Starlink Reaches Seychelles as Africa Expansion Hits 28 Markets
Starlink's satellite internet service is now available for Seychellois households and businesses. The service was introduced during a soft launch at Seychelles State House with Vice-President Sebastien Pillay.
Reports of Slower Starlink Speeds Come as Kenya’s Subscriber Base Climbs
Starlink has stopped accepting new Residential customers in seven counties in Kenya due to exhausted network capacity. Concerns have arisen among existing subscribers regarding slower internet speeds during peak hours.
Côte d’Ivoire’s Starlink Approval Comes With a Bigger US Tech Play
Starlink received final approval to operate in Côte d’Ivoire after a visit by US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs. The approval was part of a larger digital investment package including a sovereign data center and government digitization platform.
Amazon’s South Africa Move Shows There Is More Than One Way Into Africa’s Satellite Internet Market
Amazon Kuiper signed a distribution agreement with Herotel to provide satellite broadband in South Africa. The partnership allows Herotel to offer broadband services using Amazon's satellite network under its existing regulatory framework.
SpaceX is the Dutch East India Company of the space age
In August 1602, the Dutch East India Company raised Gld6.4-million through the world's first IPO. On June 12, 2026, SpaceX raised US$75-billion in the largest IPO in Wall Street history.
