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The collaboration marks a significant milestone in Yahsat ’ s ongoing expansion across the African continent , enabling key economic sectors , government departments , and organisations to harness the power of satellite connectivity .

Yahsat ’ s strategic service partnership with SATCOM Technologies will reinforce its presence in Africa as both parties aim to work more closely with the Zimbabwe Government . Services are expected to commence in June .

Under the service partner agreement , Yahsat and SATCOM Technologies will seek to leverage their expertise to secure government projects by offering innovative , reliable , and efficient satellite-enabled connectivity solutions catering to Zimbabwe ’ s national requirements and development initiatives , which is expected to transform the country ’ s connectivity and technological capabilities .

Yahsat ’ s innovative and enhanced solutions have been adopted across several African countries bolstering economic development and enabling access to connectivity solutions in unserved and underserved communities . This role is expected to be further enhanced with the launch of the Thuraya 4 satellite expected later this year .

The next-generation satellite will further expand coverage and advanced services to the African continent , ushering in a new era of connectivity . The partnership with SATCOM Technologies reaffirms Yahsat ’ s commitment to empowering digital transformation throughout the continent , offering crucial services such as telemedicine and e-learning .

The partnership aims to meet the increasing requirements of various sectors such as mining , agriculture , health , and education .

Yahsat ’ s fleet of 5 satellites reaches more than 80 % of the world ’ s population , enabling critical communications including broadband , broadcasting , backhauling and mobility solutions . Based out of Abu Dhabi in the UAE , Yahsat provides C , Ku , Ka and L-band satellite communications solutions for land , maritime and aero platforms to consumers , governments and enterprises .

Its businesses consist of Yahsat Government Solutions , Thuraya , YahClick , powered by Hughes and YahLink . Yahsat also participates in Hughes do Brasil , an equity partnership with Hughes , and Yahlive , an equity partnership with SES .

In 2020 , Yahsat commenced construction of Thuraya 4 , the next-generation telecommunications system for Thuraya , which is due to launch in 2024 and to enter service in 2025 . In 2023 , Yahsat commenced construction of two new software-defined telecommunication satellites , Al Yah 4 and Al Yah 5 , which are expected to be launched in 2027 and 2028 , respectively .

Sulaiman Al Ali , CCO of Yahsat , said : “ We are proud to partner with SATCOM Technologies to deliver our cutting-edge satellite connectivity solutions to Zimbabwe . This strategic partnership is a testament to our commitment to enhancing connectivity across the continent , supporting the digital transformation journey of African nations , and improving access to essential services for all .”

Tafadzwa Collins Semu , CEO of SATCOM Technologies , said : “ We are excited to join forces with Yahsat to unlock the immense potential of satellite connectivity in Zimbabwe . Our partnership will play a pivotal role in bridging the digital divide , fostering economic growth , and enabling access to vital services for our communities .” p

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