BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY MEDIA FOR AFRICA
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30 Jun

Starlink approaches Cameroon to lift suspension

Although details of the closed-door discussions have not been made public, the visit is believed to be a strategic move by Starlink to secure regulatory clearance.
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25 Jun

Starlink resumes sign-ups in Nairobi after 7 months

According to the company, the brief pause was necessary to enhance its capacity before resuming new sign-ups.
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20 Jun

Nigeria joins race to deploy direct-to-device satellite connectivity

Nigeria and Chinese Galaxy Space to collaborate on technology transfer initiatives, including training Nigerian engineers how to build and run satellites.
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Zambia deploys Starlink to key public institutions

The project comes as Zambia aims to bring 80% of its population into the digital economy by 2026.
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14 May 2025

Eutelsat broadens InterSAT East, Central Africa partnership

Eutelsat Group says the extended partnership will help InterSAT provide fixed data services in some of the most remote and underserved areas.
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5 May 2025

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.