Space Policy Analyst, Legal Researcher and Outreach Coordinator
Organization
MILO Space Science Institute
Ruvimbo Samanga is a Zimbabwean space policy nnalyst and sits on the Board of the Space Arbitration Association.[1] Ruvimbo has supported a number of international initiatives in policy, business, outreach, and education geared towards the advancement of space and satellite applications for sustainable development. She currently serves as an Ambassador for the MILO Space Science Institute, and previously served a 2-year term as the National Point of Contact for Zimbabwe in the Space Generation Advisory Council, the latter which is in support of the United Nations Program on Space Applications.[2]
Ruvimbo was born and brought up in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. She completed her primary school education at Whitestone Primary School, and her secondary education at Dominican Convent Highschool, Bulawayo. She was enthusiastic about arts, culture, and sports throughout, particularly honing strengths in literature, swimming, and tennis.[3]
Career
Ruvimbo completed her Bachelor of Arts in Law, her Bachelor of Laws, and her Master of Law in Trade & Investment Law in Africa.[4] At University she participated in moot court and was part of the first team from Africa to win the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition in 2018.[5][6]
Ruvimbo began her career as a Policy Analyst, working on a full-time and freelance basis with various organisations including Space in Africa, the Open Society Initiative in Southern Africa, and the Open Lunar Foundation, amongst other regional and international organisations.[6] Ruvimbo is an advocate for sustainable development through technology, collaboration and the common understanding of our humanness.[2] She hopes to inspire the youth and women especially to persevere despite hardship.[7]
Awards
She has received numerous recognitions throughout her career, notably:
Zimbabwe Achievers Award – In the category Young Achiever of the Year 2019[8]
Space in Africa – Top 10 Under 30 in the African Space Industry 2019[4]
Space Generation Advisory Council – African Space Leaders Award 2020[9]
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