Speaking at the 11th Ordinary Meeting of RASCOM, the Director General Dr Jones A Killimbe, stated that the meeting was taking place at one of the most crucial moments in the history of RASCOM because after the official launch of its first Pan-African satellite in 2007, it had transformed itself from a concept into a reality.

“People are today living in a global information society where communication and knowledge are vital tools for the creation of wealth and prosperity.

“In Africa, there is only one fixed broadband subscriber for every 1000 people compared to Europe, where there are 200 subscribers for every 1000 people. We consider the RASCOM mission as a long term commitment and as such, the launching of the first satellite marks the beginning of the next one.”

The meeting brought together African Ministers of Communications and Technology and provided the opportunity for the stakeholders to assess and take decision on the activities of the regional body.