International Day of the Girl: The Vital Role of Satellite Connectivity in Bridging the Gender Education Gap
Today, on October 11th, the world commemorates International Day of the Girl, a day dedicated to recognising the unique challenges young women face worldwide and the imperative to empower them to reach their full potential.
In the spirit of this momentous occasion, Space in Africa had the privilege of engaging in a profound conversation with Debbie Mavis, Director at Avanti Communications.…
The Role of Space Technologies in Improving Africa’s Over USD 14.5 Billion Cocoa Market
Cocoa is one of Africa's most important cash crops and is crucial in several African countries' economies. However, Africa’s cocoa industry faces several challenges that hinder its growth and development. One of the most significant market downfalls is the need for more reliable and accurate data about the conditions of cocoa farms, health and growth, among others, making sustainability of the…
How to Generate Revenue in Africa’s Space Market; Excerpts
On 15 September 2023, Space in Africa hosted the second webinar from its webinar series titled “How to Generate Revenue in Africa's Space Market.“ Over 200 attendees registered from NewSpace industry leaders, heads of national space agencies, private investors and venture capitalists, NewSpace founders, policymakers and government officials, and other critical stakeholders to share strategies on…
EgSA Hosts the “My Dream in Space’’ Event to Promote Space Activities in Africa
According to the news release by Egypt Today, the Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA) hosted the ‘’My Dream in Space’’ event that connects Chinese astronauts and African teenagers to promote space-related activities in the country and Africa. The participation of Egyptian and other African teenagers in the event will foster and advance collaborative efforts between Egypt and China and across Africa and…
Timothy Ashong, RASCOM Acting Managing Director, Shares RASCOM’s New Plans
The Regional African Satellite Communication Organization (RASCOM) is dedicated to offering telecommunications, direct TV broadcasting, and Internet access to underserved rural areas across Africa. In May 2023, the organisation changed personnel by appointing its new Acting Managing Director, Mr Timothy Adi Ashong.
Mr Timothy is a telecommunication engineer with over 20 years of experience in…
How Space Technologies Are Helping to Contain Cholera Spread in Africa
Cholera continues to be a significant problem in Africa despite numerous initiatives and preventive measures in place. For instance, the number of cholera cases recorded on the continent in the first month of 2023 was 30% of the total cases reported in 2022. An estimated 26,000 cases and 660 deaths have been reported as of 29 January 2023 in 10 African countries facing outbreaks since the…
Part 2: The Evolution of Conversation about Space Applications, Data and Technologies in Africa
Welcome to the second part of the Evolution of Conversation about Space Applications, Data, and Technologies in Africa. In the preceding instalment, we embarked on a journey through the early stages of the space dialogue, which revolved around the potential economic and social advantages that space could bring to the continent.
In this chapter, we delved deeper into the landscape of space…
Avanti Awarded for Outstanding Contribution to Connect the Unconnected
Avanti Communications has received the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Connect the Unconnected’ award at Africa's Premier Telecom Summit, Connected Africa, for its outstanding commitment to bridging the digital divide in Africa.
Connected Africa’s ‘Outstanding Contribution to Connect the Unconnected’ award recognises organisations dedicated to providing underserved communities with vital…
Part 1: The Evolution of Conversation about Space Applications, Data and Technologies in Africa
The discussion surrounding space applications, data, and technologies in Africa has recently experienced significant progress. Initially, the conversations were limited and mainly focused on how space technology could contribute to Africa's economic and social development. Since 2018, the dialogue has expanded significantly thanks to African-focused media houses, which have played a crucial role…
The China-Africa Cooperation Centre on Satellite Remote Sensing Application Takes Off
Today, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) of the People's Republic of China welcomed African delegates to inaugurate the China-Africa Cooperation Centre on Satellite Remote Sensing Application. This momentous occasion marked a significant step forward in the collaboration between China and Africa in utilising remote sensing technologies for the sustainable development of natural resources.…