Articles about StarLink

Paratus Mozambique powers connectivity at 2026 Santa Maria Fishing Challenge

Paratus Mozambique's high-speed internet services ensure seamless communication, operational co-ordination, real-time updates and on-site engagement both onshore and at sea.

Malatsi still awaiting ICASA feedback on EEIPs

The regulator is still considering the role of equity equivalent investment programmes in the issuing of telecoms licences, reveals minister Solly Malatsi.

Paratus Essential Access launched to empower critical services across Africa

The solution is designed by Paratus and powered by Starlink to deliver priority satellite connectivity to organisations in Africa’s remote communities.

Starlink’s African push hits twin regulatory roadblocks

The Elon Musk-owned company is contesting its rejection in Namibia, and ICASA has yet to act on a directive clearing the way for it to operate in SA.

Start-up king joins Paratus Rwanda

Innocent Mutimura has been appointed as country manager of Paratus Rwanda.

Government urged to rethink VAT in digital era

SARS is modernising to collect tax as South Africans consume more digital services, including Starlink, than its current systems can track.

SpaceX snaps up xAI in push to move AI into space

SpaceX’s acquisition of xAI is intended to accelerate the build-out of large-scale computing infrastructure, including space-based data centres.

Amazon Leo signals year-end availability of services in SA

The tech giant plans to offer its low-Earth orbit satellite service in SA later this year, through local licensed partners.

OpEd: Grok kills Starlink faith – but at least SA isn't addicted yet

South Africa really needed Starlink. Now, it needs Starlink like it needs a ransomware attack. Has the country’s bureaucracy helped us dodge a bullet?

Eutelsat boosts LEO satellite constellation

The French-based satellite operator procures a further 340 OneWeb low-Earth orbit satellites from Airbus, adding to the 100 satellites previously procured in December 2024.

Starlink crowdsources support to operate in SA

The low-Earth orbit satellite provider mobilises its SA database to pressure regulator ICASA into accepting alternative empowerment compliance.

Telecoms transformation fight puts billions on ice

An empowerment policy deadlock clouds telecoms reform that could create thousands of jobs through billions in investments.