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 see that it has...

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 emphasises order...

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...