Stakeholders seek clarity on funding, skills transfer in Space Bill consultations

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2026-07-22
MARIENTAL, 22 July 2026 (NAMPA)- Stakeholders participating in a public consultation on the Draft Space Science and Technology Bill. (Photo by: Joe-Chintha Garises)
NAMPA MARIENTAL, 22 July 2026 (NAMPA)- Stakeholders participating in a public consultation on the Draft Space Science and Technology Bill. (Photo by: Joe-Chintha Garises) NAMPA
MARIENTAL, 22 JUL (NAMPA) - Stakeholders in the Hardap Region have raised concerns over the long-term financial sustainability of Namibia’s proposed space programme, technology transfer and public oversight once implementation of the Draft Space Science and Technology Bill takes effect.
The National Steering Committee on the Draft Space Science and Technology Bill is conducting public consultations across all 14 regions to gather input before th...
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