Malawi to benefit from space technology: Minister Kazako

Malawi: Gospel Kazako, Minister of Information and Digitization, says the country will benefit economically from space technology because people will be able to access critical information on issues of national interest across borders, encouraging transparency and accountability.

He made the remarks on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, during the official launch of the country's first-ever three-day space conference, which is currently underway in Lilongwe.

Malawi will benefit economically from this, according to Kazako, because the country will be able to use satellite data to manage existing operations such as agriculture, mapping, and climate science.

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Director General Daudi Suleman agreed with Kazako that the government is looking into the country's potential for harnessing space resources for scientific and technological advancement.

According to Space in Africa's African Space Industry Annual Report 2022, 12 African nations have launched 48 satellites as of 2022. According to estimates, the African space economy was worth USD 19.49 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow by 16.16% to USD 22.64 billion by 2026.