Sechaba Mokhethi

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Lesotho Correspondent at African Independent

Investigative Journalist |MD & Co-founder @CijLesotho |Grantee: @pulitzercenter, @OxCIEJ, @the_ccij, @witschinaafrica @journalismfund |2019 Fellow @amaBhungane

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Ructions in Lesotho over licensing of Starlink

1 week ago | techcentral.co.za | Sechaba Mokhethi

Earlier this week, Lesotho succumbed to pressure and granted a 10-year licence to Starlink Lesotho, a subsidiary of Elon Musk’s SpaceX. This followed an announcement by Prime Minister Samuel Matekane earlier this month that his government would remove barriers to US investment, in the midst of a tariff onslaught.
Lesotho Gives in, Approves Starlink Licence

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Sechaba Mokhethi

Civic organisation says this is a "sell-out" The Lesotho Communications Authority has approved Starlink's application to provide satellite internet services. The announcement comes in the middle of uncertainty about the tariffs to be imposed on the country by US President Donald Trump. Civic organisation Section Two says this is a "sell-out".
Lesotho gives in, approves Starlink licence

1 week ago | groundup.org.za | Sechaba Mokhethi

The Lesotho Communications Authority has approved Starlink’s application to provide satellite internet services. The announcement comes in the middle of uncertainty about the tariffs to be imposed on the country by US President Donald Trump. Civic organisation Section Two says this is a “sell-out”. Lesotho has succumbed to pressure and granted a ten-year licence to Starlink Lesotho, a subsidiary of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, to operate a satellite internet network in Lesotho.
Lesotho under pressure to approve Starlink licence

1 week ago | az.com.na | Sechaba Mokhethi

Lesotho Prime Minister Samuel Matekane on Wednesday announced that his government is actively removing barriers for US companies to operate in the country – including satellite i... Wenn Sie ein aktiver Abonnent sind und der Artikel nicht angezeigt wird, Bitte melden Sie sich ab und wieder an. Kostenloser Zugriff auf Artikel ab 12:00 Uhr. Bitte beachten Sie: Um den Artikel zu lesen, geben Sie bitte unten Ihre Daten ein.
Lesotho under pressure to approve Starlink licence

1 week ago | zone.my.na | Sechaba Mokhethi

1 Hour Ago Lesotho Prime Minister Samuel Matekane on Wednesday announced that his government is actively removing barriers for US companies to operate in the country – including satellite internet provider Starlink, a subsidiary of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, despite the local opposition to the project.This follows an announcement in February by the Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA), confirming receipt of Starlink Lesotho application for a Network Services Licence.
Lesotho under pressure to approve Starlink licence

2 weeks ago | businesslive.co.za | Sechaba Mokhethi

Lesotho Prime Minister Samuel Matekane has announced that his government is removing barriers for US companies to operate in the country, including satellite internet provider Starlink, a subsidiary of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, despite local opposition to the project.
Lesotho under pressure to approve Starlink licence

2 weeks ago | groundup.org.za | Sechaba Mokhethi

Lesotho Prime Minister Samuel Matekane on Wednesday announced that his government is actively removing barriers for US companies to operate in the country ‚ÄĒ including satellite internet provider Starlink, a subsidiary of Elon Musk‚Äôs SpaceX, despite the local opposition to the project. This follows an announcement in February by the Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA), confirming receipt of Starlink Lesotho application for a Network Services Licence.
Lesotho under pressure to approve Starlink licence

2 weeks ago | bizcom.to | Sechaba Mokhethi |Danette Breitenbach |Francesca Landini |Sarah Simson

Prime Minister says his government is removing obstacles to US investment, including Starlink, in the wake of the tariff hike. Batch of Starlink test satellites stacked atop a Falcon 9 rocket.
Lesotho: Health Minister Confident Lesotho Can Manage Without U.S. Funding, but Jobs Are Already Being Lost

4 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Sechaba Mokhethi

And funding cuts are hitting access to HIV tests and medicines Lesotho's Minister of Health Selibe Mochoboroane says the government will only need to spend R181.2-million more if the US completely cuts R1.2-billion in HIV funding. Mochoboroane said the US approach is too expensive and cheaper ways will have to be found. But at least 805 health workers have already lost their jobs, testing services are no longer widely available, and there are fears that ARV medicines may be disrupted.
Health Minister confident Lesotho can manage without US funding, but jobs are already being lost

4 weeks ago | groundup.org.za | Sechaba Mokhethi

Lesothoâ€™s Minister of Health Selibe Mochoboroane says the government will only need to spend R181.2-million more if the US completely cuts R1.2-billion in HIV funding. Mochoboroane said the US approach is too expensive and cheaper ways will have to be found. But at least 805 health workers have already lost their jobs, testing services are no longer widely available, and there are fears that ARV medicines may be disrupted.