Namibia has unveiled a new Satellite Ground Data Receiving Station built with support from China, in what officials describe as a significant milestone for the country’s science and technology ambitions.

The facility will enable Namibia to receive satellite data in real time, strengthening its capacity to make evidence-based decisions across key sectors of the economy, including agriculture, mining, environmental management and disaster response.

Speaking at the launch, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said the project represents a strategic investment in innovation and national development. He noted that access to timely and accurate satellite data would enhance planning, improve resource management, and support the country’s long-term development goals.

The station was developed with technical and financial backing from China, underscoring growing co-operation between Windhoek and Beijing in the fields of science, infrastructure and digital technology.

Authorities say the new infrastructure will reduce reliance on external data sources and improve Namibia’s ability to monitor climate patterns, track environmental changes and respond more effectively to natural disasters.

The launch forms part of broader efforts by the Namibian government to position science, research and digital transformation at the centre of economic growth and public service delivery.

–ChannelAfrica–