China’s space program has rapidly transformed into a space empire of global scale, guided by the China National Space Administration (CNSA). In just a few decades, China went from launching its first satellite in 1970 to operating a fleet of over 1,000 satellites and a fully crewed space station in orbit andrewerickson.com space.com. Today, China…
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Introduction to Satellite Radio Satellite radio is a form of digital radio broadcast that transmits audio signals from satellites orbiting the Earth, enabling coverage across vast areas with high clarity britannica.com. Unlike traditional AM/FM radio confined to local transmitters, satellite radio beams content directly from space to receivers (typically in cars and homes) via geostationary…
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From Slow Dial-Up to a Fiber and 5G Boom South Africa’s internet infrastructure has transformed dramatically over the past decade, moving from copper phone lines to lightning-fast fiber optics and 5G wireless. Fixed-line broadband is now dominated by fiber, as old ADSL (DSL over copper) connections vanish. Telkom – the former monopoly – had over…
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Introduction In parts of the world, authorities are literally switching off the internet on a routine basis. Over the last five years (2020–2025), countries like Syria, Iraq, and Algeria have repeatedly imposed nationwide internet shutdowns – often timed with school exam periods – plunging millions into digital darkness for hours at a time. Governments claim…
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Introduction The pace of internet connectivity has accelerated to truly insane speeds, from experimental lab links transferring petabits per second to gigabit-grade services available in homes. Around the world, researchers and providers are continually breaking speed records and rolling out ultra-fast networks. This report explores the extremes of internet speed in three realms: cutting-edge laboratory…
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The convergence of satellite communications with 5G networks is accelerating, launching a new space race to provide broadband backhaul from orbit. In the period 2024–2031, companies are investing billions of dollars into constellations of Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), and Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellites to extend 5G coverage to every corner of…
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Zimbabwe connected to the internet relatively early, but access was very limited for many years. The first internet service providers (ISPs) emerged in the mid-1990s – Data Control & Systems was established in 1994 and MWEB in 1995 paynow.co.zw chatsports.com. At that time the internet was expensive and largely confined to corporations and elite users.…
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Space is becoming an increasingly crowded and critical domain, and with it comes a rising demand for robust satellite insurance and risk management solutions. Satellite insurance – covering risks from launch failures to in-orbit malfunctions and third-party liability – has evolved from a niche product into a vital component of the space economy. In 1965…
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Ghana has seen a rapid rise in internet usage over the past decade, evolving from single-digit penetration in 2010 to nearly 70% of the population online today. As of early 2025, approximately 24.3 million Ghanaians were internet users, representing an internet penetration rate of 69.9% datareportal.com. This is a dramatic increase from just 8% in…
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Introduction: The global fighter jet market is in takeoff mode in 2025, reaching record heights as nations race to modernize their air forces. Defense giants are vying to supply cutting-edge stealth aircraft amid rising geopolitical tensions and increased military spending. Major powers and their allies are pouring billions into new fighters, driven by NATO’s expansion,…
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