# Namibia

Type: government

Source: Cyber Intelligence Brief — https://getcyberbrief.com/entity/namibia-government
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## Timeline

- **2026-03-24**: Official Confirmation — CRAN publicly confirms the rejection, citing security and legal non-compliance.
- **2026-03-23**: Initial Rejection Reports — Internal sources indicate the license request was denied due to ownership issues.
- **2026-01-15**: Regulatory Review — CRAN begins technical and legal assessment of Starlink's operational model.
- **2025-11-10**: Application Submitted — Starlink files for a telecommunications service license in Namibia.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Namibia Blocks Starlink Citing National Security and Legal Non-Compliance
2026-03-24 18:28:14 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has officially rejected Starlink's application for a telecommunications license, citing significant national security risks and a failure to meet local ownership requirements. This decision highlights the growing tension between global satellite internet providers and national regulatory frameworks seeking to maintain digital sovereignty.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/namibia-rejects-starlink-security-concerns

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