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Ethiopia is setting the pace for Africa's space and geospatial technology development, using satellites and Earth observation systems to drive smarter national planning. UN experts say the country's progress offers a roadmap for the continent's data-driven future.
A Nigerian tech startup that began with a pilot project in 2023 now powers the country's entire digital postcode system, proving homegrown solutions can become national infrastructure. Milsat's journey from testing maps to addressing 65 million properties shows African tech innovation scaling beyond apps into essential public services.