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Minister Malatsi informed parliament that Resolve Communications, chaired by Tony Leon, approached his office on two separate occasions regarding unrelated issues. He also denied that the firm facilitated his meeting with Starlink.

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has outlined the requirements for Starlink to enter the South African market. This announcement is part of a broader discussion on recent developments in the region, including a Kenyan court's approval of Safaricom's $1.6 billion sale to Vodacom and Mastercard's establishment of a cybersecurity hub in Africa, as reported by Techpoint 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.

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.

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.

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has acknowledged that Israel smuggled Starlink internet systems into Iran. This admission highlights the ongoing tensions and covert operations between the two nations.

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