Question NW1597 to the Minister of Science and Technology
23 June 2017 - NW1597
Paulsen, Mr N M to ask the Minister of Science and Technology
Has her department considered approaching Sentech to enter into a partnership regarding Sentech's possible purchase of a satellite?
Reply:
No, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has not yet considered approaching Sentech to enter into a partnership regarding Sentech's purchase of a satellite. However, the DST and the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services are in the process of developing a national Satellite Communication Strategy, which will provide guidance for the procurement of a communications satellite.