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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23 Jun

Elon Musk-backed Starlink goes live in Lesotho

Elon Musk’s satellite internet service has officially launched in Lesotho, bringing high-speed connectivity to the kingdom’s mountainous regions.
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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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5 Jun

MTN Zambia gets authorisation to sell Starlink

MTN Zambia says it will offer Starlink Business packages, ensuring nationwide internet access across rural, peri-urban, and underserved regions.
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15 May 2025

Starlink download speed outperforms local ISPs

When it comes to upload speed Ookla said Kenya dominates, with Ghana and Rwanda also showing strong performances.
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12 May 2025

MTN Group broadens connectivity reach into rural areas

The telco expanded coverage and the provision of enhanced mobile services to millions of customers, particularly those in remote and rural 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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DRC becomes latest African nation to embrace Starlink

The Congolese regulator granted Starlink the license, having previously opposed the introduction of the satellite internet service in March 2024.
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Zambia marks world Girls ICT Day

To mark the day, Zambia yesterday started an initiative, Learn-a-Thon, to empower schoolgirls with ICT skills.