Airtel, SpaceX's Starlink mobile tests take off in Kenya
Milestone trial enables standard 4G smartphones to connect directly to satellites in network dead zones without specialised hardware.
Namibia puts foot down against Musk's Starlink
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia has rejected Starlink’s licence bid, echoing similar resistance in South Africa and spotlighting growing tensions between foreign tech giants and local ownership laws.
CAR taps Starlink to bridge digital divide
The Central African Republic becomes the 27th African market to launch Starlink, as the satellite service targets rural connectivity gaps.
Orange Tunisia unveils next-gen satellite solution
The telco makes it the first operator in the country to offer satellite speeds of up to 100 Mbps.
Kenya begins audit of Airtel’s Starlink Direct-to-Cell tech
The country’s communications regulator is seeking to track interference levels with existing cellular networks with the introduction of Direct-to-Cell calls.
MTN Zambia, Starlink first to Direct-to-Cell connectivity
MTN claims to be the first African operator to successfully complete a live field test of Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell service in Africa.
SES deploys MEO satellite in Chad to connect refugees
The network provides a critical lifeline for humanitarian organisations and displaced communities, supporting essential services including online learning, digital skills training, and community connectivity centres.
Vodafone teams up with Amazon Leo
The two have struck a deal to connect remote 4G and 5G towers across Africa, strengthening rural coverage and intensifying competition with Starlink.
Starlink resumes new orders in Nigeria
The Elon Musk-owned satellite internet service had previously blocked new activations due to capacity constraints
Kenya eyes Amazon to bridge digital divide
The country believes partnerships that leverage technologies such as satellite broadband will be instrumental in addressing the connectivity gap.
Starlink, Vodacom bring hope to flood-hit Mozambique
If more gaps are found, officials said, more telecommunications equipment would be deployed.
Namibia gets Chinese satellite ground station
The Southern African nation received a satellite data receiving ground station from China this week.
Kenya’s agritech push
A shift to satellite-powered observation, along with increased use of data and AI are on the agenda as Kenya seeks to digitise its agricultural industry.