South Africa's communications regulator Icasa has opened a market inquiry into the affordability of telecoms services, examining what South Africans pay to communicate. According to TechCentral, this is the fifth such process the regulator has undertaken in under a decade, reflecting ongoing concerns about the cost of data and communication services in the country. The inquiry is expected to assess pricing across the sector and could inform future regulatory action aimed at reducing costs for consumers.

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.

The National Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) are intensifying their enforcement regarding changes in telecom ownership in Nigeria. This development is part of a broader discussion that includes topics such as Spiro's $55 million investment in electric vehicles, potential US-Iran peace talks that may affect MTN's frozen assets, and the preloading of DStv Stream on Samsung TVs.

Nigeria's National Communications Commission (NCC) has gained veto power over significant telecom deals, a move it claims will benefit investors. The effectiveness of this new regulation will depend on the NCC's ability to approve transactions promptly, which will be crucial for major players like Airtel, MTN, and Glo.

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.

DStv is set to implement its most significant restructuring in 15 years on 17 September, according to TechCentral. The changes will see M-Net and KykNet made available beyond the Premium package, while a cricket-focused offering will be priced at R399. The Compact Plus bouquet is being discontinued entirely. The shake-up marks a major overhaul of the South African pay-TV operator's package structure, aimed at reshaping how subscribers access premium content across its channel lineup.