Digital migration delays still bug SA years later

Digital migration delays still bug SA years later

South Africa’s switchover to digital TV project is over 10 years behind schedule. (Image source: 123RF, created via GenAI) While South Africa’s long-delayed digital migration project continues to linger, valuable spectrum remains locked up in outdated plansand there is no clear end in sight, say analysts. The International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU’s) deadline for migration, when…

Read More
Africa: January 15, 1966 and January 15, 2026 in Africa – Dynamics of 60 Years of Recidivist Political Instability

Africa: Early Humans Relied On Simple Stone Tools for 300,000 Years in a Changing East African Landscape

Our prehistoric human ancestors relied on deliberately modified and sharpened stone tools as early as 3.3 million years ago. The selection of rock type depended on how easily the material could be flaked to the desired shape and form. The resulting product proved invaluable for everyday tasks. Sharp-edged rock fragments were manufactured to suit various…

Read More
Iran protests are the biggest in years to challenge the regime. Here’s what to know.

Iran protests are the biggest in years to challenge the regime. Here’s what to know.

Iran has faced intense nationwide protests for two weeks, marking the largest challenge to the country’s ruling regime in years — and drawing vows from President Trump to intervene on the protesters’ behalf if they face a violent crackdown. Initially sparked by Iran‘s economic freefall and severe inflation, the protests have boiled over, with about…

Read More
Africa: January 15, 1966 and January 15, 2026 in Africa – Dynamics of 60 Years of Recidivist Political Instability

Africa: Hotter Weather Thickens the Blood of Wild Mammals – In a World First We Traced This in African Striped Mice Using 12 Years’ Worth of Blood Samples

Large wild mammals – from elephants to antelopes – are already struggling to cope with global warming. Now new research shows that even the small creatures adapted to harsh, arid landscapes may be reaching their limits. Even though they’re accustomed to living in semi-desert environments, the African striped mice of southern Africa are showing signs…

Read More