In a significant revolutionary move, president Emmerson Mnangagwa has approved the licensing of Starlink in Zimbabwe.
President Mnangagwa Announces Starlink Licensing in Zimbabwe
President Emmerson Mnangagwa revealed this significant development in an announcement posted on his official X social media account.
The president announced that he has approved the licensing of Starlink by POTRAZ to provide advanced internet in Zimbabwe.
“I’m pleased to announce that i have approved the licensing of Starlink by POTRAZ to provide advanced internet and related digital processing services in Zimbabwe through its sole and exclusive local partner, IMC Communications (Pvt) Ltd. Starlink @Starlink is a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite operator wholly owned by global conglomerate Space X led by promiment multi-billionaire @ElonMusk.”
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Promises of High-Speed, Low-Cost Internet Nationwide
President Mnangagwa touted the partnership as a major step forward in modernizing Zimbabwe’s digital infrastructure and expanding connectivity for citizens.
“The entry by Starlink in the digital telecommunications space in Zimbabwe is expected to result in the deployment of high speed, low cost, LEO internet infrastructure throughout Zimbabwe and particularly in all the rural areas. This will be in fulfillment of my Administration’s undertaking to leave no one and no place behind.”
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Starlink Investment Aligns with “Zimbabwe is Open for Business” Vision
The president noted that Starlink’s investment in Zimbabwe’s telecommunications infrastructure reflects the spirit of the “Second Republic” mantra.
“The investment confidence expressed by Starlink in Zimbabwe’s telecommunications infrastructure also dovetails with the 2nd Republic’s mantra, “Zimbabwe is open for business”. I encourage more investment by foreign conglomerates in Zimbabwe as we are an investment destination of choice.“
Government Congratulates Starlink and IMC on Landmark Digital Transformation
President Emmerson Mnangagwa praised the partnership between IMC Communications Private Limited and Starlink, stating that this move will revolutionize Zimbabwe’s digital and communications technology landscape.
“I take this opportunity, on behalf of the Government of Zimbabwe, to congratulate IMC Communications (Pvt) Ltd and Starlink on this commendable milestone aimed at revolutionizing the digital and communications technology landscape in Zimbabwe. Investments of this magnitude and strategic importance represent the cornerstone for achieving the 2nd Republic’s objective of having a fully digitalized, upper-middle income economy by 2030.”
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