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.

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 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.

Starlink, the satellite internet service provided by SpaceX, is scheduled to commence commercial operations in Côte d’Ivoire in July 2026, according to CIO 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.

In the latest TechCabal Daily, it is reported that YellowCard has established a presence in Switzerland. Additionally, Namibia has once again rejected the Starlink service, while Kenya has launched a new cybersecurity agency. The publication also notes that Credable has undergone a rebranding.