Namibia blocked Starlink's entry because the company would not comply with the country's 51% local ownership requirement for telecommunications firms.

Starlink has a corporate policy of not ceding local ownership in the markets where it operates, which has created regulatory hurdles in several African countries.

Starlink operates a low-earth orbit constellation of approximately 14,000 satellites.

In Zimbabwe, Starlink's service is approximately 50% cheaper than alternative internet options.

While overall internet connectivity in South Africa exceeds 80%, less than 1% of rural houses in the country are connected.

Starlink's long-term goal is to operate in all 54 countries in Africa.

Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service is active in 25 African countries, including Nigeria and Kenya.

Major African telecommunications providers including MTN, Airtel, and Vodacom have formed partnerships with Starlink to sell its hardware in their retail stores.