By Denys Reva and Tshegofatso Johanna Ramachela* On 29 October, Ukraine attacked Russian naval ships in the Crimean port of Sevastopol using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs). The flagship of the Russian Navy Black Sea Fleet, Admiral Makarov, and a minesweeper were allegedly damaged. This new frontier of naval warfare uncovers drones’ potential role in maritime security, particularly in Africa. All coastal states on the continent face non-military and cross-border threats, including trafficking, overfishing, illegal migration and piracy – with insufficient resources to protect their domains. Could this new technology plug the gap? Militaries globally are recognising the…
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World Mobile logo. Source: Timeweb World Mobile, a mobile network operator, built on blockchain, has announced the launch of its hybrid mobile network, supported by low-altitude platform balloons in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The balloon-based platform, remotely controlled and powered by solar panels, will deliver affordable connectivity in the region through its AirNodes and aerostats. This project is a development of a USD 40 million funding raise to enable access to the digital economy for over a million customers by the end of 2023. This project is described as the first step in World Mobile’s mission to help bring nearly four billion…
Crisis, crisis everywhere. We have become so accustomed to being in crisis that we cannot see when a crisis is not one. Phala Phala is not a crisis for South Africa. It is a crisis for the Cyril Ramaphosa Presidency, for the person of Cyril Ramaphosa and for the ANC as a political party. It is not a crisis for South Africans. Over the last weeks and months something has shifted symbolically and concretely in South African politics. In fact, three symbolic transformations are taking place. First, the ANC is not the nation. The conflation of the ANC or any…
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Eight-year-old Zaerein of Indiana has asked Santa Claus this year for an electric dirt bike and some PS4 video games. Isaiah of Louisiana is hoping for a hoverboard for himself and a burrito blanket for his little brother. Ten-year-old Mikeira of Tennessee hopes Santa will see past her anger issues and bring her an iPad. And a boy named Ian in Colorado has shot for the moon, hoping for both Tesla and Lamborghini automobiles.But the gift lists that Mayra Elena-Hernandez of San Diego likes best when she grants wishes through the U.S. Postal Service’s Operation Santa program offer her creative…
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — On this week’s episode of Tiempo, we talk with Linda Johnson and Roxana Benavides about a bilingual reading program for kids.”La Hora Magica” is the opportunity for children to learn in English and Spanish, and other languages, at the Brooklyn Public Library Sunset Park Branch.But first, Joe Torres speaks with Miguel Martinez-Saenz, president of St. Francis College in Brooklyn, about their campus upgrade.New classrooms, new labs, and new facilities were built for a college with a fairly large Latino student population.The school hopes this encourages existing students to reach their full potential and prospective students…
The Madison Reading Project wants every child to have a new book. And the organization is well on its way to making it happen.Since 2014, the Madison Reading Project has given more than 360,000 books to youngsters. “Igniting a love of books and reading is our vision for every child,” executive director Rowan Childs said. Children’s books on display at the Madison Reading Project’s site. “Igniting a love of books and reading is our vision for every child,” executive director Rowan Childs said. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES For three years, the Madison Reading Project has provided books to the…
A Dayaan Cassiem masterclass led hosts South Africa to victory over Ireland in the thrilling final of the inaugural FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup 2022, securing qualification into the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 season for the hosts. The packed crowd in Potchefstroom was treated to an end-to-end display of attacking hockey in a closely fought match that ended in a 4-3 win in favor of South Africa. The attacking stars from both teams showed up in the big finals with Dayaan Cassiem and Shane O’Donoghue scoring twice, while Tevin Kok, Mustaphaa Cassiem and John McKee also getting on the…
“I managed to get it done. Clement (Sordet) was playing really well, I was playing well then made a few mistakes. This is what you strive for, being a kid you dream for this moment, to win such a prestigious event in front of an amazing crowd” – Thriston Lawrence Last Updated: 04/12/22 3:58pm Thriston Lawrence clinched the South Africa Open title on Sunday, winning on home soil Home favourite Thriston Lawrence held off a spirited charge from Frenchman Clement Sordet to win the DP World Tour’s South African Open by one shot in Johannesburg. Lawrence stuttered to a two-over-par…
02:22 The China-Africa Youth Forum on Volunteering, held by All-China Youth Federation, has kicked off in Beijing. Hundreds of representatives from China and Africa have gathered to exchange experiences and promote volunteering opportunities on international development issues. Source link