Also known as: the South African-born tech billionaire · Mr Musk
Entrepreneur behind Starlink satellite internet and xAI, whose Namibian licence application was rejected over ownership and sovereignty concerns.
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The Namibian
Elon Musk is buying Twitter
“Elon Musk is buying Twitter, and we are seeing, in real time, half the world lose their minds over the seriously scary idea of his possible totalitarian rule.”
Oh, ElonThe Namibian
Elon Musk spent US$44 billion to buy a social media website
“We should stop idolising these guys who are willing to spend US$44 billion, an amount 90% of the planet cannot even fathom, to buy a social media website, just because you feel you've been bullied on there, when there are so many more pressing issues that could be dealt with.”
Oh, ElonThe Namibian
Elon Musk explained to a crowd that privileged people with adequate technology access are technically cyborgs already due to phones as digital extensions
“I mentioned in another column recently how Elon Musk explained to a crowd that we – those of us with privilege and adequate access to technology – are all technically cyborgs already due to the fact that we already have our phones as digital extensions of us.”
A Paradox of NoteThe Namibian
Elon Musk represents a culture of leadership that impacts multitudes
“Countries need leadership to be distributed across many spheres of society, creating a culture of leadership that impacts multitudes, such as that of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.”
The Call for a New Type of African LeaderThe Namibian
Elon Musk is known as one of the powerhouses of Silicon Valley through creation of SpaceX and Tesla
“He's known as one of the powerhouses of Silicon Valley thanks to the creation of SpaceX and Tesla.”
Technology Through Elon MuskThe Namibian
Musk believes the world will slowly be taken over by robots and artificial intelligence
“That's right. Musk believes that the world is slowly, but surely going to be taken over.”
Technology Through Elon MuskThe Namibian
Elon Musk is SpaceX chief executive and owner of the Tesla Roadster
“SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk owns the rocketing Tesla Roadster, which is shooting for a solar orbit that will reach all the way to Mars.”
There's a car tripping in space right nowElon Musk has suggested the US government may be behind speed restrictions on Ukraine's weapons connected to SpaceX's Starlink network, which disrupted Kyiv's battlefield missions on Tuesday. Starlink imposed a 100mph speed limit that caused weapons travelling faster to lose connectivity, though service was partially restored by Wednesday evening.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Elon Musk has suggested the US government may be behind speed restrictions on Ukraine's weapons connected to SpaceX's Starlink network, which disrupted Kyiv's battlefield missions on Tuesday. Starlink imposed a 100mph speed limit that caused weapons travelling faster to lose connectivity, though service was partially restored by Wednesday evening.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Donald Trump called fears about AI safety a "hoax" and rejected calls for greater guardrails on the technology, comparing warnings to what he termed the "Global Warming Scam" and past political hoaxes, while an Anthropic co-founder had recently proposed mandatory "kill switches" for dangerous AI systems.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Donald Trump promised to pay every American citizen $5,000 if Republicans win the midterm elections, with no details provided on funding or implementation. The announcement was met with enthusiasm from convention supporters but drew mixed reactions from fellow Republicans and scepticism over how the more-than-one-trillion-dollar pledge would be financed.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's communications regulator has closed its reconsideration process on Starlink's rejected licence application, directing aggrieved parties to pursue review at the High Court. Cran chief executive Emilia Nghikembua said the authority has exhausted all avenues available to it, noting that Starlink's own reconsideration request was submitted late and did not meet legal requirements.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has upheld its rejection of Starlink Internet Services Namibia's licence applications, emphasizing that the rule of law applies equally to all, including foreign investors. While acknowledging Starlink's potential to improve connectivity in remote areas, the editorial argues that adherence to national legislation must supersede admiration for technological innovation.
23 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The US Department of Justice said the FBI thwarted a plot targeting Sunday's UFC event at the White House and arrested five men across four states. The alleged plan involved striking nearby buildings with explosive-laden drones, firing on "high value targets" with snipers, and storming the White House gate in a coordinated attack.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
A review of the first episode of 'The Black and Yellow Podcast', a new show on One Africa Television hosted by Namibian duo Reggie and Frozen with guest Michael Amushelelo, finds the conversation lacking structure and insight, circling predictably around dating and materialism rather than exploring deeper territory, though technical improvements and clearer direction could strengthen future episodes.
22 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia rejected Starlink's application citing ownership, security, and sovereignty concerns. The editorial argues that local telecommunications companies must now deliver better connectivity and affordability, noting that Namibia ranks 143rd globally in internet speed and only 15% of households have fixed internet access.
28 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare has defended Namibia's rejection of Elon Musk's Starlink proposal, saying Namibian laws must apply equally to all foreign investors regardless of geopolitical ties. The government turned down the 100% foreign-owned venture due to national security concerns, insisting that any company providing services in Namibia must allow local ownership and benefit to Namibians.
26 March 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus said the rejection of Starlink's application to provide satellite internet services was lawful and based on regulatory requirements, including the mandatory 51% local ownership rule and national security concerns. The minister noted that Starlink's proposed 100% foreign ownership model raised material regulatory considerations regarding jurisdiction and government oversight, and that the company had also operated unlawfully without a licence.
25 March 2026 · New Era →
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) has rejected Starlink's applications for both a class comprehensive telecommunications service licence and a Spectrum licence for satellite internet services. The decision was published in the Government Gazette, with the authority citing that Starlink has 0% Namibian citizen ownership, and aggrieved parties may petition for reconsideration within 90 days.
25 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Zimbabwean white farmers whose land was seized during Robert Mugabe's rule are seeking help from Donald Trump's administration to recover $3.5 billion in unpaid compensation promised by President Mnangagwa, leveraging the US interest in Zimbabwe's rare-earth mineral deposits and the Trump administration's previous support for white farmers in South Africa. Some farmer groups have hired a Washington lobby firm with Trump administration ties to promote the compensation through US government support for debt relief and international financing, though the farming community remains divided on the strategy and some fear worsening relations between Washington and Harare.
16 March 2026 · The Namibian →
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's 2026 State of the Nation Address employed careful political calculations to address diverse constituencies—including populists demanding military intervention, ANC loyalists seeking preservation of state ownership, free-marketeers wanting private sector participation, and others—while deliberately omitting topics like the Expropriation Act and farm murders that might alienate coalition partners. The speech also downgraded previous priorities like the Fourth Industrial Revolution in favour of green economy rhetoric, and reduced the urgency around gender-based violence despite its earlier treatment as a national emergency.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Electric vehicle sales in Germany rebounded strongly in 2025, rising 43.2% to over 545,000 vehicles and representing 19.1% of new car sales, with Chinese manufacturer BYD more than tripling its market share. In contrast, US automakers including General Motors, Honda, and Nissan reported declining fourth-quarter sales, with EV transactions falling sharply after a federal tax credit expired in September.
8 January 2026 · New Era →
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI announced it has raised US$20 billion in funding, surpassing its initial US$15 billion target, with backing from investors including Nvidia. The funding accelerates development of xAI's Grok AI models, which face international scrutiny over deepfake generation concerns.
8 January 2026 · New Era →
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia expects to announce its decision on Starlink's application to operate in Namibia by the end of Q1 2026. The main issue holding up the application is Namibia's legal requirement that telecommunications licensees have 51% domestic ownership, which Starlink is seeking an exemption from, though public submissions on the application have been largely supportive (1,164 in favour versus 16 opposed).
7 January 2026 · New Era →
Amnesty International reported that Ugandan security forces have used torture and arbitrary arrests to intimidate opposition supporters ahead of 15 January elections, with documented cases of beating, pepper-spraying, and tasering; President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his 40-year rule amid fears the government may shut down the internet during voting.
6 January 2026 · New Era →