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When considering the size of the potential target market for LEO services, we need to keep in mind the reality that LEO satellite networks will also develop a completely new connectivity sector.

Unconnected.org and Q-KON have partnered to expand affordable, reliable satellite connectivity to remote communities, schools, clinics and economic hubs across Sub-Saharan Africa.

When considering the size of the potential target market for LEO services, we need to keep in mind the reality that LEO satellite networks will also develop a completely new connectivity sector.

SCAN RF Projects, a member of the iOCO Group, has partnered with Q-KON to deliver Twoobii-OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services across Southern Africa.

Nestled among the striking granite landscapes of Damaraland in Namibia’s Erongo Mountains, Sky and Stone Tented Camps offer an unforgettable blend of luxury, tranquillity, and adventure.

HERNDON, Va. – March 12, 2026 – ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, recently announced a strategic partnership with Q-KON, a premier African satellite engineering and service provider, to launch Intuition Unbound across Africa.

WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – 19 June 2026 – Today marks the official launch of Eutelsat’s OneWeb high-speed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services in Namibia, introducing a major upgrade to business broadband and connectivity infrastructure.

Namibia has officially launched Eutelsat’s OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite service through Q-KON’s Twoobii-OneWeb platform, delivered locally by Echo Namibia and OCN.

A leading agricultural enterprise in Namibia hosts hundreds of commercial livestock auctions each year, supporting the country’s small stock sector and connecting breeders with strong market demand.

The conference, attended by 140 delegates and supported by 24 sponsors, highlighted the growing role of low Earth orbit (Leo) satellite technology as part of South Africa’s evolving broadband landscape.

Located on the remote Skeleton Coast, Journeys Namibia Shipwreck Lodge is an eco-luxury destination inspired by the region’s historic shipwrecks and dramatic desert surroundings.

ST Engineering iDirect has partnered with Q-KON to launch Intuition Unbound across Africa, enhancing satellite connectivity in the region. Combining Q-KON’s local satellite capacity and infrastructure with scalable ground technology,

ST Engineering iDirect has partnered with Q-KON to launch Intuition Unbound across Africa, enhancing satellite connectivity in the region. Combining Q-KON’s local satellite capacity and infrastructure with scalable ground technology,

Large-scale festivals and live events transform open spaces into vibrant hubs of music, culture, and shared experiences. These gatherings bring together thousands of attendees for hours of entertainment, creating an atmosphere driven by energy, connection, and seamless interaction between performers, vendors, and guests.

Q-KON is pleased to announce that after a detailed compliance and evaluation process lasting over a year, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has now awarded service operating licences for OneWeb LEO satellite services to three of Q-KON’s in-country channel partners.

Q-KON, a leading African-based provider of satellite communication solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with SISTEC – Sistemas, Tecnologias e Indústria S.A., a prominent Angolan IT and telecommunications provider, delivering cutting edge Smart Satellite Services to the Angolan market.

Q-KON has announced a strategic partnership with SISTEC – Sistemas, Tecnologias e Indústria S.A. to deliver cutting-edge Twoobii Smart Satellite Services to the Angolan market. The collaboration combines Q-KON’s advanced multi-orbit satellite technology with SISTEC’s strong local expertise and national footprint, enabling resilient,

The South African satellite broadband industry is evolving and growing with new services from Eutelsat-OneWeb, Starlink, Amazon LEO and SpaceSail already available or expected to come onstream in the near future. These broadband satellite services – provided by US, European and Chinese constellation operators – are being delivered within the context of the highly regulated South African telecoms ecosystem and against the backdrop of a shifting global geopolitical landscape.

Q-KON has formed a strategic three-way alliance with Guodian Gaoke and StarWin to launch Tianqi LEO satellite-powered IoT services in South Africa. Q-KON will act as the authorized local service provider, Guodian Gaoke will supply the Tianqi LEO constellation, and StarWin will deliver certified ground terminals.

The global satellite industry is growing, changing, developing and innovating. It is setting the pace and creating possibilities for all in the African landscape. We review some of the highlights during 2025 and the possible impact in Africa.

Within the broadband satellite industry, 2025 is the year that changed everything and yet nothing is different – at least not yet.