Articles about StarLink

Telecoms transformation fight puts billions on ice

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

Political pushback against Malatsi BEE leniency for Starlink entry

The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, the EFF and the ANC call for the immediate withdrawal of minister Solly Malatsi’s BEE policy direction.

EEIP policy garners 90% support, says Malatsi

Communications minister Solly Malatsi gazettes the final policy direction on the role of equity equivalent investment programmes in the ICT sector.

Vodacom forges partnership with Starlink to connect Africa

Under the deal, Vodacom will be authorised to resell Starlink equipment and services to enterprise and small business customers in Africa.

ITWeb TV: Malatsi vows to finalise SA’s AI policy

South Africa is getting closer to a finalised national artificial intelligence policy, confirms communications and digital technologies minister Solly Malatsi.

Paratus opens in Rwanda

Paratus Rwanda will provide and install Starlink services, delivering high-speed broadband internet connectivity to businesses throughout the country.

ITWeb TV: Q-KON readies to fill gaps from Starlink licence impasse

The company is preparing to launch consumer satellite broadband in SA, leveraging Eutelsat OneWeb while addressing gaps Starlink’s current model leaves unserved.

Starlink to create BEE entity as part of licence bid

After initially listing socio-economic commitments to secure a licence to operate locally, Starlink has now said it will form a BEE-compliant company.

Paratus Group expands operations into East Africa

Paratus is poised to provide what the region requires in terms of secure, high-performance connectivity, advanced data and cloud services.

ITWeb TV: Starlink can’t undermine SA sovereignty, says parly ICT chair

Starlink’s SA entry faces scrutiny, as Khusela Sangoni-Diko, Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies chairperson, warns against bending laws.

No Starlink until ICASA licensing conditions met, says Malatsi

Communications minister Solly Malatsi responds to audience questions during his keynote presentation at the ISACA 2025 annual conference.

SpaceX affirms support for SA’s empowerment laws

The firm welcomes the policy directing the spectrum regulator to explore alternative solutions to expand broadband access.