 2026

New Study on Groundwater Resources in Kafue Basin

Comprehensive assessment published in Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies.

By Dr. Elizabeth Banda Read more
Training
Training Jan 10, 2026

Workshop on AI for Scientific Research

Hands-on training for researchers on machine learning applications in data analysis.

By Dr. Martin Chanda Read more

Important Announcement

NISIR will be closed on March 25-26 for staff training. Online services remain available.

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Press Releases

MAR 12

NISIR Announces New Partnership with University of Zambia

Press Release
MAR 5

Appointment of New Board Chairperson Announced

Press Release
FEB 28

Government Announces Increased Funding for Research Infrastructure

Press Release

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