Starlink fails to overturn CRAN licence decision – Windhoek Observer

Namibia rejects Starlink's appeal, leaving Elon Musk's satellite service locked out of 2 major African markets

Namibia’s communications regulator has dismissed Starlink’s appeal against the rejection of its licence applications, confirming that Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider still does not meet the country’s local ownership requirements. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) rejected Starlink’s applications for a telecommunications service licence and radio spectrum access licence back in March, citing non-compliance with own…

Namibia tells Starlink to take a hike

Namibia on Monday said it had dismissed an appeal by Starlink against the rejection of its licence applications.

Starlink fails to overturn CRAN licence decision – Windhoek Observer

CHAMWE KAIRA The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has dismissed all applications seeking reconsideration of its decision to reject the licence applications of Starlink Internet Services Namibia (Pty) Ltd, reaffirming that the company failed to comply with the country’s communications laws. CRAN said it received 624 requests from members of the public asking the Authority to reconsider its 23 March 2026 decision. However, 622…