Elon Musk's SpaceX, Airtel Africa partner to expand rural connectivity
SpaceX and Airtel Africa team up to roll out Starlink’s low-latency internet, aiming to bridge rural Africa’s digital divide with satellite connectivity.
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Elon Musk’s Starlink wins Congo license after earlier ban
Congo lifts ban on Elon Musk’s Starlink, clearing the way for satellite internet in underserved regions amid efforts to expand access across Africa.
Elon Musk’s Starlink gains ground in Lesotho and Somalia
The move comes as countries across the continent ramp up efforts to improve digital connectivity and attract foreign investment.
Elon Musk’s Starlink halts orders in Nigeria until price hike is approved
Starlink halts new residential kit orders in Nigeria, citing regulatory hurdles over its proposed price adjustments.
Kenyan executive Peter Ndegwa-led Safaricom resumes talks with Starlink as competition heats up
This comes as Safaricom confronts an increasingly competitive environment in its home market, where it has historically maintained a stronghold.
Elon Musk’s Starlink introduces portable kit in Kenya amid expansion push in Africa
Dubbed the ‘Starlink Mini,’ the kit, priced at Ksh27,000 ($210), is significantly cheaper than the existing Ksh45,500 ($354) standard package.
Elon Musk’s Starlink plans South Africa launch despite regulatory hurdles
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed the discussions, underscoring the potential for deeper collaboration with the U.S. billionaire.
Elon Musk’s Starlink reaches 100th country milestone with Sierra Leone launch
This comes a year after Starlink secured approval to operate in Sierra Leone, becoming the fifth African country to grant it an operational license.
After expanding to 99 countries, Elon Musk’s Starlink secures approval in Zimbabwe
Launched in Africa in 2022, Starlink has rapidly expanded its footprint, with Elon Musk emphasizing the company’s commitment to operating wherever legally permitted.
Elon Musk’s Starlink cuts hardware price in Nigeria by 45 percent as naira strengthens
The recent crash in hardware prices to N440,000 is linked to the recent strengthening of the Nigerian naira against the U.S. dollar.
Elon Musk’s Starlink raises hardware prices by 112 percent in Nigeria
While Starlink has not officially addressed the reasons behind the price increment, the timing of the move coincides with Nigeria’s recent currency devaluation.
SpaceX, led by world’s richest man Elon Musk, launches satellite Internet service in Kenya
Starlink officially launched in Africa in 2022, with Musk claiming that the satellite Internet service provider will operate anywhere on Earth where it is legally permitted.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX to roll out Starlink satellite Internet service in Ghana, Egypt by 2024
The move comes as Musk, the world’s second-richest person, takes charge of technological advancement.
Fintechs led by Ham Serunjogi, Favor Ori help Elon Musk’s Starlink in processing over $400,000
Serunjogi announced that users in Nigeria have already spent over $100,000 on their SpaceX Starlink kits using Chipper Cash Visa Cards.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX secures license to launch Starlink in Rwanda
Musk’s Starlink provides global high-speed, low-latency broadband Internet.
Elon Musk’s satellite Internet service Starlink to launch in Kenya in Q2
Starlink is the satellite Internet service provided by SpaceX.