The SKA Organisation wants to “maximise” investments made by both SA and the Australia-New Zealand consortium.

We – as Africa – are ready to host the SKA, says science and technology minister Naledi Pandor.

The radio telescope project will greatly advance science and technology in SA, even without the winning bid.

A final decision as to which country will host the SKA telescope is unlikely to be made by 4 April, as expected.

SA`s bid was sound and Africa is a vibrant economic region, so a vote for SA won`t be based on pity.

Lower costs and higher altitude at the proposed SKA site in SA may have made it more appealing than the Australian submission.

Big data analytics may help tackle vast data volumes for enhanced images of the sky.

The recommended host site for the mega telescope will be presented to the SKA board of directors tomorrow.