The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has said that it has received applications for reconsideration following CRAN’s decision relating to the licence application submitted by Starlink Internet Services Namibia (Pty) Ltd.
As communicated in CRAN’s media release dated 24 March 2026, aggrieved persons were afforded the opportunity to request reconsideration of the decision within the prescribed period. CRAN can confirm that 624 reconsideration applications were received from members of the public and interested stakeholders. We also clarify that no application for reconsideration has been received from Starlink Internet Services Namibia (Pty) Ltd itself, only from members of the public aggrieved by the decision.
CRAN wishes to assure the public that all reconsideration applications received will be processed in accordance with the Communications Act (No. 8 of 2009) and applicable regulatory processes.
Mr. Mufaro Nesongano, Executive: Communication & Consumer Relations, stated, “CRAN acknowledges the public interest in this matter and wishes to assure all stakeholders that the reconsideration applications received will be handled through the established legal and regulatory processes.”
CRAN will communicate further once the reconsideration process has been concluded.