Starlink's attempt to establish operations in Namibia has faced a setback as the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) rejected the company's appeal against a previous licensing denial. This decision leaves Starlink without a means to enter a key telecom market in southern Africa.

Namibia's Communications Regulatory Authority (CRAN) has denied Starlink permission to operate in the country on two occasions, first in March 2026 and again later. The reasons for these refusals have not been detailed in the available information.

Namibia has rejected an appeal from Starlink to change its operational rules, according to Techpoint Africa. The decision comes amid discussions on various topics, including Moov Africa's telecom service challenges and Naspers' initiative to launch free AI services for businesses in South Africa.

Namibia has rejected an appeal by Starlink concerning the denial of its licence applications, as announced on Monday. This decision marks another setback for the satellite internet service in the country.

A new submarine cable system, named Via Africa, is being developed to enhance connectivity between Europe and South Africa along the Atlantic. Major telecom and digital companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to initiate the project, which aims to significantly improve the connectivity landscape for West Africa and beyond.

Seacom has announced the launch of a new land-based fibre route that connects Nairobi, Kenya, to Kampala, Uganda, with a passage through Kisumu. This upgrade is expected to enhance the internet infrastructure across East Africa, significantly improving the capacity for internet traffic in the region.