What you need to know:
- Mnangagwa stated in a statement that this decision is anticipated to lead to the establishment of high-speed, affordable, low-Earth-orbit (LEO) internet infrastructure across Zimbabwe, particularly in rural areas.
- In the previous month, Cameroon initiated the seizure of Starlink equipment at the nation’s ports of entry due to the provider lacking the necessary licensing.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced on Saturday that Zimbabwe’s telecom regulator has granted approval for Elon Musk’s Starlink to be licensed, permitting the satellite arm of SpaceX to function within the southern African nation. Mnangagwa stated in a statement that this decision is anticipated to lead to the establishment of high-speed, affordable, low-Earth-orbit (LEO) internet infrastructure across Zimbabwe, particularly in rural areas.
He stated that Starlink will deliver its services exclusively through its local partner, IMC Communications.
According to a 2021 World Bank report, only 34.8% of Zimbabwe’s population had internet access.
The nation’s internet provision is primarily controlled by three major mobile network operators.
The approval of Starlink arrives amidst a government crackdown on unregistered users who are illicitly importing Starlink kits from neighboring countries such as Zambia.
Starlink is presently officially available in several African countries, including Nigeria, Mozambique, Zambia, Kenya, and Malawi.
In the previous month, Cameroon initiated the seizure of Starlink equipment at the nation’s ports of entry due to the provider lacking the necessary licensing.
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