Namibia is undergoing a digital transformation that promises to bridge vast distances and connect its people like never before. With about half of Namibians now online – a figure that climbed from roughly 53% in 2023 to over 60% in 2024 datareportal.com namibiansun.com – the country stands at the cusp of a connectivity revolution. Yet,…
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Introduction: Blockchain for Social Impact: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Road Ahead Could blockchain – the technology behind Bitcoin – also fight poverty, corruption, and injustice? Around the world, a growing movement thinks so. Innovators are applying blockchain’s distributed ledger to humanitarian aid, community development, and governance. “Blockchain for social impact offers numerous exciting applications that…
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Overview: 100kW vs 1MW Solar Power Plants Basic Definitions: A 100 kW solar power plant is a mid-scale photovoltaic (PV) system often used for commercial or community applications (e.g. a large building, factory, or a small solar farm). In contrast, a 1 MW (1000 kW) solar power plant is a utility-scale or large commercial installation…
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Complete Guide to Satellite Internet WiFi Introduction: Satellite internet has gone from a last-resort connection to a game-changing way to get online, thanks to a new generation of satellites beaming broadband down to Earth. Once known for slow speeds and high latency, satellite internet “WiFi” is now undergoing a revolution. Companies like SpaceX’s Starlink are…
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The early summer of 2025 saw rapid developments in the drone and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) sector. Global military demand for drones surged with record contracts and new production partnerships, while commercial drone services expanded into food delivery, agriculture, and logistics. Regulatory and policy actions – led by major U.S. executive orders – aimed to…
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Tech News Today: Foldable Phones, AI Video, Interstellar Visitors, and the End of Exclusivity The technology landscape is shifting rapidly, with breakthroughs in hardware, AI, astronomy, and the gaming industry. This week’s news cycle is dominated by Samsung’s next-gen foldables, Google’s global rollout of Veo 3 AI video generation, a historic interstellar comet discovery, and…
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The energy sector saw significant progress in smart grid technologies and energy management systems during June and early July 2025. This report highlights the period’s technical breakthroughs, major projects and investments, policy shifts, and insights from industry experts. Key themes include advances in grid digitization, AI and IoT integration, large-scale investments in grid infrastructure, evolving…
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Space News Roundup: July 2025 From Interstellar Visitors to Satellite Milestones, the Cosmos is Buzzing with Discovery and Debate U.S. and Russian Military Satellites: Tensions and Technology U.S. Aircraft Carrier Monitored by Satellite Near Iran A new satellite image from ESA’s Sentinel-2 has confirmed the presence of the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier in the…
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Introduction The field of artificial intelligence (AI) is booming, and so are the salaries for its practitioners. AI specialists – including machine learning engineers, data scientists, AI researchers, AI-focused software developers, and related roles – are among the most sought-after talent in today’s tech job market. This report provides a detailed overview of current salary…
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Space News Roundup: July 2025 Senior Aerospace Editor’s Exhaustive Analysis Vera C. Rubin Observatory: A New Era in Astronomy The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, perched atop Cerro Pachón in Chile, has released its first images, marking a transformative moment for astronomy. Equipped with the world’s largest digital camera, the observatory is poised to become “the…
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