How 250 Zambian clinics swapped paper files for the cloud
Paratus Zambia has deployed Starlink satellite connectivity to 250 health facilities in Luapula, Muchinga, and Northern provinces. The partnership with Right to Care Zambia aims to enhance digital healthcare delivery in remote communities.
The business of satellite internet in Africa is becoming a fight over distribution
Paratus Uganda began commercial Starlink sales on 24 August 2026, following the satellite provider’s licence approval on 15 May. MTN Uganda launched MTN Starlink for Business on 22 October at Libra International School in Zirobwe.
TCS | The Cape Town firm quietly connecting Eskom, Pep and 6 000 ATMs
Metacom has connected over 6,000 ATMs across Africa. The company serves every Pep store in Africa.
Before South Africa licenses Starlink, it should look at Ukraine
Ukrainian drone operators experienced communication failures when satellite links stopped working above 160km/h. The limitations on Starshield were reportedly ordered by the White House, with conflicting accounts regarding Elon Musk's involvement.
SpaceX could swallow Tesla
Elon Musk stated that a merger of SpaceX and Tesla would be a good idea, leading to an 8% increase in SpaceX shares. SpaceX posted its first profit as a public company, with expectations of annual recurring revenue between $500 billion and $1 trillion by 2027.
