President Mnangagwa recently commissioned the National Geospatial and Space Agency (ZINGSA) and the Zimbabwe Science Park Complex at the University of Zimbabwe. The move is expected to support the country's capabilities in the generation, access, use and regulation of the application of space technology and innovation for sustainable development. In this report, Sifelani Tsiko (ST), Agric, Environment & Innovations Editor speaks to Dr Electdom Matandirotya (EM), acting chief scientist of ZINGSA to share some insights about the role of the agency.
ST: In 2018, President Mnangagwa launched the Zimbabwe National Geospatial and Space Agency (ZINGSA) to advance the country's interests in geospatial science, earth observation and satellite communication systems. How do you feel about the opening of the complex housing ZINGSA? What does this demonstrate?
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