By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
Angola and Mozambique have
signed two memorandums of understanding aimed at deepening bilateral
cooperation in the space, communications, information and communication
technology (ICT), and meteorology sectors.
The agreements were signed
on Monday on the sidelines of the 5th National Communications Conference in
Maputo, in a ceremony attended by Mozambique’s Minister of Communications and
Digital Transformation, Américo Muchanga, and Angola’s Minister of Telecommunications,
Information Technologies and Social Communication, Mário Oliveira.
The first memorandum focuses
on cooperation in the space sector and establishes a framework for sharing
knowledge, building technical capabilities, and promoting joint initiatives
related to the use of space technologies for socio-economic development in both
countries.
The second agreement covers
the communications, ICT, information, and meteorology sectors. It provides for
technical and institutional cooperation, the exchange of expertise, and the
promotion of best practices in areas considered critical to digital transformation
and the modernization of public services.
The Angolan delegation
included senior government and industry representatives, among them the
Director of the Minister’s Office, Laldemira Nambala; Director of Exchange at
MINTTICS, Gisela Inácio; Director General of GGPEN, Zolana João; and the Chief
Executive Officer of INACOM, Joaquim Muhongo.
The cooperation initiative
coincides with ongoing efforts by Angola’s National Space Program Management
Office (GGPEN) and Mozambique’s National Communications Institute (INCM) to
deploy connectivity solutions supported by the ANGOSAT-2 satellite.
As part of these efforts,
the Boane Earth Station in Maputo Province has been technically integrated with
the ANGOSAT-2 satellite and is currently receiving signals while operational
tests are being conducted. Technical teams from both countries are working to
complete the testing phase and facilitate the full activation of remote
terminals.
Officials said the
collaboration is expected to contribute to the expansion of connectivity
services, greater digital inclusion, and the strengthening of Mozambique’s
telecommunications ecosystem while enhancing regional cooperation in the use of
space-based technologies.
The 5th National
Communications Conference is taking place in Maputo from June 22 to 23, 2026,
bringing together policymakers, regulators, industry stakeholders, and
technology experts to discuss the future of communications and digital
development in Mozambique.
