Construction of MeerKat Satellite Dishes Initiated in South Africa
The MeerKat satellite dish project has officially begun, with a completion target set for 2016. The South African government has committed R2 billion to the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project over the next three years, enhancing research capabilities in astronomy.
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Construction of the 64-dish MeerKat satellite array has commenced, following a R2 billion investment in the SKA project. Completion of MeerKat is expected by 2016. The SKA project will leverage findings from the Kat-7 precursor, which has already facilitated significant astronomical discoveries.
Additionally, R272 million is allocated for the ZA-ARMC1 satellite to improve Africa's resource management capabilities. A R500 million fund has been secured to enhance innovation partnerships. The Ketlaphela consortium will pursue local manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients for ARVs. The department is also advancing hydrogen vehicle technologies and finalizing a Solar Energy Technology Road Map.
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