“We Foresee Africa Becoming our Majority Revenue Source in Two to Three Years” – Kyle Whitehill, CEO, Avanti Communications
Avanti Communications prides itself as the leading satellite operator providing high-throughput Ka-band satellite connectivity to the communications industry across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Whether in orbit or on the ground, Avanti has built a roster of assets that enable the business to deliver rural backhaul and provide mission-critical satellite capacity to communications partners.……
2022 in Review – Nigeria Space Programme
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has one of Africa's most advanced and active space programmes. Established under the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology in 1999, the agency is responsible for promoting and advancing space activities and applications for socioeconomic development through space-related research and development (R&D). Between 2003 and 2022, the…
Analysing Nigeria’s Licensing and Supervision of Space Activities Regulation
Nigeria recently improved on its status as one of the few African countries with a relatively robust national space legal framework. This is as it passed a regulation on licensing and supervision of space activities. This article analyses this regulation with respect to its important provisions as well as their consequences for the Nigerian space industry.
The new regulation joins Nigeria’s…
How African Countries are Benefiting from Space Technology for Socio-Economic Prosperity
Since the first satellite launch (Sputnik-1) in 1957 by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), space technology has improved the quality of life on Earth—telecommunication, education, navigation, disaster management, military and defence, to name a few. This article analyses the economic impact of space technology in Africa that extends beyond direct benefits from the supply and…
Why has Africa Spent USD 3.6 billion on Communication Satellite?
Communication satellites are beneficial to many different economic sectors and can be used commercially for a variety of purposes, including telecommunications, TV broadcasting, telemedicine, tele-education, mobile satellite services, radio networking, village resource centres, satellite navigation programmes, and satellite news gathering, to name a few.
In Africa, 13 countries have funded and…
Everything you Need to Know About Twoobii Smart Satellite Service
Twoobii is a smart satellite business broadband service managed by Q-KON Africa. It has an advanced quality-of-service feature that supports seamless integration with customer networks for voice, data, video, and point of sale services. The all-in-one satellite service is available for resellers, ICT service incubators and business end-users in remote locations requiring reliable and seamless…
Is Africa the New Battlefield for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Constellations?
The idea of providing internet using Low Earth Orbit satellites has attracted massive interest. Companies such as SpaceX, OneWeb, Amazon and Telesat among others are undertaking projects of launching hundreds and thousands of satellites to space. Unlike the case in the 1990s and 2000s where Geostationary systems dominated the satellite communication industry, LEO satellites have become more…
Is Africa the New Battlefield for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Constellations?
The idea of providing internet using Low Earth Orbit satellites has attracted massive interest. Companies such as SpaceX, OneWeb, Amazon and Telesat among others are undertaking projects of launching hundreds and thousands of satellites to space. Unlike the case in the 1990s and 2000s where Geostationary systems dominated the satellite communication industry, LEO satellites have become more…
Interview with the African Representatives of the 2021 Manfred Lachs Space Moot Competition
Sequel to winning the African regionals of the 2021 edition of Manfred Lachs space moot competition, the team from the University of Pretoria will be representing Africa in the world finals. The world finals will be held virtually and at the sidelines of the International Astronomy Convention in Dubai. Space in Africa met up with the team comprising Rorisang, Thubelihle and their coach, Nick, to…
Interview with the African Representatives of the 2021 Manfred Lachs Space Moot Competition
Sequel to winning the African regionals of the 2021 edition of Manfred Lachs space moot competition, the team from the University of Pretoria will be representing Africa in the world finals. The world finals will be held virtually and at the sidelines of the International Astronomy Convention in Dubai. Space in Africa met up with the team comprising Rorisang, Thubelihle and their coach, Nick, to…