Amazon to launch its satellite internet in South Africa, seemingly beating out Musk in his homeland

Amazon announced it will launch its satellite internet service, Amazon Leo, in South Africa in 2027 through a partnership with Herotel, positioning it ahead of Elon Musk's Starlink in the region. Starlink has faced regulatory hurdles in South Africa due to affirmative action policies requiring minority shares for Black or non-white owners, which Musk has criticized as racist. The South African government supported Amazon's deal, with Communications Minister Solly Malatsi participating in the announcement.