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Outer space is the place for Africa’s future

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The continent's forays into unlocking the secrets of the universe are expanding, writes Paul Boateng.
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Drive to decode array of big data

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Information on a scale and of a type never seen before calls for a new kind of analysis and research.
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How to calculate returns on stargazing

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Governments put several millions into projects such as the Square Kilometre Array and they expect "the same coming back to their national industries".
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SKA confident of attracting new members

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The Square Kilometre Array Organisation is confident it will gain new member countries to fund the €2bn radio telescope.
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All systems go for SKA

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The giant radio telescope will attempt to answer some of humanity's most enigmatic questions.
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Eskom’s woes will not affect SA’s SKA efforts – Pandor

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Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says that a backup system has been developed so that the site can manage for three days without power.
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Eye on the SKA will enable us to map the entire universe

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The Square Kilometre Array will contribute to huge surveys that seek to answer questions like: Is there life out there and how do galaxies form.
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What price a peek at the galaxy?

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Scientists and engineers are trying to determine the technological cost of predicting what the world will look like in 2020.
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Initial estimate puts SKA giant telescope “three times over budget”

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The first phase of the mammoth scientific project is tipped to cost almost €2bn, but experts say this figure is an extreme worst-case scenario.
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Bernie Fanaroff searched the stars, but this reticent man remains unknown

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Astrophysicist Bernie Fanaroff was chosen to head the SKA project; with his experience and political credentials he led the company in its mission.
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SKA South Africa director Bernie Fanaroff to retire

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Fanaroff will retire at the end of next year, but will be acting as strategic advisor on the project from January 1 2016 until December 2017.
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Strike delays SKA dish installations

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Six dishes were expected by next month, but only one exists so far as a result of a metalworkers' strike and logistical problems.
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SKA upbeat, despite Germany’s withdrawal

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While the SKA project's organisers say they are disappointed, they do not believe Germany's pulling out reflects on the radio telescope's progress.
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Germany backs out from SKA

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Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor is pleased Germany's withdrawal is not due to lack of confidence in the Square Kilometre Array project.
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Hanekom on SKA: Africa needs to bridge the training and skills gap

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Africa's challenge is to get itself ready to host the SKA telescope, Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom has told African heads of state.
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