Namibia Blocks Starlink Again as Musk Clashes With African Ownership Laws | Firstpost Africa | N18G

Elon Musk's Starlink has expanded rapidly across Africa, but Namibia has once again blocked the satellite internet giant after rejecting its appeal over licensing. Authorities say Starlink's local entity remains entirely foreign-owned and does not comply with laws requiring majority Namibian ownership of strategic telecommunications operators. The dispute mirrors a broader battle unfolding across southern Africa. In neighbouring South Africa, Starlink also remains locked out over black economic empowerment requirements, prompting Musk to accuse Pretoria of discrimination. President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected those claims, insisting the laws are designed to address the legacy of apartheid. As Starlink spreads across much of the continent, Namibia and South Africa are drawing a red line around digital sovereignty, raising a bigger question: who will control Africa's networks of the future, governments or global tech giants? Joshua Barnes tells you more on Firstpost Africa. --- Elon Musk | Starlink | SpaceX Starlink | Namibia | South Africa | Cyril Ramaphosa | Starlink Africa | Firstpost Africa | Africa | Firstpost #elonmusk #starlink #spacex #namibia #southafrica #cyrilramaphosa #starlinkafrica #firstpostafrica #africa #firstpost Firstpost is an Indian news and media website. Get all the incisive opinions, in-depth analyses and other visual stories that matter to you and the world right here on this channel. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live.    / @firstpost   Follow Firstpost on Instagram:   / firstpost   Follow Firstpost on Facebook:   / firstpostin   Follow Firstpost on X:   / firstpost   Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029...