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Interview with Basuti Gerty Bolo

Basuti Gerty Bolo dreamt of space science and of becoming an astronaut when she was only 8 years old. She then wanted to be a pilot, before studying space applications and space and atmospheric science.  Her curiosity for space science was sparked by an interest in knowing more about unexplained mysteries of things happening in space, such as the cause of some plane crashes. Basuti works exceptionally hard to disseminate space knowledge. She is an Endowed Chair for Educational Technologies at Africa University in Zimbabwe, a UNOOSA Space for Women Network mentor, and is starting a space for women and girls network called Space4Women_AfricaDreamers to spread space awareness and promote gender equality.

Les Avantages de l'Application des Technologies Spatiales dans la Surveillance et le Contrôle de la Jacinthe d'Eau dans les écosystèmes aquatiques

Merci à Mussa Kachunga Stanis d'avoir traduit cet article volontairement.

La résilience d'un socio-écosystème est généralement testée par sa capacité à persister et à maintenir sa fonctionnalité tout en subissant des changements dus à des perturbations. Mais que se passe-t-il lorsque les perturbations sont trop rapides, trop préjudiciables et trop fortes pour qu'un socio-écosystème puisse maintenir sa fonctionnalité ?

The advantages of applying space-based technology in monitoring and controlling water hyacinth in aquatic ecosystems

Water hyacinth is a well-known plant that has invaded many aquatic ecosystems around the globe. The fast growing nature of the weed makes it challenging to contain. The weeds’ presence in aquatic bodies results in decreased oxygen and nutrient levels, which threatens aquatic life as well as the productivity and functionality of the whole aquatic ecosystem. This not only causes ecological disturbances but evidently socio-economic challenges arise as well as the weed can be detrimental to health as well as economic activities in many riparian communities worldwide. The use of space-based technology together with modern technologies is of great significance in capturing the weed and identifying its spatial and temporal distribution even in hard to reach places. This helps scientists better understand the weed and how infestation occurs which enables better management and control of the weed.

Interview with Ruvimbo Samanga

Ruvimbo Samanga, despite her age, has vast experience in the law, space, and water sectors. She is presently involved in a regional study on the integration of GIS and statistical information in Zimbabwe, working towards the promulgation of GIS standards and legislation to support a National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI). Ruvimbo is excited by the merging of sustainable development for water management with space technologies because it is scalable, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective over the long run. Ruvimbo feels strongly that space technologies have a role to play in policy and legal affairs, and also sees potential especially in the use of emerging technologies such as block chain, artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing.

Interview with Basuti Gerty Bolo

Interview with Webster Gumindoga, PhD Student at University of Twente and Lecturer at the University of Zimbabwe

Webster is a PhD student at the University of Twente’s Faculty of Geoinformation Science and Earth Observation. His PhD thesis is entitled: Observing Zambezi Basin from Space: Satellite based bias correction for hydrological modelling: Webster is also lecturer and researcher at the University of Zimbabwe’s Construction and Civil Engineering Department. He is the coordinator of the regional master’s degree programme in Integrated Water Resources Management, a capacity building programme for the water sector in Southern and Eastern Africa. His research interests are in the areas of GIS and Earth Observation applications in water resources management, sanitation, water quality and disaster management. He is also a consultant who has been seconded as a GIS mentor to many government institutions and developmental partners in Southern Africa. Webster has over 60 publications, numerous regional and international conference papers in areas of spatial and quantitative hydrology, water resources management, quantification of water cycle components and feedbacks between climate, land-uses, water cycles and other societal influences. Webster is the Chief Editor of the Journal of Environmental Management in Zimbabwe (JEMZ).

Interview with Ruvimbo Samanga

Interview with Webster Gumindoga, PhD Student at University of Twente and Lecturer at the University of Zimbabwe

A celebration of valuing water for World Water Day 2021

World Water Day, celebrated each year on March 22nd, since 1993, celebrates water and raises awareness of the ongoing global water crisis. The theme this year is Valuing Water. Much more than just price, water has huge value for households, food, culture, health, education, and the environment (UN Water 2021).

Launch of Zimbabwe's first Satellite ZIMSAT - 1

What began as the development of a cubesat (BIRD-5) at the Kyushu Institute of Technology in Japan took off on a spacecraft to the International Space Station from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA's) Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia, US on 6 November 2022 (watch the video of the launch of the CRS2 NG-18 (Cygnus) Mission (Antares), in the video below the article).

5th SADC Groundwater Conference

The SADC Groundwater Management Institute will host its 5th SADC Groundwater Conference on 16, 17 & 18 November 2022.

The conference is held annually, with the primary objective of providing a platform for the advancement of knowledge sharing on sustainable management of groundwater at national and transboundary levels across SADC Members States

This year the event will be physically held in Windhoek, Namibia with an online participation option.

FAO Water Dialogue: Regional Workshop on National Water Roadmaps (Hybrid)

The Regional Workshop on National Water Roadmaps, organised by FAO and hosted by the Government of Zimbabwe, is the first regional follow-up to the Rome Water Dialogue held in November 2022. It aims to inform about the overall role of water for Sustainable Development, providing a platform for all stakeholders to discuss and develop country-specific National Water Roadmaps, as proposed by FAO.

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Global Water Partnership

The Global Water Partnership (GWP) is a global action network with over 3,000 Partner organisations in 179 countries. The network has 69 accredited Country Water Partnerships and 13 Regional Water Partnerships.

The network is open to all organisations involved in water resources management: developed and developing country government institutions, agencies of the United Nations, bi- and multi-lateral development banks, professional associations, research institutions, non-governmental organisations, and the private sector.

University of Zimbabwe: Department of Construction and Civil Engineering

The Department of Construction and Civil Engineering at the University of Zimbabwe is one of the 8 departments in the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment.The department is already a major center for water and sanitation engineering through its MSc programmes which have produced graduates from eastern and southern Africa. The department also boasts of soil and material and timber research facilities which can be used to benefit the country at large.

Southern African Research and Documentation Centre

SARDC is an independent regional knowledge resource centre that seek to enhance the effectiveness of key developmental processes in the region Southern African Development Community (SADC) region through the collection, analysis, production and dissemination of information and enabling the capacity to generate and use knowledge.

Gara

Tapiwa Wallace Gara

Project manager at the Geospatial Society, Zimbabwe

Tapiwa Gara is currently pursuing studies in Geoinformatics at Chinhoyi University of Technology, Zimbabwe. His academic focus includes Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Environmental Science. Tapiwa is actively engaged in the Geospatial Society and demonstrates an interest in space technology. With a dedication to expanding his knowledge and expertise in the field of geoinformatics, Tapiwa's academic pursuits are centered around understanding spatial data analysis, environmental monitoring, and the application of geospatial technologies in addressing real-world challenges.

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Beverley Chelsea Saungweme

Mechanical engineering student at Siberian Federal University

Beverley Chelsea Saungweme, a Mechanical Engineering undergraduate at Siberian Federal University in Russia, developed a keen interest in the space industry during high school. Her journey began when she emerged as the country runner-up in the essay category of the DStv Eutelsat Star awards, sparking her fascination with space exploration.

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Webster Gumindoga

Research and Innovation Manager at the University of Zimbabwe

Dr. Webster Gumindoga is a research and innovation manager, lecturer and researcher at the University of Zimbabwe’s Construction and Civil Engineering Department. He is the coordinator of the postgraduate programmes in water management at the University of Zimbabwe where he has challenged regional students and researchers to use state of the art and open-source space data to solve water and environmental related challenges faced by the communities and industry.

Mukununugwa

Victor Mukununugwa

Senior Scientist Zimbabwe National Geospatial and Space Agency

Victor Mukungunugwa is a graduate Aerospace Engineer from the National Aerospace University of Ukraine. Upon completion, he acquired a cum-laude Honors BSc degree in Aircraft and Rocket Engineering in 2012. His first job was as an assistant lecturer and a lab technician at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa where he was doing his MSc in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Designing. In 2013 he joined Terracam Professional UAVs Pvt Ltd where he acquired his drone pilot and worked as a senior project manager for aerial surveys.

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Muongeni Tamara Manda

Undergraduate student at the Chinhoyi University of Technology

Muongeni Manda is a final year undergraduate student with a focus on environmental conservation and Geoinformatics. Throughout her academic journey, Muongeni has been engaged in various projects related to environmental conservation. One notable project involved research collaboration with Anglo-American, Flora and Fauna International, and Nature Metrics. This project focused on utilizing eDNA to monitor biodiversity in aquatic and terrestrial areas in Shurugwi, particularly in the Unki Mine claim area.

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Thando Obert Mathe

Spatial Sense Co-founder

Thando Mathehas a background in Geoinformatics and Surveying. He holds a BSc Hons degree from the University of Zimbabwe. Thando has accumulated professional experience, having served as Assistant Manager GIS at the Zimbabwe Land Commission for two years, followed by a four-year tenure as a GIS Consultant at Spatial Sense. Thando's contributions to the field have been recognized through prestigious awards and accolades.

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Egline Tauya

Head of the Environment and Water Institute Southern African Research and Documentation Centre

Egline is a climate change expert with academic and professional background in environment. She is the Head of the Environment and Water institute at Southern African Research and Documentation Centre (SARDC) known as I Musokotwane Environment Resource Centre for Southern Africa (IMERCSA).

Gumindoga

Webster Gumindoga

Lecturer University of Zimbabwe: Department of Construction and Civil Engineering

Samanga

Ruvimbo Samanga

Research Fellow (UNECA, Open Lunar Foundation)

Ruvimbo Samanga studied Law at the University of Pretoria up to Masters Level. Her Masters dissertation was on the Investment and Space Policy aspects of satellite technology in Zimbabwe’s mining sector. She is the National Point of Contact for the UN Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) for Zimbabwe as well as the National Representative for Women in Aerospace Africa (WIAA), Zimbabwe chapter.

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Interview with Basuti Gerty Bolo

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The advantages of applying space-based technology in monitoring and controlling water hyacinth in aquatic ecosystems

Interview with Ruvimbo Samanga

Interview with Basuti Gerty Bolo

Interview with Webster Gumindoga, PhD Student at University of Twente and Lecturer at the University of Zimbabwe

Interview with Ruvimbo Samanga

Interview with Webster Gumindoga, PhD Student at University of Twente and Lecturer at the University of Zimbabwe

A celebration of valuing water for World Water Day 2021

Launch of Zimbabwe's first Satellite ZIMSAT - 1

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5th SADC Groundwater Conference

The SADC Groundwater Management Institute will host its 5th SADC Groundwater Conference on 16, 17 & 18 November 2022.

FAO Water Dialogue: Regional Workshop on National Water Roadmaps (Hybrid)

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Stakeholder

Global Water Partnership

University of Zimbabwe: Department of Construction and Civil Engineering

Southern African Research and Documentation Centre

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Tapiwa Wallace Gara

Beverley Chelsea Saungweme

Webster Gumindoga

Victor Mukununugwa

Muongeni Tamara Manda

Thando Obert Mathe

Egline Tauya

Webster Gumindoga

Ruvimbo Samanga