WINDHOEK, Aug. 2 — Namibia‘s cabinet has approved the drafting of a space science and technology bill aimed at coordinating the country’s space-related initiatives to drive socioeconomic development, an official said Friday.
Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus said in a statement that the cabinet authorized the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture to prepare the draft bill and submit it for formal endorsement.
The proposed legislation seeks to establish a regulatory framework for space science and technology activities, ensuring their alignment with national development goals.
Namibia‘s move aligns with a broader trend across Africa, where several countries are leveraging satellite technologies for applications in agriculture, disaster monitoring, environmental protection, and education. (Xinhua)
