Watch Blue Origin’s all-female flight launch
At 15h30 this afternoon, Blue Origin’s 11th human flight, NS-31, will lift off with an all-female crew – the first in almost 60 years. Watch the launch here. The launch window opens today at 15h30 South African time (08h30 CDT). The mission includes Aisha Bowe, Amanda...
Africans tend to misplace blame for climate change
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IBM to acquire StreamSets, webMethods platforms from Software AG
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Just trade needed for Africa’s just energy transition
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Robogirls aims to encourage STEM training
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Students, academic institutions recognised for excellence
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2024: Into the cyber abyss …
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