Ghana and Tunisia Sign New Space Cooperation Agreement
The Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute (GSSTI) and the Tunisian Space Association have signed a partnership agreement to collaborate to advance the development of their respective space sectors for socioeconomic benefits in Africa.
At the webinar hosted today, featuring President of the Tunisian Space Association, Ahmed el Fadhel, Rihab Ben Moussa, Head of Strategic Relations at…
Lynk and Vodafone Ghana Collaborate to Bring Satellite-Direct-to-Standard-Phone-Technology to Ghana
On the 11th of April, Lynk Global Inc, the world’s leading satellite-direct-to-standard-phone telecoms company, announced its second contract with Telecel Group in Africa. This contract will enable mobile coverage to 100% of Vodafone Ghana’s subscribers using Lynk’s cell towers in space.
These cell towers in space will aid Telecel Group to extend geographical coverage, mainly through rural…
How Ghana is Utilising Satellite Technology to Combat Illegal Mining
Africa is a resource-rich continent, with Ghana being the continent's largest and the world’s sixth-largest gold producer. However, 60% of Ghana's water bodies have been polluted due to unlawful mining activities. While efforts to curb these activities have not delivered the desired results, Ghanaian governments and private organisations are turning to space solutions. This article focuses on how…
Ghana to Elevate GSSTI Authority Status and Strengthen EO Initiatives
The Ghanaian cabinet has approved the Ghana Space Policy and Implementation Plan that will enable the full operationalisation of the Ghana Space Agency in 2023. Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia announced that the policy would support efforts by the Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute to explore and harness the space industry for accelerated growth.
According to the Chief Director of the…
ICEYE Supports Insurance Industry and UNDP-led Initiative to Increase Flood Resilience in Ghana
ICEYE, a world-leading provider of natural catastrophe data, announced today its participation in a risk transfer project with the Ghana Ministry of Finance, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Insurance Development Forum (IDF).
With project leadership from two IDF members – Allianz and Swiss Re – in collaboration with UNDP, the project will enhance the capabilities of the…
Ghana launches National Map of Forests and Land Use
The Forestry Commission of Ghana (FCG) today announced the launch of a National Map of Forests and Land Use. Marking a significant milestone in Ghana’s commitment to building world-class earth observation expertise and the culmination of a three-year project, the development has been supported by Forests 2020, which is managed by Ecometrica, the downstream space information company, and supported…
Ghana Environmental Activists Discuss Law Reform and Need for Satellite Technology in Forest Conservation
On Dec 16, environmental change enthusiasts gathered at a summit in Cape Coast, Ghana to discuss protection and rebuilding of timberland assets have engaged the public authority to reexamine and consider altering the Forest Concession Act that gives concessioners position to attack backwoods holds and homesteads and abuse monetary trees.
The uncontrolled and widespread illicit practice which was…
UKSA Provides Funding for Ghana Forest Management Project Using EO
The UK Space Agency through Ecometrica Limited is funding an Earth Observation project in Ghana, West Africa, to monitor its forest resources. This project is also going to aid Ghana's understanding of its deforestation challenges towards enhancing cocoa production in the country. Ghana rivals Ivory Coast as the largest producer and exporter of Cocoa in Africa.
The project is called the…
Solidaridad is Using Satellite Data to Access Funding for Ghana Farmers
Solidaridad, an international civil society organisation, founded in 1969 for facilitating the development of socially responsible, ecologically sound and profitable supply chains, has established a savings and loans groups, tagged the Village Savings and Loan Association to help farmers in Ghana access financial support.
This project is possible through Solidaridad's Satellite for Business…
How Ghana-based Grow for Me Is Using Satellite Imageries To Scale Its Crowdfunding Platform
Grow for Me (GFM), a Ghana-based startup that enables micro-investors to fund smallholder farmers for a percentage of proceeds, is leveraging satellite imageries to monitor farmlands and provide agronomic advice in a scale that shows the growing adoption of satellite-enabled applications in Africa.
Grow for Me onboards pre-vetted farmers on its platform and matches micro-investors to fund…