Nigeria's runaway inflation impedes Starlink operations

Instead of focusing solely on direct ownership, Starlink could invest in initiatives that directly benefit black-owned businesses and communities.

Paratus Group announces its joint venture with Real Image and launches Paratus Eswatini.

The founder of Starlink and a South African-born billionaire, announced the plans on his X platform.

The announcement was made just days after stakeholders accused the NCC of double standards for allowing price hikes, but preventing local operators from doing the same.

Musk had meetings with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Lesotho Prime Minister Same Matekane, and Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba.

Following a call by Safaricom for increased protection from satellite internet players, the country’s president believes their arrival will enrich the current market.

The telco stated yesterday that it has been approved as a Starlink reseller, which will allow it to expand its portfolio and deliver effective connectivity solutions.

POTRAZ has issued a stern warning, saying that the sale or distribution of Starlink user terminals without proper authorisation and clearance is a criminal offence.

The advocacy group Kituo cha Sheria (Legal Advice Centre) wants the court to order all the entities not to hinder Kenyans to access Starlink.

Elon Musk's SpaceX broadband satellite internet service became active at midnight on Friday.

The arrival of the Low-Earth Orbit internet service provider would be a welcome boost in a country with a low internet penetration.