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Zimbabwe Launches Second Satellite, ZIMSAT-2 (Southern Africa) (2 Minutes Read) Zimbabwe made a significant stride in its space programme with the successful launch of its second satellite, ZIMSAT-2. The satellite's primary mission is to monitor crop health by using its advanced imaging technology to identify nutrient deficiencies. The satellite, a collaborative effort between the Zimbabwe National Geo-Spatial and Space Agency (ZINGSA) and Southwest State University in Russia, was launched on a Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Uglegorsk, Amur Oblast, eastern Russia. ZINGSA says ZIMSAT-2 is equipped with a high-resolution multispectral camera designed to support various applications, including agriculture, resource exploration, and environmental monitoring. Speaking at the launch, Dr. Painos Gweme, the Coordinator of the Zimbabwe National Geospatial and Space Agency (ZINGSA), said by providing valuable data and insights, ZIMSAT-2 will contribute to Zimbabwe's economic development, particularly in the agriculture and mining sectors. The project is the result of a collaborative research effort between the Zimbabwe National Geo-Spatial and Space Agency (ZINGSA) and Southwest State University (SWSU) in Kursk, Russia. Zimbabwean engineers and students in the Presidential Scholarship Program participated in the satellite's development, guiding it from the mission design phase to the final flight model, authorities said. Zimbabwe says the satellite's primary mission is to monitor crop health by using its advanced imaging technology to identify nutrient deficiencies, predict yields, and classify vegetation types. The data will be processed to calculate the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), a key metric in remote sensing that indicates vegetation health. Read Also: ZimSat-2 will play an instrumental role in geological research as the data collected will help identify and classify mineral-rich regions, supporting exploration efforts for valuable resources.

Zimbabwe Launches Second Satellite, ZIMSAT-2

(2 Minutes Read) Zimbabwe made a significant stride in its space programme with the successful launch of its second satellite, ZIMSAT-2. The satellite's primary mission...
Botswana to Open up Its Skies for More Airlines

Botswana to Open up Its Skies for More Airlines

(3 Minutes Read)  A European airliner will soon fly into Botswana. This was revealed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) Chief Executive Officer...
Mozambique to Join AfCFTA from January 2025

Mozambique to Join AfCFTA from January 2025

(3 Minutes Read) The announcement was made by the International Minister of Industry and Commerce, Silvino Moreno. He said that entry was also an opportunity...
MozParks in Mozambique to Drive Industrial Growth

MozParks in Mozambique to Drive Industrial Growth

 (3 Minutes Read) MozParks is tasked with establishing 20 parks nationwide, aiming to create at least one park in each province. Mozambique’s Minister of Industry and...
Namibia’s Kokoseb Gold Project to Expands its Current MRE

Namibia’s Kokoseb Gold Project to Expands its Current MRE

(3 Minutes Read) Wia Gold Limited says it focused on aggressive drilling at its Kokoseb Gold Project to expand its current Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE)...
Ruling Party in Botswana Reviews Causes of Electoral Defeat: Analysts Hail It as Victory of Democracy

Ruling Party in Botswana Reviews Causes of Electoral Defeat: Analysts Hail It as Victory...

(3 Minutes Read) While elections create widespread disenchantment among political parties questioning the verdict and levelling charges against the conduct of the elections, Botswana was...
Malawi Imposes Fuel Rationing Due to Forex Crisis

Malawi Imposes Fuel Rationing Due to Forex Crisis

(3 Minutes Read) Crowds were queuing at petrol stations on Friday in Malawi after fuel rationing was imposed this week. A lack of foreign exchange...
Botswana:  Incumbent President Concedes Election Defeat

Botswana:  Incumbent President Concedes Election Defeat

(3 Minutes Read) Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat on Friday after his party which has governed the diamond-rich African country for nearly six decades...
SA Forecasts Higher Budget Deficit & Debt for Next Three Years

SA Forecasts Higher Budget Deficit & Debt for Next Three Years

(3 Minutes Read) South Africa’s debt is anticipated to stabilize at 75.5% of GDP by 2025/26. Economic growth is forecasted at 1.1% this year, slightly...
Tensions Continue in Mozambique: Over Ten People Died in Post-Election Violence

Tensions Continue in Mozambique: Over Ten People Died in Post-Election Violence

(3 Minutes Read) Human Rights Watch, independently confirming 11 deaths and more than 50 serious injuries, noted that actual numbers might be higher since many...

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