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Airtel, SpaceX ink connectivity deal for Africa

The businesses say they would continue to look into other ways to enhance digital access on the continent.
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14 Apr 2025

Prime Benin varsity gets Starlink installation

This donation will substantially assist students of the Institut National de l'Eau in carrying out their studies and acquiring skills in the digital economy.
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14 Apr 2025

Regulator grants Starlink license in Somalia

The Somali regulator says Starlink’s entry in the East Africa country will enhance internet coverage and significantly improve digital inclusion nationwide.
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7 Mar 2025

Botswana enters space age with BOTSAT-1 satellite launch

Botswana successfully launched its first satellite, BOTSAT-1 at SpaceX facilities in California, the US.
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5 Mar 2025

Orange, Eutelsat form satellite partnership across MEA

Initially, deployment will encompass Jordan, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with the goal of gradually spreading to all countries in the region.
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28 Jan 2025

Experts believe cables, satellites will fix Africa's connectivity woes

Industry analysts predict LEO satellite services will play an important role in connecting previously unconnected areas.
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27 Jan 2025

Starlink doubles market share in Kenya

Since Starlink's debut into Kenya, the number of satellite internet subscriptions has increased significantly in the East African country.
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21 Jan 2025

Angola seals $231 million satellite deal with France

Angola secured dual financing with Société Générale bank to fund the satellite project.
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13 Jan 2025

CMC Networks names Paolo Gambini as chief revenue officer

Gambini's new post, according to the South African business, will promote revenue growth and customer engagement while driving strategic initiatives.
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9 Jan 2025

Kenya proposes 10x fee increase for satellite ISPs

The current proposal would raise the cost of a 15-year operating licence from $12,302 to $115,331, a nearly 1,000% increase.
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21 Nov 2024

Nigeria's runaway inflation impedes Starlink operations

The company has stopped accepting new home plan subscriptions, citing "excessive inflation" as a threat to its business, and it wants approval for price increases.