A Starlink satellite has suffered a rare orbital anomaly, shedding debris and highlighting growing risks in Earth’s orbit.
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Airtel Africa will roll out Starlink direct-to-cell satellite connectivity across 14 markets from 2026.
Presidency spokesman Vincent Magwenya has urged restraint on focusing on Starlink, saying multiple satellite providers are eyeing investment in South Africa.
The global satellite industry is expanding and innovating rapidly – and this is great news for Africa.
The most direct competitor to Starlink, Amazon.com’s Project Kuiper, has changed its name as it gears up for a global roll-out.
Vodacom Group has announced what it has described as a “pivotal” agreement with Elon Musk’s Starlink.
Project Kuiper, Amazon’s satellite internet rival to Starlink, is gearing up to launch services across Africa and the Middle East.
Airbus would hold 35% of the new venture, while Thales and Leonardo would each hold 32.5%, the companies said.
MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita has said low-Earth orbit satellites are becoming an integral part of modern connectivity.
Experts believe the nascent satellite market will be shaped by a variety of forces as it develops and expands.