Namibia Rejects Starlink Telecom Licence Over Local Ownership Issues

Namibia blocks Starlink entry into telecoms market

Namibia blocked Elon Musk’s Starlink from entering its telecoms market, enforcing local ownership rules that have become a point of contention for foreign firms operating in Africa. The pushback underscores a widening divide of values between Musk and some African governments that are tying ownership rules to post-liberation efforts to broaden economic opportunity.Several African countries have relaxed regulations around ownership to allow acces…

Namibia Rejects Starlink Licence Over Legal and Security Concerns

The government has rejected satellite internet service Starlink's application for a licence to operate in Namibia, citing the company does not meet key legal and regulatory requirements.

Namibia turns down Starlink’s license bid over ownership

Namibia turned down a bid by billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink service to operate in the country, denying the satellite internet provider both a telecommunications service licence and access to radio spectrum because it doesn’t comply with local ownership rules.

Elon Musk's Starlink blocked from operating in Namibia

Namibia's regulator noted that Starlink's subsidiary is not locally owned.

Musk’s Starlink denied telecoms licence in Namibia

Namibia has turned down applications from Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider Starlink for a telecommunications service licence and access to radio spectrum, a notice in the country’s government gazette shows.