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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.

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Zimbabwe•Emmerson Mnangagwa•Starlink•Elon Musk•SpaceX•Mnangagwa

Resolution / Starting Odds

Yes • 50%

No • 50%

Public announcements by SpaceX or the Zimbabwean government

ISP Price Reduction in Zimbabwe Due to Starlink by End of 2024?

Zimbabwe•Emmerson Mnangagwa•Starlink•Elon Musk•SpaceX•Mnangagwa

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No • 50%

Yes • 50%

Public pricing announcements by competitors or analysis from market researchers

Political Controversy Over Starlink Zimbabwe Deal by May 2025

Zimbabwe•Emmerson Mnangagwa•Starlink•Elon Musk•SpaceX•Mnangagwa

Resolution / Starting Odds

No • 50%

Yes • 50%

Major news outlets reporting

Starlink 100K Subscribers in Zimbabwe by End of 2024?

Zimbabwe•Emmerson Mnangagwa•Starlink•Elon Musk•SpaceX•Mnangagwa

Resolution / Starting Odds

Yes • 50%

No • 50%

Official subscriber data released by Starlink or the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe

Starlink 100K Subscribers in Zimbabwe by May 2025

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Resolution / Starting Odds

Yes • 50%

No • 50%

Subscriber data released by Starlink or the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe

Starlink Exceeds Average Zimbabwe Internet Speed by Nov 2024

Zimbabwe•Emmerson Mnangagwa•Starlink•Elon Musk•SpaceX•Mnangagwa

Resolution / Starting Odds

Yes • 50%

No • 50%

Internet speed test results published by an independent body or data from the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe

Impact of Starlink on Zimbabwe's Local ISPs by May 2025

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Resolution / Starting Odds

No significant impact • 33%

Significant negative impact • 33%

Moderate negative impact • 34%

Business performance reports of local ISPs, news analysis

Internet Penetration in Zimbabwe Post-Starlink by End of 2025

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10% to 15% • 25%

Less than 5% • 25%

5% to 10% • 25%

More than 15% • 25%

Reports by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe or independent market research firms

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Resolution / Starting Odds

Full range of services including IoT and satellite communications • 34%

Only basic internet services • 33%

Internet and digital processing services • 33%

Official announcements from the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe

Starlink Expansion in Africa by End of 2025

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11-15 countries • 25%

More than 15 countries • 25%

6-10 countries • 25%

0-5 countries • 25%

Public announcements by SpaceX or telecommunications regulatory authorities of respective countries

Starlink Market Share in Zimbabwe by End of 2024

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Above 50% • 25%

Below 10% • 25%

10% to 25% • 25%

26% to 50% • 25%

Market share reports from industry analysts or the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe

Tech Company Influx in Zimbabwe Influenced by Starlink by May 2025

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Resolution / Starting Odds

None • 25%

1-5 companies • 25%

6-10 companies • 25%

More than 10 companies • 25%

Business registrations and news reports

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