South Africa reaches for the stars with SKA
It is official. The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) will be mainly hosted in South Africa. Two of the three receiver components will be built in Africa and the third one in Australia. The project promises to transform the Karoo into the most buzzing hub of information and communication technology in the world. It is expected to spur economic growth in Southern Africa. Science and Technology Minister, Naledi Pandor hailed the decision as an acknowledgement of the sterling work by the SKA project team.
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Global African Diaspora Summit This summit of all peoples of African descent, taking place on African soil, can only take us further towards uniting Africa and her diaspora around a practical programme of action," said President Zuma during the opening of the summit in Sandton.
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Government appalled by e-tv selective broadcast The Government has found it disappointing and out of character for E-TV to censor the visuals that show Advocate Gcina Malindi breaking down in tears during the South Gauteng High Court proceedings in relation to The Spear portrait, today.
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