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Africa is reaching for the stars ✨
Thousands of satellites orbit above us, powering real-time data, innovation, and new pathways for sustainable development. With the continent’s space economy set to hit nearly $40 billion by 2030, Africa is firmly claiming its place in the global space race.
In the April/May 2026 issue of FORBES AFRICA, we explore this bold ascent — from an astronaut candidate and a physicist to the businesses harnessing GeoAI and shaping the future of space tech on the continent.
Managing Editor: Renuka Methil
Story by Freddie Hiney
[In-studio images]
Art Direction: Manelisi Dabata
Photography Assistant: Vuyi Mzamo
Stylist: Onela Joni
Stylist Assistant: Bongani Zwane
Makeup/hair: Noni Dudazana
Studio: Kace In Point Studios, Johannesburg