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Companies, products, funding, standards, partnerships and the policies that shape the geospatial sector.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is set to launch Africa's first commercial direct-to-phone satellite service, a key part of its 2026-2035 National Connectivity Strategy. This initiative aims to connect 68 million rural residents and significantly boost internet penetration, which currently…
Source: Forbes Africa
Kenya and Tanzania are enhancing regulatory cooperation on satellite communications, particularly for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) services. Their communication authorities are exchanging best practices on licensing, spectrum management, and integrating satellite broadband into national telecommunications.
Source: Tech Africa News
DCS Spatial Services is soliciting feedback from the geospatial community on the usability of its Collaboration Portal and the discoverability of datasets. The agency also seeks input on proposed future aerial imagery, LiDAR, and elevation products, including 3D models and terrain maps.
Source: Spatial Source
Shield AI's Hivemind AI pilot successfully managed a low Earth orbit satellite, executing 189 autonomous commands. This was made possible by Sedaro's SAFE framework, which uses onboard physics simulations to validate every command, addressing the critical trust issue in autonomous space operations.
Source: Tech Times
A new satellite imaging project has created an incredibly detailed mosaic map of the Grand Canyon, offering unprecedented views for geological study and public exploration.
Source: Williamsnews
Nigeria's Federal Executive Council has approved the acquisition and deployment of NIGCOMSAT-2A and NIGCOMSAT-2B satellites. These next-generation communication satellites aim to expand Nigeria's satellite capacity, improve broadband connectivity, and enhance digital sovereignty by reducing…
Source: Tech Africa News
Starlink is nearing market entry in South Africa after years of regulatory obstacles, including the country's B-BBEE framework. SpaceX is now negotiating details with ICASA, potentially using equity-equivalent investment programs to meet empowerment objectives.
Source: Business Insider Africa
Albedo is developing ultra-high-resolution imaging satellites operating from Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO), achieving plane and drone-quality imagery at a lower cost. This innovative approach overcomes traditional satellite limitations by flying closer to Earth, enabling smaller, cheaper systems…
Source: Dealroom
Malawi is hosting a regional training program in Lilongwe focused on broadband mapping and geospatial data management for digital infrastructure planning. Organized by the ITU and delivered by Esri South Africa, the program strengthens capacity for national broadband mapping across Malawi…
Source: Tech Africa News
Moçambique Telecom (Tmcel) has commenced Proof of Concept testing with Angola's ANGOSAT-2 satellite to evaluate its capabilities for providing telecommunications services across Mozambique. This initiative is a significant step towards a commercial agreement and aligns with a broader SADC strategy…
Source: Itweb