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When we speak about radio astronomy, it is easy to focus on the instruments, the dishes, the receivers, the data. But I want to invite us to look beyond the telescopes. Because here in Africa, radio astronomy is not just about observing the universe, it is also about transformation. It is worth noting that space science and technology contribute to the solutions across all of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Reflecting on what the MeerKAT telescope has truly achieved, we

Introduction   Few ideas are as profound as the biblical claim that the universe came into existence through the spoken word of God. In the book of Genesis, creation unfolds not through conflict or chance, but through divine speech: “And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light”  (Genesis 1:3). A speaking God implies intentionality, power, and authority. Unlike ancient philosophies where creation often arises through violence or accident, the biblical narrative emp

In a recent reflection, inspired by reading Dawie Roodt’s insights on fear and the future of our nation, I found myself dwelling on the...

Incremental Progress: Africa’s Path to the Stars In the landscape of African development, grand strategies and bold, top-down plans often...

In this article, I explore the power of convergent competition, a dynamic where independent national efforts unintentionally drive...