South Africa’s Communications Minister has said the Starlink licencing controversy has evolved from a satellite broadband debate into a political battle.

Starlink is one of many low-Earth orbit companies engaged by government as part of ICT policy reform and investment, says minister Solly Malatsi.

Minister Solly Malatsi defends his interactions with Resolve Communications and Starlink, asserting they are part of his official duties, amidst serious allegations raised by…