Online Reporter
Debra Matabvu
Zimbabwe’s second earth observation satellite, ZimSat-2, is capturing high-resolution images to facilitate the development of a detailed national mosaic map that will be used for land use planning, environmental monitoring and agricultural management.
The map is covering both rural and urban areas and will provide critical data for spatial planning and land-use management.
In an interview with The Herald, Zimbabwe National Geospatial and Space Agency (ZINGSA) director general Mr Painos Gweme said the mosaic map will help planners and policymakers better understand the country’s physical layout, monitor environmental changes and make data-driven decisions.
“ZimSat-2 has been able to provide earth observation data which is still being aggregated for the purposes of developing a national mosaic map for the whole country to assist in spatial planning and for agricultural purposes,” said Mr Gweme.
A mosaic map is a high-resolution image created by combining multiple satellite pictures.
He added: “The obtained data has shown us the extent of vegetation, urban and rural expansion, together with agricultural activities in those parts of the country that have been observed,” he said.
Presently, images captured during the current 2025 winter wheat season are being processed for yield estimation.
