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The NWR Mile 108 fishing camp is located in the protected Dorob National Park (“dry land”) in the Erongo area along the central Namibian coast. The main reason to visit Mile 108 is that it is one of the most popular fishing spots and offers some of the wildest beach fishing...
The satellite industry is experiencing a dynamic transformation with the rapid development of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations like Starlink and OneWeb, alongside traditional Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellites. Led by advancements in launch technology and propelled by innovative applications, this sector is poised for substantial growth and strategic evolution in...
In the context of Satellite technology innovations, industry alignments and constellation developments, what does multi-orbit services mean for Africa? How could these services impact the connectivity landscape in Africa, and will multi-orbit satellite services deliver significant value in Africa? We consider these dynamics and provide an on-the-ground perspective....
Avanti has partnered with Q-KON to provide LEO satellite connectivity to customers across the country. JOHANNESBURG, 9TH MAY 2024: Avanti Communications (“Avanti”), the global multi-orbit satellite technology provider, today announces the launch of Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services in South Africa. Avanti has partnered with Q-KON, a leading satellite engineering enterprise for southern Africa, to...
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When a rocket explodes, the technical term in the industry is that the vehicle experienced a “rapid unscheduled disassembly”. The term has all of the hallmarks of what might be called euphemism by technical overstatement. It's in the same category as a used car being called a “certified previously-loved vehicle”,...
Introduction Nestled in the heart of Dikgonnye, Botswana, approximately 55 kilometers from the vibrant capital city of Gaborone, stands a distinguished Boer Goat Stud Farm belonging to the Chandima Farm Group. Mr. Thabani Machacha, a devoted breeder, channels his passion into advancing standards and nurturing innovation within the local farming sector....
Navigating Latency in Satellite Networks and Exploring its Impact on User Experience Does Latency actually matter? A good question to ask in a time when LEO is all the rage and people and businesses are educating themselves on the opportunities that satellite broadband can afford them. In this article on ITWeb...
The Future of GEO Satellite Services: A Service Provider Perspective The large-scale deployment of Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services, exemplified by projects like Starlink and OneWeb entering the African market, raises questions about the future of Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellite services. With 36 LEO projects in the pipeline and a forecasted...
Q-KON is delighted to announced that further to their 2023 incorporation of Eutelsat OneWeb LEO satellite connectivity into their Twoobii Smart Satellite Services, the first bank branch of a leading digital bank has now gone live on the service, and both bank staff and customers are already reaping the benefits...