DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 17 -- Tanzania has made history as the host of the 2026 SADC Joint Satellite Forum, a five-day summit bringing together space and satellite experts from Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states.

The forum, which officially kicked off on February 16, 2026, and runs until February 20, marks a strategic milestone toward positioning the SADC region as a leader in satellite technology and the African space economy.

According to a statement from the Tanzania Communication Regulatory Authority (TCRA), member states are moving to launch a Joint Satellite, expected to drive innovation in communications, disaster management, weather monitoring, modern agriculture, and rural internet expansion.

The initiativ...