News & Events

2026

Patience Muchini selected to speak for delegates at Egyptian Space Agency course

Ms Patience Muchini of ZINGSA’s Space Engineering Department attended the Introduction to Satellite Systems and Applications Course in Egypt, covering orbital mechanics, satellite subsystems, ground segment operations, and remote sensing applications. Her strong performance and active participation earned her selection to deliver a speech on behalf of all participants — reflecting on the course, ZINGSA’s growing programmes, and Zimbabwe’s space ambitions.

Events

2026

Zimbabwean student selected for Mission ShakthiSAT in India

Shalom Makumbirofa from St Augustine High School was selected to represent Zimbabwe in India for the Mission ShakthiSAT CubeSat development programme, a milestone for STEM excellence.

Milestones

2026

ZINGSA board established

ZINGSA’s board and senior managers were inducted to provide strategic oversight and governance for the agency’s national space and geospatial mandate.

Milestones

2026

ZINGSA awarded Data Controller Licence

ZINGSA received Data Controller compliance certification from POTRAZ, recognising responsible handling of geospatial and operational information under national data protection standards.

Milestones

2026

CAAZ and regulatory licences support ZINGSA operations

Licences from the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) and other regulators underpin ZINGSA’s drone, survey, and field services — ensuring smooth, lawful operations nationwide.

Milestones

31 December 2025

Director General appointed to Mosi-oa-Tunya Development Company board

ZINGSA Director General P. Gweme was appointed as a new board member of the Mosi-oa-Tunya Development Company, effective December 2025.

Milestones

2026

ZINGSA strengthens ties with Egyptian Space Agency

A ZINGSA delegation participated in satellite systems training at the Egyptian Space Agency — part of the agency’s human capital development and international partnership work in space engineering.

Events

2026

Field day brings drone technology to farmers

ZINGSA hosted a field day demonstration showcasing agricultural drone technology, connecting space-derived innovation with farmers in the field.

Outreach

13 July 2026

STEM school visits spotlight drones and satellites

ZINGSA educators and engineers hosted hands-on sessions for secondary learners, demonstrating UAV flight principles and how Earth observation supports farming and disaster awareness.

Outreach

28 April 2026

ZINGSA showcases capability at ZITF 2026

Visitors at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair engaged with satellite models, CORS positioning demos, and precision-agriculture services offered by the Agency.

Events

10 October 2025

World Space Week brings space science to the public

Annual Space Week programming featured talks, demonstrations, and student engagement on peaceful uses of space and careers in geospatial science.

Events

15 August 2024

Presidential Innovation Award recognises ZINGSA partnership

ZINGSA, in collaboration with ZETDC, received the Presidential Innovation Award for outstanding contributions to technological advancement in Zimbabwe.

Milestones

7 November 2022

ZIMSAT-1 takes Zimbabwe into orbit

Zimbabwe’s first satellite entered service for drought monitoring, mining mapping, crop health assessment, and weather forecasting support — a landmark for national space capability.

Milestones

22 March 2021

Wetlands Master Plan strengthens national environmental mapping

ZINGSA’s satellite-led Zimbabwe Wetlands Master Plan 2021 delivered a comprehensive national view of wetland extent to support conservation and planning.

Milestones

10 July 2021

ZINGSA officially launched by the President

His Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa officially launched the Zimbabwe National Geospatial and Space Agency, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s space journey.

Milestones

18 June 2025

Public exhibitions highlight geospatial applications

Community exhibitions introduced visitors to agro-ecological mapping, disaster-assessment drones, and how space data informs everyday national decisions.

Outreach