November 11, 2025

Botswana’s Minister of Communications and Innovation, David Tshere, has announced the country’s intention to launch a new Earth observation satellite, BOTSAT-2, marking the next phase in Botswana’s growing space ambitions. Addressing Parliament on Tuesday, Minister Tshere noted that the commercialisation of BOTSAT-1 data will play a pivotal role in supporting funding for the upcoming mission. […]

Over the past few years, the NewSpace Africa Conference has evolved beyond a gathering of industry leaders; it has become the continent’s most active dealmaking hub for space and satellite partnerships. Across successive editions, governments, private companies, and regional organisations have leveraged the conference to formalise collaborations that strengthen Africa’s space ecosystem. In conference halls,