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Zimbabwe Approves Starlink Licensing by Mnangagwa and Elon Musk

May 25, 2024, 05:40 PM

The President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, announced today that he has approved the licensing of Starlink by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe. This approval allows Starlink, an internet service operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX, to provide advanced internet and related digital processing services in the country. The decision underscores the government's prioritization of the digital economy and the importance of technology in daily activities. The deal involves an associate of Mnangagwa.