Starlink

Starlink antenna overlooking a mountain view
Connectivity
Starlink's SA entry stalls as Space X withdraws from ICASA hearingsStarlink's SA entry stalls as Space X withdraws from ICASA hearings
byMatshepo Sehloho
Feb 7, 2025
3 Min Read
Starlink antenna on top of a roof.
Regulation
SpaceX urges ICASA to revise equity rules for Starlink launchSpaceX urges ICASA to revise equity rules for Starlink launch
byMatshepo Sehloho
Jan 30, 2025
4 Min Read
A picture of the Kenyan flag.
Connectivity
Starlink doubles market share in Kenya, launches ground station
Starlink doubles market share in Kenya, launches ground station
Jan 28, 2025
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3 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.
Regulation
Starlink ordered to cease operations in Namibia
Starlink ordered to cease operations in Namibia
Nov 29, 2024
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3 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Starlink antenna on top of a roof.
Connectivity
Starlink halts new Nigerian sign-ups
Starlink halts new Nigerian sign-ups
Nov 22, 2024
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3 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Kenyan flag
Connectivity
Starlink halts new sign-ups in Kenya
Starlink halts new sign-ups in Kenya
Nov 6, 2024
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4 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Starlink satellite dish attached to a red brick house in Zimbabwe.
Connectivity
Starlink's entry into Zimbabwe lowers Internet tariffs
Starlink's entry into Zimbabwe lowers Internet tariffs
Nov 4, 2024
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6 Min Read
byDaniel Itai, Special Correspondent
Niger flag
Connectivity
Starlink to expand Internet access in Niger
Starlink to expand Internet access in Niger
Nov 1, 2024
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2 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Nigerian flag
Connectivity
Starlink suspends Nigerian tariff hike
Starlink suspends Nigerian tariff hike
Oct 28, 2024
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3 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
South African DCDT Minister Solly Malatsi.
Regulation
South Africa could amend law blocking Starlink entry
South Africa could amend law blocking Starlink entry
Oct 8, 2024
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3 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Starlink's satellite connectivity dish overlooking a mountain view.
Connectivity
Starlink hikes Nigerian subscription prices
Starlink hikes Nigerian subscription prices
Oct 4, 2024
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2 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Elon Musk and Same Matekane
Connectivity
Elon Musk hosts African leaders while Starlink faces challenges in Kenya
Elon Musk hosts African leaders, Starlink faces challenges in Kenya
Sep 30, 2024
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3 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Connectivity
South Africa's president holds talks with Starlink
South Africa's president holds talks with Starlink
Sep 17, 2024
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3 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Starlink's availability map showing Zimbabwe as live.
Connectivity
Starlink beams into Zimbabwean market
Starlink beams into Zimbabwean market
Sep 9, 2024
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2 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Botswana, Ghana get Starlink
Connectivity
Botswana, Ghana get Starlink
Botswana, Ghana get Starlink
Aug 30, 2024
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2 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Starlink to launch in Ghana at the end of August
Connectivity
Starlink to launch in Ghana at the end of August
Starlink to launch in Ghana at the end of August
Aug 23, 2024
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2 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Kenyans can now rent Starlink kits for $15 per month
Connectivity
Kenyans can now rent Starlink kits for $15 per month
Kenyans can now rent Starlink kits for $15 per month
Aug 22, 2024
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2 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Starlink gets regulatory review in SA, warns unauthorized users
Regulation
Starlink gets regulatory review in SA, warns unauthorized users
Starlink gets regulatory review in SA, warns unauthorized users
Aug 16, 2024
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3 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
South Sudan's NCA and Starlink representatives.
Regulation
South Sudan unveils approved Starlink tariffs
South Sudan unveils approved Starlink tariffs
Jul 9, 2024
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2 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Starlink beams into Madagascar
Broadband
Starlink beams into Madagascar
Starlink beams into Madagascar
Jul 1, 2024
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2 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
SpaceX's Starlink goes live in Sierra Leone
Broadband
SpaceX's Starlink goes live in Sierra Leone
SpaceX's Starlink goes live in Sierra Leone
Jun 12, 2024
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2 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Botswana's flag
Connectivity
Starlink gets approval to beam into Botswana
Starlink gets approval to beam into Botswana
May 30, 2024
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2 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Zimbabwe approves Starlink licensing
Regulation
Zimbabwe approves Starlink licensing
Zimbabwe approves Starlink licensing
May 27, 2024
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2 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Botswana could get Starlink services
Broadband
Botswana could get Starlink services
Botswana could get Starlink services
May 9, 2024
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2 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Cameroon's flag
Regulation
Cameroon seizes Starlink kits at the border – reports
Cameroon seizes Starlink kits at the border – reports
Apr 29, 2024
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2 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Ghana's NCA approves Starlink's application for broadband services
Regulation
Ghana's NCA approves Starlink's application for broadband services
Ghana's NCA approves Starlink's application for broadband services
Apr 26, 2024
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2 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
A Starlink satellite dish overlooking a mountain view
Connectivity
AMN's Starlink cellular backhaul connectivity is live in Nigeria
AMN's Starlink cellular backhaul connectivity is live in Nigeria
Apr 19, 2024
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3 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Vaibhav Magow, VP of the international division at Hughes Network Systems.
Connectivity
Satellite key for African connectivity in 2024 – Hughes
Satellite key for African connectivity in 2024 – Hughes
Feb 13, 2024
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4 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Botswana prohibits Starlink, imposes penalties for lawbreakers
Regulation
Botswana prohibits Starlink, imposes penalties for lawbreakers
Botswana prohibits Starlink, imposes penalties for lawbreakers
Feb 13, 2024
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3 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Starlink cuts off users in South Africa
Broadband
Starlink cuts off users in South Africa
Starlink cuts off users in South Africa
Feb 12, 2024
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3 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Ghana's flag
Regulation
Ghana's regulator declares Starlink operations illegal
Ghana's regulator declares Starlink operations illegal
Dec 8, 2023
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3 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
A Starlink satellite dish overlooking a mountain view
Regulation
SA regulator warns against 'illegal' Starlink equipment sales
SA regulator warns against 'illegal' Starlink equipment sales
Nov 29, 2023
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6 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Elon Musk's Starlink enters Benin
Broadband
Elon Musk's Starlink enters Benin
Elon Musk's Starlink enters Benin
Nov 6, 2023
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2 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Starlink in Africa: Success factors for occupying a niche
Regulation
Starlink in Africa: Success factors for occupying a niche
Starlink in Africa: Success factors for occupying a niche
Nov 3, 2023
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7 Min Read
byFrancis Hook, Africa ICT Analyst
Starlink satellite dish overlooking a mountain
Broadband
SpaceX's Starlink launches in Zambia
SpaceX's Starlink launches in Zambia
Oct 9, 2023
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2 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor

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