TechCabal - Apr 11, 2025
Lesotho considers Starlink license in bid to open to U.S. amid tariff war
Lesotho has paused a 50% tariff, the highest in Africa, for 90 days. Prime Minister Samuel Matekane is pushing for the approval of Starlink's license to attract U.S. investment.
Techpoint Africa - Mar 13, 2025
Starlink faces backlash over local ownership in Lesotho
Starlink faces backlash in Lesotho over local ownership demands from the rights group Section 2. South Africa is scrapping the 9% luxury tax on smartphones priced under R2,500 to aid low-income households.