How satellite connectivity is transforming Botswana’s remote communities
Tuesday, June 03, 2025 | 900 Views |
Space age: Technology is transforming rural Botswana PIC: BROADCASTMEDIAAFRICA.COM
Satellite connectivity enables the fast and reliable internet access that many of Africa’s industry sectors rely on, with benefits ranging from improved operational efficiencies to better market access and enhanced competitiveness.
Africa’s technology companies have a crucial role to play in transforming the continent’s digital landscape using satellite technology. For instance, pan-African technology company Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid) has partnered with the world's first GEO-LEO satellite operator, Eutelsat/OneWeb, to bring Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services to even the remotest areas of multiple countries in Africa.
The P300 million internal roads tender is a case study. A bidder’s complaint revealed alleged irregularities. A tribunal ordered a re-evaluation.The council and the initial winner appealed to the High Court. Now, the Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, frustrated by the delay, writes to the council suggesting the tender be cancelled, and an alternative procurement model be explored, while the matter is still before the courts....