The Ministry of Technology and Science (MoTS) Team led by Dr. Brilliant Habeenzu, has ambitiously announced plans to intensify its Space Mission. Accompanied by a distinguished team of scientists, including Dr. Faustin Banda, Dr. Larry L Mweetwa, Dr. Patrick Sibanda, and Mr. Fred Joe Nambala, Dr. Habeenzu met with his Angolan counterpart, Dr. Pascoal Borges Alé Fernandes with his Director General of Space Science Agency to discuss a collaborative framework with Angola’s GGPEN. This partnership focuses on leveraging space science technologies for mutual benefits in agriculture, ground water mapping, environmental monitoring, mineral exploration, and security. The successful discussions culminated in the signing of an implementation roadmap under the existing MOU on Space Science between the two nations.Zambia’s recent diplomatic efforts have yielded over 21 impactful bilateral agreements with Angola under the leadership of Ambassador Lawrence Chalungumana. Some key examples include the Cooperation In the petroleum sector, bilateral trade Agreement, Cooperation in Agriculture sector, Planned deployment of Zambian medical professionals , the Lobito corridor trade Facilitation project, and the newly established space science collaboration to mention but a few.
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- NRSC and SANSA Sign Landmark Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Space Science, Earth Observation and Ground Station Operations *Pretoria, South Africa | 17–19 June 2026*

- NRSC Hosts Copperbelt University Physics Students for Practical Training at Ground Receiving Station *Chibombo District, Zambia | 26–28 May 2026*

- NRSC and Zambia Revenue Authority Sign Strategic Memorandum of Understanding to Enhance Property Tax Administration and Mining Compliance *Lusaka, Zambia*

- Zambia Army and National Remote Sensing Centre Sign Strategic MoU to Strengthen National Security Through Geospatial Intelligence

- NRSC Hosts Form Two Learners in Ground Receiving Station STEM Outreach

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