By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
Botswana has opened an
Executive Masterclass for Commonwealth Regulators, bringing together regulatory
experts and industry stakeholders to examine spectrum management, satellite
communications, security and investment opportunities in the commercial space
economy.
The masterclass, themed
“Spectrum, Satellite, Security and the Business of Space,” was officially
opened by Hon. Shawn Ntlhaile, Assistant Minister of Communications and
Innovation.
The programme is taking
place from October 26 to 30, 2026, and features sessions led by experts from
the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Amazon and UNICEF.
Discussions are focusing on
spectrum management, satellite communications, security, the commercial space
economy, investment opportunities and inclusive connectivity.
The initiative provides a
platform for Commonwealth regulators to exchange expertise and industry
insights on emerging developments in satellite and space technologies and their
implications for communications regulation and connectivity.
