Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67 per cent) and Leonardo (33 per cent), has signed a contract with the Egyptian operator Nilesat to build the Nilesat-301 geostationary communications satellite
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InterSAT selects Hughes Jupiter System to power satellite services in Africa
InterSAT Communication Services, Internet solutions provider in Africa, has selected the Hughes Jupiter System to power its new SkyFi satellite broadband service for consumers and micro/small-to-medium enterprises (MSME/SME) across sub-Saharan Africa
Paratus South Africa acquires satellite hub
Paratus South Africa has completed a transaction for the acquisition of a satellite teleport through its subsidiary, Maxwell Technology
Globalstar eliminates blind spots for business
Rural and remote areas present unique business visibility challenges that can be overcome using relevant and innovative satellite technologies
Geospatial information crucial for Africa’s economic development: ECA Director
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) views geospatial technology as a significant component that will help push Africa’s transformative development agenda even further, said Oliver Chinganya, director of the Commission’s African Centre for Statistics (ACS)