Africa's involvement in space activities would help address the challenges of telecommunications, energy and food insecurity on the continent, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said on the opening day of the 62nd International Astronautical Congress in Cape Town on Monday.
The International Astronautical Federation's prestigious annual congress, this year themed "African Astronaissance", has attracted thousands of space players from around the globe. It runs through to Friday at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
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