Elon Musk’s Starlink blocked from operating in Namibia

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia announced the decision without giving reasons for its refusal, but noted that Starlink's Namibian subsidiary did not have local ownership. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Namibia has rejected Elon Musk's Starlink application for a license to provide satellite internet services, marking the company's second regulatory setback in southern Africa. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) cited Starlink's lack of local ownership as a key reason for the refusal.

Namibian law requires at least 51% local ownership for telecommunications companies.
Starlink, owned by Elon Musk, has faced similar ownership rule challenges in South Africa.
Cran had previously ordered Starlink to cease operations in Namibia for operating without a license.

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