03 September 2024

Zambia has spent more than $14 million to build its first satellite station in the Chibombo region of the Central Province.

“Experts are now testing the ground-receiving station as they prepare to go into the second phase of the preparations to launch the satellite,” said science and technology Minister Felix Mutati. “The government is committed to launch the satellite station, which will help in agriculture, forestry, ground water management and other sectors.”