Ruvimbo Samanga

Ruvimbo Samanga is a Zimbabwean space policy analyst. Ruvimbo has supported international initiatives in policy, business, outreach, and education geared towards the advancement of space and satellite applications for sustainable development. She previously served a two year term as the National Point of Contact for Zimbabwe in the Space Generation Advisory Council,

Early life and education Ruvimbo was born on November 11, 1995 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. She completed her primary school education at Whitestone Primary School, and her secondary education at Dominican Convent High School, Bulawayo. She was enthusiastic about arts, culture, and sports and became interested in space as a young girl.

Ruvimbo completed her Bachelor of Arts in Law, her Bachelor of Laws, and her Master of Law in Trade & Investment Law at the University of Pretoria. In support of her studies she received the Ban Ki-Moon Global Citizen Scholarship, the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, and the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship. In 2019, she founded AgriSpace, a company dedicated to helping Zimbabwean farmers optimize crop yields.

Selected publications

Awards Zimbabwe Achievers Awards – Young Achiever of the Year 2019 International Astronautical Federation – Emerging Space Leaders Award 2021 International Astronautical Federation – Young Space Leaders Award 2022 International Institute of Space Law (IISL) – Young Achiever Award 2024