The Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA) has successfully completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for its infrared thermal imaging system, which will fly aboard China’s Chang’e-8 lunar lander. The review was conducted in partnership with the China National Space Administration (CNSA) during a...

The Space Science and Geospatial Institute (SSGI) has unveiled a network of satellite data collection stations in Addis Ababa and key regional cities, aiming at advancing digital transformation and geospatial independence. The Institute has brought the ten installed Continuous Operating Reference...

The Space Science and Geospatial Institute (SSGI) has formalised cooperation agreements with two prominent South Korean research institutions: Seoul National University’s Global Research and Development Base (R&DB) Centre and the Graduate School of Global Digital Innovation (GDI) at the Korea...

Zimbabwe has announced a 15% Digital Services Withholding Tax (DSWT) on payments for digital services provided by foreign companies, including Starlink’s satellite internet service, effective 1 January 2026. The measure was announced in the 2026 National Budget by Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube and...

The Second GMES & Africa Phase 2 Continental Forum, taking place in Cairo, Egypt, commenced on Monday, December 1, 2025, with a focus on reviewing progress and charting the future of the African Earth Observation (EO) landscape. This high-level event continues to host African and international...

The SGDRS represents a transformative national facility that will significantly strengthen Namibia’s capacities in Space Science and Technology. The station will serve as a valuable resource accessible to various sectoral Offices, Ministries and Agencies, as well as institutions of higher learning...

Azam Media has signed a new multi-year, multi-transponder agreement with Eutelsat, enabling the platform to reach broader audiences in Sub-Saharan Africa’s prime 7° East video neighbourhood while strengthening its long-standing relationship. This partnership enhances Azam Media‘s capability to...

As part of efforts to deepen their space cooperation, a delegation from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) completed a three day visit to Mauritius to further the ongoing India-Mauritius Joint Satellite initiative, aimed at enhancing satellite communication capabilities and shared space...

Eutelsat has announced the signing of a new distribution agreement with MSTelcom, a subsidiary of Sonangol Group, to deliver Eutelsat’s OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity services across key segments, including oil & gas, maritime, and fixed land operations. This partnership aims to...